Kuan Yew Coffee Shop

Famous affordable western food in PJ. The sauce and the food was good, salty and tender, just the chef need to improve on the grilling skill, other than that, this is a really good place for western craving fix. Price: RM13, Food: 6/10

It's name compelled me to order it!

It wasn't bad.

They upgraded! The whole kopitiam has evolved into a one whole shop just to serve their western food and drinks. No more other little stalls.

Don't worry, the food is still as yummy as ever. But the prices have increased slightly.

They are now open from 6pm to 12am.

Frequented by hungry families and elderly uncles rallying for an innocuous beer night, Kuan Yew sees its fair share of buzz, which makes it a great, no-frills spot to bring a friend. The unassuming hawker centre also houses one of Kelana Jaya's most-loved choices for Western food, the perennial Michael's. Score a value-for-money dinner of Chicken Chop (RM10), a generous serving of deep-fried battered chicken with a slosh of their trademark sauce. A little sweet but mostly savoury, the onion-topped orange gravy also goes well with fries — we'll say skip the less appealing coleslaw. For RM20, Michael's turns out a more than decent Sirloin Steak, usually seared to a nice, reddish medium-well. You could ask for a pinker cook on the steak, but seeing as the shop is often up to their necks in orders, there'd be no guarantees! Apart from this stall, there is also a small tai chow (otherwise known as siu chow) hawker and a satay spot that comes in handy for variety.
Avg price per person: RM15

Chicken anyone?

On the plate you will see 2 generous pieces of chicken, some coleslaw, some fires and lots of SAUCE!

The chicken was tender and super yummy. The coleslaw was cold, just the way I like it.

BUT the wait for the food could be very long. So if you don't mind the wait, it's definitely a must try!

There isn't much choice at this coffee shop at night because most of the stalls are closed at night. If not mistaken there is only another stall open serving Indian rice or maybe chapati. So if you don't plan on eating western food, you might have to order some food from the coffee shop next door and bring it over.

Come 6pm, Michael's Western Food stall takes the reins at Kuan Yew Coffee Shop to serve their namesake with sound standards. Groups of elderly men frequent this spot to eat and drink over late night chats, and you should do the same with a few of your friends! Order the crowd-favourite Chicken Chop (RM10), which is deep-fried and then finished with their housemade Mexican sauce. Crisp on the outside while tender within, the chop is complemented well by the delicious sweet-spicy sauce. Michael's has been around for nearly a decade, so expect a steady crowd — come early for first dibs, or save this for supper when the dinner rush is over.
Avg price per person: RM15
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Brian Leow