Ong’s family has been running Kedai Kopi Teng Haw since 1966. This is now the first heritage restaurant in the Gua Group’s portfolio. From left: Ong’s mother Foo Jun Ngoh, uncle Foo Feng Wei and Ong.
It is 11am at Kedai Kopi Xiong Wor in Taman Tun Dr Ismail in Kuala Lumpur and tables are heaving with customers. By 12pm, every single available table is taken up and the eatery’s signature curry noodles are precariously close to being sold out – as is often the case.
What is interesting is that this scenario is a replication of what usually happens on a daily basis in the original outlet in Kuantan, named Teng Haw Coffee Shop (its name in Hainanese). Teng Haw was established in 1966 and is named after the patriarch of the family who first started it 59 years ago.
