Write an article about Located on Tapah Road, Xin Aun Nong Yong remains a popular spot among diverse locals. (Bernama pic)
TAPAH: An old-school kopitiam located on Tapah Road here may not boast the ambience of today’s modern coffee shops, but it is steeped in nearly a century of history.
Opened close to 100 years ago, Xin Aun Nong Yong has remained a spot where locals of all races come together for a cup of coffee or tea, or for breakfast. The toast, specifically, is generously spread with kaya, made using an original family recipe passed down by the shop’s founders.
But Xin Aun Nong Yong does not just serve delicious toast, pau, cakoi, soft-boiled eggs and beverages – it also fosters among its diverse customers warm relationships that have stood the test of time.
Opening as early as 6am, the kopitiam – run by second-generation owner Phua Ah Ling, 65, with her husband Soo Kam Chow, 73, and their daughter Soo Hui San, 34 – is always bustling.
Phua is grateful that although her shop may not be as modern as today’s café chains, it remains a key gathering spot for the people of Tapah.
“About 70% of my customers are Malay,” she told Bernama, explaining that the shop only serves halal food. “Perhaps it’s because I was born and raised here.
“Everyone knows one another. Every morning, customers sit down to enjoy hot ‘kopi O’ and cakoi while chatting about current issues.”
Asked what makes the kopitiam special, Phua answered simply: “Harmony! Everyone can sit at one table, regardless of race. Malays, Chinese and Indians from in and around Tapah have been coming here to drink coffee together for a long time. I’ve been seeing this since I was a child.”
Another factor for their shop’s longevity is their steamed pau, which comes with chicken, kaya and red bean fillings.
“Every day, I wake up as early as 4am and start preparing the ingredients for the pau, which we make using the same methods my father used. For our kaya, the ingredients are cooked for 10 hours using a firewood stove,” she said, adding they produce around 120 steamed buns a day.
‘Harmony,’ its second-generation owner replied when asked what makes the kopitiam special to this day. (Bernama pic)
Customer Abdul Rahman Mat Yassin, a gravedigger, said he loves starting his day at the kopitiam because of its harmonious atmosphere.
“Usually before heading to the cemetery, I’ll stop by here for breakfast. Every time I come, it reminds me of my youth with my friends,” the 69-year-old said, adding that while he enjoys the coffee and toast, the soft-boiled eggs remain his all-time favourite.
For Ha Kin Chai, 77, the kopitiam holds memories of his childhood as he would often come with his family. At the time, the coffee shop was run by Phua’s father.
“I used to look forward to eating the cakoi and pau because they were soft and tasty. The taste is still the same today,” he shared.
Another regular customer, P Janagee, 54, said she enjoys visiting the kopitiam because of its calm atmosphere and the warm hospitality of the owners.
“To me, this place isn’t just for eating but also for chatting and reconnecting with old friends. It feels like family here,” she said.
Indeed, according to Phua, her kopitiam is more than just a business – it is a space where the older generation shares stories of the past and the younger generation learns the roots of unity.
“I hope my children will continue running this shop. When I’m no longer around, let it remain a place where the locals can come to eat and drink together. It’s not about the money, it’s about the heart,” she said.
Learn more about Xin Aun Nong Yong on Facebook.
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Located on Tapah Road, Xin Aun Nong Yong remains a popular spot among diverse locals. (Bernama pic)
TAPAH: An old-school kopitiam located on Tapah Road here may not boast the ambience of today’s modern coffee shops, but it is steeped in nearly a century of history.
Opened close to 100 years ago, Xin Aun Nong Yong has remained a spot where locals of all races come together for a cup of coffee or tea, or for breakfast. The toast, specifically, is generously spread with kaya, made using an original family recipe passed down by the shop’s founders.
But Xin Aun Nong Yong does not just serve delicious toast, pau, cakoi, soft-boiled eggs and beverages – it also fosters among its diverse customers warm relationships that have stood the test of time.
Opening as early as 6am, the kopitiam – run by second-generation owner Phua Ah Ling, 65, with her husband Soo Kam Chow, 73, and their daughter Soo Hui San, 34 – is always bustling.
Phua is grateful that although her shop may not be as modern as today’s café chains, it remains a key gathering spot for the people of Tapah.
“About 70% of my customers are Malay,” she told Bernama, explaining that the shop only serves halal food. “Perhaps it’s because I was born and raised here.
“Everyone knows one another. Every morning, customers sit down to enjoy hot ‘kopi O’ and cakoi while chatting about current issues.”
Asked what makes the kopitiam special, Phua answered simply: “Harmony! Everyone can sit at one table, regardless of race. Malays, Chinese and Indians from in and around Tapah have been coming here to drink coffee together for a long time. I’ve been seeing this since I was a child.”
Another factor for their shop’s longevity is their steamed pau, which comes with chicken, kaya and red bean fillings.
“Every day, I wake up as early as 4am and start preparing the ingredients for the pau, which we make using the same methods my father used. For our kaya, the ingredients are cooked for 10 hours using a firewood stove,” she said, adding they produce around 120 steamed buns a day.
‘Harmony,’ its second-generation owner replied when asked what makes the kopitiam special to this day. (Bernama pic)
Customer Abdul Rahman Mat Yassin, a gravedigger, said he loves starting his day at the kopitiam because of its harmonious atmosphere.
“Usually before heading to the cemetery, I’ll stop by here for breakfast. Every time I come, it reminds me of my youth with my friends,” the 69-year-old said, adding that while he enjoys the coffee and toast, the soft-boiled eggs remain his all-time favourite.
For Ha Kin Chai, 77, the kopitiam holds memories of his childhood as he would often come with his family. At the time, the coffee shop was run by Phua’s father.
“I used to look forward to eating the cakoi and pau because they were soft and tasty. The taste is still the same today,” he shared.
Another regular customer, P Janagee, 54, said she enjoys visiting the kopitiam because of its calm atmosphere and the warm hospitality of the owners.
“To me, this place isn’t just for eating but also for chatting and reconnecting with old friends. It feels like family here,” she said.
Indeed, according to Phua, her kopitiam is more than just a business – it is a space where the older generation shares stories of the past and the younger generation learns the roots of unity.
“I hope my children will continue running this shop. When I’m no longer around, let it remain a place where the locals can come to eat and drink together. It’s not about the money, it’s about the heart,” she said.
Learn more about Xin Aun Nong Yong on Facebook.
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