Ho Kow Hainam Kopitiam, a 60-year-old Hainanese tea restaurant that’s only open half a day, is always crowded, except on Mondays. The restaurant’s decor is reminiscent of a retro Southeast Asian atmosphere, perfect for photo ops.
Ho Kow Hainam Kopitiam is incredibly popular, and even the two floors have long lines, so it’s recommended to get a number and time your visit before heading out to the surrounding Kwai Tsai Street. Recommended dishes include curry rice noodle rolls, peanut buns, nasi lemak, kaya bread, dry curry rice noodles, and Hainanese coffee.