Hailam Kopitiam, South Cheras

We got to sample a few items from Hailam Kopitiam via the Everyday deal which consisted of 1 main course plus 1 iced lime juice at South Cheras branch.  For RM5.90, the meal was definitely great value for money.  Food and service were surprisingly good. 

Nasi Lemak Special With Rendang Ayam – the dish was so saleable that they had to cook more rice on the evening we visited.  The staff were apologetic and offered plain rice or chicken rice substitute if we were in a hurry.  The rendang is a must have with its rich, thick gravy and adequate spices.

Hailam Traditional Chicken Rice Special – an all-time favourite garnished with fried shallots.  It’s the slightly upmarket version of those found in the hawker centres.

Vegetarian Spicy Chicken  - this dish was a surprise.  I hadn’t been expecting much but the tofu pieces (vegetarian chicken) was cooked in sweet and spicy sauce which blended well with the plain rice.  The dried chili provided the extra  ‘ooomph’ to an otherwise simple and tasty meal.  I’d give it a 9/10 for flavour and taste. 

Iced lime drinks – a thirst quencher.