{
  "id": 11565981,
  "title": "Hunt down this truly hidden backstreet ‘kopitiam’ in Semenyih for ‘nam yu’ fried pork and Hakka ‘zhar yoke’ noodles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/hunt-down-this-truly-hidden-backstreet-kopitiam-in-semenyih-for-nam",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T00:58:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/10/03/hunt-down-this-truly-hidden-backstreet-kopitiam-in-semenyih-for-nam-yu-fried-pork-and-hakka-zhar-yoke-noodles/237450"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Semenyih's hidden gem, a backstreet kopitiam, serves up Hakka-style noodles and lively morning energy. Food enthusiasts who aren't always seeking specific dishes stumbled upon this gem, which is tucked away in a terrace house. The father-daughter team runs the shop, crafting each noodle order fresh to order. The first dish tasted like a balanced blend of fermented red bean curd and lean pork, with a hint of juicy fat. They also tried handmade fish balls, offered by the daughter, which proved to be a delightful surprise. The broth-laden Hakka zhar yoke noodles, featuring braised pork chunks, wood ear mushrooms, and five-spice powder, were a hearty breakfast treat. With full stomachs and a newfound appreciation for local cuisine, the adventure continued with more plant hunting and spirited debates.",
  "summary": "SEMENYIH, Oct 3 — Food adventures don’t always begin as food adventures.We don’t always head out...",
  "key_points": [
    "Hidden backstreet kopitiam in Semenyih serves Hakka noodles",
    "Father-daughter team prepares fresh noodle orders",
    "Hakka zhar yoke noodles with braised pork and wood ear mushrooms"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This hidden kopitiam's unique offerings, crafted by a father-daughter team, have won over food enthusiasts and added to the local culinary scene's diversity and richness.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}