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Canning Garden Poh Piah

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 18 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(18) 57 composite score See reviews on Google
Traditional Kopitiam
Canning Garden Poh Piah
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Traditional Kopitiam
Reviews
18

What recent reviews say

Locals queue for up to an hour to eat this stall's poh piah, which reviewers consistently praise as fresh, generously filled, and authentically made by an elderly couple. Service is disorganised (wait times, forgotten orders, selective queueing), and several reviews flag flies on ingredients and bird droppings on the floor, though the product itself draws repeat visits and recommendations.

Praised for
  • authentic, fresh filling
  • generous portions and reasonable price
  • product quality worth the wait
  • elderly couple's skill and memory
Watch-outs
  • long waits (30 mins to 1+ hour)
  • inconsistent service and staff attitude
  • hygiene issues (flies, bird droppings)
  • unpredictable opening hours or closures
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Best for: food adventurers willing to queue for authentic, fresh poh piah during evening hours
Think twice if: You value timely service or sanitary standards, or need predictable opening hours. Long waits and hygiene complaints may deter first-time visitors.

Strengths

  • authentic family recipe made fresh by an elderly couple
  • generous fillings at reasonable price (RM4)
  • product quality highly rated by locals and visitors

Worth knowing

  • Stall operates within Restoran Yee Lock kopitiam
  • Elderly couple run the stall; uncle tracks order sequence by memory
  • Opens from 6.30pm, operates until sold out (typically 8.30pm on busy nights)
  • Customers report wait times of 30 minutes to over 1 hour during peak evening hours
  • Inconsistent service: some customers served immediately while others told to queue

What reviews say by service

Traditional Kopitiam
Product quality authentic and fresh, but service disorganised and hygiene concerns reported.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.42 average across the 236 traditional kopitiam businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 24% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 47
Review volume 56
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What time does it open and close?
Opens at 6.30pm, operates until sold out (usually around 8.30pm on busy nights). Some reviews note it may close earlier or remain closed on certain days.
How long is the typical wait?
Reviewers report waits of 30 minutes to over 1 hour, especially between 6.30pm and 7pm when the stall opens. Later evenings (after 8pm) have shorter queues.
Can I dine in or is it takeaway only?
Both dine-in and takeaway options available. Customers can dine in at Restoran Yee Lock kopitiam while waiting for their order.
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Last updated 2026-08-14