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Joo Hooi Cafe

(Kedai Kopi Joo Hooi)

Asian Restaurant$$$$

Georgetown

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Joo Hooi Cafe

5.2^/10

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"Try the Asam Laksa - Asam Laksa one of the best in Penang :-)"(22 Tips)
"And the famous cendol just outside this cafe."(4 Tips)
"FAVE CKT! ADD DUCK EGG! ADD SIHAM!"(3 Tips)
"Laksa,cendol and char kuey teow is the best"(21 Tips)

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Yan-Yew TanAugust 12, 2016
Known for the famous Penang Rd Teochew chendol, sit inside Joo Hooi cafe and try the delectable Assam Laksa, as good as the the Air Itam Assam Laksa.
EddMay 20, 2016
Come now, kids. Stop squabbling over which cendol shop is more famous/better in taste. If u could tell the subtle difference, if any at all, let us all hail you, Honorary Cendol Connoisseur, OBE.
•• i v y •September 2, 2015
Good Assam Laksa and Cendol here👍👍 Cendol can be ordered in from the stall outside. Just pay a minimal surcharge and u can enjoy it sitting down.
manu prasadOctober 31, 2014
Penang Laksa and Penang Road famous Cendol. The service is fast and efficient. Need to have quick reflexes to get a table!
BoonJuly 22, 2013
Char Kway Teow is much tastier than the famous Sister's or Lorong Selamat one. You can taste the wok hei in the noodles. Also, good consistency in quality even during peak hours.
Nancie MJuly 30, 2014
The char keoy teow with duck egg was delicious, and there were lots of prawns. Price of the water was outrageous at 1.7MYR. I enjoyed the cendol, too.
AlexAugust 11, 2015
Always crowded. You can find almost every penang street food here!
Adrian ChanApril 3, 2012
The char kway teow have dropped standard tremendously. No longer one of the best in Penang. The chendol outside is still the most popular in Penang Street.
BadderflyySeptember 2, 2014
You've not been to Penang if you haven't tried the char koay teow here! The best I've ever had👍
Piccy LokeAugust 10, 2017
try everything! patrons eat quickly and tables are available after a short 10min wait.
Rebekkah PauletteJuly 29, 2012
Char Kuey Teow, Assam Laksa, Cendol in the side street... This place has it all! And they're all in small portions so feel free to try them all.
Steron.sDecember 7, 2015
Beware of which stall of cendol you want. Old aunt will get you from orange instead of blue (famous) one. She cheated me coz she collect $3 instead of 2.40 + 50sen surcharge. But i want a blue...
K BDecember 12, 2022
Get all the classics here - laksa, char Kwan teow, lot bak, cendol. A bit touristy
Chris LeeMarch 15, 2015
Penang style famous cendol spot.. Ask to add extra corn for better taste
ShermalAugust 31, 2014
Has the best Oh Chien in Penang hands down. Fried by a heart warming elderly couple.
EreneApril 2, 2014
Like the old style environment !! Food and drinks is delicious !
YinYinNovember 17, 2013
Not sure y they wanna charge u extra 50cents for chendol when u bring in to shop. Char kuey teow stall needs u to Q for urself when is crowded:)
Sherly LsFebruary 2, 2014
Char keoy teaw and asam laksa very nice. And the famous cendol just outside this cafe.
Ahn BustamanteSeptember 27, 2014
A little crowded, but the Assam laksa tastes really good!
ShirleyJune 10, 2016
Famous Teochew Chendul always in my to eat list when I visit Penang
Colin CharlesFebruary 25, 2017
Been here 10+ times
With the management changes in early 2016, this place has lost its charm. Go down the road for the asam laksa. Original kuey teow requires you to queue. #lame so I'd give this place a skip
Rebekkah PauletteJuly 14, 2014
Kuey Teow and Cendol is delicious. Nasi Lemak packets also good.
Wen YiOctober 13, 2015
Seriously overrated. Tasteless prawn mee, laksa,lo bak, char kuey teow and cendol. The shop is dark and lack of space. Aunty who take order for drink is angry because you only order water.
Wenye OhMay 1, 2017
Must try cendol! Penang Laksa! Penang White Curry!
L to the FNovember 13, 2016
Curry mee so low profile n no hype. Personally loved it 4.50
Julian LimAugust 5, 2018
Pie tee here is disappointing by Singapore standards. Cheap though. RM5 for 5 in 2018.
Paul KellyFebruary 18, 2013
Share the Chendol and Ice Kacang in a cosy little booth
Valentino ChooDecember 30, 2012
Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul & Ais Kacang. Long queue but fast moving. Price as of Dec '12, Standing = RM2.00; Take Away = RM2.30; Eat In = RM2.50.
YiinnggAugust 12, 2015
Service here so lousy!! Omg unhygienic as well.. They even use finger to place order.. 😱
BadderflyySeptember 2, 2014
The teowchew chendol is to die for!
Esther LimJanuary 16, 2012
The cendol outside this shop is d best, not those inside d shop. If u order fm outside they will charge u extra rm 50 cents extra for every bowl .
Nicole chewNovember 23, 2012
The kopitan auty are all bad temper.They always speak loudly with customer.RM0.50 for outside chendol if the customer din order beverages inside kopitiam.
Rainnie EweNovember 5, 2013
For who take away the char kuay teow,cannot sit on those empty seat while u r waiting for so long. The waitress will scold u. Nothing surprise about the Char kuay teow.
Chi YenFebruary 19, 2017
Famous laksa & cendol are found here!!!
nicole tswJuly 29, 2014
Laksa taste not that nice anymore. duno since when they add fishballs into laksa, weird!!We order 1big 4small...the aunty served 1small 4 big. Summore nge si said she no wrong. Wont come back again!!
wawa meowmeowOctober 1, 2012
FAVE CKT! ADD DUCK EGG! ADD SIHAM! ADD SPICYYY! <3<3<3<3<3<3
Julian LimAugust 5, 2018
Buy cendol, eat here in the shade. Cos cendol guys own the place too. #likeaboss
William WilstrothFebruary 23, 2013
Laksa has shrunk in size of serving. Char Koay Teow standard has not drop. Well maintained. LoL!
MushiAugust 30, 2011
They have increase the surcharge RM0.10 to RM0.60 for bring in cendol to kopitiam regardless u order drinks from them or not!!
See Lok NgApril 16, 2015
You gotta be kidding me. So many ppl but nothing is nice here. There are some nice looking tourists from time to time. And tv celebrities.
Sharon WangNovember 15, 2012
Fantastic kuoy teow theng ... Must try
Jovan TanJune 10, 2015
Must try chendol ... Char kuay teow is just average.
Carina ShiaNovember 9, 2015
Assam Laksa is tasteless compared with those days. Prawn mee is lousy. Char Koey Teow still the best.
Alex AngJanuary 23, 2012
Try the Asam Laksa - Asam Laksa one of the best in Penang :-)
Jason GanApril 9, 2011
If you wish to bring cendol into the cafe they will be an extra RM0.50 surcharge which they explained it is to help you deliver the bowls back to the cendol stall. Exp service charge thou.
Greg ClarkeApril 13, 2014
Best Char Kuay Teow anywhere. Get an Ais Kacang outside and be prepared to wait.
Hitomi NgMay 26, 2013
Char kuey teow was less spicy than I like, not enough lap cheong, can't custom order. Mai hiam beh Pai la.
Jen LiewAugust 22, 2013
Come for the Cendol.. Asam Laksa.. Popiah.. yum yum~~
Winnie LowDecember 12, 2015
Will charge 50sen if you eat the cendol inside. Toilet need to pay 20sen. Can't wash hands. They ask us go outside wash by using the dirty water in the tub. 😤😤😤
Lee Chin BengJuly 6, 2015
Order blue bowl cendol from outside and bring into kopitiam

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