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The Heritage and Innovation of Kedai Kopi Yee Kee
The story of Kedai Kopi Yee Kee began in the 1940s in a small village in Zhaoqing, Guangdong, China. The founder, Mr. Chen Yi, was originally a highly skilled chef. However, fate brought him south to Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor, Malaysia, where he worked as the head cook at a mining site, preparing daily meals for hardworking miners. Under the hot sun, he used his cooking skills to bring comfort and satisfaction to these laborers during their demanding days. In 1948, Mr. Chen Yi decided to leave the mining camp life and started a small coffee stall along Jalan Macalister in Kuala Kubu Bharu. Although the stall was simple and built only with zinc sheets, his passion and culinary talent brought life to the small shop. He sold Cantonese desserts and traditional pastries such as lotus seed sweet soup, ginkgo sweet soup, egg tea, youtiao (fried dough sticks), ham chim peng (salty fried pancake), sugar-coated dough fritters, and smiley sesame biscuits. These treats quickly gained popularity among the local community.
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Chen Yi's son Mr. Chen Jin Niu, joinednthe family business.
In the 1960s, Chen Yi’s son, Mr. Chen Jin Niu, joined the family business. He brought new ideas and creativity, especially in the making of coconut kuih. His improved recipe not only enhanced the flavor of the coconut kuih but also helped increase the sales of egg cakes. Together, father and son built up decades of experience and reputation through their dedication.
In 2002, after many years of effort and growth, Kedai Kopi Yee Kee constructed the current three-storey building next to the original stall, becoming a well-known local food landmark.
Today, Kedai Kopi Yee Kee attracts countless visitors with its signature steamed egg cake, pandan coconut kuih, baked butter cake, five-spice ham chim peng, and traditional mulberry mistletoe egg tea.
Kedai Kopi Yee Kee is more than just a ''kedai kopi''. It carries the dedication and passion of the Chen family while preserving the essence of traditional Cantonese cuisine. Every bite of their pastries contains the flavor of history and skills passed down through generations. Welcome to Kedai Kopi Yee Kee, where you can experience the warmth and taste of tradition.
