I recently decided to have breakfast at Chef Kecik’s café, Chef Kecik Tuah, located at Tuah 1895. The parking situation was surprisingly easy, and I was in and seated within no time. To my convenience, I could place my order via a QR code, and after paying at the counter, I waited for my food to arrive.

I ordered my go-to breakfast dish, Egg Benedict—which, if you're a regular reader of my blog, you know is my absolute favorite! However, this time, Chef Kecik’s take on this classic left me disappointed.

Instead of the usual English muffin, they served the Egg Benedict on a buttery, flaky croissant (a signature twist at Chef Kecik's café). And while I absolutely love their croissants and some of their baked goods (especially their cheesetarts), this dish just didn’t hit the mark.

I’ve always been a fan of Chef Kecik’s creations, but I’ve never been fond of his chocolate set—specifically the dipping chocolate that comes with the croissant. It tastes like a cheap chocolate drink mix, almost like the 3-in-1 Cadbury chocolate drink you’d get in a packet. 

But the Egg Benedict on croissant? That was a whole other level of disappointment.

The hollandaise sauce tasted off, and the egg itself… Well, it didn’t taste like egg at all. It had this bitter, almost alkaline flavor that made me question what I was eating. For the first time ever, I couldn’t finish a plate of my beloved Egg Benedict. Halfway through, I was ready to puke, and I had to stop myself before I embarrassed myself in public.

I really hope Chef Kecik reconsiders the recipe or perhaps even switches up the chef for this dish. While I didn’t try any other dishes on the menu, I’m pretty confident Egg Benedict isn’t his specialty—at least not anymore.

Better sell pastries only.. (honest opinion)

Chef Kecik Tuah's Menu as follows : 

I was also curious about Chef Kecik's Kunafa Chocolate, which I saw was priced on the higher end. Although I didn’t buy it, I saw a post later where Chef Kecik mentioned that many customers had complained the kunafa was too thin to taste properly. Based on this feedback, they've since improved it by making the kunafa thicker. I’m glad I didn’t buy it earlier! Maybe I’ll give it a shot next time, but no promises.