Western breakfast draws the crowds
A hawker-style cafe on Jalan Paip Meru, Klang in Selangor, is drawing attention with the many motorcycles parked in front of it.

Almost every weekend mornings, rows of motorcycles, including high-powered bikes, can be seen at the carpark in front of Cafe Salim.

What’s interesting about this eatery are the various miniature Harley-Davidson motorcycle models, stickers from motorbike and car associations, as well as part of a yellow Volkswagen Beetle on display.

Motorbikes are among the interior decor motifs in Cafe Salim which is a weekend gathering spot for superbike riders.

It is quite normal to see the cafe filled to capacity and with more customers waiting at the side to get a table.

Regular customers say Cafe Salim is known for its Western-style breakfast, in addition to local fare.

Cafe owner Salim Bahari told Bernama that he was worried about poor response when he opened the cafe in August 2022.

“Local cafes rarely offered Western menus.”

But then some motorcycle convoys began stopping here for meals, he said.

The Classic Breakfast set comprising eggs, baked potatoes, grilled sausage, baked tomato, mixed salad, beef, baked beans and toasted bread is priced at RM18.

Salim said the cafe received about 400 customers on weekdays and about 700 people on weekends.

“I can offer competitive prices since my ingredients are sourced directly from vendors in Klang, hence reducing operating costs.

“I personally choose the ingredients,” he said, claiming that food prices at his cafe were about 50% lower than many other cafes.

Salim has 40 years’ experience in the food-and-beverage industry and handles training for the 12 cooks in his cafe.

“The cooks are assigned tasks according to their specialities, to expedite food preparation,” he said.

The Kedah-born chef said he had worked at five-star hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi before venturing out to be his own boss.

Cafe Salim opens from 7am to noon, Tuesdays to Sundays.
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A hawker-style cafe on Jalan Paip Meru, Klang in Selangor, is drawing attention with the many motorcycles parked in front of it.