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Hey Hawker

28A Chapman Rd, St James WA 6102, Australia

Recommended by 71 people

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28A Chapman Rd, St James WA 6102, Australia

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+61 8 6161 3240
HoursMonday: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Hey Hawker

Tucked into St James, Hey Hawker channels the tight, no-frills bustle of an authentic Malaysian kopitiam. Diners pack the narrow corner room for hearty, unpretentious plates fired with intense wok hei—from char kway teow to silky hor fun smothered in egg gravy. The kitchen cooks its claypot chicken rice strictly from raw grains in individual vessels, demanding a patient 15-to-20-minute wait for that proper charred crust. Plan ahead on weekends: bowls of rich curry laksa come piled high with handmade yong tau foo, stuffed fresh until the batch runs out.

  • Scratch-Cooked Claypots: Grains simmer from scratch in individual pots with lap cheong and chicken, taking up to 20 minutes to achieve a savory, crisped bottom.
  • Weekend Yong Tau Foo Laksa: Only available on Saturdays and Sundays, the rich curry broth arrives packed with freshly stuffed fish paste tofu, okra, and crisp greens.
  • Bustling Hawker Energy: Generous noodle platters and rice specials arrive fast and reasonably priced inside a compact, lively dining room.
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What's On at Hey Hawker

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Why Dine at Hey Hawker

Authentic Malaysian hawker dishes made with traditional wok heat, scratch cooking, and hearty value.

  • Robust Wok Hei and Authentic Regional Flavors

    Dishes are prepared with authentic heat and deep aromas, from fried hor fun with egg sauce to char kway teow and rich noodle broths.

    You can smell that fire wok food being tossed from outside feels like back at home or everywhere street food in SEA.

    Sean Young Beatrice

  • Scratch-Cooked Traditional Clay Pot Rice

    Each clay pot dish is cooked individually from raw rice and ingredients rather than assembled from pre-steamed batches, yielding classic charred depth.

    If you like clay pot rice that is actually cooked in the clay pot the wait is worth the while. All good is freshly cooked and served piping hot.

    Andy

  • Unfiltered Kopitiam Street Hawker Atmosphere

    A cozy, bustling shop that captures the authentic energy, aroma, and plain surroundings of traditional Southeast Asian street stalls.

    Looks and feels like a real hawker outlet in Singapore or Malaysia. So get ready to eat great food in very plain surroundings.

    Paul Buckman

  • Weekend-Only Fresh Handcrafted Yong Tau Foo

    Available strictly on weekends, the house-made Yong Tau Foo features fresh stuffed pieces and creamy spiced laksa broth that sells out quickly.

    I learnt it's freshly made which explains why it's only available on the weekend. Miss it st your own loss 😁

    A Google

  • Hearty Portions for Lunch and Dinner

    Plates and bowls arrive laden with generous proteins, noodles, and crisp vegetables, offering substantial meals that satisfy big appetites.

    Servings were also large and we needed two takeaway containers.

    Terence Yeo

  • Exceptional Everyday Value

    Diners consistently enjoy top-tier Malaysian cooking with honest, accessible pricing across the entire dine-in and takeaway menu.

    large portion and reasonable price

    Tina L

Signature Malaysian hawker classics crafted with authentic wok hei

  • Hainanese Chicken Rice

    One of the best chicken rice in Perth and the most affordable one among the top 5.

    CK Goh

  • Clay Pot Chicken Rice

    If you like clay pot rice that is actually cooked in the clay pot the wait is worth the while.

    Andy

  • Char Kway Teow

    The CKT was next with its slight wok hei taste.

    Hospitality Insider

  • Yong Tau Foo Curry Laksa

    As we were leaving I let the guy know his YTF Laksa is the best in town. I learnt it's freshly made which explains why it's only available on the weekend.

    A Google

Other favorites

Appetizers, traditional drinks, and sweet finishes

  • Radish Cake

    The radish cake was 🔥 and probably was the yummiest dish there.

    Hospitality Insider

  • Teh Tarik

    The teh tarik was one of the best I've ever had, and every dish we tried was full of flavour.

    SA

  • Taufufa

    Delicious food today at Hey Hawker - featuring Assam Fish (main serving - need to ask not on menu), Pork Belly with rice (blackboard special), chicken flavored rice and taufufa with gula Melaka.

    Bryan Lip

  • Milo Dinosaur

    I’ll recommend the chicken rice, prawn mee and love the milo dinosaur.

    Ren Lok

Before you head over

Practical advice for timing your visit and pre-ordering popular specialties.

  • Order clay pot dishes immediately

    Because clay pot chicken rice is cooked from scratch in individual pots rather than pre-steamed, it requires an estimated 15 to 20 minutes to prepare; place this order immediately upon being seated.

  • Reserve the weekend Yong Tau Foo laksa early

    The homemade Yong Tau Foo curry laksa is an exclusive weekend special made in limited batches that frequently sells out early; call ahead to reserve a bowl when securing your table.

  • Book ahead or arrive early to beat the queue

    With a compact seating capacity of around 40 patrons, tables fill up fast during lunch and dinner services; arrive early or book ahead, especially if visiting on weekends or in groups.

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