Xin Kwong Sang Woh in Kajang
Step onto the bustling Jalan Tukang in Kajang, and you’ll discover Xin Kwong Sang Woh, an old-school biscuit shop that has been around since 1907.
Serving four generations of snack lovers, this shop is basically an institution. It offers an array of snacks and biscuits, all stacked in glass jars and nostalgic tins, providing bites that’ll bring back the sweet simplicity of childhood, where every mouthful is nothing short of golden.
Over 3,000 varieties of biscuits and snacks
Step into Xin Kwong Sang Woh, and the first thing that will catch your eye is the sea of timeworn tins stacked from floor to ceiling, each brimming with distinctive treats. With up to 3,000 varieties on display, the selection spans every flavour, texture, and colour you could possibly imagine.
Run by the Kwong family across three generations, this biscuit shop is still staffed by familiar faces, including Siew Pak Chong, the second‑generation owner who is now in his late 80s. He is often found behind the counter, enjoying banter with regulars.
His son, and third‑generation owners, Siew Chee Kien and Tan Bee Kien, took over in 2015, gently modernising the business while keeping its nostalgic charm intact.
Customers of all races come in daily, not just for the snacks, but for the friendly familiarity.
Affordable snacks and biscuits
The pricing for snacks here is refreshingly affordable.
Choose to buy in bulk or pick up small packets, with prices starting from around RM6/100gm – far more budget-friendly than most supermarket options, though without the fancy packaging.
As for variety, you will be truly spoiled for choice, with nostalgic favourites such as Biskut Ais Jem, Ping Pong Biscuits, and White Rabbit Candy. It is almost certain you will leave with a packet – or three – in hand.
What makes these traditional snacks so special is their delightful variety of textures, from a satisfying crunch to a gentle melt on the tongue. Each bite evokes a vivid sensory memory. And beyond the flavours, there is something deeply comforting in the ritual of scooping biscuits into plastic bags, weighing them on metal scales, and hearing the soft rustle as the orange band is tied around.
The nostalgic snack shop, Xin Kwong Sang Woh, in Kajang
While trendy cafes have their charm, a nostalgic shop like this offers a refreshing change.
So if you are craving a sugar rush of nostalgia or simply something different from the usual packaged treats at the mall, consider paying a visit and taking a sweet stroll down memory lane.
Address: 32 Jalan Tukang, Bandar Kajang, 43000 Kajang, Selangor
Opening hours: 7am–7pm, Daily
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Cover image adapted from: TheSmartLocal Malaysia
Photography by Yusintha.