Nostalgic Malaysian cafe w/ life-changing kaya toast & stellar Nasi Lemak, but some say portions are small & quality inconsistent.
This Malaysian cafe offers a taste of authentic flavors, with many customers praising dishes like Nasi Lemak and Kaya Toast. While some find the experience nostalgic and flavorful, others have noted inconsistencies in quality and portion sizes. It's a popular spot for those seeking traditional Malaysian breakfast and lunch items.
This Malaysian eatery is highly praised for its authentic dishes, particularly the Kaya Toast, Nasi Lemak, and Hainanese Chicken. Some diners have found the Milo French toast nostalgic and flavorful. However, a portion of customers have noted that the Nasi Lemak can be small and lacking in components for the price, and some dishes like Char Kuey Teow and Rendang have received criticism for quality.
"Highly recommended dishes include Kaya Toast (especially with salted egg yolk), Nasi Lemak, Hainanese Chicken, Char Kuey Teow, and Milo French toast. Kuih and weekend specials are also noted as popular choices."
Customer sentiment is mixed, with many raving about specific dishes like the Kaya Toast and Nasi Lemak, while others express disappointment with portion sizes, price, and perceived inconsistencies in food quality.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest the restaurant can be expensive, portions may be small for certain dishes, and the overall quality and consistency can vary.
"A simple statement indicating enjoyment of Kopitiam."
Positive"The best part of Kopitiam for this user is the Milo Dinosaur drink."
Positive"This user expresses liking kaya toast and used to enjoy peanut mochi at Kopitiam."
Positive"A user asks why Kopitiam is not being discussed more."
Neutral"Kopitiam's quality has become inconsistent over the past few years, though its drinks remain good."
Neutral"This user found Kopitiam's char kway teow and curry bun to be overcooked and lacking flavor during a recent visit."
Negative"This user believes Kopitiam is 'mid' and not as good as other options."
Negative"Kopitiam is ranked third by this user after trying multiple Malaysian restaurants in NYC."
Neutral"A user asks for recommendations at Kopitiam, having only tried Nasi Lemak."
Neutral"This user likes Kopitiam and recommends specific dishes like pan mee with soup, kaya toast, certain appetizers, and their drinks."
Positive"A commenter, who is Malaysian, stated that Kopitiam was not good at all and expressed significant disappointment with their meal there."
Negative"The author clarified their disappointment at Kopitiam stemmed from being advised to order three items which was too much food and expensive, with none of the items (pandan chicken, kaya toast, tofu satay salad) impressing them."
Negative"A commenter expressed disappointment with Kopitiam and inquired about the reason for the original poster's dissatisfaction, noting they enjoyed the Nasi Lemak."
Neutral"The author described their meal at Kopitiam as expensive and their most disappointing of the trip, not being blown away by the pandan chicken, kaya toast, tofu satay salad, or condensed milk ice coffee."
Negative"The reviewer advises against going to Kopitiam with a large group of 7 people because the dining area is very small."
Negative"The reviewer finds Kopitiam not bad but not their first choice."
Neutral"The reviewer, who is half Malaysian, feels Kopitiam is overrated. They found the portions small, the food overly salty, the flavors unbalanced, and not freshly made."
Negative"Nyonya is considered much better than Kopitiam."
Negative"Kopitiam is considered an 'alright' option with a couple of good dishes."
Neutral"The commenter specifically praises the chicken wings at this restaurant."
Positive
