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Ipoh Kopitiam has been on my to-dine list for a while now. I finally got to try it at their Arcadia location in the food court of The Shops at Santa Anita. A couple weeks after that day, I intentionally made it a point to try its original location on Garfield Ave in Alhambra. Here I am... Prior to my arrival, I phoned in my order for pick-up. The lady staff I spoke to was nice and pleasant. I was told my order would be ready in 30 minutes. 2 Singapore Style Hainan Chicken Rice that came with complimentary Hot Lemon Tea, Hot Malaysia Milk Tea 1 Roti Canai with Chicken Curry plus Roti Sauce 1 Toast with Kaya & Butter They are located on the first floor of the Regent Plaza. Limited surface parking with more parking underground. I was fortunate to get one surface parking spot. They were super busy with every table occupied. Their waitlist was full. Luckily, I decided to do take-out. My order was ready upon arrival. The lady staff who took my payment was cordial. As for my food order... it was a mix of good and not so great. Rice from Hainan Chicken was a bit mushy. Chicken was moist though. Love the Roti Canai curry and Roti sauce, but chicken was not very moist. Toast looked good, but it tasted just okay. The free lemon and milk teas were surprisingly delightful. After my take-out experience from here, I may just stick with their Arcadia location as it's more convenient at a food court. Btw, the Hainan Chicken Rice over there is better IMHO. Anyway, glad I tried this location. Thanks Ipoh Kopitiam Alhambra!
First time here and the long line was unbelievable! We literally waited 1 hour under this humid hot weather . The food was delicious. We order a lot of food to try it on. The ones that stood out waere the Lazha Noodles and Fried Kwai Tiew . Both are tasty and full of flavor and perfectly seasoned. No wonder the long lines because this place has been awarded 4 years in a row as Michelin Star. The wait was worth it, but next time I'd rather order Togo and pickup to avoid the lines under this heat. Service seemed like playing Hide and Seek, we needed to flag them couple of times due to restaurant being busy and food backed up. The server was so nice to give us drink refills to compensate for the delays. Really appreciated it. Will definitely order Togo or come back during odd hours to taste their other food in the Menu.
Based on food alone, I would give it a 3.5 stars. I have had better Hainan chicken and roti. The rice was not seasoned that deliciously, and the sauces were okay. We sat outside and service was quick.
Food still legit, everything is delicious. We got the following: T2 - Toast with homemade kaya & butter A1 - Roti Canai R3 - Nasi Lemak with curry chicken Fast service, great food quality! Place still clean and staffs are friendly!
Came here with a group of 14 people. We placed ourselves on the waitlist, and the maximum number of people are we out on waitlist is 8 people. I called and informed the receptionist, and she made a note on the correct number of people we have, which was helpful. We waited for around 15 min, and got offered to be separated into 2 tables. I was sitting in a smaller table by the entrance, and the air conditioning was dripping water. The water was dripping on my head, body, and purse throughout lunch. Minus one star. We ordered curry roti, hainan chicken, Bak kit teh, steam vegetable, and laksa noodle soup. I am not a fan of Hainan chicken, but the Hainan chicken at this place was tasty! The chicken was tender and flavorful! The curry roti and laksa noodle were delicious. The curry was not over powering the ingredients. The bak kit teh is a like of traditional Malaysian herb soup. I like it, but I can see a lot of people might not like it because of the herbal flavor. There are 2 levels of parking, but parking is limited.
It's comforting. Even though I haven't eaten much Malaysian food in my life, the food here tastes like I have memories of it. It's what I enjoy There's usually a wait, but it goes quickly since the service is pretty quick
I've been here several times, and it's still one of my favorite places for Hainan chicken in the SGV. The chicken is always incredibly tender and silky, and the garlic rice is fragrant and flavorful on its own. I also appreciate that it comes with chili sauce, scallion ginger oil, and sweet soy sauce so you can customize each bite. We also ordered the kaya toast, which was toasted perfectly with a crispy exterior, sweet kaya spread, and a thick slice of buttery goodness in the middle. It's simple but very satisfying. The restaurant is clean, service is quick, and the food comes out promptly. If you're looking for authentic Malaysian comfort food or a solid Hainan chicken spot, Ipoh Kopitiam is definitely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu.
I have been coming to Ipoh since it opened. I came to Ipoh once a week for breakfast, and it was always delicious. I also noticed they now use a hot pot to serve the congee, which I found to be a nice touch. This keeps the congee warm. The staff, especially Tina, always provided excellent customer service. She introduced me to one of the special items. Fish soup with rice noodles. Wow, it was delicious. The soup was delicious, and I can tell Ipoh put effort into this dish. The fish congee and the Malaysian Stir-fried Rice Vermicelli were delicious. This is one of my favorite spots for breakfast, and I will come back. Not just the food, but also the great service.
Don't come here in the afternoon between 3-4:45p if you want the most popular dishes because that's when the chef takes a break lol. It was my first time and I wanted to try the chicken rice and laksa, and the char kwa tiew. Unfortunately they have an afternoon menu that doesn't include the latter two dishes. The chicken rice was just okay for me, the chicken was bland and the sauces a bit bland as well. I prefer Savoy and Cluck to Go. The Kaya toast simply tasted sweet with no distinct pandan flavor so that was disappointing as well.
I have been waiting to try Ipoh Kopitiam in Alhambra for the longest time! I put off coming for a while because I heard how insanely busy it gets with long lines, but finding out they offer a Yelp waitlist made all the difference. Joining the waitlist online once you are close by saves so much time and makes the entire experience so much smoother. If you are coming here for the first time, there are three absolute must-order items. The Curry Laksa is spectacular, featuring a rich, aromatic curry broth that is packed with authentic spice and flavor, along with a wonderful variety of ingredients loaded right into the bowl with the noodles. Their Hainan Chicken is hands down the best I have ever tasted! Even though the portion size is on the smaller side, the quality more than makes up for it. The meat is ridiculously soft, tender, and juicy, and the savory sauce served alongside it is top-notch. Finally, the Roti Canai is an absolute essential that you simply cannot skip. It comes out piping hot, with a flatbread that is perfectly crispy and flaky on the outside, soft on the inside, and paired with a rich curry dipping sauce. Everything here tastes amazingly authentic, and the incredible flavors truly transport you straight to Malaysia. I am so glad I finally made it out here, and I will definitely be back soon!
Ipoh is really good! I do think that it's a little bit overhyped but that doesn't take away how good it is. The Roti is one of my have to's if I come here. I tried the pork lard noodles since I came for breakfast and it was super comforting and you could add any toppings you want. Loved the Kaya toast and the fried noodles those are super comforting too. The others that I got like bak ku teh is really hard to give a review on. I have yet to try more Malaysian style bak ku tehs but I really just prefer Singapore which is more pepper forward than herb forward. The beef rendang is always a little overcooked and I feel like the sambals and rendang in nasi lamak kind of clashes slightly here. These are super personal preferences so I do not expect everyone to agree with me but overall if the line is not long I'm definitely hitting the spot up.
This place has been on my wishlist for quite some time, and I was so excited to finally try it out with a friend recently. I used to always drive by and see a gigantic crowd waiting outside, so when we came on a Tuesday for lunch, I made sure to add myself to the Yelp waitlist while I was driving over. Once I arrived, it was only about a 15-minute wait, which wasn't bad at all. Between the two of us, we tried a few different items: - Roti Canai (5/5): The curry sauce was delectable, and the roti itself was so light, airy, and flaky. It was the perfect appetizer to get our meal started. - Nasi Lemak with Curry Beef (5/5): The beef was incredibly tender and the curry sauce was delicious. Just a warning: that little dollop of chili paste on the side is pretty spicy. You've been warned! It also comes plated with a sliced egg, sliced cucumbers, and rice. - Char Kway Teow (4/5): Packed with tons of bean sprouts, lap cheong sausage, and fish cake. The noodles were super light, tender, and cooked perfectly. - Kaya Toast (4/5): This was good, but I didn't realize that the egg dip was a separate item. They told us it would've taken another 10 minutes to make, so we just ate the toast by itself this time around. Still good and loved the butter and jam sandwiched inside of it. I already know I need to make a trip back here because literally all the tables around us were ordering the Hainan chicken. I love Hainan chicken, so that is a total must for next time. I also want to make sure I get the proper Kaya toast experience with the egg dip. Overall, I loved everything we had and will definitely be back!
Please check in once you get there even if you checked in on yelp. It stated our wait time would be 25 minutes, but we were seated within 15 minutes We went before 4:45 pm so it's a smaller menu and it bit cheaper than dinner but it had all the delicious items we wanted to try. Tea sets come with a free hot coffee or milk tea, extra charge to make it iced. Started with curry fish balls as an appetizer next time I will try the salt and pepper wings. I everything that I tried was delicious, the curry, the Kaya (coconut) toast with butter, the hokkien prawn soup was so flavorful and even the side of shrimp paste went so well with my nasi lemak with chicken curry. I wish I would've asked for a little bit more shrimp paste. I'm not sure if that would've been an extra charge, but I saw others request requesting more. I will return and try other dishes. Everything was so fresh and flavorful.
One of our favorite spots for this cuisine~ We love the curry here and specifically that toast item (it's simple but good)! The parking is in an undeground lot behind the building, but otherwise convenient to reach. read more
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Ipoh K.
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Great SE Asian dishes but the full menu isn't offered all day - we had Tea Time in the afternoon so there wasn't Lakhsa available :( The Beef Curry Tendon is very flavorful and better than the Chicken Curry. Pandan cake is a favorite. Service is fast and friendly. Overall kind of a hidden gem but still a very popular spot read more
23 days ago
Like the hainan chicken Roti curry with renden beef Kaya toast Laksa! They also have take out Long line in weekend But they serve fast read more
Ipoh Kopitiam has been on my to-dine list for a while now. I finally got to try it at their Arcadia location in the food court of The Shops at Santa Anita. A couple weeks after that day, I intentionally made it a point to try its original location on Garfield Ave in Alhambra. Here I am... Prior to my arrival, I phoned in my order for pick-up. The lady staff I spoke to was nice and pleasant. I was told my order would be ready in 30 minutes. 2 Singapore Style Hainan Chicken Rice that came with complimentary Hot Lemon Tea, Hot Malaysia Milk Tea 1 Roti Canai with Chicken Curry plus Roti Sauce 1 Toast with Kaya & Butter They are located on the first floor of the Regent Plaza. Limited surface parking with more parking underground. I was fortunate to get one surface parking spot. They were super busy with every table occupied. Their waitlist was full. Luckily, I decided to do take-out. My order was ready upon arrival. The lady staff who took my payment was cordial. As for my food order... it was a mix of good and not so great. Rice from Hainan Chicken was a bit mushy. Chicken was moist though. Love the Roti Canai curry and Roti sauce, but chicken was not very moist. Toast looked good, but it tasted just okay. The free lemon and milk teas were surprisingly delightful. After my take-out experience from here, I may just stick with their Arcadia location as it's more convenient at a food court. Btw, the Hainan Chicken Rice over there is better IMHO. Anyway, glad I tried this location. Thanks Ipoh Kopitiam Alhambra! read more
First time here and the long line was unbelievable! We literally waited 1 hour under this humid hot weather . The food was delicious. We order a lot of food to try it on. The ones that stood out waere the Lazha Noodles and Fried Kwai Tiew . Both are tasty and full of flavor and perfectly seasoned. No wonder the long lines because this place has been awarded 4 years in a row as Michelin Star. The wait was worth it, but next time I'd rather order Togo and pickup to avoid the lines under this heat. Service seemed like playing Hide and Seek, we needed to flag them couple of times due to restaurant being busy and food backed up. The server was so nice to give us drink refills to compensate for the delays. Really appreciated it. Will definitely order Togo or come back during odd hours to taste their other food in the Menu. read more
Food still legit, everything is delicious. We got the following: T2 - Toast with homemade kaya & butter A1 - Roti Canai R3 - Nasi Lemak with curry chicken Fast service, great food quality! Place still clean and staffs are friendly! read more
Came here with a group of 14 people. We placed ourselves on the waitlist, and the maximum number of people are we out on waitlist is 8 people. I called and informed the receptionist, and she made a note on the correct number of people we have, which was helpful. We waited for around 15 min, and got offered to be separated into 2 tables. I was sitting in a smaller table by the entrance, and the air conditioning was dripping water. The water was dripping on my head, body, and purse throughout lunch. Minus one star. We ordered curry roti, hainan chicken, Bak kit teh, steam vegetable, and laksa noodle soup. I am not a fan of Hainan chicken, but the Hainan chicken at this place was tasty! The chicken was tender and flavorful! The curry roti and laksa noodle were delicious. The curry was not over powering the ingredients. The bak kit teh is a like of traditional Malaysian herb soup. I like it, but I can see a lot of people might not like it because of the herbal flavor. There are 2 levels of parking, but parking is limited. read more
I've been here several times, and it's still one of my favorite places for Hainan chicken in the SGV. The chicken is always incredibly tender and silky, and the garlic rice is fragrant and flavorful on its own. I also appreciate that it comes with chili sauce, scallion ginger oil, and sweet soy sauce so you can customize each bite. We also ordered the kaya toast, which was toasted perfectly with a crispy exterior, sweet kaya spread, and a thick slice of buttery goodness in the middle. It's simple but very satisfying. The restaurant is clean, service is quick, and the food comes out promptly. If you're looking for authentic Malaysian comfort food or a solid Hainan chicken spot, Ipoh Kopitiam is definitely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu. read more
I have been coming to Ipoh since it opened. I came to Ipoh once a week for breakfast, and it was always delicious. I also noticed they now use a hot pot to serve the congee, which I found to be a nice touch. This keeps the congee warm. The staff, especially Tina, always provided excellent customer service. She introduced me to one of the special items. Fish soup with rice noodles. Wow, it was delicious. The soup was delicious, and I can tell Ipoh put effort into this dish. The fish congee and the Malaysian Stir-fried Rice Vermicelli were delicious. This is one of my favorite spots for breakfast, and I will come back. Not just the food, but also the great service. read more
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Ipoh K.
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Don't come here in the afternoon between 3-4:45p if you want the most popular dishes because that's when the chef takes a break lol. It was my first time and I wanted to try the chicken rice and laksa, and the char kwa tiew. Unfortunately they have an afternoon menu that doesn't include the latter two dishes. The chicken rice was just okay for me, the chicken was bland and the sauces a bit bland as well. I prefer Savoy and Cluck to Go. The Kaya toast simply tasted sweet with no distinct pandan flavor so that was disappointing as well. read more
2 months ago
I have been waiting to try Ipoh Kopitiam in Alhambra for the longest time! I put off coming for a while because I heard how insanely busy it gets with long lines, but finding out they offer a Yelp waitlist made all the difference. Joining the waitlist online once you are close by saves so much time and makes the entire experience so much smoother. If you are coming here for the first time, there are three absolute must-order items. The Curry Laksa is spectacular, featuring a rich, aromatic curry broth that is packed with authentic spice and flavor, along with a wonderful variety of ingredients loaded right into the bowl with the noodles. Their Hainan Chicken is hands down the best I have ever tasted! Even though the portion size is on the smaller side, the quality more than makes up for it. The meat is ridiculously soft, tender, and juicy, and the savory sauce served alongside it is top-notch. Finally, the Roti Canai is an absolute essential that you simply cannot skip. It comes out piping hot, with a flatbread that is perfectly crispy and flaky on the outside, soft on the inside, and paired with a rich curry dipping sauce. Everything here tastes amazingly authentic, and the incredible flavors truly transport you straight to Malaysia. I am so glad I finally made it out here, and I will definitely be back soon! read more
Ipoh is really good! I do think that it's a little bit overhyped but that doesn't take away how good it is. The Roti is one of my have to's if I come here. I tried the pork lard noodles since I came for breakfast and it was super comforting and you could add any toppings you want. Loved the Kaya toast and the fried noodles those are super comforting too. The others that I got like bak ku teh is really hard to give a review on. I have yet to try more Malaysian style bak ku tehs but I really just prefer Singapore which is more pepper forward than herb forward. The beef rendang is always a little overcooked and I feel like the sambals and rendang in nasi lamak kind of clashes slightly here. These are super personal preferences so I do not expect everyone to agree with me but overall if the line is not long I'm definitely hitting the spot up. read more
This place has been on my wishlist for quite some time, and I was so excited to finally try it out with a friend recently. I used to always drive by and see a gigantic crowd waiting outside, so when we came on a Tuesday for lunch, I made sure to add myself to the Yelp waitlist while I was driving over. Once I arrived, it was only about a 15-minute wait, which wasn't bad at all. Between the two of us, we tried a few different items: - Roti Canai (5/5): The curry sauce was delectable, and the roti itself was so light, airy, and flaky. It was the perfect appetizer to get our meal started. - Nasi Lemak with Curry Beef (5/5): The beef was incredibly tender and the curry sauce was delicious. Just a warning: that little dollop of chili paste on the side is pretty spicy. You've been warned! It also comes plated with a sliced egg, sliced cucumbers, and rice. - Char Kway Teow (4/5): Packed with tons of bean sprouts, lap cheong sausage, and fish cake. The noodles were super light, tender, and cooked perfectly. - Kaya Toast (4/5): This was good, but I didn't realize that the egg dip was a separate item. They told us it would've taken another 10 minutes to make, so we just ate the toast by itself this time around. Still good and loved the butter and jam sandwiched inside of it. I already know I need to make a trip back here because literally all the tables around us were ordering the Hainan chicken. I love Hainan chicken, so that is a total must for next time. I also want to make sure I get the proper Kaya toast experience with the egg dip. Overall, I loved everything we had and will definitely be back! read more
Please check in once you get there even if you checked in on yelp. It stated our wait time would be 25 minutes, but we were seated within 15 minutes We went before 4:45 pm so it's a smaller menu and it bit cheaper than dinner but it had all the delicious items we wanted to try. Tea sets come with a free hot coffee or milk tea, extra charge to make it iced. Started with curry fish balls as an appetizer next time I will try the salt and pepper wings. I everything that I tried was delicious, the curry, the Kaya (coconut) toast with butter, the hokkien prawn soup was so flavorful and even the side of shrimp paste went so well with my nasi lemak with chicken curry. I wish I would've asked for a little bit more shrimp paste. I'm not sure if that would've been an extra charge, but I saw others request requesting more. I will return and try other dishes. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. read more
Ipoh Kopitiam was awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand, meaning they offer high-quality food at moderate prices. We walked in around 10:30 am and were adamantly told they only sell breakfast until 10:45 and and absolutely will not take any lunch orders until 11 am. So, in other words, they will not give you any water or service during those fifteen minutes. I'm not sure if it's a shift change or what, but it was a horrible first impression. They insisted we come in and order breakfast and then order lunch as well. I found that extremely odd as I didn't want to order two meals. And the place wasn't very busy at that time. So we took a stroll around the block and came back around 10:52. They did allow us to sit down, but made sure to only give us the lunch menu. They did offer some water at least. * R3 Nasi Lemak with Chicken Curry $15.95 * T2 Toast with Homemade Kaya & Butter $5.25 * Extra Ginger Sauce for Hainan Chicken 25¢ * R1 Singapore Style Hainan Chicken Rice $15.95 * N3 Singapore Curry Laksa Noodle Soup $15.95 I guess their lunch menu is where they really shine as the establishment really began to fill up and was still going strong when we left despite it being a Tuesday. The food was tasty overall and we enjoyed it. But the initial service really put me off and it's not as if their service improved much more afterwards. Perhaps they are so busy with their regular menu, but morning diners wish to order their more popular dishes that are only available after breakfast. So they need to be rude about setting the expectations upfront when you walk in. read more
Ipoh Kopitian gives hole-in-the-wall vibes even though it is so highly rated and loved. I came here on a Saturday for lunch, joined the waitlist online and waited around 30 minutes after being 14th on the waitlist. There is indoor and outdoor seating available, dog friendly outdoors! There is a parking lot behind the restaurant you can enter from the Main Street. Here's my thoughts on the dishes I ordered: 1. Toast w/ Kaya and Butter: although this was highly recommended, I wouldn't order this again. It's affordable, but was nothing special and had a stick of butter wedged between the loaves. Tasty because of all the butter but just expect this if you want to order it! 2. Roti Canai w/ Chicken Curry: loved this!!!! The curry had so much flavor and the roti was thin and crispy. The leftover curry was perfect with the rice from the Hainan chicken. 3. Hainan Chicken: the chicken melts in your mouth!! So good!! 4. Singaporean Laksa: took no pictures because I couldn't wait to eat this one. Flavorful broth and a generous amount of noodles. Came with shrimp, egg, and fish cakes. Loved this!! read more
I've never really had Malaysian food before, so we got in line for Ipoh and were super glad we did! Being on the Michelin Gourmand is no joke, and each dish had a wealth of decadence, especially their Kaya Toast (get it with butter!$ We also got their stir fry flat noodles in gravy, which is dine-in only, and it's a combination of Vietnamese chao, egg drop soup and Thai Pad See Ew - overall, extremely delicious and something that I've truly never had in such a combination. Must try! The Roti with Chicken Curry was also good - definitely pairs well together. Spacious indoors and outdoors, and make sure you get in early! There's always a line during the weekend :) read more
We were here for lunch on a Sunday. We got there around 11:30am and there was a long line of customers already. We immediately put ourselves on their online wait-list as we looked for parking. It was a 40 min wait already. We found parking easily behind the building and sat in our car until we had a notification text to come check in with the hostess. We checked in and was told to wait outside until called. We waited for about 10 minutes before we were seated. Highly recommend that you use the online wait-list as your driving there! We were a party of two and was seated at a small table inside. It was busy but service was quick. We ordered the roti canai as our appetizer. It came out very hot so be careful. The roti was so fluffy and chewy. Yum! And the curry dip was delicious. We also ordered their two specials, the Singapore laksa curry noodle soup and the Singapore style Hainan chicken entree. Between the two, I prefer the laksa curry noodle soup. It was a very flavorful soup with a coconutty curry filled with two large shrimps, fried tofus, delicate sliced pork bolognas, and two soft boiled eggs halves. The Hainan chicken was nothing special from other restaurants. The rice was sorta dry. But it was still good with the three different sauces that were served with the dish. read more
This place was hopping on a Saturday night. We had to wait around 40 minutes for a table after getting on the wait list, but it was worth the wait! We got the roti canai, Singapore-style Hainan chicken rice, nasi lemak with chicken curry, laksa, and toast with kaya and butter. Everything was delicious and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the Hainan chicken. The chicken was so juicy and tender and fresh. I also loved the roti canai. Just buttery, pillowy goodness. The Kaya toast seemed like a simple dessert. It consisted of toasted bread with kaya (a coconut jam) and squares of butter. But it was well-executed and a scrumptious, indulgent treat. The portions were also generous, and by the end of our meal, we were stuffed. Service was quick and friendly. Our server was kind enough to let us know that the milk tea comes with complimentary refills, and he was quick with them. read more
3 months ago
It was okay, but not for me. It's a pretty popular place so there is definitely a market for it, but my westernized palette did not agree. I came here to try Hainan Chicken for the first (and last time.) Cold chicken with bumpy skin left on just isn't for me, but it might be for you! I thought the saving grace would be the bread, but even that was slightly disappointing. The roti tasted like it was bathed in old cooking grease. I wish I had a more glowing review, but the Hainan chicken was too adventurous for me. Would not recommend the wait, there are more appetizing places to try. read more
Ordered food togo and it took about 17-18 minutes for it to be done. It was during dinner so it was busy. The chicken wing was crispy and juicy. Not too salty either You cant really go wrong with the hainan chicnese since its their specialty but the rice was a bit too dry for me. I had to drown it in the soy sauce they provided. The red sauce was actually spicy today. Might have changed their recipe since it did look like it had more oil that usual. read more
3 months ago
Five stars across the board! I first came to Ipoh Kopitiam a couple of months ago and I've been craving it ever since. I can confidently say that this restaurant is in my top 5! Every dish we ordered was delicious. The hainan chicken, the kaya toast, and the roti canai are my go-tos. My friend ordered a fish ball curry dish and enjoyed it. The service is fantastic as well. The staff is friendly and attentive. I also appreciate being able to join the Yelp waitlist ahead of time. read more
1 month ago
Family member company always order from this place. Try the sister store at Arcadia mall. They have more variety like noodle in this place but not the one at the mall. It is first time I try it out this place. No clue they have breakfast set. Order a set with Malaysia style Curry soup noodle with fried bread curd, kaya butter toast, and coffee with Milo. The soup is the iconic dish, very rich and flavorful. Soak the fried bean curd with soup. Kaya butter Toast is good flavor. Prefer coffee/milk tea than Milo/coffee personally. Place is clean and spacious. Services is welcoming and efficient. Hope to come back someday for their lunch noodle soup but enjoy the brunch. Recommend read more
Came here for an early dinner. Heard this place is very good and the wait can be long if you come later. Glad we came here at 5pm. You can find parking in the back of the restaurant and there also an underground parking. We parked in the underground parking and took the elevator up to the street level. The restaurant is nice and clean. Plenty of tables. They also have outdoor seatings. They have two sets of menus depending on the time of day. One set of menu is their Lunch/Dinner Menu. The other Menu is their Tea Time Menu, which is from 3:00pm - 4:45pm. We got seated right away since we came at 5pm. The staffs were nice and welcoming. We ordered the A1 - Roti Canai for Appertizer. For the Main Dishes, we got the R1 - Singapore Style Hainan Chicken Rice and the R4 - Nasi Lemak w/ Rendang Curry Beef. Foods came out so quickly. We loved the Roti Canai, it was so good. The Singapore Style Hainan Chicken Rice was not bad at all. It was tasty. As for the Nasi Lemak w/ Rendang Curry Beef, wow, it was so good! Loved every bites. I finished the whole thing. It was that good! Loved it! Would definitely come back here again in the future. read more
2 months ago
Another gem in the area in Alhambra. Located in a cozy area , a few minutes away from the Main area and other dining spot. There is a spacious parking in the rear, but be early and quick, it does go jam packed right away. No wonder why, coz this resto is a Michelin spot. Ambience was nice... though u think they need a bigger spot for lots of customer wanted to dine. Food was a delight! Good portion as well. Service were quick, staff were attentive , giving good recommendations for first timers. Good for family to dine in. read more
16 days ago
Delicious food! We ordered (3) hainan chicken entrees to go. Chicken pieces were tender and rice was flavorful and not greasy. The 3 dipping sauces (soy sauce like, spicy red, and ginger with oil) enhanced the steamed chicken flavor. There was no waiting when we got there. Order was packed and ready to go which was appreciated. read more
5 months ago
We waited 45 min -1 hour on a Friday. A1 Roti Canai $9.50 is really good and shareable. The pancake is fluffy and light and combined with the sauce is even better. N3 Singapore Curry Laksa Noodle Soup $16.95 is really good and highly recommended. It's a big portion and the flavor is delicious. It has a slight sour taste to it. I definitely regretted not ordering this one. But I got to try a little of my friends. R4 Nasi Lemak with Rendang Curry Beef $17.95 is good but I wanted a more soupy dish. The meat and sauce is good. Meat is well seasoned and not dry. Parking is tight but the underground has bigger spaces. read more
1 month ago
Came here to celebrate a birthday, it was my first time having Malaysian food and was pleasantly impressed by the amazing flavors! Dry Wanton Mee w/ Curry Chicken (9/10) - the noodles were flavorful and chicken was tender Roti canai w/chicken curry (9/10) - delicious and flavorful appetizer, it was my first time having roti and the texture was soft and slightly chewy Hainan chicken rice (10/10) - packed with flavor from all the sauces, rice was fragrant, and chicken was tender Char Kway Teow (10/10) - this was my favorite, and portion was great! Had amazing wok hei flavor and great ingredients! read more
5 months ago
If you're craving legit Malaysian comfort food in the SGV, Ipoh Kopitiam in Alhambra definitely delivers!! This spot is always busy (expect a wait), but it makes sense once you taste the food. They really lean into traditional Ipoh-style flavors, and you can tell they care about authenticity. My personal favorites were the Milo (so rich and nostalgic) and the kaya toast. It was crispy, buttery, and perfectly sweet. Super simple but so satisfying. A lot of people rave about the wings and the Hainanese chicken rice too, and honestly, they live up to the hype. Overall: worth it for the flavors alone. I'll definitely be back. read more
Been wanting to try this spot and decided to try with my roommate! I love that they have yelp waitlist so I don't have to wait outside. The store itself is small but they are very fast. I personally really liked their appetizers more than their entree but I want to try the curry noodles next time! I would say the price is cheaper compared to the quality that you get. Would come back! read more
This place never disappoints--unless you enjoy being sad, in which case, go elsewhere. I've been here more times than I've checked my phone today, and we've got our all-star lineup on lock: Roti Canai, Hainan Chicken, Kaya toast... You know, the usual suspects. But today, plot twist--we discovered a new legend: Stir fried flat noodle with gravy sauce. Move over, old faves. Pro tip, and I mean this with love: put your name on the Yelp waitlist before you leave the house. Unless you enjoy staring at a line so long it makes the airport security queue look efficient. Seriously, pack a snack for the wait. Or just, you know, Yelp ahead like a civilized hangry human. Service is good, quick, and practical--like a friend who listens to your problems but also tells you when you've got spinach in your teeth. No fuss, no drama, just noodles and gratitude. read more
1 month ago
I've always heard this place has insane lines and great food. We didn't run into the lines, but the food was great! The staff run a really well-oiled machine in there, super efficient. People are going in and out all night, and there's no lag time. The food comes out super quickly, too. - Nasi lemak with rendang curry beef: bold spices, but some of the beef was tough and stringy, and it got kind of oily pretty quickly. - Singapore style Hainan chicken rice: really good! the rice was delicious, the chicken was juicy and flavorful. read more
I prefer to Order takeout from here, because I do not want to wait in the long line. But for the times I've dined in, I've opted for patio seating because I can bring my dog! Food is always consistent and the service is quick. My favorite is the kaya toast. Their hainan chicken rice beats out savoy anytime. The chicken wings are nicely seasoned and tossed generously with garlic. Pineapple bun is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The beef rendang is also very flavorful and pairs nicely with the coconut rice. Because all their food is so good, I just wished the portions were bigger ! They opened a second location inside the food court at the Arcadia mall. I'll be looking forward to trying that out to see how it compares. read more
Love love all the dishes we ordered ! I am from Malaysia and thought the dishes were very close to be authentic. Service was good despite how busy they get . It was a small restaurant and they do get very busy and there's always a wait during peak hours so call ahead or put your name online . It's a clean and sure nice small place read more
5 star for the roti 4 star for the hainan chicken 3 star herbal soup Previous review said the herbal soup meat fell off the bone and was perfection. Maybe it was an off day bc that wasn't the case for us today. Waited about 45 minutes to be seated off hours. Nice ambiance with little personal space but good enough for the meal. Milk tea was decent but not special. This place is on the Michelin guide, so expectations were kinda high. Will try other dishes next time but not gonna get the herbal soup again. read more
Cute Malaysian food place that has a breakfast and lunch menu depending what time you go. There's plenty of parking in the back of the restaurant. Ordering a set from the menu is the best way to go. Staff can also speak Chinese if you're more comfortable with that. They're super friendly and patient with any questions about the menu. Service was quick and food comes out fresh! The curry fish ball noodle soup was my main entree order. The curry fish balls we're well done and full of flavor. The curry sauce permeated more into the noodle soup, changing the taste of the noodles. It always comes with an egg option and up to your preference how it's done. Toast with Homemade Kaya and Butter is always a treat here. I personally love how they cut the crust off and leave them to be like little dessert sandwiches. Kaya is a sweet coconut and egg jam and generally sweet. Definitely not something you can find frequently served! Hot Milk Tea has refills. It's not overly sweet and is reminded me of a hot Hong Kong style milk tea. It comes with the set meal! Will be back again soon! We love the breakfast menu! read more
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1411 S Garfield Ave
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Does the chicken curry or beef rendang have dairy?
Do you still deliver?
Hi Kevin, We no longer offer our own delivery service. However, we partner with Fantuan, and they…
Do you have Vegetable dishes?
Yes, we do! We offer two vegetable dishes, and our roti with curry is also vegetarian. Thanks.
White coffee is 3 in 1?
Hi! Great question, our white coffee is not a 3-in-1 instant coffee. We use Ipoh-style coffee beans,…
Do u have a store in santa anita mall?
Yes we do. But we still waiting for the fire department, health an building department inspection…
What is the menu at 3:30?
Hi, At 3:30 PM, we serve our “Tea Time” menu, which runs from 3:00 PM to 4:45 PM.…
If I can sit anywhere?
Dear guests, To join our waitlist, kindly add your name on the iPad located in front of the cashier counter.…
Is this business allowed dogs?
There is an outdoor section. Not sure about there but def not indoors.
How long is the wait around 1pm on a Monday? Should I do the yelp wait-list to avoid long wait?
we add to waitlist so the wait was not long and you must check in let them know you are here they do not come out to ask for you.
Do you use peanuts in your dishes? Would it be ok for a person with a peanut allergy to eat at this restaurant?
Hi! I’m afraid our kitchen is not a peanut-free facility.
Do you have outdoor dining? Is it hard to get seats outside?
Yes we do! When you put your name in the online Yelp Waitlist, you can note you want outdoor seating. Please remember to check in with the host when you arrive.
What kind of oils do you use for your dishes?
Hi Alex, It’s depends on which food.…
Do you take Reservations? Yelp will not let me make a waitlist for 10 people. What should I do in…
Sorry we don’t take reservations. We do encourage customers to join the Yelp online waitlist when they are close to the restaurant to minimize wait time.
Some friends have invited me to join them for lunch. Is it possible to ask for separate checks?
Hi! We can do certainly do 2 checks as long as each separate is $20+.
What time does the full menu start?
Our regular menu is from 11am-2:30pm and from 5-8:30pm. We are closed on Wednesdays.
Hello, I noticed a few breakfast menu pictures, but not much breakfast reviews. I just wanted to confirm you do now have breakfast from 9am to 10:45am? Thnx
Hi! Yes we do! We serve breakfast daily except Wednesday. Hope to see you soon.
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