Conclusion: if you want to appreciate this fine restaurant, go to their Alhambra mother ship. Ipoh Kopitiam has always been an epic eatery for me. So even after reading all the reviews I still come here with high expectations. I ordered curry chicken with rice, roti and fish balls to go. I tried the curry chicken. The portion is huge, comes with four large pieces of chicken, taste is very rich and meat is not overcooked but could be a bit more tender. The curry source is on the spicy side and very very greasy. Rice is slightly on the dry side perfect to go with the curry source. I ate two pieces of chicken, dark meat with skin and bone and almost finish the rice. As a stall in a mall food court, I think the portion is too big. One person may be able to finish but won't have room for others and that greasy source may bother you later. Overall, I understand the limitation operating in a mall limits the menu. Therefore I question the location. It would be much satisfying to enjoy their egg tart, fried noodle in a proper restaurant instead. I can tell the owner paid attention to details and the service is ok, but I couldn't recommend this place to you for the following reasons. 1. The environment lacks the south asian cafe feel. 2. The limited menu restricted customers experience. 3. The food is too greasy and too big in a mall food court (saw one reviewer claimed had discomfort after eating their food). I really want to like this place, it's five min drive from my home with easy parking. Unfortunately I will still visit the Alhambra location in the future instead. read more

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This is my first yelp review ever. I appreciate the generous portion of meat and rice. But what meat is there really for me to eat? It's all fat!! I brought out scissors to trim some of the fat, and there was nothing left but scraps. I had to microwave a bag of curry to eat alongside the rice. The Kaya toast was good and service was quick. read more

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I didnt want to believe the low rating on yelp. I mean, to go from a lauded Michelin establishment to a lowly 3.5 star yelp rating? Can't be. Gotta say, the reviews are right. I think I got food poisoning from here. Ordered the nasi lemak with chicken. Edit: I definitely got some sort of food borne illness from this location. It was a long night. Management feel free to reach out to me. Ridiculous. read more

Ipoh Kopitiam - Nasi lemak chicken curry - Malaysian Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Ipoh Kopitiam was heavily pushed on IG for their Michelin. Did it live up to the hype? It was decent. The appetizer was a good indication of the cuisine! The Roti was nice crispy and fresh. The chicken Curry was a piece of chicken with curry. Overall, the curries were super flavorful. read more

Ipoh Kopitiam - Menu - Malaysian Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I was a huge fan of their main location in Alhambra, and was super excited for this location to open in the Santa Anita mall. It adds a nice variety to the food court, and the food is nearly identical to the main location. You order on the tablet and the food comes out pretty quickly. read more

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This was my first time trying Ipoh Kopitiam, and I thought it was pretty good! I got the Malaysian Style Roast Chicken Rice and tried a bit of my friend's Kaya Toast. I thought both were pretty good but quality, especially for the price and convenience of being at the mall. Obviously, if you want the real experience, you should go the actual restaurant in Alhambra, but I thought this was a good and quick substitute. read more

Ipoh Kopitiam - Malaysian Style Roast Chicken Rice - Malaysian Near Me - Arcadia, California

Good portion, ready fast despite the crowd, and nice staff. Unfortunately, the beef rendang lacked flavor. Heard the original location's food is better. I really hope they get their food to the level of their first restaurant. Great carry out containers though! Typical mall food court ambiance read more

Ipoh Kopitiam - Beef rendang - Malaysian Near Me - Arcadia, California

I finally got to try this hyped spot on a Saturday without a crazy line. It's got a cute small stall area for a mall court food spot. I liked the milo decor & it made me get the drink There's not much service involved since it's mostly kiosk for self order. Only time there's interaction is picking up your food. I wish I asked for more napkins from the get go. The curry with the fresh naan tastes absolutely heavenly. The Hainan chicken was not bad, probably a 7.5/10 for me since there's many Hainan chicken spots around this area. The drink is a bit expensive for what it is, but cute! read more

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This is their second location in LA. This venue is at the Shops in Santa Anita's food court. The food is pretty much the same as their main restaurant in Alhambra but with a smaller menu. We got the Hainan chicken rice and it was delicious. The portion could have been a little bigger. We also got the spicy beef rendang with roti. The roti was buttery, flaky and divine. So was the rendang sauce and the beef was very tender. This is also a small dish, portion wise. I got the Malaysian coffee and that was the only negative. It was awful. It was bitter and tasted burnt. I would not recommend it. read more

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Not sure about the mixed ratings here on the Arcadia food court Ipoh. First off, it's awesome we can get Hainan Chicken at a mall in LA now haha. Second it was juicy, moist and good flavor- as good as the original location. Thirdly, my order came out fairly fast- we just had to get to the initial soft opening hurdles and boom- fast food people. Fourth- you can get it for around $15 bucks, that's so reasonable in this economy! We got the charsiu rice too and it was good. Lastly, my only other thought is I wish I had more chicken. read more

Ipoh Kopitiam - Malaysian Near Me - Arcadia, California

If this is your first time at an Ipoh establishment, do not try this spot before the sit down restaurant in Alhambra. You'll get the real experience there. This one is located inside Santa Anita mall food court. It is pretty much what you expect from food court takeout food. There's a self service kiosk where you select your items and pay. We came on a Monday and glad there was no wait bc I've passed by recently and there was a line, I would not line up and wait to eat this for the price and presentation. Their chicken rice is good but it's not like wow I must come here specifically for it. There's so many other places to get chicken rice nowadays. I really dislike how greasy oily my hands were by the time I opened up all the sauces inside the takeout box. read more

Ipoh Kopitiam - Malaysian Near Me - Arcadia, California

Stopped by on Saturday, 02/08/26 for the first time during lunch with my mom. This place is FINALLY open! The OG location in Alhambra is bigger than this place. Please be aware that this mall location's menu is limited (i.e., no noodles, just rice). When we ordered, there was no line; however line started getting longer soon after. Ordered the following: - 1 Singapore Style Hainan Chicken Rice = $15.90 - 1 Rendang = $15.90 SUBTOTAL = $31.80 TAX = $3.34 OVERALL TOTAL = $35.14 The portions were huge and we took our meals to go. If you are looking for an authentic, Malaysian-style foodie experience with an extensive menu options of entrees, drinks, and desserts, then this mall location is not your ideal place. You would have to go to the one in Alhambra. read more

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I've dined at the sit-down location in Alhambra before, and since this one is in a food court, you won't get quite the same experience. I ordered the Hainan chicken rice. The flavor was good, but the rice-to-chicken ratio was way off. I literally still had a bowl full of rice left after finishing all the chicken. The roti pancake was also very small, which felt a bit disappointing. I saved the kaya toast for breakfast the next day and it was just okay. Several items on the menu were also unavailable during our visit. Overall, it's still a decent place to try, but I would recommend going to the Alhambra location first so you can experience the full version, and then come here if you're looking for a quick express option. read more

Ipoh Kopitiam - Hanian Chicken Rice, Roti pancake, & kaya toast - Malaysian Near Me - Arcadia, California

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This Malaysia eatery inside the Santa Anita mall has to be one of the best places to eat at the mall. I'll drive 30 miles again for this experience! This mall has to be the most well-kept malls in Los Angeles county and also has the best options for food around it and inside of it. At Ipoh Kopitiam I ordered their famous Hinanese Chicken Rice, their Pineapple Bun for dessert, and a Malaysian Milk Tea with a bit of sugar to walk around with while I was shopping. The gentleman who helped me at the register was warm and smiled frequently. I enjoyed my interaction with him while he was explaining the menu. I'll be back with the rest of my family in two weeks. I can't wait to spend a whole day with them at this mall and then end our visit at here for some delicious food. read more

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I've heard good things about this spot and decided to see what the hype was all about. Located at the malls food court. Kiosk are available for you to order. I went with the curry chicken and hainanese chicken rice; DEFINETLY recommend the curry chicken; it's flavorful and good portion size; a tip: grab some banh mi/bread instead of rice. It'll be so much better dipping! Hainanese chicken rice was OK. Nothing special about it. I wished the cucumbers were pickled. Wanted to order the roast chicken rice but didn't know it was not yet available; hopefully soon! Overall, definitely worth a try and a nice addition to the food court. read more

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This is my first time trying Ipoh and the only thing I wanted to order is the Hainan chicken and it was sooo good! I ordered at the kiosk and the wait was less than 5 minutes. Loved the chicken and how to skin has a "crunch" to it and the sauces were awesome! The chicken is a little more "elevated" than Savoy Kitchen. Would love to come back and try their other chicken dishes. read more

It's located in the food court of the Arcadia mall. You order off their kiosk then pickup food. We tried the HK style bun with thick butter, roti with chicken curry and hainanese chicken. The bun was nice and flaky but it kinda felt like biting into a stick of butter, not quite my taste. The roti bread was a good texture and good with the curry. The hainanese chicken was tasty but I liked their ginger dipping sauce versus the red chili one. read more

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Tried the Hainan chicken rice here and... it was just ok. The chicken was tender enough, but I really wish they used more dark meat or at least offered the option. What I got leaned pretty heavy on the lighter cuts, which made the whole dish feel a little flat. For $18 and "takeout" only, the presentation wasn't great. If you're takeout-only, the box is literally the first impression, so it should look a bit more put together. Instead, it felt like everything was dropped in quickly and hoped for the best. And the sauces... opening those little oily containers and trying to pour them over the chicken felt like something you wouldn't want to pay much for. Either dress the dish for me or give me an easier way to dip it...? My hands were way too oily by the end. Other places do the same dish for around $15 with better portions and presentation, so this was hard to justify. Service was also rough. It's a self-kiosk setup, which is totally fine, but when our order was ready, getting staff attention took forever. They called out my order, but I stood there for almost ten minutes trying to get someone to actually hand it to me. Honestly, I think their other location might be the better move since you can actually sit down and the whole experience seems smoother. I'd try that one before judging the whole brand. read more

Ipoh Kopitiam - Malaysian Near Me - Arcadia, California

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01/15/2026 There seems to be a crowd in front and all around the counter area. People are checking on their orders. As I browse through the menu on the screen, there are already items that are sold out. Does that mean things are shipped in instead of made here? I asked a lady checking on her order saying she ordered 20 minutes ago. This is currently soft opening with hours from 11am-8pm. I am still waiting for my order of Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang. read more

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Came here out of sheer curiousity on my food court tour. Brand new spot inside of the Arcadia mall. It's Malaysian cuisine from a particular region that has influences of Cantonese and Indian. So the menu will have some familiarity if you've eaten from both. Ordering is through touch screen kiosks. Got the beef rendang that came with rice, and one soda. Total was around 18 bucks, which isn't too bad for what you're getting. I was expecting to get my meal on a plate and a soda with ice (when I ordered it on the kiosk, there were adjustments for amount ice), but the food came in plastic take-home containers. And the soda in a can. Lol. Really strange. If you're at a food court, there's a reasonable expectation that you will be eating in said court. But they didn't provide any plates or bowls. Ending up eating the stuff at home. As for the food, it was just OK. The beef was somewhat tender and had a plenty of heat. Portions were enough for two as well. So it was probably worth the price. Keep in mind, though, that everything here is most likely pre-made and they just heat and box up your order to go. It has to be as nobody has time to wait 20 minutes at a food court with dishes like these that certainly take time to make. At any rate, I did see roti on the menu. Who doesn't like roti? Still though, I just can't get past whether or not this is a takeout spot or an actual food court restaurant. Probably won't be back until they solve their identity crisis. read more

Ipoh Kopitiam - Malaysian Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Came here for dinner with family and ordered the Beef Rendang w/ Steamed Rice (15.90), Curry Chicken w/ Steamed Rice (14.90), Singapore Style Hainanese Chicken Rice (15.90), and the Nasi Lemak w/ Beef Rendang. They have kiosk screens to self order which is convenient. We waited around 20-30 minutes for our food because they ran out of steamed rice and asked if we could replace with the chicken rice. The dishes were all packed in to-go containers even though we were eating in the food court. The food portions were on the smaller side and they tasted just okay. Nothing special. Also most were mildly spicy but it did make my tongue burn as someone who can't eat much spice. I don't think I would come back. read more

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Refer to pictures * Decided to try this out since people spoke highly about it especially their hainan chicken. - easy to find location with ample seats and table around, but weekends may be a different story since it's a food court. - food was good, but can't say it's spectacular. Might have to try their other menus next time - limited menu. I don't expect them to have a big menu since it's a new restaurant, but hopefully they offer more soon. - price range of $15-18 can be tough for hainan chicken. Price point isn't attractive for a to-go place. - service is SO SO, it was just me a KIOSK and people standing behind, - overall, still worth the try. Hope they have more menus next time . read more

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We came for dinner on a Wednesday night and they were still pretty busy. There are two kiosks to order from. Located in a food court, so it can be loud in the background and there's plenty of seating. Wait time was about 30 min. They ran out of steamed rice so we got chicken rice to replace them all. They package the food all in takeout containers with no napkin dispensers at the counter. You can ask for water though. We tried 4 dishes on their menu and they were all average. The portions lean on the smaller side for the price ($15-16 each). I think their other location tastes better. read more

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I never able to try it in their main store in Alhambra. So I was very excited to hear this new store opened in the Arcadia mall food court. I am well aware of the limited menu and the food court situation. So I was not expected any service etc. So, just review the food. The food that we ordered is really greatly below mid. We ordered the famous Hainan chicken rice and also the toast and the Malaysia cha Siu rice. The deboned hainan chicken doesn't look like the freshest that we can see. And we found couple pieces of small bones while eating it. A big no no for any deboned meat. It could just crush the teeth. And the cha Siu rice with egg is simply terrible!! The meat is all fatty and overly sweet. I count it. I can't find one piece of meat that contain more than 1/2 lean meat!! While fatty cha Siu is a treat, but not THAT FATTY. The dark soy sauce is overly sweet and the egg is just not appealing. And the toast that we got.... With that like jam inside and charged $4.5.... Well, definitely not going back. The wait is not too bad. Waited about 15 minutes on a busy Sunday night. Just the food is really not worth the hype. read more

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I tried this location that is inside the Santa Anita Mall in their food court. I ordered their hainan chicken. The first few bites were juicy and delicious, but the rest of the chicken was very dry and a bit rough, hard to eat. The garlic rice was really good. I would like to try the restaurant location, which is also rated higher on Yelp too. read more

I've been to the Ipoh Kopitiam in Alhambra and wanted to try this one at the Santa Anita Mall. I tried their Nasi lemak with curry chicken and it was very solid. The chicken was soft and the curry sauce was rich but not overpowering and complemented the rice well. The eggs were soft, and it came with perfectly roasted peanuts, complimenting the dish as well. There were some cucumber slices, and I do wish there were more veggies to go with it since it's more hearty. I also wish I added the sambal option. Because it is more of a quick grab and go spot at the mall, I think the quality is different from the Alhambra sit down location. It's very solid but their Alhambra location definitely has more options, food feels more fresh and hot, and has more flavor. I think this place is still solid, but I probably will be going to their other location more! read more

Ipoh Kopitiam - Nasi lemak with curry chicken - Malaysian Near Me - Arcadia, California

Just opened in the Santa Anita mall food court. Ordered the Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang. You self-order on the kiosk and they'll text when the order is ready. It came out pretty fast. There was surprisingly no line on a Friday night. The Nasi Lemak was ok, a bit too oily and too much beef tendon for my liking. The rice was kind of dry. read more

Ipoh Kopitiam - Nasi Lemak with Beef - Malaysian Near Me - Arcadia, California

Smaller menu than the actual restaurant but that's to be expected for a food court takeout joint version. Very busy during soft opening. No special pricing or discount for soft opening. Food was very delicious, fresh and hot. Hainan chicken was so good. Chicken was a mix of dark and white meat, tender, juicy. Rice was flavorful. Sauces were good. Roti Canai was sooo flaky, airy and thin. Just as good as the restaurant! Curry sauce was decadent. Milk teas and coffees remind me of HK style Pineapple bun was moist and lightly sweet on top. Generous butter slab. Pros: -super delicious high quality food -made fresh to order -drinks are good - they'll honor no ice -less sweet options for drinks -free parking at the mall -self seating -order is on the pad Cons: -smaller main entree menu items. -Only 3 options read more

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Finally, I had the chance to try this location and avoid the opening crowd. This Ipoh location is inside the mall's food court. So, it is not too hard to find parking. However, it may be hard to find a place to sit during busy hours. Now, to the restaurant itself. It uses a grill to make the kaya toast, which I found is interesting. This location doesn't have any noodles dishes. It only has rice dishes, drinks, and dessert. The employees were trying their best but it took a long time to get your order. I waited around 36 minutes for a simple Hainan chicken rice dish which it took around ten minutes at its Alhambra location. So, if you are in a hurry, you may want to come the other time. Overall, the dish tasted the same, and nothing was out of the ordinary. read more

Ipoh Kopitiam - Store front - Malaysian Near Me - Arcadia, California

Soft opening, so making allowances for delays and unavailable menu items. IK soft opened today at Santa Anita mall in Arcadia. Arrived shortly before noon to two queues in front of two kiosks. Roasted chicken was already sold out and I believe they also ran out of coconut rice, delaying orders that included coconut rice by about 20+ minutes. Total time from kiosk order to getting food was 42 minutes; I expect this wait time to drop down as they figure stuff out Ordered the nasi lemak with curry chicken, curry chicken with rice, and roti with chicken curry. Originally wanted the Malaysian roast chicken but not being available, went with the curry chicken instead A bit crowded up front as people waited to hear their order number called. If I were management, I would consider adding a small LED screen to post order numbers that were available so the poor employee up front won't lose her voice calling out numbers above the din of the food court Orders just involving toast would probably be much faster than the main dishes. Hopefully they add some of their noodle dishes in the near future Ambiance isn't much to speak of as it's a mall food court Small hack: if waiting long for your food and you ordered drinks, you can ask up front for your drinks even before the food is ready read more

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We ordered their Hainan chicken, it's pretty good, I like the sauce that came with it. Can't go wrong with their signature dish. The portion of meat is fair for the price. We also ordered the curry fish ball, pretty good hot sauce too. The order came out quickly. You can order on the machine or talk to the staff. The will send you a text when your order is ready, just enter your phone number when you are ordering. This restaurant is located inside a food court, so you have to find yourself a seat, we were able to find a seat quickly even though there were a lot of people. read more

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I got the nasi lemak and beef rendang. My drink was the Malaysian milk tea. It was iced so I had to pay $.45 more. It tasted similar to milk tea boba. The nasi lemak consisted of hard boiled egg cut into slices, cucumber, peanuts, basmati rice and spicy squid which is Malaysian. The beef rendang was tender and easy to cut and it's Indonesian. I haven't tried Malaysian or Indonesian food and I was interested in Indonesian food. Service was almost non-existent because we ordered on the kiosk. The employee gave me the food when it was ready, I had to say my name. It took 5 minutes for the order to be completed. We ate in the mall, there was a table that seated up to 10 or so people. It was pretty long. It was clean and the mall is pretty big. read more

Ipoh Kopitiam - Nasi lemak and beef rendang - Malaysian Near Me - Arcadia, California

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A friend of us went to Ipoh at the Arcadia mall yesterday. He ordered the hainan chicken and when he placed the order, he asked if they can cook the chicken for a few more minutes to make sure it is fully cooked. The person who took order said, "we need to charge $2.50 more for doing additional cooking of the chicken. ". Since when restaurant charge additional for fully cook the food? If I go to the steakhouse, do I need to pay more for asking my steak to be fully cooked? Should I take the half cooked chicken to the health department? read more

Great addition to the food court at shops at Santa Anita mall. Walk up type service vs their other table service location but they have all their menu favorites here including their drinks and Kaya toast. Plus chicken rice too! read more

Ipoh Kopitiam - Malaysian Near Me - Arcadia, California

I was looking for a place to eat at in the food court and saw this place had a line forming already before it even opened, so I decided to give it a try. Their menu is extensive and everything looks appetizing. I settled on the Nasi Lemak with Chicken Curry and Malaysian black coffee since I've never had those before. Despite being busy, the wait was not long. The portion size was also proportionate to the price. The dish itself was so flavorful, from the rice itself to the chicken even to the peanuts. It's spicy but I think if you're used to eating spicy food, it's manageable. The coffee was really strong, but not bitter at the same time. Interesting to note their iced version is an upcharge. But still worth it. I would definitely come back and try their other items. read more

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So glad to see Ipoh Kopitiam expand from their main Alhambra branch to the Arcadia mall food court! It's a great addition to the local food scene. The setup is super convenient with a simple menu and self-order kiosks. Just a heads-up that this location opens at 11 AM, so they don't offer the breakfast sets you might be used to at the original spot. The ordering process was smooth, and the food came out fairly quickly. We ordered the roti with curry and the Hainan chicken rice. The quality is consistent--it tastes exactly the same as the original restaurant. If you are already at the mall, this is a solid, convenient choice for lunch or dinner. read more

Ipoh Kopitiam - Opened at the mall in the food court area - Malaysian Near Me - Arcadia, California

I think I need to come back after the soft opening period. I had the beef rendang nasi lemak. It was flavorful, but a bit too salty for my taste. Be prepared to wait a long time because the wait takes forever. Ordering is done through a self order kiosk, which is straightforward, but it does not speed things up much. Worth another try once things settle down. read more

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The good the bad and the ugly The food is good But the portion is ugly. Not giving napkins to customer and you have to go back to ask for it is bad read more

Ipoh Kopitiam - 1/3 is chicken the 2/3 is rice. - Malaysian Near Me - Arcadia, California

Price: $18.67 (Combo + Extra Sambal + Tax) The Bottom Line: The flavors are 10/10, but the portion-to-price ratio is a 1/10. If you like paying $19 for a mountain of rice and six pieces of beef, this is your spot. The Food Beef Rendang: Absolutely delicious. Super tender, savory, and sweet with complex spices. It wasn't "spicy" heat-wise, but the flavor hit from every angle. The Catch: I only got about 6 pieces of beef. They skimped on the sauce, too, leaving me with a lot of dry rice. The Rice: It's rice, standard texture and slightly dry. They give you a ton of it. I appreciate the generosity, but without enough rendang sauce, it's a struggle to finish. Nostalgia hit of an Asian parent crouching over me and telling me I had to finish every grain. Sambal Sauce: This saved the meal. It reminded me of Filipino bagoong (shrimp paste). It's funky, shrimpy, and packed with flavor. Since I ran out of rendang sauce immediately, this was the only thing that made the rice edible. Garnishes: The sliced hardboiled egg, cucumbers, and peanuts add a great textural contrast. The Experience Ordering is done via a kiosk at the front, which gives off a very "fast food" vibe. Receiving the meal on a plastic to-go tray really diminished the experience--especially since the Alhambra location serves theirs on a traditional green leaf. It felt a bit cheap for a nearly $20 lunch. Final Verdict I'm getting less patient with restaurant prices when the return value isn't there. While this was a tasty introduction to Malaysian food, the lack of meat makes me want to just buy a steak and some rendang paste to make it myself. I'd come back to try other menu items, but if I want the "wow" factor I saw online, I'll probably just drive to the Alhambra branch next time. read more

Ipoh Kopitiam - What I got - Malaysian Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I love their roti canai!! I really enjoy their chicken curry too. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the pricing is quite high! I spent $17 on what you see in the picture (minus the curry dipping sauce for the extra roti canai). Nevertheless, the food is so good I am willing to splurge! Service is fine, no complaints. The space is beautifully designed. Can't believe it's in the mall's food court!!! This will be my new go-to I think. read more

Ipoh Kopitiam - Roti canai with chicken curry plus one extra roti (costs extra for extra roti) - Malaysian Near Me - Arcadia, California