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    Ipoh Kopitiam

    3.7 (114 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Linh Y.

    Ipoh Kopitiam has been on my food list to try for a while now. I still have not been to their original location in Alhambra. When I found out they have an abbreviated version at The Shops at Santa Anita food court in Arcadia, I said cool! Perfect location at a food court. An abundance of shared community seating inside. Parking lot is huge, but weekends can get very crowded. If you want to snatch a parking spot closer to the mall, come early. Menu has selective Malaysian and Singaporean rice dishes, bakery treats, appetizers, and beverages. Two self-order kiosks are available. Lady staff members were friendly and helpful. Order was ready within reasonable time. I wanted to try their most popular dishes. Got 4 food items and 1 drink. Every single food item was so very delicious. Drink was okay. *Curry Fish Balls - very good spice in the curry, bouncy good size fish balls, great portion for the price *Hong Kong Style Bun with Butter (2) - sweet crunchy cookie crust was fantastic, butter bread was soft, just delish *Roti Canai with Chicken Curry - surprisingly tasty and flavorful, chicken was super tender and moist, curry had the perfect level of spice, roti sauce was smooth and deliciously drinkable, roti canai flatbread was light and fluffy (it came with 2 pieces, it needed one more piece to be golden), MUST GET AGAIN! *Singapore Style Hainan Chicken Rice - I'm not a big hainan chicken rice fan, but this one will make me become one... chicken was moist, amazingly delicious rice was cooked in savory and flavorful broth (I gobbled it up in a jiffy), soy sauce + chili sauce + ginger sauce were wonderful condiments to the dish, CAN'T WAIT TO EAT IT AGAIN! *Malaysia Milk Tea - add a drink to any dish for $3.00 more. What a deal! Tea flavor was slightly on the bitter side, but overall still a decent milk tea drink. Highly recommend! I am a big fan of Ipoh Kopitiam now. I can't wait to try their original location. I will make it happen soon. In the meantime, their Arcadia location is closer to me and will suffice for now. Thanks Ipoh for bringing your amazing dishes and unique flavors towards the east side of So Cal!

    Amy L.

    I prefer the other location more. At this location, you order from a kiosk and wait for them to message you when the order is ready. I got hainan chicken rice and requested for dark meat only but it was half and half. Not sure if they read the requests or not since it through a kiosk. Rice was on the drier side so i had to soak it in sauce but it was still edible. Wait wasnt long either. The iced tea taste like brisk.

    Hieu H.

    Ipoh Kopitiam has quickly become one of my favorite spots for Malaysian comfort food. We ordered the Hainan chicken rice and the BBQ pork rice, and both were excellent. The Hainan chicken was incredibly tender and juicy with silky skin, and the fragrant chicken rice paired perfectly with the ginger sauce and chili. The BBQ pork (char siu) was the standout for me--it had a beautiful caramelized glaze with just the right balance of sweet and savory, and the edges had that delicious smoky char. Every bite was flavorful without being overly sweet. The portions were generous, the food came out fresh, and everything tasted authentic. Even something as simple as the rice was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. It's in a food court and everything is self-serve.

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    Malou T.

    Tried this Michelin starred fast food restaurant at the mall in Santa Anita today and was taken back to our recent trip to Singapore . Food was very good but we couldn't really enjoy it as the food court lacked seating. Took us sometime before we could get a seat. I had the pork bbq chasu and my hubby had the Hainanese chicken. He loved it.

    Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang
    Travis P.

    Pretty cool to see an Ipoh Kopitiam in the Shops Mall. It wasn't too crowded when I arrived at 6 PM on a Tuesday, and the food came out pretty quickly. The food was good, but I also felt like it wasn't anything particularly special. I ended up getting the Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang, and the portion was a bit lacking, especially for the price. It came with only about two pieces of beef and some potatoes. There was a lot of rice, and overall it felt like I was eating mostly rice with some sauce. I was still a bit hungry afterward as well. Overall, it was decent, and I'm glad I got to try the food court version.

    Lauren F.

    I heard about this place from a real Malaysian person and was pleasantly surprised to find that they have a place in the mall food court. There wasn't a line so I walked up and immediately ordered from the touch screen kiosk. The food didn't take a long time to come out and they wrapped it in a plastic bag even though I ate it there but there was no way for them to know that. I found a table in the extensive food court area and unwrapped the bag. The utensils were conveniently in the bag. There was plenty of sauce and if I were to do it again, I would have ordered a drink. Spicy! But delicious. I look forward to trying other menu items. It's convenient that they're in the mall so you don't have to go to their actual restaurant if you're in the area.

    Edward C.

    I have not been to the other location but this has been my first experience in SoCal with Malaysian cuisine. All the items we ordered were very flavorful. Everything seemed pretty fresh and was hot when we received them. Located in the food court so there's not much to say in regard to service and the ambiance but the food itself is worth going for and would be a good meal after a stroll in the mall.

    Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang Malaysian Style Grilled Chicken Rice
    Jonnie N.

    Ipoh Kopitiam has officially opened at Santa Anita Mall, and the food court format makes it more convenient than ever. Service is quick, everything comes packed in to-go containers, and it's easy to grab a meal while shopping. The portions and flavors are still very reminiscent of the original Alhambra location. The Beef Rendang is tender and rich and fragrant with spices, while the Grilled Chicken is flavorful with a nice charred finish. My favorite part of any Malaysian rice plate is always the Sambal Ikan Bilis, and this one delivers the perfect balance of spicy heat and savory umami from the anchovies. The only downside is that the menu has been significantly streamlined for the food court setting, so some of my favorites--like the Laksa and other soup noodle dishes--aren't available. That said, it's still great to have a solid Malaysian option in the mall, especially one that feels a little healthier than many of the other food court choices. Fast service, satisfying flavors, and a welcome addition to Santa Anita's dining lineup.

    Curry chicken and roti canai
    Wilson L.

    Parking: Ipoh Kopitiam is located in the food court of the Santa Anita Westfield. Parking usually gets difficult around noon. Interior: It is located in the food court of the mall so it is extremely noisy. The tables are usually sticky from whoever was there previously and you may or may not be able to find a seat. Service: There were two kiosks where you can place the order and someone will call your number once your order is ready. Text notifications is also available. Food: I am not sure if I am imagining it but I think there are fewer options available at this location. It would make sense since it is not an actual sit down restaurant. I am not quite sure if the portions are the same either since everything is packaged in takeout containers. My roti canai was mushy despite the fact that I ate it also immediately at the food court. The rest of the food tasted similar to the original but something just felt off. I think I will stick to eating at their original location.

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    Caes F.

    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.

    Malay Milk Tea
    Henry L.

    Wow! How lovely to have ipoh Kopitiam inside Arcadia Mall food court ! Delicious Beef Rendang , Hainan chicken rice and Milk Tea. Too bad no Char kway teow and no refill for drinks . All self service with efficiency.

    Nasi Lemak with Chicken Curry and White Coffee combo

    I went to Santa Anita Mall today with the kids and finally got a chance to try the second location of Ipoh Kopitiam. I went with the classic Nasi Lemak with Chicken Curry and White Coffee combo, while the kids ordered the Roti with Chicken Curry, along with a side of steamed rice to share. The Nasi Lemak was very flavorful and came with all the traditional sides- peanuts, egg, anchovies, and cucumber. Everything tasted pretty on point, and the combination of flavors worked really well together. I regularly drink the 3-in-1 white coffee packages but not sure how authenic those are, but this is certainly an upgrade from those. Kid raved about the flavor of the curry chicken and decide to get extra rice after roti ran out to savour the remain chicken curry. The best part for me is how convenient a mall food court can be, especially since we got here around 11:30 a.m. on a Sunday. There was no line, so we could take our time deciding what to order from one of the kiosks at the front counter. Afterward, we could walk around the mall and explore the greater variety of stores.

    They finally have their special bbq pork rice
    May C.

    We come here for couple times now. Their black hair pork rice is very sweet and with lots of fat. I am hoping if you can adjust the sauce and make it not as sweet. For the pork, I always try to ask them to give me less fatty part of the pork. They usually know and give me less fatty part. The service is fast even there is a line. It is located at the Arcadia food court. Very easy to find a table and chairs. But if possible, I still prefer the one in Alhambra,

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