Kopitiam may have been one of my favorite meals while visiting Dublin! Very delicious dishes with flavors the (pleasantly) attack your tastebuds. From having traditional Irish dishes for a couple days straight prior, this was an ideal change up to switch up the flavors. I ordered the Roti Canai, Nasi Lemak with Sambal Prawn, and Singapore Laksa Lemak which had fish balls, chicken and tofu. All so delicious. The Roti was warm and buttery and when dipped in the curry it added a rich and savory bite. The Nasi Lemak with the perfectly cooked prawns were also amazing. Perfect texture and also savory to provide that warm and familiar asian comfort food. I'm not sure what the thin fried crackers are that came with it but that also added another flavor combination to try. Also so good. Finally, the Singapore Laksa was so delectable. The rich coconut curry broth and noodles paired with a bite of tender chicken, fishballs and/or tofu made for a super enjoyable dish. I came in for dinner towards the final hour before closing which may have gone in my favor since there was a table available when I walked in. The staff were very attentive, patient and friendly. Definitely will look to go visit their other locations! read more

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16.05.2025 Had a quick lunch here and the Hainan chicken rice was a pleasant surprise. The steamed chicken leg was tender, juicy, and with very little excessive fat. The rice was clearly soaked in chicken fat oil as authentic Hainan chicken rice should do. Would recommend this dish to anyone looking for good Southeast Asian/Chinese cuisine. read more

Kopitiam Dublin - Hainan chicken rice - Malaysian Near Me - Dublin, D

Nice ambiance abd clean establishment! We were greeted and seated promptly. We decided to get the meal for two since we wanted to try a lot of things. The appetizer platter was huge...everything was fried but was still very light, not oily at all. Our favorite was the spring roll, stuffed with curried potato filling. The mix vegetables were fresh and cooked perfectly in a light, white sauce. The Marmite and Rendang chicken dishes were good, especially the Rendang with coconut gravy . With the meal, we got to try two desserts, the pancake with coconut filling (Kuih Dadar) and fried banana fritter with sesame seeds, both were yummy. Over all, it was a great Malaysian dinner experience! read more

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Horrible response from staff. I've come to Kopitiam twice with a good friend of mine last and have received good service so of course I brought my partner here also on July 17th. We ordered two deserts for takeaway and waited patiently but when the deserts arrived we noticed that in one of them we were only given a Tupperware with milk and sago. When I addressed this to the woman at the counter she told us that they generally don't add ice cream to the deserts with takeaway (the deserts have ice cream initially) and as that was a bit of a let down, I still understood and respected the rules and just take one of the deserts to go. I told the woman I did not touch the food and that NOBODY told me that it would not come out as expected on the menu for takeaway that I will only be paying for one of the deserts and leave the other. ( I've never taken anything for takeaway here and this is only my 2nd time going) To my astonishment she continued to FORCE the payment onto me as she said it would be unfair as they had already made the deserts. Still with much consideration to this woman and the rest of the staff I told them respectfully that it was unfair for me to pay for something I was not told would not have the promised ingredients and fully prepared by menu when given to my partner and I for takeaway. That they should have at least told us in the beginning as now we are being forced to pay against any consideration for us.. Long story short - I told her that I understand (AS A WAITRESS MYSELF) that I do not like complaints either but as a customer it was unfair for me and she responded with "BUT THE CUSTOMER IS NOT ALWAYS RIGHT" and this was horrible to have seen. When I told her that I never confronted a customer this rudely in my 5 years in hospitality she responded with " I HAVE WORKED IN HOSPITALITY FOR 10 YEARS AND AM OLDER THAN YOU SO I AM RIGHT" and that I am either to buy both or receive neither orders. This upset me greatly as I had told my partner beforehand how excited I was to introduce him to Kopitiam from previous visits. Above all, I've observed that not only did I receive judgment from what I can only expect was the manager/supervisor from my rights as customer, but also that they had the audacity to speak badly about me in another language in front of myself and my partner in clear frustration. To make matters worse her pride did not allow for any profit for the company and instead had me choose between receiving the deserts or leaving both as punishment. I spoke with respect and explained reasonably but still I was still met with disrespect and forced to pay. One thing I can understand in hospitality is that of course customers are not always right, but you do not say this to their face and/or embarrass them openly when I was only trying to make them understand. My friends, partner and I will not be coming back. read more

So happy to see Malaysian food restaurant in Dublin. The nazi lemak with beef rendang (thick spicy stew) is one of the best I have had. The rendang is super flavorful. The char kuey teow (wide rice noodles stir fry) is tasty but missing the 'wok' heat. I am still happy and satisfied nonetheless. Would recommend this place if you are ever in Dublin looking for some kick and variety to your palette. read more

Kopitiam Dublin - Char kuey teow - Malaysian Near Me - Dublin, D

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We found this restaurant by chance as we were wandering around the area near by our hotel. The food was authentic, I had the Nasi Lemak beef rendang, tasted exactly like the one I had in Singapore.l which I used to eat this dish once a week. Service was on point, he was the only server, served many tables but very efficient. Price is reasonable compare to other restaurants. Lunch for 2: 2 dishes, a Guinness and water for 34 Euro read more

Kopitiam Dublin - Nasi lemak beef tendang and Orange chicken for lunch - Malaysian Near Me - Dublin, D

Visited Dublin, my Sis in Law suddenly craving for Malaysian food. So decided to search in Yelp, and couldnt believe this restaurant name pops up. Food was really good, recommended read more

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Great portion sizes and great service. Food was also tasty, and arrived quickly. Would recommend the seafood !!

Sometimes when I am traveling, I need some chinese food to ground me. I found this on yelp and didn't know what to expect. I wouldn't say I'm an expert on this kind of cuisine, but I've eaten all over Southeast Asia. Kopitiam has a very large menu including a lot of non-spicy items. I had the steamed chicken rice which was a leg quarter with a broth on the side and a red pepper sauce. The chicken rice was very flavorful, and the steamed chicken leg also hit the spot. There is an option for roast chicken instead of steamed chicken. I also ordered a small bowl of wonton soup which came with 6 wonton dumplings (which I think is a lot for a small bowl where I am from). Soup had lots of cabbage. Hit the spot. read more

First time having Malaysian food and I was pleasantly surprised. Love their appetizer plate- skewered satay chicken, chicken wings, shrimp balls, egg rolls. Veg sum sam a spicy dish with shrimp paste, okra and cuttlefish. We also ordered Kopitiam chicken- also a spicy stewed chicken dish. The best part was dessert- fried bananas a la mode. Such a perfect treat after a robust and spicy dinner. read more

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This place stands out in Dublin. It is legit good Asian food. From someone that is annoyingly high expectations from USA and from east coast - it was really good Malaysian. Got butter chicken and black pepper beef ( I know more Indian) but this place is kind of a wedge between Indian and Thai. read more

This place is so good. You need to make reservations. Calamari is good. Hainaise chicken leg is good. Char kuay teow noodles with salt and squid was also very tasty. Get the chicken curry without bone. The ABC ice dessert is unique but very good. You will love this place. read more

I just want to go back. But I can't - - only had one night in Dublin. I am finding this very sad. Such superb food - - the presentation, the exacting attention to detail, the fabulous textures of the vegetables and cuttlefish, the enchanting flavors. Boffo. You can go a few doors down and pay a couple Euro less for a greasy box of noodles, but this, this, is high art, it is cuisine at its finest. Passed by on the way to The Black Sheep pub, and was drawn to it immediately. Beautiful interior, stunning lighting. And then reading the Yelp reviews at the pub while savoring a Galway Bay double IPA - - it was like a moth to a flame. There is a major problem with the menu: you want to have EVERYTHING, but that is impossible, in one sitting. Rice is separate, another 2 to 4 Euro, depending on your choice (plain/fried/coconut milk&chicken). I usually consider rice table decoration, but one bite of the silky, aromatic fried rice with egg and it was like a meal on its own. And the veggies with cuttlefish: just gorgeous to looks at, every element with unique color and sculpted shape, and different toothiness - - every bite bliss. My one whatsis was the heat level. There was no sweat-inducing dragon fire. I thought it was going to pack a punch. My fear is that they took one look at the blond hair and pale face and left it out - - so it might be worth having a chat about heat levels when you order. Otherwise, super, super attentive, kind, and gracious service. If you happen to go there: I am so jealous. read more

Kopitiam Dublin - veggies and cuttlefish - Malaysian Near Me - Dublin, D

Best Malaysian restaurant in Dublin by far ! Very authentic and the food is so good. Very friendly staff as well

Right near nightlife in Capel Street, the restaurant serves some good spicy food. The restaurant decor is not much to talk about. But, the service and food make up for it. I had a Malaysian platter with rice, curry, fried chicken, pappadums, some salad. For appetizers, I had a roti canai. The sauce was a small container and I had to order more for extra price. I really liked the canai sauce as it went well with the Rotis. Service was fast and efficient. It was a good dining experience here. read more

Amazing food, the service and atmosphere were phenomenal. I wish had taken photos of our food, and if we could give this place 10 stars we would. Some of the best food from that region of the world we've ever had! read more

Street parking Malaysian food with Asian decor. Attentive staff speaks Mandarian & English. Best new flavor Asian food I had in a while. My water spinach with spicy brown fish sauce made my taste buds happy. My hubs like his seafood noodle too. If I lived here I'd be a regular. read more

Do you like spicy food? Then look no further! Kopitiam will cater your taste buds! Warm or cold, spicy or sweet, simple or outstanding! The restaurant was recently opened not too long ago and it has been such a pleasure to see it bloom! This restaurant takes me back home the moment I walk in! The word Kopitiam translates to Coffee Shop in Malaysia. From the settings of the tables to the theme of the restaurant, it has represented Malaysia well. Of course, taking into consideration that they do have limited space. Staffs are really friendly(they try to be as much as possible when it's busy as well, do bear with them and exercise some patience) and they remember you well if you are a loyal customer! As far as I know, they are currently operating with two staffs and the business owner occasionally steps in to help which I think is a great thing because they understand or at least will get to understand and hear more of customer's feedback. Moving on to food, there are several selections of food that you can order. From chef's special to seafood corner to nasi lemak to noodles! Whichever selection it is that you want! My personal favourites are the seafood! If you are not a fan, don't worry! There are plenty of other options! Such as noodles, rice and even just starters if you are starting off and dipping your toes into malaysian cuisine! There are selections of desserts that are from Malaysia and drinks that you may like! If you are a fan of spicy food, don't hesitate to pop yourself over to Kopitiam! and no, I'm not being paid to do this! I am actually submitting this review in order to get this restaurant promoted further and was astonished that they weren't on Yelp! I absolutely love going to this restaurant. I really really do. read more

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Good taste of home for a Malaysian. Didn't expect to find this gem in Dublin. Menu is full of dishes l would consider true to the region. I definitely would visit again whenever I am in the area. Definitely highly recommended! read more

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Really good food and amazing portions. I left feeling super full and very satisfied! We came with our Malaysian Friend who raves about the place. I got the nasi lemak with fried chicken - yum! So many flavors and the sambal was great. Also got roti to start, which was also perfect. This place is awesome! Im definitely coming back. read more

I'm an American living in Paris and visiting Dublin for a week. I had some time to kill so I walked up and down Capel Street, just looking in windows. This place caught my eye because I love Malaysian food, which is often hard to find. The reviews in the window, written in 2017, were very flattering. Thus encouraged, I had lunch there. Nasi lemak is as good a barometer of Malaysian food quality as any. However, the lunch menu posted in the window differed from the lunch menu given at the table, with the difference being that "Coconut Rice" was substituted for Nasi Lemak. Okay, then, I ordered Nasi Lemak from the regular, and higher-priced, menu. Regardless, the end result was highly satisfying. The chicken, ordered with the dish, was absolutely delicious and plentiful. The accompaniments were correct and equally tasty. I ordered extra anchovies and peanuts, which were promptly delivered. There were only three tables occupied at lunch, so service was very attentive. Given the quality of this food, I would not have been surprised if there was a queue outside the door. Go before that happens! read more

Really good malaysian food! Kept coming back. They serve large portions so it's really good for sharing. Prawn noodles is my go to noodle dish! read more

So I came to this restaurant through one of the group purchase websites. It seemed fine, and the reviews were kinda good wherever I looked. We came in and the waitress was kinda rude while asking me for my name which she couldn't pronounce. We sat down and I was trying not to give much attention to grimness and the bad decor choices this place has. Some of the best food I had was in a small, dodgy restaurant and eateries. Food arrived and after unimpressive starter made of shrimps, chicken and too sweet dumplings, main courses were actually tasty. I left thinking 'ok, not that bad'. Little did I know that the same night I would not sleep if stomach pain and spend next two days not eating anything and drinking tea. I wouldn't even write this review cause I usually don't want to put restaurant ratings down, I'm really not that horrible reviewer type. But just couldn't let this place have a five star ratings here. It's just not right. read more