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    4.1 (1.1k reviews)
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    Good for kids

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    Isaac C.

    This review is based on the Kopitiam Classics set menu, which was $29. The nasi lemak was probably the biggest disappointment. It tasted like a struggle meal with the fried anchovies and peanuts, and the cucumber looked like it had been sitting a while. The kaya butter toast was a little dry and tasted low quality compared to what I've had in LA. The eggs were soft and seasoned with white pepper and soy, but it's a pretty forgiving dish to begin with. Definitely won't be coming back.

    Nasi Lemak
    Josephine C.

    First came here about three years ago and tried their nasi lemak and teh tarik. I remembered it was good. This time, I came here with a friend this time because she wants to try out Malaysian food. We got the classic nasi lemak. The presentation is nice. They put the chili on the side in a container which is nice. The anchovies were sweet, different from the salty anchovies that I had with nasi lemak. The rice was decent portion but I couldn't finish it. To my surprise, the nasi lemak that I had usually comes with half an egg. This nasi lemak came with whole egg and has a lot of cucumbers too.

    Kaya Butter Toast and Nasi Lemak
    Jeremy S.

    As a Singaporean living in the states, a good kopitiam is hard to find so when I saw this closeby the hotel we were staying at, I knew I had to visit! The food did not disappoint! We got a Nasi Lemak and a few Kaya Toasts, along with a Kopi Tarik. Everything was really good! The Kaya toast was bigger than what you'd get in Asia, with more Kaya in it too, but just as delicious with a comforting flavor. Nasi Lemak is my favorite all time dish, and this one hit the spot as well. It came with a generous amount of anchovies/peanuts and the sambal it came with was great. If I had to nitpick, I do wish the rice had a bit more flavor, but not a big deal. The kopi was really good, though I wish it came earlier with the toast instead of after we got all our food. Not a big deal, and service was good other than that. The restaurant had a good amount of tables and barstool seating, although it filled up completely by 1pm! If you want some Malaysian/Singaporean in NYC, this place is a must!

    Namesake
    Karen Y.

    My original plan was to eat at another Malaysian spot... and I should HAVE stuck with my plans. I was surprised by the amount of people eating here... figured it must ve good... it's a tiny, hole-in-wall vibe, with a few tables and a communal table... some single seaters by window. You scan a QR code, order your food at counter, pay with Cash, Venmo or Zelle (only). No cards. We got the Hainanese Chicken, Curry Chicken, and Kaya Toast, with an ice Milktea. Total about $56. Food: solid 2. -Hainanese Chicken (-10), it was horrible, dried... not what we expected. If the best part of this dish is the cilantro & cucumber, it's a fail. -Curry Chicken (4/10), it's decent... but wouldn't get again. Curry lacks spice... chicken was again dry. It's a recurring theme. -Kaya Toast (8/10), probably the ONLY redeeming item... -Ice Malaysian Milk tea (5/10), was not good. No tea flavor, no condense milk flavor. Just color water. Verdict: wouldn't recommend, listen to the visual cue (mostly gwai-lo), pricey for mediocrity, don't think this is meant for us.

    Michele G.

    Small little spot that had a nice little venue- very authentic and delicious. Went with a friend where you order at the counter for service. Food and service were both so quick and nice. Defs over ordered but everything was delicious. Enjoyed various dishes from duck to chicken to pork puns to pork puns. My fav dish is pork buns and French toast ( so much flavor). Strongly recommend

    Nasi Lemak
    Komal R.

    I primarily came here to try their Kaya Toast and Muah Chee since we don't have any Malaysian restaurants in Philly offering those. We got the Nasi Lemak, Kaya Toast and Penang Style Muah Chee. The Nasi Lemak was good - the dried anchovies were salty, and the rice was bland so when mixed properly, the flavors were perfectly balanced. The Kaya Toast was a little disappointing - unfortunately the Kaya Jam had a very strong smell of a specific type of coconut hair oil available in India, and I just couldn't get past it. I have made Kaya Jam at home following various YouTube videos and it turned out so good and so much better than here that I will stick to my homemade Kaya jam for any future cravings. The Penang Style Muah Chee was our favorite of the bunch, again I have made this at home before, and I was happy to find out that what we made was very similar to what you get here. Service was fast so if you are hungry, this is the perfect place to go if you are in the neighborhood. Their bathroom and sink area were very clean.

    Kaya Toast
    Rochelle N.

    Really good Malaysian brunch ! We got the curry chicken, kaya toast, the pandan chicken, and the mee goreng for three people. I also ordered an iced salted bek-kopi. This was a solid amount of food for the price. My favorite protein was definitely the pandan chicken. It was a little bit like a chicken meatball that had a slightly sweet flavor. The chili sauce it came with made it a really nicely balanced sweet and spicy flavor. The Mee Goreng was another favorite because of the spice and tofu. The curry chicken was good and cooked well. The Kaya Toast was a nice sweet element to the meal. There is so much pandan flavored cream in there and it wasn't too sweet. The salted bek-kopi coffee was also a steal. For $7 it was one of the bigger coffees I've had in NYC. It was a white coffee so it wasn't meant to be a super strong espresso flavor. I was worried the salt would overpower the drink but it was a perfect balance between that and the condensed milk. We came on a Saturday late morning and it wasn't super busy when we got there but started to pick up during normal lunch hours. There are plenty of tables and the inside is larger than you would think.

    Kaya Butter Toast
    Joelle L.

    4 stars for delicious kaya butter toast that had a good serving of kaya and a good lightweight coconut flavor. Would recommend if you're looking for fresh kaya toast. I also was excited to try the kopi and ordered the iced bek kopi. Honestly, this one was a let down for me as I was expecting a more potent coffee taste even after thoroughly mixing. I saw on here maybe the hot version is better so I'm hoping to come back to try other kopi drinks and the other signature malaysian dishes. Counter service so ordering is quick. The staff are friendly and always happy to chat about the food. I came in around lunch on a weekday and they had plenty of seating which I really appreciated.

    Bee tai bak Fishball Soup
    Al H.

    This was on my way to get my leather jacket repaired, so I stopped by for a bite mid afternoon on a weekday. It was not busy, as it usually is when I had walked by at other times. I sat at a communal table where a couple was already seated. I pkaced my order at the counter and the brought dish when to my table. I had the fish balls in broth, and was pleasantly surprised that it differed from what I had in Chinese restaurants. It felt home made, and warmed my insides on an autumn day. Nice.

    Josephine L.

    I'm picky about my Malaysia food, having grown up with the good stuff. Kopitiam always seemed to garner mixed reviews at best, so I kind of avoided the spot until recently, when a friend wanted to meet her new long distance beau and he picked Kopitiam to be judged, juried and (potentially) executed. I wish I could say we had a merry time, but it was a weird night. Mostly because HE was weird.....and brand new to Malaysian food, which made it just so much more painful for me (I hate playing tour guide/translator when I haven't offered to do so). But I digress. You didn't come here for my tea. You came for tea on Kopitiam. The good: - Kaya Butter Toast: Properly thick and large, with tons of delicious kaya - Nasi Lemak: Of course I've had better in the motherland, but for NYC, this hit all the right notes of coconut rice, plenty of ikan bilis, and tasty a sambal - Pan Mee with soup: Could've used more noodles, but the friedn anchovies were popping, and the broth was umami-tastic - Sambal Sauteed Water Spinach: What can I say, Asians just do veggies better. Get this when you need to see some green on your plate - Ondeh Ondeh: Hard to find and definitely worth the effort, so make sure to come early to hedge your bets. Then enjoy that sweet, sweet mochi-like texture with glorious palm sugar filling - Honeycomb Cake: Moist and decadent without being too sweet - Penang-Style Hand-Rolled Muah Chee: Made to order, but worth it if you've never experienced the glory of warm ground peanuts and sesame seeds served in chewy pieces. Mmmm, my childhood.... The Okay: - Otak Otak: Spicy grilled fish "quiche", but not quite aromatic enough and a bit dry - Malaysian Style Half Boiled Eggs: I like mine saltier - Oh Chien: Not bad, but needed way more oyster - Pandan Chicken: No pandan flavor + oversalted chicken + dry meat = I regret choosing this as a last-minute add-on All in all, I liked Kopitiam more than I expected. Can't wait to go back without having to entertain a insular white guy who can't use chopsticks just because he's boinking my friend.

    Honeycomb Cake & Curry Puff
    Ifechi I.

    I'm glad I finally got to try Kopitiam! It has a cool, casual, down-to-earth vibe which pairs really well with its comforting Malaysian dishes! Here's what I got: Nasi Lemak ($12): This is the national dish of Malaysia and a part of Kopitiam's all-day breakfast menu (side note: way more places need to be doing all-day breakfast, like, what a gap in the market), so I was excited to try it! I enjoyed the flavors, but the textures were a bit off for me, specifically the fried anchovies. They were kind of in between crunchy and chewy, such that they didn't meld well with the rest of the items. I think the value is great, and it's a well-rounded dish, but I would love for the anchovies to either be fully crunchy (like the fried peanuts) or chewy/meaty. Curry Puff ($4.50): I've actually been waiting for years to try this curry puff. I read a review raving about them when I came to New York a couple of years ago, but they were sold out by the time I came! So this time was redemption. The puff was solid! I enjoyed the flaky texture and flavorful filling. I don't think it can live up to the hype of thinking about it for 2+ years, but I'd recommend it. Honeycomb Cake ($7): I've also been wanting to try a cake like this for years. I've seen so many on social media, and the texture looks absolutely divine. It was great! The texture was bouncy and moist, and the really long crumb was simply fun. It was not too sweet, of course. There wasn't a distinct flavor per sé, but I'd agree with what their menu says: "toffee and caramel notes". It definitely had those. All in all, I think Kopitiam was solid. The next time I visit, it would be worthwhile to have a meat dish and certainly more of the snacks and sweets. The value is good, and it's awesome to have Malaysian food in the States, so if any of that sounds interesting, give it a go!

    Sarah A.

    Kaya toast is thicc and so good! Other items were good too but not so memorable. It's not a typical restaurant where you sit and order and have waiters bring you food. It's kind of like a fast casual place. You order at the counter and pay there. Then you sit down with a number and they bring the food to your table. After you finish eating, you have to clean up after yourself. Kinda confusing whether or not I had to tip. Good hangout spot.

    Bee Tai Bak
    Raia S.

    Cute place with a fun expansive menu. There is limited seating but we managed to find a spot at the bar. I got the special fish ball soup bee tai bak, which had noodles in it. Very simple, quite filling, a little pricey. The sauce that came with it added more flavor, but I was looking for more savory elements. Still yummy and a fun vibe on a Friday, I'd try the butter toast or a rice dish instead next time. A little odd they have you pay with Venmo but it was fine.

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    Ask the Community - Kopitiam

    Can they accommodate for nut/peanut allergy?

    Are you pet friendly?

    Hello! Pets are allowed in our outdoor dining area, but not allowed indoors unless they're service animals and fall under an ADA category.

    Is your meat halal?

    Hi there, unfortunately none of our meat is halal.

    Does Kopitiam sell their merchandise in store?

    Hi! We do sell our merch in store (and online!), feel free to ask the cashier if we have something in stock!

    Do they have any indoor or outdoor dining?

    They have both! Proof of vaccination is required per NYC guidelines

    Is there restrooms available?

    There are restrooms! Right at the back of the restaurant.

    Are there any vegan options?

    Yes

    Parking around it?

    There is street parking, but it's also Chinatown, so good luck.

    Are there any gluten free dishes?

    Yes.

    Is the white coffee 3-in-1 instant coffee? The coffee powder looks like the 3-in-1 instant coffee that is sold in asia

    The white coffee is less caffeinated than the black coffee and was roasted with different fats. Therefore, it has to be ground to powder form in order to control the caffein percentage, otherwise if we strain it like the way we did it to our black… 

    Are they still on for reopening on the 15th of April and what is the new location? Can anyone help please? Thanks!

    Hi Aleksandra! Our new opening date will be around June/Early Summer, best way for opening updates would be on our instagram, can't wait to see you then!

    Does anyone know where Koptiaim is going to go now that it's out of this address?

    Hi Edward! We'll still be around the same area, location tba as we get closer to completion, updates are on our instagram page!

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