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4.1 (1.1k reviews)
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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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Nasi Lemak Teh Tarik
Marianne M.

If you love anchovies, order the nasi lemak. It's a taste of home and comfort. I did wish they had a side of curry (meat) to pair with this. Still amazing though. The teh Tarik was "Kao" means strong and I asked for less sweet and it was great. Recommend if you like a little retro type dining experience :)

Kaya Butter Toast
Vivek B.

This is an amazing little gem of a Malaysian restaurant with a wide selection of snacks and mains. The kaya toast was stuffed with pandan kaya and definitely lived up to expectations. Fishball noodles were also on point & so was the nasi lemak with delicious ikan belis and sambal. They charge for extra sambal but definitely worth it. Small interior where you order at the counter and find your table. Remember to bring cash although they do now take Venmo or Zelle.

Kuih Talam
Stephanie N.

I came in around 9pm and I had called beforehand to make sure they would take my order. I ordered a Mee Goreng and a Kiuh Talam- many of their dishes contain pork lard and while I am flexitarian I do not eat pork. I had really been looking forward to trying this restaurant mainly for the dessert!!! My sister was running late per usual... so while I was waiting for her I had some of the food. I ended up having to take it to go and a restaurant about to close is not a fun place to be because staff is all busy cleaning up. The noodles were OK, the Kiuh Talam was absolutely STELLAR!!! It was labeled as V+ for vegan but tasted of egg. I look forward to trying more of their menu.

Pandan Chicken, Kaya Butter Toast
Sally Z.

Service: 4/5 Food: 3.5/5 Price: $ (under $20) Coffee shop vibe resto with lots of entree options. Decent amount of seating given the space. That said, you'll probably still have to hunt for a seat given how consistently busy it gets. Leans a little too hard into the hawker vibe for the bathroom situation- the paper towels were just sitting on a rung on a ladder. Despite the extensive menu (which you can find online), the food is only alright. I would only recommend coming here for drinks + small bites/snacks. I think you could get better entrees elsewhere. What I Ordered: - Kaya Toast: thicker toast + more filling than what I'm used to, more custardy than jammy, slightly sweet, bread was dry - Tok Tok Mee: slightly dry char siu, dense crispy wontons, good bouncy noodles with just a pool of soy sauce at the bottom - Hainanese Chicken Rice: overcooked chicken, dry rice - Pandan Chicken: sweet, well flavored + pure protein, which I approve - Nasi Lemak: anchovy heavy + very fishy, would not rec for those unfamiliar

Yuko Y.

Kopitiam is such a gem! The kaya toast was absolutely delicious--perfectly crispy with just the right balance of sweetness and richness. Everything felt authentic and comforting. Can't wait to come back and try more from the menu!

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Kopitiam is excellent food. Anything you order will be good. I always grab some Kaya jam for home. Reliable choice.

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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… Read more

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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