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Kafe Ipoh Kopitiam - New Town PJ

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 244 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(244) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Kafe Ipoh Kopitiam - New Town PJ
Service
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Reviews
244

What recent reviews say

Staff warmth and hearty portions attract repeat visits, but the kitchen struggles with consistency and technique. Expect flavourful breakfast mee kari and nasi lemak, but the signature Ipoh White Coffee underwhelms, ventilation stays poor despite complaints, and oil-heavy cooking mars several dishes. Best as a casual kopitiam stop rather than a specialty coffee destination.

Praised for
  • welcoming staff and owner
  • flavourful Malaysian and fusion dishes
  • reasonable prices
  • good portion sizes
  • fast service
Watch-outs
  • poor ventilation and smokey air
  • inconsistent food quality and execution
  • mediocre specialty coffee
  • excessive oil in dishes
  • noisy environment
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Best for: families seeking halal breakfast and Malaysian comfort food in a relaxed setting.
Think twice if: you value specialty coffee, indoor air quality, or consistent dish execution. Ventilation complaints persist across reviews, and noodle dishes often arrive too oily or underseasoned.

Strengths

  • welcoming and attentive staff
  • generous breakfast portions at fair prices
  • halal-certified comfort food

Worth knowing

  • Portuguese Grilled Seafood praised as a must-try
  • Ipoh White Coffee rated as mediocre by specialty coffee drinkers
  • Set Madani available for buka puasa
  • kitchen crew trained to reduce oil on request
  • relocated from PJ Sector 14 to New Town
  • one review mentioned finding dirt in food

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Ipoh White Coffee rated worst-in-class; specialty coffee falls short of category standard.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.37 average across the 336 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 51% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 30
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
96
4
77
3
38
2
14
1
19

Common questions

Is it halal?
Yes, the business is halal-certified and marketed as a halal sanctuary for kopitiam-style offerings.
Do you offer buka puasa sets?
Yes, Set Madani is available for buka puasa dinner.
Is parking easy?
No. Parking is managed by MBPJ and spaces are limited and demand fees.

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Last updated 2026-07-06