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Kopitiam Cafe

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6.5

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594 Harris St
Ultimo NSW 2007

Phone (02) 9282 9883

 

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Overall Rating              6.5  
 
Food                7.3  
Ambience                5.2  
Service                6.2  
Value                7.1  

 

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Overall             Average
Food 7 Ambience 5 Service 4 Value 5

 

Last I was there was in March 09, no hurry to go back. Though, Hainan Chic rice was excellent when I had it in 2007. Must try again, only on Sundays!
 
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meloli  -   See my reviews 35reviews, 13 June 2009
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Overall             Recommended
Food 8 Ambience 6 Service 6 Value 7

 

Family-style hole-in-the wall. Not glamourous, but tasty, and huge portions. I want to go back and try more.
 
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andyq  -   See my reviews 57reviews, 08 April 2009
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 9

 

Love this hawker style food! The roti canai and curry are perfect! Love the ambience, love the food, love the ppl who works there! awesome!
 
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ta4food  -   See my reviews 76reviews, 09 March 2009
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Overall             Average
Food 9 Ambience 5 Service 5 Value 5

 

You have got to try the Laksa! Simply one of the best in Sydney. The flavour is so aromatic, tasty, chicken was so tender and definitely marinated, tofu soaked up the strong flavours of the soup base. Excellent consistentcy with a variety of vegetables and vermicelli remained al dente until the end of the meal.
 
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Beeboy  -   See my reviews 3reviews, 08 March 2009
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Overall             Recommended
Food 7 Ambience 6 Service 8 Value 8

 

Had a great dinner here on the Saturday during Chinese New Year week. Really enjoyed the yusheng (special New Year dish - a delicious raw fish salad), and the Assam fish, rendang and goose special were also excellent. We rolled into the night out very satisfied! And the 11-year-old member of our party was impressed with the (cash) contents of the red envelope the owner pressed into his hand as we left!
 
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markswan  -   See my reviews 19reviews, 04 February 2009
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Overall             Recommended
Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 7 Value 9

 

I have been to this cafe many times and tried the traditional malaysian food on the chinese new year eve (The special fish and the veg chicken). The food was good and man who wear glasses (Is he the boss?) is a fun guy. Nice food with reasonable price.
 
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sirod  -   See my reviews 4reviews, 26 January 2009
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Overall             Recommended
Food 9 Ambience 7 Service 8 Value 8

 

My favourite Malaysian curry chicken fix!! The Beef Rendang is particularly tasty as well. It is the fastest takeaway or sit down meal I have ever had. Kopitiam has great value for money meals. We have taken countless friends there who have also loved it as much as us. If you are looking for a new and shiny restaurant this isn't it. The experience of kopitiam is "Hawker Style" and for me and my husband this is what we love about it.
 
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mel_purple  -   See my reviews 1review, 08 January 2009
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Overall             Below Average
Food 6 Ambience 3 Service 3 Value 5

 

Not a restaurant but a cafe. The "service" is a bit hit and miss. Whilst this place may bridge the gap for some Malaysian food cravings none of it stands out.
 
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grocer  -   See my reviews 5reviews, 01 January 2009
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Overall             Recommended
Food 8 Ambience 5 Service 6 Value 8

 

Best to stick to the Malaysian foods, and the specials. Don't even bother with the Chinese style lunch specials, they are not what this place is about. I've been here for the Hakka style pork and Bak Kut Teh (on separate occasions), ordered a plain rice to go with them. The portion is fairly generous and can easily be shared between 2 people.

The Hakka style pork has bits of dried tofu and black fungus/ear soaked up with the sauce. Bak Kut Teh is not as garlicky as expected, but has a good mix of pork, and other bits. The dishes above costed $14-16 dollars with the rice, share between 2 people and you're getting a decent feed. I like their Cendol ($4), it's kinda authentic in the Malaccan way although I had it take away and there was just a bit too much ice.

The Kopitam (Malaysian cafe) ambience is only decorated with posters of Malaysia, and simple tables and chairs. Probably best to order either at the cash register or make up your mind and order on the table. The lady that served me is ok. You're paying for something that's somewhat authentic Malaysian rather than Washed down Chinese spin-offs.
 
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shobaday  -   See my reviews 10reviews, 11 November 2008
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Overall             Recommended
Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 7 Value 8

 

Went there Saturday night after seeing GNW at ABC and it was pretty good. Like most reviews say - I think if you stick with the Malaysian section of the menu you will fare better.

My friend tried something from the Asian side of the menu and it just tasted bland and probably like 90% of other things on the Asian side of the menu as places like this tend to do when they try and cram too many things onto the menu. I had 2 of the roti canai with curry sauce and it was absolutely perfect, beautful roti. I also tried their chicken satay, 4 for $6 not too bad for the city I guess - the chicken was authentic Malaysian but the peanuts satay sauce was a bit bland and a too hot when it first came out of the kitchen.

Washed it down with 100 Plus (Lemon /Lime!) which you can't seem to find anywhere - even though Woolworths now has the standard version. They also sell Sarsi and Kickapoo for those that care.

The service was average, the staff did seem a bit like you are just an annoyance in their ways but I am not to fussy in service as I used to be in F&B and I know what a pain customers are. It didn't worry me as the beautiful roti canai made up for it.

I will be back next Saturday to try a few more things. I think I will try "The Tarik" and some nasi lemak or nasi goreng next week, will let you know ! Overall, a decent introduction, see how they go next week.
 
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billyb67  -   See my reviews 26reviews, 12 October 2008
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Kopitiam Cafe Details

594 Harris St
Ultimo NSW 2007
Phone (02) 9282 9883

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