
*Please check our website or Yelp page for the accurate business hours. Google may not reflect the actual business hours. — Delicious and authentic Malaysian cuisine prepared with top quality ingredients specially curated by owner who was from Ipoh, Malaysia. From Hainan Chicken Rice and Bak Kut Teh to Kaya Toast and Kopi, come in and enjoy the delicious Malaysian fare.
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Address: 1411 S Garfield Ave #104, Alhambra, CA 91801
Phone: (626) 703-4198
Website: https://www.ipoh-kopitiam.com/
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We ordered the Laksa curry, Singaporean style Hainanese chicken rice, and the Char Kway Teow. All three dishes were solid, but the one that really stood out was the Hainanese chicken rice. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was packed with flavor on its own. Once you add the sauces, everything just comes together perfectly. That was easily the most memorable dish of the night.
Our second favorite was the Char Kway Teow. The flat noodles had great texture with a nice smoky wok flavor. It was savory, slightly sweet, and super satisfying. The Laksa curry was rich and comforting with a good balance of spice and coconut.
Ambiance is your typical modern cafe and the noise level was moderate, so we could still talk comfortably. Service was a bit on the slower side, but that’s pretty standard for the 626 so we weren’t surprised. If you want to save some time, you can join the Yelp waitlist ahead of time which definitely helps minimize the wait.
Parking can be difficult during lunch since the lot is small and shared with other businesses. Street parking is available, but you might have to walk a little.
Overall, the food was amazing and I would definitely come back for the chicken rice and Char Kway Teow.
This place is well-deservingly packed, even at 5pm. The first time my dad and I went, we just followed our noses and eyes to figure out what to order. The laksa is so fragrant and the shrimp is so fresh — just don’t let it sit. The roti literally burned my fingers — that’s how hot and freshly prepared it was. The curry is on the slightly more sour end (it tastes like it has tomatoes?) and the beef rendang is so flavorful — I would pick this instead of the chicken curry to pair with the roti.
The char kway teow is perfectly sweet and salty while not being too oily. The fried chicken wings were spectacularly juicy and weren’t overseasoned. The pineapple buns are also good for sharing between 4 people. I’d stick to that over the kaya toast personally because the flavor didn’t shine through as much, but that is also pretty good. Even the steamed yu choy was amazing, with the shallot oil flavor balancing super well with the whole veggie.
The only miss of this place out of all of the dishes I’ve tried would probably be the wanton mee but the soup was also delicious. It felt a little too oily for me and I also just wasn’t a fan of the noodle texture and thinness.
A group of 4 is the perfect spot for the number of dishes you can eat and the time you spend waiting! There’s a free underground parking garage, and you can join the Yelp waitlist ahead on the app.
We’re already missing Ipoh’s food, and of course we’ll definitely be back. Highly recommended for anyone looking for real, comforting Malaysian flavors! ✨
Dry Wonton noodle soup was good. A bit too much noodle to wonton ratio, but all was very delicious. Satisfying soup and wonton
Our waiter could’ve been friendlier
Everything was absolutely delicious especially the Rendang Curry Beef, which was insanely good.
I’ve been to Singapore about twelve times, and the Laksa here tasted just like what I had there.
The interior also really reminded me of cafes in Singapore and Malaysia — cozy, casual, and authentic. Definitely worth visiting if you miss Southeast Asian flavors.
It’s a little noisy inside but food too good i dont mind it