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Gerek Bistro Cafe

Updated 2026-10-14 · 2,294 reviewed · 317 listed · Scored from 132 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(132) 61 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Cafe
Gerek Bistro Cafe
Location
Bandar Meru Raya, Ipoh
Service
Cafe
Reviews
132
Ranking
#205 in Cafe
Best for
people seeking authentic local food at fair prices

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-10-14.

What do customers say?

Good food and fair prices draw people back, but slow service and inconsistent staff attitude remain stubborn problems. Dishes like Western Talam and prawn fried noodles with lobster earn praise, yet kitchen delays and poor handling of orders frustrate returning customers.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • fresh ingredients
  • friendly staff
  • reasonable prices
Watch-outs
  • slow service
  • rude staff
  • unmet expectations
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Best for: people seeking authentic local food at fair prices
Think twice if: service delays and staff attitude problems are known complaints; call ahead or visit during quieter hours

What stands out?

  • fresh seasonal ingredients
  • creative meat swaps in dishes
  • relaxed vibe

Worth knowing

  • Western Talam uses fresh ingredients
  • Keow Teow goreng udang prepared with small lobsters instead of standard prawns
  • documented 1-hour waits for single dishes during busy periods

What reviews say by service

Traditional Kopitiam
Fresh ingredients and creative dishes praised, but slow kitchen and inconsistent service dampen the experience
Cafe
Reasonable prices and welcoming family atmosphere offset by waits and occasional rudeness

How it compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.4 average across the 294 cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 56% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

Scoring Method
Star rating 32
Review volume 92
Review recency 82
Review sentiment 49
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
53
4
36
3
25
2
15
1
3

Frequently asked questions

How long does food usually take?
Reviews report waits ranging from one hour during peak times to much shorter during quieter periods. Ordering ahead is advisable.
What dishes stand out?
Western Talam with fresh ingredients and Keow Teow goreng udang made with small lobsters instead of prawns are customer favourites.

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Last updated 2026-10-14