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Kafe Naning

Updated 2026-07-14 · 2,198 reviewed · 278 listed · Scored from 91 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(91) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Kafe Naning
Services
Cafe & Bakery, Cafe
Reviews
91

What recent reviews say

Most visits land solid dishes: smoked meat and traditional Malay cooked items earn consistent praise for flavor and value, with an owner reviewers call friendly. Service fails are rare but severe, marked by long waits (20-40 minutes), late stock-out notices, and confusion over hours; one diner cancelled entirely after 40 minutes with no water served.

Praised for
  • smoked meat (salai) dishes praised for flavor
  • friendly owner and good vibe
  • affordable prices
  • strong, flavorful broth in dishes
Watch-outs
  • long wait times for food and takeout orders
  • stock outs of advertised dishes not communicated promptly
  • inconsistent opening hours vs Google listing
  • slow service, perceived prioritization of delivery over dine-in customers
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Best for: people after affordable smoked meat and traditional Malay dishes who are not in a rush
Think twice if: Service is unpredictable: expect long waits and verify stock and hours by phone before visiting

Strengths

  • signature smoked meat (salai) dishes with thick, rich broth
  • affordable traditional Malay cuisine
  • friendly owner and good atmosphere

Worth knowing

  • Signature dishes: smoked meat (salai) cooked in fat/lemak, smoked catfish, smoked shrimp, penyet chicken, nasi chicken chop
  • Owner is friendly and engaged with customers
  • Also operates as part-combined cafe (shares location with or adjacent to Kiterasa), adding menu variety
  • Delivery orders (Grab) perceived to receive faster attention than dine-in customers

What reviews say by service

Cafe & Bakery
Smoked meat and traditional cooked dishes excite repeat visits; slow service and stock-out communication frustrates
Cafe
Coffee and vibe praised as great; service delays and reliability hurt experience

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.37 average across the 58 cafe & bakery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 51% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 70
Review volume 85
Review recency 97
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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4
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2

Common questions

Is Kafe Naning always open when Google says it is?
No. One reviewer reported the cafe closed when Google hours suggested it was open. Call ahead to confirm, especially before lunch or afternoon visits.
How long will I wait for food?
Most visits involve 15-40 minute waits. One diner waited 40 minutes with no tea served and a dish that turned out to be out of stock. Dine-in customers report slower service than delivery (Grab) orders.

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Last updated 2026-07-14