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Great Tree Happy Hut
5.0(2)✓ Google-verified
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Kedai Kopi Dulu Dulu
Traditional KopitiamCafe
- Price
- inexpensive
- Services
- Traditional Kopitiam, Cafe
- Reviews
- 334
What recent reviews say
Breakfast staple known for rich nasi lemak with well-balanced sambal and quality sotos. Long queues are normal, but food arrives quickly for regulars. Strict no-takeaway policy on weekends and public holidays frustrates some; staff can be sharp with unfamiliar customers, though service recovers well for repeat visitors. Eggs and lighter dishes sometimes disappoint, but the core menu draws travelers from across Peninsular Malaysia.
Praised for
- fragrant nasi lemak with balanced sambal
- tender proteins and flavorful broths
- strong coffee and drinks
- no long waits despite crowds
Watch-outs
- no takeaway on weekends and public holidays
- inconsistent egg quality
- rude or stern staff tone toward new customers
- some dishes taste plain or watery
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Best for: regulars and nearby breakfast visitors who arrive early to dine in
Think twice if: no takeaway on weekends or public holidays; staff can be curt with first-time customers
Strengths
- fragrant nasi lemak with bold, balanced sambal
- tender proteins in sotos
- generous portions
- quick service despite queues
Worth knowing
- nasi lemak comes with paru (lung) or kerang (clams)
- menu includes soto ayam, soto daging, roti bakar kaya, mee kari
- kopi susu ais and kopi o offered as standards
- long morning queues typical but tables clear quickly
What reviews say by service
- Traditional Kopitiam
- nasi lemak sambal praised for balance and depth; sotos tender and flavorful; some dishes inconsistent or bland
- Cafe
- strong kopi susu ais and kopi o; queues long but service fast for dine-in
How it compares
- Rated 4.2 against a 4.36 average across the 223 traditional kopitiam businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 77% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
Scoring Method Star rating 47
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0
Rating breakdown
5
190
4
80
3
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2
8
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29
Common questions
- Can I order takeaway?
- No takeaway on weekends or public holidays; dine-in only. Weekday takeaway may be available but expect to queue with dine-in customers.
- How early does it open?
- Opens from 7 am. Many reviewers recommend arriving early to avoid long waits.
- What dishes are most reliable?
- Nasi lemak (especially with paru or kerang), soto ayam, soto daging, and kopi susu ais are consistently praised. Eggs and lighter dishes are hit-or-miss.
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