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Updated 2026-07-14 · 2,198 reviewed · 278 listed · Scored from 1,584 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(1584) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Traditional KopitiamBrunch & Western Cafe
Meating
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Traditional Kopitiam, Brunch & Western Cafe
Reviews
1584

What recent reviews say

Meating draws crowds with confidently executed Western fare anchored by house-made pasta and quality cuts of meat. The glasshouse setting is bright and photogenic, staff attentive, and most meals land well. Lunch options are sparse, and prices creep high; a few dishes miss the mark.

Praised for
  • creamy, flavourful pasta dishes
  • quality meat preparations
  • cozy, instagrammable ambiance
  • attentive staff service
  • unique sauces and flavours
Watch-outs
  • lunch menu too limited
  • inconsistent dish quality
  • spoons with paint coming off
  • higher prices
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Best for: Friends and couples seeking Instagram-worthy brunch after work or for special occasions.
Think twice if: Lunch crowds-the lunch menu is very limited, and at least one visitor found their dish (chicken chop) dry.

Strengths

  • Pasta with house-made sauces
  • Quality meat cuts
  • Bright, photogenic glasshouse
  • Attentive barista service

Worth knowing

  • Cherry Valley duck breast marinated for a week, pan-fried crispy
  • House-made Carbonara with rich, non-greasy sauce
  • Black Truffle Mushroom Soup made from fresh truffle, not powder
  • Fisherman Pizza noted as must-order item
  • Lamb shoulder with mint sauce as signature dish
  • Barista staff observed table conditions and proactively adjusted air-con

What reviews say by service

Brunch & Western Cafe
Pasta, meats, and pizza earn consistent praise; carbonara, duck breast, and fisherman pizza stand out as crowd favourites.
Traditional Kopitiam
Limited lunch menu and at least one poorly executed chicken chop dish; reviewers advise against lunch visits.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.36 average across the 223 traditional kopitiam businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 95% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1284
4
133
3
70
2
27
1
70

Common questions

Is Meating good for lunch?
Limited lunch menu; reviewers specifically advise against it. One visitor found their chicken chop dry and hard.
What are the must-try dishes?
Reviewers consistently praise the Carbonara, Cherry Valley duck breast (marinated for a week), Fisherman Pizza, lamb shoulder with mint sauce, and Black Truffle Mushroom Soup.

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Last updated 2026-07-14