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OldTown Kitchen Cafe-Meru

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 72 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(72) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Traditional KopitiamCafe
OldTown Kitchen Cafe-Meru
Services
Traditional Kopitiam, Cafe
Reviews
72

What recent reviews say

Half the diners praise the hospitality and food quality, enjoying a relaxed family setting. The other half encounter slow service, dirty restrooms, and hit-or-miss drink flavours, enough to deter return visits for some.

Recent shift: One-star reviews citing slow service and facilities issues appear more frequent in the past four months compared to five-star praise; hygiene complaints are consistent and unresolved.

Praised for
  • friendly and polite staff
  • comfortable atmosphere
  • tasty food portions
  • easy parking and air conditioning
Watch-outs
  • poor toilet and washroom cleanliness
  • slow service at times
  • overly sweet water and drinks
  • inconsistent food seasoning
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Best for: Families seeking a relaxed meal in Ipoh with affordable local food.
Think twice if: Those sensitive to hygiene issues should know toilet and wash areas draw repeated complaints about cleanliness.

Strengths

  • Polite, attentive staff during peak times
  • Cool, comfortable dining space
  • Tender beef and well-cooked noodles

Worth knowing

  • Staff bring umbrellas to customers' cars in rain
  • Beef dishes noted for tenderness
  • Toilet and washroom cleanliness flagged in multiple recent reviews
  • Sweet beverage flavouring is house standard, not customizable
  • Air-conditioned indoor seating

What reviews say by service

Traditional Kopitiam
Local noodle and rice plates praised for taste and tenderness, but overshadowed by restroom cleanliness concerns.
Cafe
Comfortable ambience and friendly service appeal to families, though slow service and drink inconsistency noted.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.42 average across the 236 traditional kopitiam businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 48% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 45
Review volume 81
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
42
4
12
3
7
2
5
1
6

Common questions

Is the place air-conditioned?
Yes, diners mention it is cool and comfortable indoors, not hot.
What happens if there is a blackout?
One review noted a blackout caused slow service and failed ordering system during their visit; no ongoing updates are mentioned.

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Last updated 2026-08-14