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Qayyum

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 38 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.2(38) 57 low data composite score See reviews on Google
Traditional KopitiamCafe
Qayyum
Services
Traditional Kopitiam, Cafe
Reviews
38

What recent reviews say

Qayyum draws loyal customers for its mushroom and village fried rice, which many find well-seasoned and worth returning for. However, wait times stretch to two hours even on quiet days, and pricing complaints are frequent; reviewers consistently report paying high prices for small portions relative to other local cafes.

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

Praised for
  • flavourful signature dishes (fried rice, mushroom rice)
  • friendly owners
  • clean, airy space
Watch-outs
  • slow service, sometimes 2+ hour waits
  • overpriced for portion size
  • inconsistent food quality
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Best for: diners willing to wait for home-cooked flavour and quality ingredients
Think twice if: you are in a hurry; waits of 90 minutes or more are common even during quiet periods

Strengths

  • signature fried rice with fresh, varied ingredients
  • owner couple personally run the kitchen
  • calm, tidy environment

Worth knowing

  • Owner couple (uncle and aunt) personally prepare and run kitchen
  • Mushroom fried rice uses multiple mushroom varieties
  • Village fried rice includes clean anchovies (heads removed) and dried shrimp
  • Items wrapped in reusable tupperware on request

What reviews say by service

Traditional Kopitiam
Signature fried rice dishes praised for fresh ingredients and flavour, but service speed is a persistent weakness

How it compares

  • Rated 3.2 against a 4.42 average across the 236 traditional kopitiam businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 36% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 12
Review volume 69
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 49
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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13

Common questions

How long does the kitchen usually take?
Multiple reviews report waits of 1.5 to 2 hours, even when the shop is not busy. Peak times will be slower.
What are the house specialties?
Mushroom fried rice (made with multiple mushroom varieties), village fried rice with anchovies and dried shrimp, and Western dishes like chicken chop.
What are typical prices?
Village fried rice is RM7.90. Multi-item meals reported in reviews range RM20 to RM98 depending on dishes and drinks ordered.

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Last updated 2026-08-14