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Qayyum

Updated 2026-10-14 · 2,294 reviewed · 317 listed · Scored from 40 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.3(40) 58 composite score See reviews on Google
CafeBrunch & Western Cafe
Qayyum
Location
Sunway City Ipoh, Ipoh
Services
Cafe, Brunch & Western Cafe
Reviews
40
Ranking
#222 in Cafe
Best for
customers willing to wait and who value distinctive fried rice recipes and halal operation over speed

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-10-14.

What do customers say?

Reviewers travel from nearby towns for Qayyum's signature village and mushroom fried rice, praising the halal values and attentive owners. But wait times stretch to two hours even when quiet, quality swings sharply across visits, and prices often feel steep for what arrives. The business divides its audience between loyal repeat customers and those burned by long delays and disappointing meals.

Praised for
  • distinctive fried rice recipes
  • halal operation and values
  • friendly owners
  • reasonable prices for portions (when satisfied)
  • clean space
Watch-outs
  • very slow service (1-2 hour waits)
  • inconsistent food quality
  • overpriced relative to portions
  • limited staff capacity
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Best for: customers willing to wait and who value distinctive fried rice recipes and halal operation over speed
Think twice if: you need food quickly or are bothered by waits of 1-2 hours even during quiet periods

What stands out?

  • signature village fried rice with anchovies
  • mushroom fried rice with varied mushroom blend
  • owner-run operation with attentive service when not delayed
  • halal and clean kitchen

Worth knowing

  • Owner is a husband-and-wife team who run the shop alone
  • Village fried rice includes clean anchovies without heads and fried dried shrimp
  • Mushroom fried rice uses varied mushroom blend
  • Western menu includes chicken chop
  • Food wrapped in tupperware for takeaway
  • Sambal belacan and chili sauce praised across multiple reviews

What reviews say by service

Traditional Kopitiam
Village and mushroom fried rice stand out for quality, but inconsistent results frustrate some
Brunch & Western Cafe
Western menu (chicken chop, omelettes) available but takes very long and quality varies widely

How it compares

  • Rated 3.3 against a 4.4 average across the 294 cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 33% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

Scoring Method
Star rating 15
Review volume 70
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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16
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6
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5
2
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13

Frequently asked questions

How long is the wait?
Reviewers report 1-2 hour waits for fried food and western meals, even during quiet periods. Traditional kopitiam items may be faster.
What are the signature dishes?
Village fried rice (RM7.90) with anchovies and dried shrimp, and mushroom fried rice with varied mushroom blend are frequently praised.
Are there halal options?
Yes, the shop is fully halal-operated and this is a stated value for the owners.

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Last updated 2026-10-14