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Sedap Ipoh Old Town

Updated 2026-07-14 · 2,198 reviewed · 278 listed · Scored from 56 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(56) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Traditional KopitiamCafeBrunch & Western Cafe
Sedap Ipoh Old Town
Services
Traditional Kopitiam, Cafe, Brunch & Western Cafe
Reviews
56

What recent reviews say

Sedap Ipoh Old Town delivers reliable, affordable Malay breakfast and lunch that locals return to repeatedly. The owner and staff greet newcomers warmly, the rendang and lemang are praised as standouts, and portions are generous for the price-though some reviewers have noticed prices creeping up and the business closing without notice when it should be open.

Praised for
  • authentic Malay comfort food
  • friendly, welcoming staff and owner
  • good value and affordable prices
  • daily local dishes and side options
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent opening hours and closures
  • prices rising over time
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Best for: locals and visitors seeking casual, affordable Malay breakfast and lunch
Think twice if: plan ahead: recent reports confirm unexpected closures even during listed open hours

Strengths

  • signature Rendang Tok, lemang and cekodok available daily
  • home-cooked side dishes changed throughout the week
  • owner and staff known for genuine warmth to customers

Worth knowing

  • Owner is Mr Saiful
  • Parking RM5 entry, managed by uncle on-site
  • Side dishes cooked fresh daily (lemang, cekodok, kuih, rendang)
  • Open-air sidewalk seating partly shaded
  • Lunch features nasi campur and rotating lauk pauk

What reviews say by service

Traditional Kopitiam
Reviewers praise the daily rotation of authentic side dishes and home-cooked Malay flavours, though one noted prices have risen.
Cafe
Strong feedback on genuine hospitality and affordable portions; concerns about unannounced closures despite posted hours.
Brunch & Western Cafe
Limited Western brunch options; strength lies in traditional Malay breakfast like roti canai and kaya toast rather than Western fare.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.36 average across the 223 traditional kopitiam businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 40% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 55
Review volume 76
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What food is available for lunch?
Nasi campur with a rotating selection of Malay side dishes (lauk pauk), including lemang, rendang, cekodok, and kuih.
Is parking available?
Yes, parking in front of the shop costs RM5 per entry, managed by an on-site attendant.
What are the opening hours?
The business publishes 7-day opening hours on Google, but recent reviews report unexpected closures during these times; call ahead to confirm.
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Last updated 2026-07-14