Malaysia Kopi tiam

an oldtown white coffee outlet in taman permata, kuala lumpur. 1 of contemporary kopi tiam outlets in malaysia.

in malaysia, in singapore, kopitiams found everywhere. however, there few differences. in malaysia:

the term kopitiam in malaysia referred malaysian chinese coffee shops;
food in kopitiam exclusively malaysian chinese cuisine;
food courts , hawker centres not referred kopitiams.

recently new breed of modern kopitiams have sprung up. popularity of old-fashioned outlets along society s obsession nostalgia , increasing affluence has led revival of these pseudo-kopitiams. new kopitiams fast-food outlets reminiscent of old kopitiams in terms of decor, built in more modern, hygienic setting such shopping mall rather in traditional shophouse, catering young adults.

to offer true kopitiam experience, modern kopitiams offer authentic local coffee brews, charcoal grilled toast served butter , kaya (a local version of jam made coconut milk , eggs) , soft-boiled eggs. have extended menus local breakfast, lunch , dinner meals served. tap sizeable muslim market, these kopitiams serve food halal (permissible consumption muslims) unlike traditional shophouse kopitiams.

today there no less 100 brand names of modern kopitiams operating in various parts of malaysia.

kopitiams in ipoh oldtown district serve ipoh white coffee. coffee beans roasted palm-oil margarine , less sugar, resulting in brew lighter in colour normal coffee beans uses sugar – hence name white coffee .