Kopitiam
Malaysian restaurant · Chinatown
151 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
Highlights
Malaysian cafe serving kaya toast, nasi lemak, and kuih sweets.
Malaysian cafe serving kaya toast, nasi lemak, and kuih sweets.
"Chef/owner Kyo Pang opened Kopitiam as a gathering space where people could become more familiar with Nyonya cuisine, and like most good restaurants in this area, it’s always crowded. Fortunately, the crowd here is a little less try-hard than at some of the spots just around the corner. Snag a stool or one of the small tables, place your order at the counter, and wait patiently for your bowl of life-affirming pan mee to arrive. If you can’t decide what to order from the massive menu, try one of their “no idea” sets." - kenny yang, carina finn koeppicus, bryan kim, neha talreja, nikko duren, hannah albertine
"If you spend a lot of time walking around downtown, add this Chinatown cafe to your list of casual places to duck into anytime to eat something really good—like their milo French toast, fish ball soup, anchovy pan mee, and an oyster omelet we'd like to elope with. It’s a small space with just a few tables for two (and one bigger one), but whether you stop by for morning kopi, lunch, or to eat their all-day breakfast for dinner, expect affordable food that holds its own against what you’d find at a full-service restaurant. Order from a laminated menu at the counter, get your dishware, eat happily, and then bus your own table." - bryan kim, sonal shah, willa moore, neha talreja
"This all-day Malaysian cafe is walk-in only, and like most good restaurants in this area, it’s always crowded. Fortunately, the people here are a little less try-hard than at some of the spots just around the corner. Snag a stool or one of the small tables, place your order at the counter, and wait patiently for your bowl of pan mee to arrive." - carina finn koeppicus, bryan kim, hannah albertine, will hartman
"Whenever we’re in the mood for something unique and delicious that doesn’t cost much more than $15, we go to Kopitiam. It’s an excellent Malaysian spot on the border of the Lower East Side that’s great for a casual brunch or catch-up dinner with a friend who would appreciate a perfect oyster omelette. Split that and an order of the nasi lemak—but above all else, try the pan mee soup with handmade noodles, anchovy broth, and ground pork. It’s the Sunday HBO programming of the Kopitiam menu, and you’ll feel left out if you miss it." - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, neha talreja, will hartman
"Malaysian delivery and takeout available - call or order online." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, arden shore, matt tervooren
