How long is the wait?

Reviewers report 25-30 minute waits, even for single dishes like chicken rice or nasi lemak. Morning rush times may be faster.

Is there air-conditioning?

Yes, but seating near it fills quickly. Staff may ask walk-ins to sit outside or wait, so arrive early or be flexible on location.

What's the signature drink?

Leicha (specialty tea) is highlighted by multiple reviewers as worth the price. Coffee is also reliably praised.

Nanyang Old Street Kopitiam • 南洋老街茶铺 • Puchong

Updated 2026-10-08 · 2,273 reviewed · 220 listed · Scored from 593 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(593) 70 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Breakfast & Brunch CafeSpecialty Coffee

Nanyang Old Street Kopitiam • 南洋老街茶铺 • Puchong

Location: Pusat Bandar Puchong, Puchong
Services: Breakfast & Brunch Cafe, Specialty Coffee
Reviews: 593
Ranking: #7 in Breakfast & Brunch Cafe
Best for: Patients with flexible schedules seeking quality specialty tea and traditional Malaysian breakfasts.

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-10-08.

What reviewers think

Strong drinks keep regulars coming back, but the kitchen struggles with consistency. Specialty tea and good coffee are clear wins, portions are hearty, and the retro vibe appeals to many. The catch: wait times stretch past 30 minutes even for simple orders, some proteins taste dry or rancid, and the staff can be dismissive when seats fill up. Worth a quick morning visit if you are flexible on time.

The venue relies on charm over speed. A repeat customer praises the flavour and portions each time; others report spoiled butter, rancid lard oil, and disappointing nasi lemak on the same week. Service is fast when it flows, but the cramped space heats up fast, and air-con seating gets rationed. Come for the leicha and morning toast, not if you are in a rush.

Praised for

strong specialty tea and coffee
generous portions
nostalgic old-school ambience
reasonable prices for quality

Watch-outs

long waits and slow service
inconsistent food quality and freshness
overcrowded and hot environment
unprofessional staff behavior

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Best for: Patients with flexible schedules seeking quality specialty tea and traditional Malaysian breakfasts.

Think twice if: You are in a rush for lunch or value fast service; waits often exceed 30 minutes and consistency is hit-or-miss.

Strengths

specialty tea (leicha) and quality coffee
generous portions and hearty breakfasts
nostalgic 90s ambience
direct counter ordering keeps prices down

Worth knowing

Counter order and pay system
Air-con seating fills quickly and staff may redirect walk-ins outside
Leucha priced to fair value per reviewers
Wait times documented at 25-30 minutes for single dishes
Nasi lemak and char siew flagged for dry proteins in recent reviews

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee: Coffee praised for balanced sweetness and quality; reliable standout.
Breakfast & Brunch Cafe: Generous portions and traditional dishes appeal, but freshness and cooking consistency are unreliable month-to-month.

How it compares

Rated 4.1 against a 4.39 average across the 72 breakfast & brunch cafe businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 84% of the businesses in this directory.

How did this business earn its score?

How We Score

Star rating 41

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 48

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Questions people ask

How long is the wait?: Reviewers report 25-30 minute waits, even for single dishes like chicken rice or nasi lemak. Morning rush times may be faster.
Is there air-conditioning?: Yes, but seating near it fills quickly. Staff may ask walk-ins to sit outside or wait, so arrive early or be flexible on location.
What's the signature drink?: Leicha (specialty tea) is highlighted by multiple reviewers as worth the price. Coffee is also reliably praised.

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