Kopitiam
Quick info
About Kopitiam
Kopitiam is a Malaysian restaurant on Augusta St in Birmingham, run by the family behind the counter. The menu runs to 157 dishes, including curry and assam pots built around fish collar, seafood, king prawn and vegetable versions, alongside laksa, salted egg chicken wings, Nasi Lemak and Char Kway Teow. Kaya toast and iced kopi round out the offering. Portions come generous. Payment is cash only or by bank transfer, and dogs are welcome in the dining room. It opens Monday to Sunday except Thursdays, when it stays closed. Sidewalk seating is available for those eating outside.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Family friendly
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
157 dishes · mains £2–19- Assam Fish Collar Pot 亚参鱼头煲£18.50
- Assam Seafood Pot 亚参海鲜煲£18.50
- Curry Fish Collar Pot 咖哩鱼头煲£18.50
- Curry Seafood Pot 咖哩海鲜煲£18.50
- Curry King Prawn Pot 咖喱大虾煲£18.50
- Curry Vegetable Pot 咖哩杂菜煲£15.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention salted egg chicken wings, nasi lemak, char kway teow and iced kopi.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention salted egg chicken wings, nasi lemak, char kway teow and iced kopi.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly point to laksa, salted egg chicken wings and Nasi Lemak as reasons they return, with the Char Kway Teow and Pig Stomach Soup also singled out for their flavor by one group. The iced kopi and kaya toast draw praise too, alongside dishes described as freshly prepared even on quieter weeknights. Portion sizes come up often and are called generous, sometimes leaving diners full after a big order, and the cooking is noted as leaning toward a Cantonese Malay style. Staff are consistently described as friendly and welcoming, with several reviewers mentioning being given recommendations on what to order. One reviewer found the price per person a little high after ordering a lot, though still called it good value for the portions. Another felt the food and atmosphere were enjoyable but said small adjustments could improve the dining experience further.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly point to laksa, salted egg chicken wings and Nasi Lemak as reasons they return, with the Char Kway Teow and Pig Stomach Soup also singled out for their flavor by one group. The iced kopi and kaya toast draw praise too, alongside dishes described as freshly prepared even on quieter weeknights. Portion sizes come up often and are called generous, sometimes leaving diners full after a big order, and the cooking is noted as leaning toward a Cantonese Malay style. Staff are consistently described as friendly and welcoming, with several reviewers mentioning being given recommendations on what to order. One reviewer found the price per person a little high after ordering a lot, though still called it good value for the portions. Another felt the food and atmosphere were enjoyable but said small adjustments could improve the dining experience further.
Featured reviews
- DION CHU
“The staff were very friendly. They recommended many delicious foods.”
- Atulya
“My go to for a comfort meal in the JQ. Good portions. Best iced kopi I’ve had in the UK. Also found kaya toast after a long long time.”
- Adun Osazemen
“Excellent food and really good service at Kopitiam. Everything we ordered was fresh, full of flavour and clearly made with care. A special mention to Sailing, who was very attentive and gave great advice on what to order, which made the experience even better. The service was friendly, welcoming and efficient from start to finish. I’d happily recommend Kopitiam to anyone looking for authentic Malaysian food in Birmingham and will definitely be back. Highly recommended anytime!”
- Ben
“I have been going to Kopitiam for years but not for a while since they closed on Thursday so popped in this week. I can confirm it is still absolutely banging. Every single time I promise myself I will try new things and every single time I …”
- Yee Gan Ong
“A good Malaysian restaurant located in the Jewellery Quarter mean I don’t have to fight my way into the city centre for my fix of laksa and salted egg chicken wings”
Hours
- Monday
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- Thursday
- Closed
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Highlights
“Curries, rice dishes & other traditional Malaysian fare in informal surrounds with sidewalk seating.”
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offers takeaway
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- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Dining options· 7
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Highlights· 2
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Parking· 3
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
Location
Restaurants near Kopitiam
- 0.5 mi£30–40Reservations
americas menu, brownie, chowder
- Al ARABI GRILL HOUSE4.26150.8 miOutdoor seatingGood for kids
complimentary lentil soup, kebabs, large portion sizes
- Peach Garden4.16591 miGood for kids
four roast meats with rice, large portions, quick service
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KopitiamGood for kids · Reservations | 4.7419 | — | £10–20 | salted egg chicken wings, nasi lemak, char kway teow |
| Restaurant at Birmingham College of FoodReservations | 4.8138 | 0.5 mi | £30–40 | americas menu, brownie, chowder |
| Al ARABI GRILL HOUSEOutdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.2615 | 0.8 mi | — | complimentary lentil soup, kebabs, large portion sizes |
| Peach GardenGood for kids | 4.1659 | 1 mi | — | four roast meats with rice, large portions, quick service |
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