
Kopitiam Sentral Restaurant- The Hidden Wok
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About Kopitiam Sentral Restaurant- The Hidden Wok
On Upper Duke St, Kopitiam Sentral Restaurant, The Hidden Wok is a Malaysian restaurant run on a family basis, serving Malaysian Chinese dishes drawn from coffee hawker cooking. The menu runs from laksa and prawn mee to beef rendang, chicken satay, and crispy chili prawns, alongside roti canai and nasi lemak, with cendol among the desserts. Diners are given a free soup, and a dessert and condiments corner is set out for the table. Seating is walk-in, with no reservations taken. Egg fried rice, mapo tofu, and kangkong round out the wider menu alongside chicken ho fun soup noodles.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beef rendang, chicken ho fun noodles, roti canai and free soup.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beef rendang, chicken ho fun noodles, roti canai and free soup.
Customer Review Summary
Rendang is the dish reviewers name most, though opinions split: one finds the beef tender and aromatic, another calls it wet and short on spice and heat. Close behind is the chicken ho fun soup noodles, described as filling and packed with flavor, with prawn salted egg, laksa, prawn mee and baby squid also praised. Portions are repeatedly called generous and service quick and friendly. The curry draws the sharpest criticism: one reviewer found the chicken curry bland and the roti no better than frozen, while another said the chicken tasted boiled before the curry went on and the potatoes stayed firm. A stingray asam pedas tasted frozen to one diner, and a few question how authentic the cooking is. Atmosphere ranges from empty at a Friday lunch to loud. Two reviewers mention free soup, one from the owner, and another a free dessert.
Customer Review Summary
Rendang is the dish reviewers name most, though opinions split: one finds the beef tender and aromatic, another calls it wet and short on spice and heat. Close behind is the chicken ho fun soup noodles, described as filling and packed with flavor, with prawn salted egg, laksa, prawn mee and baby squid also praised. Portions are repeatedly called generous and service quick and friendly. The curry draws the sharpest criticism: one reviewer found the chicken curry bland and the roti no better than frozen, while another said the chicken tasted boiled before the curry went on and the potatoes stayed firm. A stingray asam pedas tasted frozen to one diner, and a few question how authentic the cooking is. Atmosphere ranges from empty at a Friday lunch to loud. Two reviewers mention free soup, one from the owner, and another a free dessert.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Solid place to eat if you want some decent, authentic Malaysian-style food. Good portion size and fast service. I enjoyed it even though I was in a bit of a rush, I would go back again to curate a more leisurely experience for myself Marked atmosphere down slightly because it was quite loud at some points, however it's a testament to how popular the restaurant is”
- Google user
“Overall very big portions and good value for food. Owner were very generous and gave us free soup! Sadly not authentic malaysian restaurant, average for food. Roti canai was good. Nasi lemak sambal was not to our liking but was served with good fried chicken. Sambal kangkung was not spicy or flavoursome. I would not recommend their yuen yang - it doesn't taste anywhere like the actual dish. You could taste that the stingray asam pedas was not fresh - definitely came from the freezer. However I think it is a restaurant where you do find some gems among other subpar dishes so it's a restaurant where you would need to visit a few times to know what is good. Drinks were authentic and great options.”
- Google user
“The atmosphere was truly wonderful, and the staff were exceptionally friendly. Most importantly, the food was delicious and the portions were quite generous. I will certainly be recommending this remarkable establishment in Liverpool to everyone I know.”
- Google user
“Visited on a Friday lunchtime and it was empty, so lacked atmosphere. We had high hopes for the food but were disappointed. The roti was okay, but only as okay as the ready made frozen variety that I buy and cook at home- which I suspect is what they use. The chicken curry and beef rending were disappointing. The curry was bland, completing lacking in any curry spice flavours or creamy coconut flavour. There were a few curry leaves and lemongrass sticks evident, but they made no impact on the flavour. It was also overpriced, given it's bone on chicken (as its should be) and cheap as chips potatoes - sorry! though the portion size was good. The beef rendang was more flavourful, though lacking in any spice or heat or toasted coconut flavour, it was also very wet. Maybe the Chinese Malaysian dishes are better, but for the curry and the rendang, they'd be better off opening a packet of Brahims. Overall, the food we tried was a poor imitation of Malaysian food and we won't be back, which is a shame as we love Malysian food.”
- Google user
“The place is clean, with good lightings and the staff is accommodating. Their food is really good. Will be ordering this again when I come back to Liverpool.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Authentic Malaysian Chinese cuisine inspired by traditional Malaysian coffee hawkers, all crafted to bring the flavours of Malaysia to life.”
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Paid parking lot
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Alcohol
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 4
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Restaurants near Kopitiam Sentral Restaurant- The Hidden Wok
- Botan Kebab House4.34820.1 mi
charcoal-grilled lamb kofte, chicken kofte, Botan special with chips
- Tokyo Noodle Bar4.47700.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessible
huge portions, salty dishes, slimy chicken and duck
- Big Bowl Noodle Bar4.51,8800.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessible
big noodle bowls, salt and pepper chicken, wok hei fried rice
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kopitiam Sentral Restaurant- The Hidden WokWheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.5187 | — | £10–20 | beef rendang, chicken ho fun noodles, roti canai |
| Botan Kebab House | 4.3482 | 0.1 mi | — | charcoal-grilled lamb kofte, chicken kofte, Botan special with chips |
| Tokyo Noodle BarWheelchair accessible | 4.4770 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | huge portions, salty dishes, slimy chicken and duck |
| Big Bowl Noodle BarWheelchair accessible | 4.51,880 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | big noodle bowls, salt and pepper chicken, wok hei fried rice |
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