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Lung Ngen Claypot Coffee

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 570 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(570) 77 composite score See reviews on Google
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Lung Ngen Claypot Coffee
Service
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Reviews
570

What recent reviews say

Lung Ngen stands out for its clay pot coffee and heritage atmosphere, drawing praise for fragrant Thai milk tea and pandan-infused drinks at reasonable prices. Darker threads run through recent visits: staff have been reported rude or dismissive when customers request modifications, several drinks came wrong or too sweet, and the no-customisation stance frustrates those seeking basic adjustments.

Praised for
  • distinctive specialty drinks
  • authentic old-school charm
  • affordable pricing
  • fragrant coffee and tea
Watch-outs
  • staff rudeness and dismissiveness
  • no customisation allowed (ice/sugar)
  • inconsistent drink quality
  • cash not accepted
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Best for: Specialty tea and coffee enthusiasts seeking heritage ambiance and unusual flavours.
Think twice if: Staff have been reported rude or inflexible on customisation (ice/sugar levels); drink quality inconsistent. Cash not accepted.

Strengths

  • Distinctive clay pot coffee and tea brewing
  • Fragrant pandan and Thai milk tea
  • Nostalgic, heritage-rooted atmosphere
  • Affordable pricing

Worth knowing

  • Clay pot brewing method for coffee and milk tea
  • Pandan-flavoured drinks available
  • Malay female staff member mentioned in multiple complaint reviews
  • No cash payment accepted
  • Maybank or HSBC cardholders qualify for 15% discount
  • No customisation offered for ice or sugar levels

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Clay pot brewing and fragrant roasts praised; drink consistency and order accuracy inconsistent.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.4 average across the 367 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 76% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 79
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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494
4
30
3
16
2
9
1
21

Common questions

Do you offer customisation like less ice or sugar?
No. Staff enforce standard ice and sugar levels; no modifications are permitted.
What payment methods do you accept?
Card only (Maybank and HSBC cardholders receive 15% discount). Cash not accepted.
What is unique about your drinks?
Clay pot brewing method for coffee and milk tea; pandan and Thai milk tea are signature offerings with distinctive fragrant flavours.
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Last updated 2026-08-12