Food quality and value draw regulars to Origin, which serves creative dishes like Lemon Noodle and Aglio pan-seared salmon at affordable prices. The owner's presence and friendly staff earn praise, though service consistency falters during lunch rushes: orders forgotten for 45 minutes, staff avoiding customers, and dishes arriving slowly.
Recent price jumps (from RM 12.90 to RM 16 without portion changes) have rankled repeat customers. Eat-in diners report the most friction, while delivery customers praise speed and taste. Parking is adequate; the space is clean and cozy. Best visits happen outside peak hours.
Food and coffee draw steady praise, with diners highlighting truffle pasta, creative burgers like the waffle benedict, and hand-brew coffee paired with genuine service. Stock issues frustrate repeat customers: items vanish from the menu or aren't in stock despite online photos, and staff decline simple requests like heating a cold drink.
Strong 4.7 rating across 29 reviews reflects consistent praise for fresh pastries, savoury nyonya dishes, and competitive pricing. The business doubles as a baking training hub for single mothers, which reviewers actively support; staff stay friendly even when handling new operations.
Coffee here is a real draw: reviewers return for consistently good espresso-based drinks and find the quiet space perfect for a solo afternoon. Staff attention and reasonable breakfast pricing (RM12.90 for sandwich and coffee) help, though the kitchen struggles with pasta-bland, dry, under-garnished dishes appear in feedback, suggesting food is not the business's strength.
Last updated 2026-07-06
