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Origin Cafe

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 375 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(375) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified inexpensive
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Origin Cafe
Price
inexpensive
Services
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
375

What recent reviews say

Reviewers return for the lemon noodles, fried chicken, and salads packed with fresh greens at prices under RM20. The menu spans local and Western dishes, appealing to breakfast and dinner crowds. However, service is uneven: some praise quick delivery and friendly staff, while others report 45-minute waits, ignored orders, and staff who avoid customer attention. Table clearing and coordination at peak times need work.

The cafe stays open until 10pm in Taman Mayang, making it a casual neighbourhood spot. No service charge means prices on the menu stick. Regulars note a recent price jump (RM12.90 to RM16) without portion change, and the phone number listed reaches the owner, not the restaurant floor.

Praised for
  • creative, affordable dishes
  • fresh vegetables and healthy options
  • friendly service when attentive
  • good value for money
  • no service charge
Watch-outs
  • long waits and forgotten orders
  • staff inattentive or evasive
  • inconsistent service standards
  • recent price hikes without portion change
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Best for: Casual diners seeking affordable healthy meals and creative noodles in a no-frills setting.
Think twice if: Service can stall during lunch hours; expect inconsistent attention and potential 45-minute waits on busy days.

Strengths

  • creative dishes like lemon noodle with fresh greens
  • prices under RM20 without service charge
  • open until 10pm
  • good for solo dining or groups

Worth knowing

  • Lemon noodle praised multiple times for garlic, chilli, and lime-sour balance
  • fried chicken omelette rice with Japanese curry sauce and salted egg fried chicken mentioned as regulars' favourites
  • recent price increase from RM12.90 to RM16 without portion adjustment noted
  • phone number on Google reaches owner, not restaurant staff
  • no service charge applied to bills

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Good coffee; cafe stays open until 10pm, good for winding down.
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Creative diverse menu (lemon noodle, omelette rice, spaghetti); affordable prices make it appealing for breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Pet-Friendly Cafes
No review text supports or contradicts pet-friendliness.
Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Described as quiet at slower times; reasonable for solo dining, though service inconsistency may frustrate laptop workers.

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.4 average across the 367 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 65% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 35
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
173
4
97
3
56
2
15
1
34

Common questions

Does Origin Cafe charge a service fee?
No. The prices on the menu are what you pay; no service charge is added.
What time does it close?
The cafe is open until 10pm daily.
What is the lemon noodle dish like?
It combines savoury and sour flavours with garlic, chilli, and lime. Reviewers consistently praise it as creative and affordable, served with fresh vegetables.

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Last updated 2026-08-12