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Wong Kok Char Chan Teng • 1 Utama

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 679 Google reviews · How we rank ›

2.6(679) 52 composite score See reviews on Google moderate
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Wong Kok Char Chan Teng • 1 Utama
Price
moderate
Service
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Reviews
679

What recent reviews say

Food arrives in generous portions at fair prices, and the menu spans comfort dishes to noodles. Yet service falters consistently: staff ignore customers, language barriers frustrate orders, and waits stretch past an hour while others' meals prioritize the newly seated. Some regulars note the taste has declined from past visits.

Several reviewers praised fresh pork ramen and set lunches with soups, but complaints range from microwaved chicken to salty rice. A first-time visitor left ungreeted and unassisted, while payment errors and staff rudeness have soured repeat customers. The gap between a full dining room and poor ratings suggests this location struggles to match its historic reputation.

Praised for
  • generous portions
  • affordable pricing for mall location
  • wide menu variety
  • decent set lunches with soup and drinks
Watch-outs
  • long wait times for food
  • inconsistent service quality
  • staff language barriers and impatience
  • inattentive or dismissive staff
  • food quality decline over time
  • hygiene concerns
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Best for: budget-conscious mall diners seeking large portions, less ideal for time-sensitive visits
Think twice if: service delays often exceed an hour; staff may struggle with language or inattentiveness, and food consistency varies branch to branch

Strengths

  • large meal portions
  • affordable set lunches with soup and drinks included
  • extensive menu from rice dishes to ramen and noodles

Worth knowing

  • Set lunches include soup and choice of drinks (coffee, tea, lemon tea, or borsch)
  • Ramen with pork highlighted for generous meat portion
  • Weekday lunch sets noted as among the cheapest in the area
  • Some customers report staff confusion when processing orders and payment errors

How it compares

  • Rated 2.6 against a 4.4 average across the 367 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 0
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 32
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
109
4
124
3
128
2
55
1
263

Common questions

What comes with the lunch set?
Lunch sets include a main dish, soup, and a choice of drinks such as coffee, tea, lemon tea, or borsch.
How long does food typically take to arrive?
Wait times vary widely; one customer waited nearly an hour for fried chicken wings while others received meals quickly. Service speed appears inconsistent.

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Last updated 2026-08-12