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Yitcha Kawkaw Kopitiam @Damansara Uptown

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 858 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(858) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Yitcha Kawkaw Kopitiam @Damansara Uptown
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Tea Houses & Traditional Tea Cafes, Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Reviews
858

What recent reviews say

Yitcha Kawkaw earns strong loyalty for its Ipoh white coffee and kaya butter puffs, paired with quick, warm service. Food quality swings between solid and sloppy-soggy fritters, overcooked eggs, and MSG-heavy curries frustrate some regulars, while a broken air conditioning system left one three-year customer deeply disappointed.

Praised for
  • excellent coffee and kopi
  • friendly, attentive staff
  • delicious food
  • affordable pricing
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent food quality and texture
  • excessive MSG in dishes
  • poor air conditioning maintenance
  • cash-only payment
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Best for: Coffee lovers and breakfast seekers who value speed and authenticity over consistency.
Think twice if: Food prep varies widely-check if you're sensitive to MSG or soggy textures. Cash only, and air conditioning can be unreliable in hot weather.

Strengths

  • Ipoh white coffee reputation
  • kaya butter puffs as signature item
  • fast service
  • cash-friendly traditional setting

Worth knowing

  • Ipoh white coffee praised by name
  • kaya butter puff cited as must-have
  • cash-only policy
  • air conditioning breakdown lasted several days without repair
  • service charge applies

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Ipoh white coffee consistently praised as excellent and a draw for repeat visits.
Tea Houses & Traditional Tea Cafes
Tea offered as part of traditional kopitiam menu; no specific praise or complaint.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.36 average across the 66 tea houses & traditional tea cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 87% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 79
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
728
4
74
3
27
2
9
1
20

Common questions

Do you accept card payments?
Cash only, according to recent reviews.
What's the signature item to order?
The kaya butter puff and Ipoh white coffee are highlighted by reviewers as must-tries.
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Last updated 2026-08-12