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Tam and teh cafe @ Tambun

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 26 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(26) 61 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Traditional KopitiamCafe
Tam and teh cafe @ Tambun
Services
Traditional Kopitiam, Cafe
Reviews
26

What recent reviews say

Half the reviews praise the smoked duck, fried rice, and generous prawn portions; staff friendliness is noted. The other half report cold chicken, poor coffee (RM10 wasted), and prices hitting KL-level rates for roadside-stall fare. Quality swings sharply between visits, leaving some regulars loyal and others soured.

Early 2024 reviews flagged the decline: quality dropped noticeably even as prices stayed high. Recent positive feedback (6-7 months back) suggests some recovery in food and service, though one late complaint (2 months ago) hints the issues may linger.

Praised for
  • friendly staff
  • tasty fried rice and noodles
  • generous portions
  • smoked duck standout
  • comfortable spot for a casual meal
Watch-outs
  • pricing feels high for quality delivered
  • inconsistent food quality
  • cold or poorly prepared dishes
  • slow service
  • coffee disappoints
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Best for: weekend diners seeking smoked duck and fried rice in a laid-back setting
Think twice if: hesitant about inconsistent food quality or concerned about prices running high relative to street-food standards

Strengths

  • smoked duck fried rice praised repeatedly
  • generous prawn and chicken portions
  • weekend live music and relaxed vibe

Worth knowing

  • Smoked duck fried rice is a signature praised item
  • Prawns available under RM20
  • Weekend busking entertainment
  • Cold chicken and poor coffee among specific failures cited
  • Golden Chicken Blue dish (RM27) criticized for arriving cold with rubbery chicken

What reviews say by service

Traditional Kopitiam
Staff friendliness praised, but slow service and delivery inconsistency frustrate some
Cafe
Casual weekend hangout appealing; food quality and pricing reliability remain sore points

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.42 average across the 236 traditional kopitiam businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 29% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 47
Review volume 62
Review recency 97
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they have live music?
Yes, weekend busking is available, though no fixed schedule details are provided in reviews.
What are the signature dishes?
Smoked duck fried rice and kampung fried rice are repeatedly praised. Prawns under RM20 and cheese naan are also noted.
What are the opening hours?
Open 7 days a week; exact hours are not detailed in the reviews.

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Last updated 2026-08-14