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Malaysia Kopitiam

1827 M St., Washington, DC 20036 | 202-833-6232 | Web site »
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Neighborhood:

Dupont Circle

Metro:

Dupont Circle (Red Line)

Cuisines:

Chinese, Indian, Indonesian/Malaysian, Vietnamese

hours:

Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm Sun 12pm-10pm

Price:

$$

Quick Take

Set in a dank basement space, the kitchen blends Chinese, Indian and Thai cooking into its dishes.

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Editorial Review

Decorated with leafy half-roofs over its bar and booths, and watched over by waitresses in brightly colored long dresses, the underground dining room at Malaysia Kopitiam always puts me on the other side of the globe, if only for an hour at lunch. Fostering the illusion is the "rotiwich" ($6.95): slices of marinated beef or pork, a little sweet and a little sour with tamarind, served on the thin, crisp, flaky -- and addictive -- Indian flatbread known as roti. "Do they really eat this in Malaysia?" a skeptical diner asks his waitress. "Yes, but they don't use mayonnaise," she tips him off.

--Tom Sietsema (July 2, 2006)

 
 
 
 
 

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Authentic Malaysian

Posted by silver_bert | Feb 13, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

The restaurant has a variety of dishes to reflect the various races in Malaysia. Indian Muslim - Mamak Mee goreng Cantonese - Char Koay Teow and Salty Fish and Chicken fried Rice Hokkien - The Asam Lasak Noodle Indian - Lamb Curry Malay - Satay and the Skate Wing Curry, Nasi lemak Appertisers : Satay, popiah ( Cantonese) otak2 ( Hokkien) Roti Canai ( Malay and Indian) This are among the many popular dishes of the various races and it is very well represented in this restaurant. Ask for Robert or Sally for recommendations. the ambience may not be something to shout about but the food and the service is GREAT. and remember to tip reasonably

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