My cousin had her rehearsal dinner here. The service was top notch! All the revers were super attentive and really catered to the whole party. Food was delish and had the flavors of Singapore and Malay. The kway teau was my favorite for myself. Chicken rice for my wife and curry for the kids. Asked my server for a 50/50 coffee tea, she confirmed with “so a Ying Yang?” You know a restaurant and it’s staff is on top of the culture of that go beyond menu terminology. A foodie’s restaurant true to its core
I tried their Roti + Curry and their Char Kway Teow, which is sorta like a chow fun but with shrimp, fish cake, Chinese sausage, amongst other things.I really enjoyed the Roti and Curry. It came out steaming hot, and the roti was really soft with a fluffy interior as well as having a flakey exterior.The Char Kway Teow was very seasoned. It was good, but it was a bit over seasoned for me.I'd like to come back and try other things if I'm around the area! Service was quick, food came out fast. Order up front first, and seat yourself after paying.
Satisfied the Malaysian/Singaporean food cravings! Was pleasantly surprised trying out this restaurant with a friend after having been recommended it. We ordered the Nasi Lemak, Chicken Satay, and Kaya Toast to share and had a beverage each.The food was good and I thought it represented the food from Malaysia and Singapore well, especially the kaya and sambal. The chicken satay was pretty juicy but I would have preferred it with more char like you’d get when you get it as street food and the peanut sauce was ok. Overall I still very much enjoyed the food and would like to come back to try some of their other dishes too.I did find the prices to be a bit higher than I expected but I think it could be justified with how few Malaysian or Singaporean restaurants there are in the Bay Area.When in the restaurant, you make your order and pay first at the counter. If you’re dining in, you’ll be provided with a number and you can seat yourself indoors or outdoors. Takeout was available as well, which we did see a number of people do.Located by the shopping district on University Ave in Palo Alto, it’s a nice area to roam around and parking isn’t too difficult to find if you’re willing to walk a little bit. Definitely a bit tougher as you get closer to the Main Street.
Some of the best food I’ve had in the bay, and probably my new go-to restaurant!My parents are from Malaysia, and malaysian food has unquestionably been my favourite cuisine; which sadly is not widespread enough in North America. However, Killiney Kopitiam did not disappoint. It’s the first restaurant I’ve been to in the Bay area that really hits the spot for that unique Southeast Asian taste (food and drinks); but unlike food I’ve gotten in Malaysia, the portions were deceptively large, and I definitely found myself full by the end of it.And as a bonus, the owner (I think) gave us Pandan Swiss Roll and Curry Puffs on the house!TLDR; just overall an excellent experience, with remarkable food, cool vibes, and welcoming staff.What we ordered:1. Beef Rendang2. Char Kuey Teow3. Roti Prata4. Yuan Yang (Coffee + Tea with Condensed Milk)5. Curry Puffs + Pandan Swiss Roll on the house
3.5 rounded down.Killiney is a solid place to get acquainted with Singaporean cuisine! Try the Yuan Yang, which is a delicious blend of coffee and milk tea.Many of the dishes here taste great, especially the Hainan Chicken Rice! Unfortunately, many of the dishes here are not authentic representations. Bak Kut Teh is a powerfully peppery soup with intense spices, but here it tastes more like some peppery chicken soup. It's still good, but it's not Bak Kut Teh. I feel like I had a similar experience with the Kaya Toast set. Again, it was great, nothing wrong with the preparation or ingredients, it just didn't taste like Kaya Toast (hope that makes sense).Things I've tried:- Hainan Chicken Rice (get it!)- Hainan Cutlet (eh, seems like pork katsu with fries)- Beef Rendang (tasty!)- Mee Siam (doesn't match my palette)- Laksa (this + Hainan chicken tastes pretty close to authentic)- Bak Kut Teh (Good on a chilly day)- Yuan Yang (GET IT!!)- Pandan Roll Cake (very light and fluffy)
Authentic Singapore food, actually I think it's better than in Singapore. I really like the Copi C coffee (milk coffee and less sugar), which I always had when lived in Singapore, and the apple pie is so good. Chilli crab is a must when in season!
Truly a taste of Singapore. Tastes like the real thing in Singapore. I would definitely come back here. I drank the kopi as well and it was legit.
Love it. Pretty good Singapore food in US though a little pricy
Take out tasted okay but not great
Great service, generally authentic, only coffee was not good