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White & Black Kampong

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 5,813 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(5813) 90 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Specialty CoffeeCafe
White & Black Kampong
Location
Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur
Services
Specialty Coffee, Cafe
Reviews
5813
Best for
diners seeking authentic Malay cooking in a heritage-focused setting

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-29). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-09-29.

What do recent reviews say?

Reviewers consistently highlight the authentic Malay cooking, generous servings, and warm kampung-style setting with staff in traditional dress. A waiter named Dedi receives individual praise for attentiveness. Service remains a strong point across recent visits, though one diner noted prices run higher-offset, they said, by portion size.

Praised for
  • authentic Malay dishes and flavours
  • generous portions
  • attentive, friendly staff
  • warm kampung atmosphere
  • high-quality service
Watch-outs
  • pricey relative to other cafes
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Best for: diners seeking authentic Malay cooking in a heritage-focused setting
Think twice if: prices are higher than typical casual cafes; large portions mean ordering conservatively

What are they good at?

  • authentic Malay cuisine with strong, consistent flavours
  • generous portions
  • cohesive cultural ambience with traditional staff dress
  • reliably warm, attentive service

Worth knowing

  • Staff named Dedi praised individually for attentive service
  • Dishes mentioned: tiger udang, pucuk ubi, ayam hijo; complimentary agar-agar selasih sirap after mains
  • Games (snake ladder) provided while waiting
  • Generous portions regularly require takeaway containers

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Limited review detail on coffee quality; business markets specialty coffee but recent reviews focus on food and service.
Cafe
Consistently praised for warm atmosphere, attentive staff, and high-quality service delivery.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.38 average across the 537 specialty coffee businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 100% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 87
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
5033
4
573
3
96
2
39
1
72

FAQ

Is the food served in large portions?
Yes. Multiple reviewers note portions are generous enough to require takeaway containers. Staff caution against over-ordering.
What is the service like?
Recent reviews consistently praise staff attentiveness and friendliness. Named staff like Dedi are highlighted for individual care.
Does the restaurant offer activities while waiting?
Yes, reviewers mention being provided with snake ladder games during the wait for food.

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Last updated 2026-09-29