Is it a sit-down cafe or quick takeaway?

Sit-down with table service; IOI Mall location offers a relaxed atmosphere, though reviewers note crowding is rare.

How long does food take?

Highly variable. One review noted 30-minute menu estimates stretching past 60 minutes and staff resisting time extensions. Others ate without mentioning delays.

NANYANG CAFE 南洋冰室 IOI Mall Puchong Branch

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,108 reviewed · 171 listed · Scored from 163 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(163) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Specialty Coffee & Third Wave

NANYANG CAFE 南洋冰室 IOI Mall Puchong Branch

Service: Specialty Coffee & Third Wave
Reviews: 163

What recent reviews say

Nanyang Cafe draws loyal customers for its char siew and wonton noodles, but visits feel unpredictable. Some staff deliver genuine warmth and attentiveness; others leave tables unattended or pack takeaways carelessly enough to oil car seats. Food quality wavers: fried fish and char siew impress, while soups often arrive bland and noodles overcooked. At this price point (around RM 100 for three), inconsistency stings.

Recent shift: Recent pattern (last month) tilts toward service complaints and packing failures, offsetting earlier five-star praise for food and individual staff moments.

Praised for

standout staff moments
flavourful char siew and fried fish fillet
warm, attentive service (when present)

Watch-outs

slow service despite low crowds
inconsistent staff attention and etiquette
bland soups and overcooked noodles
poor packing and delivery hygiene

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Best for: those chasing char siew and wonton noodles, willing to accept variable service

Think twice if: you need reliable, fast service and hygienic packing; takeaway orders risk arriving oily or careless

Strengths

char siew reliably well-marinated and grilled
some staff go above and beyond
nostalgic Hong Kong-style menu

Worth knowing

one waiter noted for proactive help and warm demeanor
char siew praised for marinade and grill quality
fried fish fillet: crispy outside, tender inside
multiple complaints of soups served bland, requiring soy sauce additions
delivery packing: oil leaks onto customer cars reported twice

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Third Wave: no review text directly praises or critiques coffee; category appears tangential to core noodle and rice offerings

How it compares

Rated 3.7 against a 4.41 average across the 138 specialty coffee & third wave businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 54% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score

Star rating 20

Review volume 96

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 45

Profile completeness 75

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Rating breakdown

Common questions

Is it a sit-down cafe or quick takeaway?: Sit-down with table service; IOI Mall location offers a relaxed atmosphere, though reviewers note crowding is rare.
How long does food take?: Highly variable. One review noted 30-minute menu estimates stretching past 60 minutes and staff resisting time extensions. Others ate without mentioning delays.

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