"Introducing friends to Kopitiam is a little like bringing out weed in the middle of a crowded party. The people are just going to keep flocking, and soon you’ll realize you’ve started something beyond your control. Which is to say that this Malaysian all-day cafe on the Lower East Side is the kind of place everyone will love. They make excellent soups, snacks, and sweets, and you can/should feel free to order sugar-coated French toast at 7pm. As long as you’re OK with a very casual meal (you order at counter and bus your own table), you and your friend are in for a great dinner." - hannah albertine