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The Star
15 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Kopitiam bites, street food prices
(From left) Ayam Gepuk, chrysanthemum tea, Vietnamese drip coffee and big breakfast at Kopitiam 2BD. — Photos: AZMAN GHANI/The Star Abu (left) and Muhammad Syafiq. IN THE middle of a busy area in Taman Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur, a two-storey food court is packed with customers enjoying a variety of dishes. Medan Selera Setiawangsa is a popular hangout and breakfast and lunch dining spot for students and those working nearby. On the second floor, one will find Kopitiam 2BD, a stall offering Ayam Gepuk at a low price. This is a popular Indonesian dish of smashed chicken coated with sambal, widely consumed by Malaysians. Stall owner Muhammad Syafiq Muhamed Sa'ad, 37, said he wanted to contribute to the people by offering food at a low price. He said, 'My friend and I used to work together in a restaurant that sold pricey food. 'We had an idea and dream to offer such restaurant food in a stall setup.' Abu (left) and Mohammad Shafiq So Muhammad Syafiq and his friend Abu Ubaidah Mohd Zaki, 30, opened a budget and family-friendly stall at the food court and called it Kopitiam 2BD that stands for 'Kopitiam Dua Budak Dapur'. Opened since August last year, the stall is managed by Muhammad Syafiq while Abu does the cooking. 'We welcome and celebrate not only students but families too,' Abu said. 'Children, especially toddlers, would prefer seasoned rice rather than plain white rice. 'So we give our Ayam Gepuk rice a slight twist by adding special seasoning.' The dish comes with boneless chicken, coated in crispy chicken flour and deep fried in high heat for a delightful crunch. It is served with house-made sambal using Thai red chillis mixed with a nutty sauce consisting of cashew nuts and peanuts. For coffee lovers, Ayam Gepuk pairs perfectly with a cup of kopi tenggek, inspired by Vietnamese drip coffee and made using Hainanese beans sourced from Ipoh, Perak. It is served with a filter cap and a touch of condensed milk. 'For breakfast, our most popular dish is 'Omputeh big breakfast' (full English breakfast) consisting of two sunny-side-up eggs, baked beans, chicken sausage and beef bacon. 'It's got a good mix of protein and carbs, served with chrysanthemum tea, just right to start the day,' said Abu. 'That is why we opened the stall as early as 7.30am to cater to the breakfast crowd, especially nearby workers.' Those with a sweet tooth can enjoy western dessert of ice creams served with options of croissant, brownie bread or peanut butter bread. Depending on the order, the price goes up to RM10. The stall operates on a self-service concept, where customers are given a number after payment and are required to collect their food at the counter once ready. Kopitiam 2BD opens from Saturday to Thursday, 7.30am to 4pm. It is located at Level 1, Medan Selera Setiawangsa. For details, call 011-1010 8179.
Focus Malaysia
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Focus Malaysia
Who needs a lavish wedding feast when there is Ayam Gepuk?
DOES a wedding ceremony always have to be huge and lavish? Anything small, or budget friendly should get the relatives' tongues wagging. In a world where people often compete with each other in terms of materialism, weddings have become little more than events to show off one's wealth. But for a brave couple, love is all that matters and that is exactly that. Instead of a grand feast capable of making holes in one's wallet, the couple decided on a simple meal of Ayam Gepuk at Ayam Gepuk Ori Selayang. This article is not an advertisement, but a statement that weddings could be something as simple as a plate of rice with fried chicken. After all, isn't a wedding about the union of two people? Aku rasa macamnilah nanti kahwin. Buat kenduri makan ayam gepuk je. Settle takyah pening kepala 😭 — kamaghul deghaman (@kamaghul) July 4, 2025 And our fellow netizens who witnessed the video too have nothing but praises for the couple. Some of them commented that it was good budgeting while others hoped this would not cause problems in the future. But why Ayam Gepuk? Why not Nasi Lemak? Or perhaps Laksa. There are countless delicious meals out there where the Malaysian gastronomic landscape is being considered. First off, Ayam Gepuk came from Indonesia, so expect some angry Indonesian critics to come knocking at your door if you ever claimed Ayam Gepuk as Malaysian. At first glance, the dish may appear ordinary, but what makes it truly exceptional is the sambal, which takes centre stage in this culinary experience. The sambal used for ayam gepuk is typically known as sambal geprek or sambal gesek. It is made from bird's eye chillies, garlic, peanuts, sugar, salt, and occasionally a dash of seasoning. Cashew nuts may also be added sometimes. Sounds delicious, and perhaps that was what prompted the couple to treat all their guests with the dish. On another note, many people may assume that ayam geprek, ayam penyet, and ayam gepuk were the same dish, as their preparation methods are quite similar. All three dishes share a feature, a fried chicken that is pounded in a mortar and topped with sambal. But there are subtle differences. —July 4, 2025 Main image: @kamaghul (X)
The Star
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Spiced-up Gillian raves about enriching experience of touring the US
PETALING JAYA: The first thing that national bowler Gillian Lim (pic) will do after returning home from the United States is to enjoy 'Ayam Gepuk' – a dish featuring tender chicken marinated in spices. 'I missed all the spicy food during my stay in the US. I will go for Ayam Gepuk for sure,' said Gillian, who spent about two months competing in several Professional Women Bowling Association (PWBA) tournaments.
The Sun
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
UiTM friends gift Ayam Gepuk, not flowers, in graduation surprise
UNLIKE the usual flower bouquets gifted during graduation, a group of friends decided to surprise their newly graduated friends from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) with something a little more satisfying to the tummy — Ayam Gepuk. In a TikTok video shared by @emieeyyyy, he and his friends presented Ayam Gepuk meal boxes instead of traditional flower bouquets to their friends during convocation day. To add a special touch, they placed the meal box in a flower-decorated tray and asked the recipient to open it for a surprise. The first graduate in the video gasped and covered his mouth in delight upon discovering the unexpected (and delicious) gift. The congratulatory post was captioned humorously: 'If you want extra rice, you can ask at the restaurant,' followed by a laughing emoji. Alongside the meal, the group also gifted large prints featuring collages of the graduates' faces, adding a dose of humour to the heartfelt moment. Netizens were quick to applaud the creative and amusing gesture, lighting up the comments section with laughter and admiration. 'I hope there's extra sambal in there,' joked @amewrs. User @haifsym said she had reposted the video so her friends could get the hint and recreate the moment for her graduation. 'This is the best gift, better than flowers,' said @rxjxsxfeaa. Agreeing with that, Emiey added that the graduates could dig into their meal straight after the long convocation ceremony — a welcome treat after hours of waiting.
