While navigating through SS2 and coming to a halt at a traffic light, I noticed Cropitiam upon a brief survey of the surroundings. Situated on the first floor, amidst a cluster of establishments that includes well-known eateries such as Strangers at 47, Kanna Curry House, Omulab, and others, Cropitiam represents the most recent addition to the F&B offerings at this location, specializing in vegetarian cuisine.
** The coffeeshop is located above Organic Leaf, a popular vegetarian restaurant in the vicinity. Both are managed by the same people but each embodying different concepts.
They clearly invested significant consideration into creating an eatery that is both comfortable and inviting. The pleasant white yellow undertone was visually appealing, and the windows contributed to the establishment’s illusion of a traditional kampung-style coffeeshop setting. With benches made of cement, I initially thought that posterior will be aching in no time thanks to the hard surface but to my surprise, those simple benches was comfortable and effectively kept me cool. Overall, it was a well-designed coffeeshop. It was my first time eating vegetarian food in an eatery with a Hainan kopitiam concept.
Menu
Penang White Curry Mee, RM 12.90 + Nasi Lemak Chicken Rendang, RM 16.90 + Fried Radish Cake, RM 9.80 + Kopi (Large), RM 5
Cropitiam is a meatless eatery. Other than egg, all meat is substituted with mushrooms, soy and more. The menu features a selection of dishes commonly found in local kopitiams, some of which are personal favorites. Facing difficulty in deciding on specific dishes to try, I sought the assistance of the waiter and ultimately opted for two of their popular offerings.
The Penang White Curry Mee provided a delightful culinary experience. The curry, although light in texture, boasted excellent flavor, complementing the combination of mee, mee hoon, long beans, tauhu, and vegetarian chicken. As for the Nasi Lemak Chicken Rendang, it was truly delicious. The meatless chicken, resembling mini drumsticks, was both appetizing and well-prepared. The texture and taste of the rendang gravy were delightful, although I would have appreciated a larger portion, as two pieces were not sufficient for me. Additionally, the substitution of thin, crispy fried mushrooms for anchovies was a delightful twist, adding a flavorful, crunchy element akin to keropok. This dish paired seamlessly with the rice, sambal, and kacang. The Fried Radish Cake is worth a try. It consisted of cube-like pieces of radish cake with taugeh and egg that was cooked well. Yum!
Overall, I had a pleasant experience at Cropitiam. While I am not particularly inclined towards a vegetarian diet, this eatery can be included in my list of vegetarian options in the area. I would likely visit Cropitiam again in the near future.
Address: 3A, Jalan 17/45, Sekyen 17, PJ.
Opening hours: Mon,Tue,Thurs – Sun, 9am to 9pm.
Contact Num.: 011 – 2187 4088
Signing out now, Ciao.
