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Danny's Kopitiam

264 Blackburn Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3125, Australia

Recommended by 53 people

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264 Blackburn Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3125, Australia

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+61 3 9886 7699
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Danny's Kopitiam

Danny's Kopitiam delivers honest Southeast Asian hawker cooking, defined by smoky woks and nostalgic comfort. Longtime diners drop in for hard-to-find regional staples, starting with Singapore-style bak chor mee and tangy assam laksa. The rhythm leans casual and fast—order at the counter, grab your own cutlery and free hot Chinese tea, and watch the open kitchen turn out plates in minutes. The char kway teow arrives seared with unmistakable wok hei, tossing squid, prawns, and bean sprouts through glossy flat noodles.

  • Casual kopitiam counter format: Piping-hot bowls and stir-fries leave the busy kitchen within minutes of counter ordering, paired with self-serve cutlery and complimentary hot Chinese tea.
  • Regional hawker specialties: Rare regional offerings span Singapore-style bak chor mee, tangy assam laksa, and braised pork trotters in sweet vinegar sauce.
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Why Diners Choose Danny's Kopitiam

Discover why locals and the Malaysian diaspora turn to Danny's Kopitiam for genuine hawker cooking, heartfelt comfort, and community tradition.

  • Authentic Wok Hei Execution

    Stir-fried noodles like char kway teow and wat tan hor are prepared over high flame with distinct, smoky wok hei that honors traditional hawker standards.

    The Char Kway Teow was smoky, flavorful, and well-balanced with prawns, squid, and bean sprouts, showcasing great wok-hei.

    Nina Lin

  • Rare Regional Hawker Staples

    Diners can find hard-to-source regional hawker specialties, ranging from Singapore-style bak chor mee to tangy Penang assam laksa.

    It's one of the very few restaurants in Melbourne which serves Singapore style barchor mee.

    Yau Ming

  • A Nostalgic Taste of Home

    Dishes evoke strong feelings of home and childhood memories for the Southeast Asian diaspora living far from home.

    A 'home away from home' place when one longs for authentic Malaysian fare. The char kway teow is to die for, satiating the hunger of Malaysians far away from home.

    Ruth Tan

  • Comforting and Welcoming Atmosphere

    Warm hospitality and hearty comfort food create a welcoming, joyous atmosphere akin to dining in family kitchens.

    The kind of warmth that makes you feel like you’ve wandered into a relative’s kitchen, the one who actually likes you.

    Baggage Claim Philosopher

  • A Stalwart for the Malaysian Community

    Operating as an unpretentious culinary hub, the restaurant connects Melbourne's Malaysian community through shared food heritage.

    This place has been around forever , through tough times, and is a stalwart in our culture hub and Malaysian community in Melbourne .

    Girl Dissolved

  • Owner-Led Community Connection

    Danny personally oversees the cooking and interacts warmly with diners, fostering genuine rapport and generational patron loyalty.

    The owner, Danny was so friendly . He and his staff kept the place clean and pleasant .

    CH Teo

Authentic Malaysian and Singaporean hawker specialties cooked to order

  • Char Kway Teow

    The Char Kway Teow was smoky, flavorful, and well-balanced with prawns, squid, and bean sprouts, showcasing great wok-hei.

    Nina Lin

  • Combination Hor Fun

    The combination hor fun was so good I briefly considered proposing to it

    Baggage Claim Philosopher

  • Assam Laksa

    I can easily say this is the best version that I have had in a long time and would recommend if you have a craving for it.

    Benjamin Beh

  • Curry Chicken Kapitan

    The Curry Chicken Kapitan featured a rich, aromatic sauce with tender chicken pieces, slow-cooked in spices, lemongrass, and coconut — perfect with steamed rice.

    Nina Lin

Other favorites

Sides, traditional desserts, and classic kopitiam drinks

  • Teh Tarik

    Teh Tarik is so aromatic.

    Thean Sim (Simon)

  • Popiah

    Hands down - best popiah in Melbourne . We were surprised they could match Malaysia’s popiah.

    CH Teo

  • Sago Pudding

    But the real star of the show )the prima donna of the dessert world) is the sago pudding. It arrived modestly, glistening like a diplomat’s handshake, and tasted like summer got a postgraduate degree in comfort.

    Baggage Claim Philosopher

  • Pork Trotters in Sweet Vinegar Sauce

    The pork trotters in sweet vinegar sauce was also very well done, not too sweet with good braising.

    Emily K

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hawker hospitality touches that elevate the dining experience

  • Complimentary Hot Chinese Tea

    Diners are welcomed with complimentary hot Chinese tea available to self-serve throughout their meal.

  • Visible Open Kitchen Cooking

    Guests can observe dishes being wok-tossed and fried to order through the visible open kitchen layout.

  • Owner Host Warmth

    Danny personally oversees kitchen output and welcomes regulars and visiting diaspora diners.

  • Customised Spice Levels

    Wok-fried specialties like char kway teow are tailored directly to guests' requested chili and spice tolerance.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on counter ordering, self-serve amenities, and meal timing at Danny's Kopitiam

  • Order at the counter and grab tableware

    Head straight to the front counter to place your order, then gather your own cutlery, bowls, and drinking glasses from the station while your food is prepared.

  • Pour complimentary hot Chinese tea

    Help yourself to the complimentary hot Chinese tea and self-serve water available in the dining area while waiting for your dishes.

  • Expect quick table turnaround

    The open kitchen turns around freshly cooked dishes efficiently, making it easy to sit down and enjoy a hot meal within 10 minutes of ordering.

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