🍴 Kopitiam: A Malaysian Gem in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter 🍜（1）

📍 21 Augusta St, Birmingham B18 6JA | 💷 Budget: £20-30 per person Cravings for petai (stinky beans) led me back to this unassuming Kopitiam after over a year—and what a rollercoaster of a revisit! 😅 Armed with a reservation tip from Xiaohongshu, I braced for a battle. Alas, the gruff “fully booked” dismissal over the phone left me deflated… until Google Maps saved the day with a walk-in slot. 📲 🛎️ Service Saga: The vibe? A mix of “cozy chaos” and “reluctant hospitality”. 🤷♂️ While the dining room sat half-empty, no one blinked an eye about my “reservation”. The matriarch at the counter seemed more interested in her phone than customers—a stark contrast to the warmth radiating from the kitchen. 🍳 The Food, Though…: Forgiveness came swiftly with the first bite. 🔥 ✅ Kaya Toast (£3.50) 🥪 Crispy toasted bread slathered with kaya (coconut jam) and cold butter—a sugary-salty symphony. Perfect for kicking off the feast! ✅ Char Kway Teow (£11.50) 🍳 Wok hei perfection! Stir-fried rice noodles with plump prawns, Chinese sausage, egg, and fish cake. Each forkful screamed “stir-fry alchemy”—a must-order. #BirminghamFoodie #MalaysianEats #HiddenGem 🌶️💛