Authentic, warmly hosted Malaysian cooking in a hotel lower-ground space with fair pricing, excellent satay and rendang, and occasional inconsistency—most diners leave delighted.
Cempaka delivers excellent food quality with authentic Malaysian staples and warm, attentive service that earn solid marks, but inconsistent execution—including occasional cold dishes and service delays—prevents a higher grade. The hidden hotel basement location and spacious, comfortable setting suit families and cuisine-seekers well, though lack destination appeal. Worth visiting for genuine Malaysian flavors and genuine hospitality, with the caveat that quality can vary between visits.
One caveat: A small number of visits reported undercooked or cold items; management vigilance recommended