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A Kopitiam or '''kopi tiam''' is a traditional , Toast , and Kaya , plus coffee, tea, and Milo , a malted chocolate drink which is extremely popular in Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia and Singapore. KOPITIAMS IN MALAYSIA There has been a recent revival in the popularity of kopitiams. The new kopitiams are fast-food outlets which are reminiscent of the old kopitiams in terms of decor, but are usually in a more modern, hygienic setting such as a shopping mall. This has come after a boom in popularity of coffee chains such as Starbucks and Coffee Bean . These modernised establishments often limit themselves to a small number of dishes offering toast with Kaya and butter, soft-boiled eggs with toast, along with a choice of various drinks such as Teh Tarik or "michael jackson" ( Soya Milk with black Grass Jelly ; so called because it is "black and white"). ''Kopitiam'' is also the name of a Malaysian Sitcom about a coffee shop. KOPITIAMS IN SINGAPORE ''Kopi tiam''s in Singapore are commonly found in almost all residential areas as well as some industrial and business districts in the country. Although most are an aggregate of small stalls or shops, some may be more reminicent of Food Courts , although each stall has similar appearance and the same style of signage. In a typical kopi tiam, the drinks stall is usually run by the owner who sells coffee, tea, soft drinks, and other beverages as well as breakfast items like toast and butter, soft-boiled eggs and snacks. The other stalls are leased by the owner to independent stallholders who prepare a variety of food dishes, often featuring the Cuisine Of Singapore . Traditional dishes from different ethnicities are usually available in one kopi tiam so that people from different ethnic backgrounds and having different dietary habits could dine in a common place and even at a common table. ''Kopitiam'' is also the name of a food court chain in Singapore. "COFFEE SHOP TALK" "Coffee shop talk" is a phrase used to describe gossip because it is often a familiar sight at kopi tiams where a group of workers or senior citizens would linger over cups of coffee and exchange news and comments on various topics including national politics, office politics, TV dramas, and food. EXTERNAL LINKS SEE ALSO
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