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Order Coffee Like A Local
Lifeblood of Singaporeans. Kopi is the go-to-drink that many start their day with.
The Scoop on Local Coffee
Kopi, the local word for coffee, has its roots in Malay. Made from Robusta coffee beans roasted in margarine and sugar and then strained through a sock, local coffee has a distinctive flavour at an affordable price.
Your Guide to Ordering Kopi
While kopi has a name with Malay roots, variations on the drink has its very own lingo. Here's the lowdown on how to order a version to sample:
Kopi
('ko-peeh')
Black coffee with condensed milk.
Kopi-O
(‘ko-peeh oh')
Black coffee with sugar.
Kopi C
('ko-peeh see')
Black coffee with sugar and evaporated milk.
Kopi C Kosong
('ko-peeh see koh-soong')
Black coffee with evaporated milk and no sugar.
Kopi O Kosong
('ko-peeh oh koh-soong')
Black coffee without sugar.
Kopi Gah Dai
('ko-peeh kah die')
Coffee with more condensed milk. 'Gah dai' means sweeter.
Kopi Siew Dai
('ko-peeh see-ew die')
Coffee with less condensed milk. 'Siew dai' means less sweet.
Kopi Pok
('ko-peeh poke')
Coffee with condensed milk, less coffee powder and more water. 'Pok' means thin. Say 'pok' to get a lighter brew.
Kopi Gau
('ko-peeh g-ow')
Strong coffee with condensed milk.
Kopi Peng
('ko-peeh peh-eng')
Iced coffee with condensed milk.
Kopi Gu You
('ko-peeh goo yo')
Coffee with condensed milk and butter.
Kopi Tarik
('ko-peeh tah rick')
Sweet coffee with a frothy top and condensed milk, made by pouring coffee between two cups 'Tarik' means 'to pull' in Malay.
