From peng to siew dai: 21 ways to order local coffee (or kopi) in Singapore
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- 30 Sep 2022
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Say what you will, ordering coffee at a shop can sometimes be complicated. Who knew a babyccino is actually warm milk? Still, nothing’s more complex than ordering coffee – kopi, we mean – at a local kopitiam in Singapore. With over ten different permutations of kopi in Singapore, ordering the drink is a necessary skill locals need to have to survive these harsh landscapes.
We think the language of kopi is a form of Singlish all on its own. Expats and those who just got off the tarmac at the wonderful Changi Airport, stick around and we’ll guide you on how to order coffee in Singapore. Locals who need to brush up on their skills… we’re not judging you.
How to order coffee in Singapore: Let’s start with the kopis found at kopitiams
1. Kopi
Black coffee with condensed milk and sugar.
2. Kopi Peng
Iced black coffee with condensed milk – btw, you can peng anything on this list, just add the word behind your order for iced versions, ie. Kopi O Peng, Kopi Kosong Peng, etc.
3. Kopi Siew Dai
Coffee with condensed milk but less sugar.
4. Kopi Di Lo
Extra thick coffee.
5. Kopi Po
Coffee with condensed milk but weaker (they add more water).
