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Milk & Barley (IOI Mall Puchong)

4.8(291) 90 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Dessert & Bakery CafesSpecialty CoffeeAesthetic & Instagrammable CafesStudy & Co-working CafesHalal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
Milk & Barley (IOI Mall Puchong)
Services
Dessert & Bakery Cafes, Specialty Coffee, Aesthetic & Instagrammable Cafes
Reviews
291

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently return for the tarts and mochi, which they describe as delicious with creative flavor combinations. Staff like Ms Shaa earn specific praise for helpfulness, and the smell and visual appeal draw people in repeatedly.

Praised for
  • delicious tarts and mochi
  • creative flavors
  • friendly staff
  • appealing aroma and presentation
fresh-pastriesfriendly-staffinstagrammable
Best for: Dessert lovers seeking creative tarts and mochi in a cafe setting.

Strengths

  • signature croissant tarts and mochi
  • creative and changing flavors
  • staff expertise and attentiveness

Worth knowing

  • Ms Shaa noted for helpful service
  • signature items: 18 Layers Croissant Tart, Dubai Chewy Mochi
  • six top sellers regularly referenced by repeat customers

What reviews say by service

Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Croissant tarts and mochi praised for flavor, creativity, and consistent quality.
Specialty Coffee
Limited detail in reviews, but cafe offers specialty drinks alongside pastries.
Aesthetic & Instagrammable Cafes
Visual appeal and aroma consistently mentioned; pastries photograph well.
Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
No review evidence for halal-specific practices or certification.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.5 average across the 55 dessert & bakery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 54% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 85
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Common questions

What are the signature items?
18 Layers Croissant Tart and Dubai Chewy Mochi are among six top sellers customers mention repeatedly.
Where is this located?
IOI Mall Puchong in Bandar Puchong Jaya; they also deliver to Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.

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Last updated 2026-07-04