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Milk & Barley (IOI Mall Puchong)

4.8(291) See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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90
composite score
Milk & Barley (IOI Mall Puchong)
Services
Specialty Coffee, Dessert & Bakery Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Reviews
291

What recent reviews say

Every recent review rates this place five stars. Reviewers return for the mochi, tarts (especially the 18 Layers Croissant Tart), and creative flavors like Dubai Chewy Mochi. Staff member Ms Shaa is singled out for helpfulness.

Praised for
  • fragrant pastries and tarts
  • mochi quality and flavors
  • creative seasonal offerings
  • helpful staff
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Best for: Dessert lovers and cafe-hoppers seeking Instagram-worthy pastries and creative flavor combinations.

Strengths

  • signature mochi and tarts
  • strong specialty coffee program
  • aesthetic presentation
  • consistent quality

Worth knowing

  • 18 Layers Croissant Tart is a signature item
  • Dubai Chewy Mochi mentioned as standout
  • Ms Shaa noted for customer service
  • 6 top sellers regularly highlighted by repeat customers

What reviews say by service

Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Mochi and tarts earn consistent praise for creative flavors and quality.
Aesthetic & Instagrammable Cafes
Reviews mention appetizing presentation and appeal to repeat visits.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.34 average across the 100 specialty coffee businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 55% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Methodology
Star rating 84
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

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Last updated 2026-07-04