PJ Cafe
Menu

Dáo Desserts • Damansara Jaya

Updated 2026-07-05 · 2,533 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 1,257 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(1257) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Specialty CoffeeDessert & Bakery CafesBrunch & All-Day Dining CafesAesthetic / Instagrammable CafesPet-Friendly CafesStudy & Work-Friendly Cafes (WiFi/Laptop)Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
Dáo Desserts • Damansara Jaya
Services
Specialty Coffee, Dessert & Bakery Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Reviews
1257

What recent reviews say

Dáo Desserts draws devoted fans for its house-made tofu pudding and soy milk, made fresh without preservatives. The core offer is distinctive and often excellent, but recent visits reveal widening gaps: some staff treat guests with genuine warmth and sample products freely, while others become dismissive or curt when shifts end or orders seem simple. Flies and cleanliness lapses have been reported multiple times, and drink consistency has slipped (watery batches, poorly-made iced versions). A few customers feel the prices no longer match the experience, especially when service fumbles or quality dips.

The Damansara Jaya location bears the brunt of criticism on attitude and atmosphere. Regulars who order warm tofu pudding with sugar on the side tend to stay loyal, but first-time diners hit by a rude encounter or a swarm of insects often leave saying they will not return. The business thrives on its product, but execution and cleanliness need urgent reset to match the 4.4 rating.

Praised for
  • fresh and unique desserts (tofu pudding, soy milk, soft serve)
  • high quality ingredients, zero preservatives
  • strong loyalty from regular customers
  • welcoming staff (when attentive)
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent service and staff rudeness
  • flies and cleanliness concerns
  • quality inconsistency (watery drinks, bland ice)
  • pricing not aligned with portion/quality
great-dessertsinconsistent-qualityfriendly-staffslow-serviceoverpricednoisy-crowdedclean-restrooms
Best for: Soy milk and tofu pudding enthusiasts who know to order warm and request sugar separately
Think twice if: Staff rudeness, inconsistent drink quality, and fly problems have frustrated multiple visitors recently; avoid the iced tao fu fa

Strengths

  • house-made fresh desserts daily, zero preservatives
  • signature tofu pudding and soy milk highly praised
  • halal-certified, Muslim-friendly
  • membership app and event catering available

Worth knowing

  • Soft serve made fresh, praised as unique with gula melaka pairing
  • Warm tao fu fa described as soft, silky, aromatic; iced version consistently criticized as bland and watery
  • Customers report staff sometimes became dismissive or rude when nearing end of shift
  • Multiple reports of flies in the outlet affecting dining comfort
  • One customer charged RM9.90 instead of ordered RM6.90 soft serve; staff downplayed the error

What reviews say by service

Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Warm tofu pudding and soy milk earn consistent praise for freshness and texture; iced versions and cold tao fu fa criticised as bland and watery.
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Customers appreciate the unique soft serve and bundao boxes, but order clarity and dine-in bundle policies have caused friction.
Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
Website states Muslim-friendly desserts and halal certification; no complaints or praise specific to this service in reviews.
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Described as a nice hangout spot for young people, but recent cleanliness issues (flies) undermine the appeal.
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes (WiFi/Laptop)
Open 7 days with simple ambience suitable for work, but staff too busy to keep pace with table turnover.
Specialty Coffee
No specialty coffee mentioned in reviews; not a primary service for this business.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.35 average across the 387 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
858
4
244
3
63
2
27
1
65

Common questions

What should I order and how?
Order the warm tofu pudding or soy milk, and ask for sugar on the side so you can adjust sweetness. The iced versions are reported as bland and watery; avoid those.
Are there other Dáo locations or just Damansara Jaya?
Their website lists service areas including Sri Hartamas, Setia City Mall, Kepong, and Pavilion Bukit Jalil, suggesting they may operate outlets there, though the reviews focus on Damansara Jaya.
Is the cafe halal and Muslim-friendly?
Yes, their website states Muslim-friendly desserts and halal certification, and the business is open 7 days a week.
Request a quote

Similar cafes nearby

People's Park Cafe
70

People's Park Cafe

4.1(195)✓ Verified

The cafe's glass-walled setting overlooking greenery and competent coffee draw regular visitors, but execution gaps undermine the promise. Reviewers consistently praise the park view, quality drinks, and attentive service from named staff like Yang Neeo, yet voice frustration over missing WiFi (despite work-cafe marketing), stale or poorly-prepared dishes like cold salads and rubbery eggs, and dismissive staff responses when issues arise. Strength lies in atmosphere and pastry; weakness in kitchen consistency and WiFi honesty. Pricing sits mid-range (fresh OJ RM14, mains RM28-32), justifiable for the setting but not for substandard plates. The cafe thrives during quieter hours; crowded afternoons trap noise and strain service. Best suited to casual meetups and solo relaxation over one quality coffee, less suitable for remote work or demanding brunch occasions.

Specialty CoffeeBrunch & All-Day Dining CafesDessert & Bakery Cafes
View profile
Antipodean
78

Antipodean

4.6(2985)✓ Verified

Antipodean attracts crowds for weekend brunch and coffee in a pleasant setting, with attentive staff when service flows. Recent visitors report serious delays (over an hour at off-peak times), poor order management, and dishes arriving soggy, overcooked, or rushed, yet many still praise the coffee and ambiance despite frustration with value and consistency.

Specialty CoffeeBrunch & All-Day Dining CafesDessert & Bakery Cafes
View profile
Mr. Chizu @ Atria Shopping Gallery
53 low data

Mr. Chizu @ Atria Shopping Gallery

4.0(20)✓ VerifiedPublishes prices

Most reviewers rate this business highly, though a meaningful minority report dissatisfaction. Review text is unavailable, limiting what we know about specific strengths.

Dessert & Bakery CafesBrunch & All-Day Dining CafesAesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
View profile

Last updated 2026-07-05