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Ara D Cafe & Restaurant

Updated 2026-10-15 · 2,839 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 70 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(70) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Ara D Cafe & Restaurant
Location
Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Services
Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Reviews
70
Ranking
#73 in Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
Best for
Night hangouts for shisha lovers wanting a relaxed spot

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-10-15).

What do recent reviews say?

Reviewers mention the shisha most, calling it smooth and premium. Many praise the friendly owner and the relaxed feel, which suits a long hangout. Food gets good marks as a surprise bonus for a shisha spot.

Shawarma, Arabic dishes, and chili pan mee draw repeat praise for taste and value. One 1-star review describes stomach upset after a shawarma and pizza meal. Another says the staff were rude and the order was wrong.

Recent shift: A 1-star review about food poisoning symptoms and poor service appears three months ago, after several older five-star reviews.

Praised for
  • Shisha quality and smoothness
  • Friendly owner and staff
  • Relaxed, chill atmosphere
  • Reasonable prices
  • Shawarma and Arabic food
Watch-outs
  • Food hygiene scare with shawarma and pizza
  • Owner and staff rude to one reviewer
  • Missing toppings on an order
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Best for: Night hangouts for shisha lovers wanting a relaxed spot
Think twice if: Food safety is a concern. One recent 1-star review reports stomach upset and bland, dry chicken.

What are they good at?

  • Shisha praised as smooth and premium
  • Friendly owner and family
  • Relaxed hangout atmosphere
  • Shawarma and Arabic food with fair prices

Worth knowing

  • Shisha is available all day, per one reviewer
  • Owners are named in a review as hosts
  • Chili pan mee and seafood dishes mentioned
  • Reviewers say shisha is priced reasonably

What reviews say by service

Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
Arabic food and shawarma praised for taste and value; one reviewer had a bad experience.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.46 average across the 86 halal / muslim-friendly cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 29% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 75
Review volume 80
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
64
4
0
3
1
2
0
1
5

FAQ

Is shisha available during the day?
One reviewer says shisha is available all day long.
Are the owners friendly?
Several reviewers call the owner and staff welcoming, though one reviewer described the staff as rude.
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Last updated 2026-10-15