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Blue Dahlia

Updated 2026-10-15 · 2,839 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 678 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(678) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Aesthetic / Instagrammable CafesBrunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Blue Dahlia
Location
Seksyen 17, Petaling Jaya
Services
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Reviews
678
Ranking
#68 in Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Best for
Kuih lovers wanting traditional Nyonya desserts and small bites

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

What do recent reviews say?

Diners who come for the kuih tend to leave happy. Reviewers praise the homemade Nyonya desserts, the mild sweetness, and the calm, green-filled room. Many also say the price feels high for what they get.

The main dishes split opinion. Mee siam, laksa, and nasi lemak draw the sharpest complaints, with dry portions and cold rice. Weekend queues are long, and one reviewer was charged for an item that ran out.

Praised for
  • Nyonya kuih quality and taste
  • Not overly sweet desserts
  • Pleasant, plant-filled ambience
  • Friendly, attentive staff
Watch-outs
  • Prices seen as high for portions
  • Mains like mee siam and laksa criticised
  • Billing and refund problems
  • Staff cleaning tables during meals
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Best for: Kuih lovers wanting traditional Nyonya desserts and small bites
Think twice if: You want big, well-seasoned mains or low prices; reviewers call portions small and prices high.

What are they good at?

  • Homemade Nyonya kuih
  • Kuih not overly sweet
  • Calm, plant-filled seating
  • Dine-in and takeaway options

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers name butter cake, mochi, pineapple tart, sweet potato kelapa, and onde-onde as favourites
  • Glass of warm water charged at RM0.60, per one review
  • Card payment not accepted; QR only, per one review
  • Cash-only refunds reported after a missing item was billed
  • Reservations taken on weekdays, per one review
  • Business moved to a larger shop, per several reviews

What reviews say by service

Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Mains such as mee siam and laksa draw complaints; nasi lemak and ulam ayam earn some praise.
Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Kuih and desserts are the strongest part of the menu, praised for taste and freshness.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.46 average across the 109 aesthetic / instagrammable cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 80% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 28
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
351
4
127
3
82
2
49
1
69

FAQ

Does Blue Dahlia take reservations?
One reviewer says they take reservations on weekdays. Weekend queues are reported as long.
Can I pay by card?
One reviewer says payment is QR only, with no card option.
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Last updated 2026-10-15