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Dáo Desserts • Damansara Jaya

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 1,257 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(1257) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Dáo Desserts • Damansara Jaya
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Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Reviews
1257

What recent reviews say

Regulars praise Dao's silky tofu pudding and distinctive soy bean drinks as the best in town; the specialty beverages attract daily repeat visits. Yet service swings sharply between kind and dismissive depending on staff and shift timing, and multiple reports of flies plus billing mistakes (charged RM9.90 for a RM6.90 soft serve, no apology offered) have eroded the experience for some. The warm tofu pudding beats the iced version, and sugar ordered separately lets you control sweetness, but inconsistency in how staff handle customization requests frustrates long-time customers.

Recent shift: Service quality and staff professionalism appear to have declined; multiple recent reviews (1-2 months) cite rudeness, flies, and inconsistency, whereas earlier praise was more consistent. One customer noted "used to like this place a lot" but experienced worse service and inflexibility.

Praised for
  • specialty tofu pudding and soy milk
  • unique soy bean products
  • fresh high-quality ingredients
  • daily repeat customers
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent service and staff rudeness
  • flies and cleanliness issues
  • pricing inconsistencies and overcharging
  • quality decline over time
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Best for: soy bean dessert lovers seeking specialty drinks, daily regulars in the area
Think twice if: staff attitude unpredictable and cleanliness concerns (flies reported); pricing can surprise you at checkout

Strengths

  • distinctive tofu pudding and soy bean drinks
  • fresh, high-quality ingredients and no preservatives
  • muslim-friendly desserts
  • pre-order and event catering services

Worth knowing

  • Warm tofu pudding outperforms iced version; reviewers note iced loses aroma and taste
  • Some staff members offer complimentary product tastings to build loyalty
  • Ordering sugar on the side recommended to control sweetness
  • One billing incident: soft serve rang up RM9.90 instead of RM6.90; staff downplayed error with no apology
  • Flies spotted in outlet on multiple occasions, affecting dining comfort

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Soy milk and tofu pudding praised as best in town; iced drinks lose quality compared to warm
Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Soft serve and tau fu fa are unique; inconsistent quality in iced offerings

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.37 average across the 336 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
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

Should I order warm or iced tofu pudding?
Get the warm version; reviewers report the iced loses its soy aroma and tastes bland. Ask for sugar on the side so you can adjust sweetness.
What specialty items should I try?
The tofu pudding and soy milk are standouts. Soft serve with gula melaka and black soy bean milk also get praise.
Are they available in multiple locations?
Their website lists service areas including Sri Hartamas, Setia City Mall, Kepong Rimbunan, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, and others. Confirm pickup or delivery options when ordering.
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Last updated 2026-07-06