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The Brim Cafe - Ara Permata

Updated 2026-10-15 · 2,839 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 119 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(119) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Brim Cafe - Ara Permata
Location
Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Services
Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes, Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
119
Ranking
#44 in Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
Best for
Families wanting a relaxed breakfast or hearty mains Halal-conscious diners seeking a casual neighbourhood spot

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

What do recent reviews say?

Diners like the warm, neighbourhood feel and the friendly owner who often greets guests. Food gets good marks for taste and portion size, with breakfast and pasta or rice bowls mentioned. A resident orange cat is a favourite. Few complaints appear in the recent reviews.

Praised for
  • Friendly, hands-on owner
  • Good food for the price
  • Warm, cozy neighbourhood feel
  • Resident cat
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Best for: Families wanting a relaxed breakfast or hearty mains Halal-conscious diners seeking a casual neighbourhood spot
Think twice if: Looking for a lively or buzzing cafe, since reviews stress a quiet, chill vibe

What are they good at?

  • Resident cat named Oyenn
  • Hands-on owner
  • Halal-sourced ingredients, no pork served
  • Neighbourhood cafe feel

Worth knowing

  • Resident orange cat named Oyenn
  • Owner often meets guests and is described as hands-on
  • Pasta and rice bowls recommended by one reviewer
  • Breakfast and mains praised for families

What reviews say by service

Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
Reviewers say food is Muslim friendly, with no pork and halal-sourced ingredients.
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Breakfast and mains praised; pasta and rice bowls recommended.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.46 average across the 86 halal / muslim-friendly cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 39% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 82
Review volume 90
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Is the food halal?
A reviewer says the food is Muslim friendly, with no pork served and halal-sourced ingredients.
Is it good for breakfast?
Reviewers call the breakfast good and say the cafe is quiet in the morning.
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Last updated 2026-10-15