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Dáo Desserts • Damansara Jaya

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 1,257 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(1257) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Dáo Desserts • Damansara Jaya
Services
Tea Houses & Traditional Tea Cafes, Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Reviews
1257

What recent reviews say

Fans prize Dáo's soy milk and tofu pudding as some of the best in Petaling Jaya, with fresh ingredients and reasonable value. Yet recent visits paint a fractured picture: some staff ignore requests or respond with hostility, quality wavers (warm tofu praised, iced versions underwhelming), and multiple diners report flies marring the space.

The shop draws young crowds daily and handles payments smoothly, but complaints about rudeness and hygiene have sharpened. One pricing mix-up went unacknowledged. Regulars who know to order warm and ask for sugar on the side stay loyal; newcomers or those seeking customization often leave frustrated.

Praised for
  • unique soy milk and tofu desserts
  • fast service when attentive
  • reasonable prices for quality
  • fresh high-quality ingredients
Watch-outs
  • rude or dismissive staff
  • inconsistent quality and temperature issues
  • flies and cleanliness concerns
  • charging errors and poor recovery
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Best for: regulars and soy milk enthusiasts who know to order warm and customize sweetness
Think twice if: First-time visitors or those wanting customization may encounter dismissive staff; flies and cleanliness issues reported in recent months.

Strengths

  • signature soy milk and tofu pudding
  • fresh ingredients and no preservatives claimed
  • online pickup and event catering
  • Muslim-friendly dessert range

Worth knowing

  • Warm tofu pudding praised for soft texture and aromatic soy scent
  • iced versions noted as bland and less satisfying
  • one cashier-charging error went unacknowledged and unresolved
  • staff sometimes refuse separate ginger sugar requests
  • flies reported in outlet during peak periods
  • one manager reported as rude to customers during shift end

What reviews say by service

Tea Houses & Traditional Tea Cafes
Soy milk and tofu pudding are signature draws, but warm versions favored over iced; quality consistency questioned.
Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Desserts fresh and well-regarded, though temperature and customization flexibility vary by staff.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.36 average across the 66 tea houses & traditional tea cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% 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
857
4
245
3
63
2
27
1
65

Common questions

What are the must-order items?
Reviewers consistently recommend warm tofu pudding (tau fu fa) and soy milk, with warm versions praised over iced. Ask for sugar on the side to adjust sweetness.
Can I get a customised order?
Some staff accommodate requests (e.g. separate ginger sugar), but this is inconsistent; recent reviews indicate staff have refused customisation.
Is the outlet clean?
Recent reviews report flies in the outlet, which some describe as making the space feel unhygienic.

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Last updated 2026-08-12