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Frangipani Gardenkita Tropicana

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 76 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(76) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Frangipani Gardenkita Tropicana
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Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Reviews
76

What recent reviews say

Most visitors return for the homemade curries, sambals, and fresh baked goods like pineapple tarts and butter cookies. The owner Mawar and staff earn consistent praise for warmth and willingness to customize menus. A handful of diners hit rough patches: soggy salads, undercooked chicken, waits over ten minutes, or dishes simply unavailable due to events or inventory. When the kitchen is on form, portions and laksa shine; when stretched, value falters and service lags. Hosts successfully run private events and attract regulars seeking comfort food and plants.

The space has moved to Lumi apartments at PJU 3 Tropicana and draws families, exercise groups, and those after casual weekend gatherings. Buffet Sundays at RM25 appeal to budget-conscious diners, though one reviewer noted limited breadth and no second helpings. Flies and payment-method limits (QR only at one stage) signal occasional operational friction, though these are not universal complaints.

Praised for
  • homemade curries and sambals
  • fresh baked goods
  • generous laksa and broth
  • friendly staff and owner hospitality
  • fresh, organic ingredients
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent portion sizes and value
  • slow service and long waits
  • occasional food quality issues
  • dishes unavailable or wrong orders
good-valuefriendly-staffcozy-ambiancefresh-pastriesslow-servicegood-for-groupsgenerous-portions
Best for: families and groups seeking comfort food and casual weekend gatherings
Think twice if: you need consistent speed and flawless execution; waits, unavailable dishes, and occasional mishaps are real risks

Strengths

  • owner-cooked curries and sambals from scratch
  • fresh baked goods daily
  • accommodates private events and menu customization
  • organically sourced ingredients

Worth knowing

  • Owner Mawar personally liaison for events, known for hospitality and patience with customizations
  • Sunday buffet at RM25
  • Located at Lumi apartments, PJU 3 Tropicana (moved from previous GardenKita venue)
  • Fresh ingredients sourced daily
  • Serves laksa, sup tulang, nasi lemak, fried chicken, sambals, pineapple tarts, butter cookies, muruku, ice kacang, cendol

What reviews say by service

Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
strong praise for laksa, curries, and fresh bakes when on form; complaints centre on portion inconsistency, slow waits, and occasional wrong dishes or unavailability

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.38 average across the 125 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 30% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 55
Review volume 82
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you cater private events?
Yes. The owner Mawar manages customizations and uses fresh ingredients sourced daily. A reviewer held a product launch here with full attendance and high satisfaction.
When is the Sunday buffet and what does it cost?
Sunday buffet is RM25. One reviewer noted the spread is modest with no second helpings.
Do you accept card payments?
One recent review mentioned only QR code payments were accepted; contact the cafe to confirm current payment options.
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Last updated 2026-08-12