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KOI Thé 1 Utama

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 428 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(428) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
KOI Thé 1 Utama
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Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Reviews
428

What recent reviews say

Bubble tea here is solid and the space is comfortable with good seating, but service swings wildly. Staff like Yu Xin and Rachael earn five-star praise for genuine helpfulness, yet other visits involve impatient staff, poor communication at the counter, and queue confusion that leaves customers walking out empty-handed. Best experienced when the right person is on duty.

Praised for
  • friendly staff (some standouts)
  • nice environment and seating
  • good bubble tea quality
  • comfortable space with power plugs
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent service quality and professionalism
  • unclear internal queue procedures
  • staff unavailability or refusal on certain drinks
  • promotion miscommunication
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Best for: Tea and bubble tea drinkers seeking comfort seating in a shopping mall setting.
Think twice if: Service quality depends heavily on which staff member is working; professionalism gaps and queue confusion have frustrated multiple customers.

Strengths

  • Named standout staff (Yu Xin, Rachael, Nicholas)
  • Comfortable seating with power outlets
  • Quality bubble tea consistently praised

Worth knowing

  • Staff members Yu Xin, Rachael, and Nicholas specifically named for excellent service
  • Power plugs available at seating
  • Cashless payment via 1Pay accepted
  • Single cashier during peak hours noted as bottleneck
  • Internal queue procedures not clearly communicated to new customers

How it compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.37 average across the 336 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 67% 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
195
4
107
3
54
2
18
1
54

Common questions

Are there power outlets for laptops?
Yes, the seating area has power plugs available if needed.
What payment methods are accepted?
Cashless payment via 1Pay is available.

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Last updated 2026-07-06