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4.8(239) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Rise & Sip
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239

What recent reviews say

Rise & Sip delivers consistently excellent brunch and all-day fare centred on properly cooked steaks, fresh seafood, and satisfying house-made pastries. The owner (Evan) and staff treat guests with genuine care, the glass-walled space floods with daylight, and portions justify the price.

A few visitors note gaps in table service-staff don't always explain sauces or specials-and pricing sits high for a mall cafe. Weekly cake rotations and the kitchen's culinary award credentials keep regulars returning. Best for groups and special occasions; worth booking ahead on weekends.

Praised for
  • high-quality meat and seafood
  • attentive and knowledgeable staff
  • cozy ambiance and natural light
  • good value for quality and portion
  • fresh pastries and cakes updated regularly
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent explanations of menu and dishes
  • premium pricing for the mall location
  • occasional textural inconsistencies in execution
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Best for: groups, special occasions, and diners seeking high-quality brunch and all-day fare
Think twice if: prices run high for a mall cafe; staff communication on menu details can be thin

Strengths

  • Award-winning kitchen (IKA Culinary Olympics 2024 silver medal)
  • perfectly cooked grilled meats and fresh seafood
  • weekly rotating house-made cakes
  • floor-to-ceiling windows with natural light

Worth knowing

  • Owner Evan praised by name for service and quality
  • Butcher's Steak is signature dish praised for tenderness and cooking
  • Chef holds IKA Culinary Olympics 2024 silver medal credential
  • Staff members Miki and Evan cited for attentiveness
  • Swedish meatballs and grilled perch with ratatouille consistently praised
  • Blackforest Rum cake and Bailey's chocolate mousse cake highlighted
  • Small interior but floor-to-ceiling windows provide airy feel
  • Tap-out chicken sandwich praised for technique

What reviews say by service

Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Butcher's Steak and fresh seafood dishes cooked to high standard; staff knowledgeable and attentive, though some diners felt explanations of specials were lacking

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.38 average across the 125 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 53% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 84
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Is Rise & Sip open every day?
Yes, they publish opening hours for all 7 days of the week.
What are the signature dishes?
The Butcher's Steak, grilled perch with ratatouille, Swedish meatballs, and mashed potatoes are frequently praised. Cakes rotate weekly and are a highlight.
What is the price range?
The Italian herbs chicken poke is RM20; reviewers note overall pricing is at the higher end for a mall cafe but justified by portion and quality.
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Last updated 2026-08-12