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Syed Bistro - Petaling Jaya

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 2,669 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(2669) 64 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
Syed Bistro - Petaling Jaya
Service
Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
2669

What recent reviews say

When the food lands on your table, biryani wins compliments and prices stay reasonable. However, service lags badly-staff linger chatting while orders pile up-and quality swings wildly: some days fresh, other days spoiled mutton or half-cooked chicken arrives. Hygiene lapses (hair in rice, stale murtabak) and long waits have prompted health complaints.

Praised for
  • biryani quality
  • fair pricing
  • large dining space
Watch-outs
  • slow or inattentive service
  • food quality inconsistency and spoilage
  • undercooked or poorly prepared dishes
  • hygiene issues (hair, eggshell, stale food)
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Best for: halal diners seeking affordable biryani in a casual setting
Think twice if: risk of spoiled or undercooked food, especially on takeaway orders; service delays even when the restaurant is quiet

Strengths

  • signature biryani highly praised
  • fair prices
  • diverse halal menu

Worth knowing

  • Biryani frequently praised for taste
  • Mutton priyani dish mentioned positively but lambshank takeaway arrived spoiled (RM39)
  • Ginger milk tea noted as good
  • Thosai and dipping sauce criticized as bland
  • Murtabak filling reported as stale or 'off'
  • Hair found in rice; eggshell in roti canai; staff eating while serving
  • Large dining hall; no table service in quieter periods

What reviews say by service

Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
biryani earns consistent praise; quality and hygiene slip on takeaway and during peak times

How it compares

  • Rated 3.8 against a 4.43 average across the 66 halal / muslim-friendly cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 98% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 20
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
947
4
825
3
538
2
144
1
215

Common questions

Is the biryani really as good as reviews say?
When prepared, yes-multiple reviewers name it the best in town. However, consistency and freshness, especially on takeaway orders, cannot be guaranteed.
What should I avoid ordering?
Reviewers report issues with murtabak (stale filling), roti canai (eggshell found inside), and teh (watery, thin). Takeaway items carry higher spoilage risk.

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Last updated 2026-07-06