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Milk & Barley ( The Curve ) - Best Egg Tart Petaling Jaya

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 509 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(509) 93 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Milk & Barley ( The Curve ) - Best Egg Tart Petaling Jaya
Services
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Reviews
509

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise the egg tarts and mochi as standout products. Staff members including Tia are noted for being helpful and warm, with one reviewer highlighting a solo staff member's product knowledge and recommendations during a busy evening.

Praised for
  • exceptional egg tarts
  • friendly staff
  • mochi quality
  • helpful recommendations
  • cozy location at The Curve
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Best for: Customers hunting premium egg tarts and mochi with strong service

Strengths

  • Hong Kong-style egg tarts as signature item
  • High-quality mochi
  • Knowledgeable, friendly staff
  • Prime mall location

Worth knowing

  • Staff member Tia noted for kindness at cashier
  • Solo staff member on evening shifts handles busy periods while explaining products
  • Dubai mochi mentioned as signature flavour

What reviews say by service

Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Egg tarts and mochi earned consistent five-star praise for taste and texture
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
No review text speaks directly to coffee quality

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.43 average across the 112 bakery & dessert cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 74% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 92
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Last updated 2026-07-06