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Basil's Food Foundry

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 944 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(944) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Basil's Food Foundry
Location
Taman Billion, Cheras
Services
Specialty Coffee, Cafe, Brunch & All-Day Cafes
Reviews
944
Best for
Families and pet owners wanting a casual meal without compromising on food quality and space.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-29).

What do recent reviews say?

Basil's Food Foundry draws repeat customers for Indian-Western fusion cooking, spacious portions, and a genuinely pet-friendly setup where dogs join other diners without fuss. Staff go beyond service norms-one recent visitor praised manager Dhiru for proactive guidance through the menu and honest timing updates. A week-old complaint about plating mismatches with social media and inconsistent doneness across one table (undercooked salmon, hard chicken) stands out as a current quality concern worth knowing about, even as most recent visits celebrate the food and care behind it.

Praised for
  • generous portions and thoughtful preparation
  • pet-friendly with welcoming atmosphere
  • friendly and attentive staff
  • unique Indian-Western fusion dishes
  • clean and comfortable dining space
Watch-outs
  • food presentation inconsistent with social media and portion sizes
  • inconsistent cooking (undercooked salmon, overcooked chicken on same order)
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Best for: Families and pet owners wanting a casual meal without compromising on food quality and space.
Think twice if: Food quality can be inconsistent-check doneness and portion sizes against social media images before ordering signature dishes.

What are they good at?

  • Genuinely pet-friendly with no fuss about dogs dining alongside guests
  • Indian-Western fusion dishes not found in typical cafes
  • Manager-level attention to reservations and menu guidance
  • Consistently generous portions and clean space

Worth knowing

  • Manager Dhiru provides proactive menu guidance and timing updates for reservations
  • Signature dishes praised: Nasi Ayam Rempah, Smoked Duck Pumpkin Soup, Truffle Mac and Cheese, Seafood Squid Ink Pasta, Pulled Chicken Burger
  • House-made apple basil sauce available for purchase
  • Complimentary birthday cake served to guests
  • Dogs welcome indoors and outdoors without restriction

What reviews say by service

Pet-Friendly Cafes
Dogs and puppies actively welcomed indoors; staff unfazed by multiple pets dining together
Brunch & All-Day Cafes
Breakfast items like 'Breakfast Fatty' and fish and chips praised; casual all-day dining atmosphere
Cafe
Clean, cosy, music-filled environment suits lingering; welcoming to groups and celebrations
Specialty Coffee
Coffee mentioned in discovery context but not explicitly praised or critiqued in recent reviews

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.38 average across the 537 specialty coffee businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 83% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 79
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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762
4
134
3
8
2
14
1
26

FAQ

Are dogs allowed inside?
Yes. Dogs dine indoors and outdoors freely, and staff treat them as part of the regular guest experience.
Does it work for large group bookings?
Yes. A recent group of ten adults and children with a dog was accommodated smoothly, and staff take reservations with proactive guidance.
What are the signature dishes?
Nasi Ayam Rempah, Smoked Duck Pumpkin Soup, Truffle Mac and Cheese, Pulled Chicken Burger, and Seafood Squid Ink Pasta are among the most praised.

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Last updated 2026-09-29