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Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 320 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(320) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Tea Houses & MatchaDessert & Bakery CafesSpecialty CoffeeCafeCoffee Shop
BASK.
Location
Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Services
Tea Houses & Matcha, Dessert & Bakery Cafes, Specialty Coffee
Reviews
320
Best for
cheesecake enthusiasts willing to pay premium prices and accept slower service for quality dessert.

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

What do recent reviews say?

The Basque cheesecake draws devoted fans for its melt-in-mouth texture and rich flavor, though opinions split sharply on whether the quality justifies premium pricing around 30RM. Coffee falls short of the desserts, service speed is unpredictable (ranging from attentive to multi-hour waits), and the most recent reviews flag worrying shifts: staff rudeness, racial undertones in treatment, and forgotten promises like birthday candles.

Praised for
  • Basque cheesecake widely praised as standout dessert
  • smooth, creamy textures and rich flavors
  • friendly, polite staff
  • cozy atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • very slow service and long wait times
  • high pricing relative to quality and portion size
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Best for: cheesecake enthusiasts willing to pay premium prices and accept slower service for quality dessert.
Think twice if: Recent reviews report dismissive treatment, slow service, and inconsistent quality; service speed and staff approach deserve confirmation before visit.

What are they good at?

  • Basque cheesecake standout in local market
  • smooth cream and rich flavors praised
  • cozy, intimate seating

Worth knowing

  • Burnt cheesecake and Basque cheesecake original noted as standouts
  • Matcha and houjicha drinks offered alongside coffee
  • Cheesecake pricing around 30RM
  • 3RM surcharge for outdoor seating in shared communal space
  • limited indoor seating; outdoor seating available
  • closing time 9pm with dine-in unavailable from around 8:30pm

What reviews say by service

Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Basque cheesecake praised for texture and flavor, but inconsistency reported on recent visits; quality varies from edge to center of slice.
Specialty Coffee
Coffee generally disappoints; cappuccino reported barely warm with poor foam, staff unfamiliar with syrup options.
Tea Houses & Matcha
Matcha and houjicha beverages praised as smooth and tasty.
Cafe
Limited indoor seating in small space; cozy ambiance, but outdoor area shared with mall food court; dine-in closes very early (8:30pm) despite 9pm closing time.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.39 average across the 597 coffee shop businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 57% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 66
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Can I eat in or is it takeaway only?
BASK has limited indoor seating and outdoor seating in a shared communal space (3RM surcharge). Dine-in becomes unavailable around 8:30pm despite the 9pm closing time, so arrive well before then.
How much does the Basque cheesecake cost?
Around 30RM per slice. There is also a 3RM charge if you eat in the outdoor communal area.
Is the coffee good here?
Reviews suggest the cheesecake is the draw; coffee quality is inconsistent and not a strength. Matcha and houjicha drinks are praised more often.

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Last updated 2026-09-29