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Jing-Si Books & Cafe

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 150 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(150) 85 composite score See reviews on Google inexpensive
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Jing-Si Books & Cafe
Location
Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Price
inexpensive
Services
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes, Specialty Coffee, Cafe
Reviews
150
Ranking
#9 in Study & Work-Friendly Cafes
Best for
Remote workers and students needing a calm, focused study space away from crowds.

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

What do recent reviews say?

Hidden below street level in Wisma Bukit Bintang, this cafe feels deliberately apart from the Bukit Bintang rush. People come to work laptops in silence, read books, or simply rest with tea or coffee that reviewers praise as genuinely good. The owner is warm and welcoming; the space is spacious and spotlessly clean.

Recent visits confirm the strong draw: quality teas and coffees stay front and center, the atmosphere stays consistently calm and ordered (patrons keep things hushed), and the location's seclusion keeps it from feeling tourist-heavy. One recurring note is WiFi dropout, though the core experience-quiet, coffee, books-does not depend on it.

Praised for
  • quiet, peaceful retreat in busy area
  • excellent tea and coffee quality
  • comfortable, spacious, clean space
  • friendly staff and owner
  • well-suited for work and study
Watch-outs
  • WiFi reliability issues
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Best for: Remote workers and students needing a calm, focused study space away from crowds.
Think twice if: WiFi connection drops frequently, so plan offline work or bring a mobile hotspot.

What are they good at?

  • secluded, deliberately quiet atmosphere rare in Bukit Bintang
  • high-quality tea and coffee
  • books available to read or purchase
  • clean, spacious, work-friendly layout

Worth knowing

  • Located at lower ground floor of Wisma Bukit Bintang, near Chee Meng
  • Owner noted as friendly and welcoming
  • Toilet is clean
  • Sells dried teas, books, packed snacks, and Jing-Si branded products
  • Accepts credit card and Alipay
  • Red bean soymilk and specialty teas specifically praised
  • No hot food service, but packet snacks available

What reviews say by service

Study & Work-Friendly Cafes
Designed as a silent, laptop-friendly workspace; reviewers bring devices and work undisturbed.
Specialty Coffee
Coffee quality is consistently praised; reviewers specifically recommend ordering both hot and cold coffee.
Tea Houses & Matcha
Specialty teas with unique flavors are a draw; reviewers single out quality and recommend tea ordering.
Cafe
Peaceful cafe ambience is the defining feature; quiet, calm, and comfortable for extended stays.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.42 average across the 291 study & work-friendly cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 39% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 83
Review volume 95
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
124
4
22
3
4
2
0
1
0

FAQ

Where exactly is Jing-Si Books & Cafe located?
Lower ground floor of Wisma Bukit Bintang, near Chee Meng. It is not visible from the main street.
Can I work or study there with my laptop?
Yes. The space is designed as quiet and laptop-friendly, with WiFi available. Note that WiFi connection can drop, so consider having a backup.
Do they serve food?
They serve beverages (tea, coffee, drinks) and sell packet snacks, but do not serve hot food.
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Last updated 2026-09-29