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Kooky Plate

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 757 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(757) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Kooky Plate
Location
Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur
Services
Brunch & All-Day Cafes, Cafe, Specialty Coffee
Reviews
757
Best for
Dessert lovers and specialty coffee drinkers seeking a cosy, social workspace with photogenic surrounds.

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

What do recent reviews say?

Strong coffee and showstopping desserts drive repeat visits. Standouts include a berry coffee, pistachio berry cream cake, and tiramisu that reviewers travel back for, paired with generous portions at fair prices. Newest reviews praise staff warmth and a staff member named Wanting for going out of his way to lend customers a powerbank. Older complaints about one male staff member rushing customers have not surfaced in the last three weeks; inconsistency in burger quality and cake freshness remain occasional concerns, though most recent diners report everything well-executed and well-seasoned.

The space draws Instagram-worthy traffic and handles mid-morning quiet periods well, with a notably relaxed 9 am vibe. Service recovery seems limited (one burger complaint received no apology), yet the overall tone from recent visits is appreciation for thoughtful touches and an attentive team.

Praised for
  • specialty coffee and unique drinks
  • standout desserts (cakes, tiramisu, Mont Blanc)
  • generous portions and value for money
  • welcoming and attentive staff
  • cosy ambience and Instagram appeal
Watch-outs
  • occasional inconsistency in execution (over-fried burger, dry cake)
  • some staff members rushing customers during quiet periods
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Best for: Dessert lovers and specialty coffee drinkers seeking a cosy, social workspace with photogenic surrounds.
Think twice if: Food quality can vary batch to batch (occasional over-fried batter, dry cakes); timing your visit mid-morning avoids crowds.

What are they good at?

  • Specialty coffee with standout single-origin and flavour profiles
  • Handmade desserts: pistachio berry cream cake, tiramisu, Mont Blanc, shortcake
  • Attentive hospitality (powerbank lending, extra touches like truffle oil on mayo)
  • Fair pricing relative to portion and quality

Worth knowing

  • Named staff: Zion (order assistance), Wanting (lending powerbank to customers)
  • Signature drinks: berry coffee, citrusy Mont Blanc with foamy milk, real matcha latte
  • Signature dishes: crispy chicken burger (RM40), orzo pasta, truffle fries with mayo
  • Signature desserts: pistachio berry cream cake, pecan flan with salted caramel, yuzu lemon cake, grape shortcake, tiramisu
  • Staff member observation: one male staff member (with glasses) previously noted rushing customers and hovering during photos; complaint not repeated in last three weeks
  • Quietest time observed: 9 am

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Berry coffee and citrusy Mont Blanc ranked among best tried in KL; real matcha latte praised.
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Pistachio berry cream cake, tiramisu, and layer cakes consistently described as light, balanced, not dry, and innovative.
Brunch & All-Day Cafes
Asian fusion meals (orzo pasta, crispy chicken burger, ramen) generous and well-seasoned, though burger quality inconsistent.
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes
Cosy, quiet morning atmosphere with good WiFi draw for work; mid-morning noted as least crowded.
Tea Houses & Matcha
Real matcha latte praised for authenticity.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.39 average across the 362 brunch & all-day cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 78% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 54
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
464
4
159
3
65
2
33
1
36

FAQ

When is it least crowded?
Reviewers report the space is quiet and relaxed around 9 am.
Are the cakes fresh?
Most recent reviews praise light, moist layer cakes; one older review noted a strawberry cake appeared to have been sitting out long enough to dry.
Do you have work-friendly seating?
Yes; the space is described as cosy and quiet, popular for phone use and work, with plenty of empty tables during off-peak times.
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Last updated 2026-09-29