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Marookha

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 174 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(174) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices moderate
Specialty CoffeeCafeCoffee Shop
Marookha
Location
Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
Price
moderate
Services
Specialty Coffee, Cafe, Coffee Shop
Reviews
174
Best for
families seeking a welcoming space to eat and stay, fitness-focused women looking for gym classes

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

What do recent reviews say?

Food here tastes like home cooking, with standout falafel, hummus, and semolina desserts reviewers return for. The space works for families, fitness classes, and quiet coffee breaks, with staff who remember you and make visits feel personal.

Praised for
  • excellent falafel and baked goods
  • welcoming to families and children
  • warm, hospitable staff
  • food tastes authentic and homemade
Watch-outs
  • parking can be difficult to find
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Best for: families seeking a welcoming space to eat and stay, fitness-focused women looking for gym classes
Think twice if: arrive early if driving, as parking fills quickly

What are they good at?

  • homemade-tasting, high-quality Middle Eastern food
  • women-only gym and fitness classes on-site
  • family and child-friendly environment
  • specialty coffee and baked goods

Worth knowing

  • Staff named: Maria (waitress praised for kindness)
  • Falafel specifically praised as crispy outside, soft inside
  • Boogee coffee and kunafa mentioned by name
  • Women-only gym floor upstairs with clean washroom and shower
  • Booking for gym classes done via Vibefam app
  • Food menu described as bringing customers 'back in time' (nostalgic flavours)

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Boogee coffee specifically praised; reviewers describe coffee alongside food as reasons to return
Cafe
Welcoming, comfortable space for families, fitness members, and social gatherings; design and hospitality consistently mentioned
Coffee Shop
Clean, calm environment with friendly service; customers describe it as good for quiet time

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.38 average across the 537 specialty coffee businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 41% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 89
Review volume 97
Review recency 93
Review sentiment 73
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Do you have a women-only gym here?
Yes. There is a women-only gym floor upstairs with clean washroom and shower facilities. Bookings for classes are made via the Vibefam app.
Is this place good for children?
Yes. Multiple reviewers describe it as child-friendly and hospitable to kids. One used it for a playgroup.
How close is Marookha to other areas?
The business is in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, about 5 min from Bangsar, 10 min from 1 Utama, 12 min from KLCC, and 15 min from Mid Valley.
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Last updated 2026-09-29