Most visits yield friendly service, a clean comfortable space, and quick orders even when busy. However, some staff members have been reported as dismissive or rude, and a few delivery orders arrived lukewarm or poorly packaged, which tempers the overall experience.
Most visits land well: the space feels warm and welcoming, portions are generous, and prices undercut nearby spots. Mains like curry and Aglio Olio Chicken Chop draw repeat visits. The weak spot is inconsistent execution-some dishes taste flat, and service bogs down when the team is thin.
Buddies Cafe in Bandar Kinrara 1 draws mixed visits: some regulars praise fair pricing and a relaxed vibe, others note only first impressions. Review volume is low and aged, so current experience is hard to gauge.
Strong five-star loyalty masks deeper cracks. Many report excellent seafood and attentive service on good days, but a growing cohort hit stale ingredients, stuffy air, inflated prices, and staff who deflect seating requests. Inconsistency is the real problem: the same meal tastes fresh one month, mushy the next. Food quality swings wildly; ventilation and portion value divide opinion sharply. When the kitchen and air work, diners leave happy. When they don't, a RM30 plate in a stuffy room feels like a ripoff. Service recovers well once engaged, but getting seated upstairs requires persistence.
Last updated 2026-07-06
