Calling out to all foodies to get ready for a year-end indulgence! We all know that the year-end season is the right time to look around for a new menu! Looking for yummy food to try but don’t know where to start?
Well, push those worries away, as we’ve got you covered with this list of new menus and popular favourites to try at food outlets near you! Without further ado, here are our recommendations to try out with friends and family:
1. Something Bakery
The beloved crepe cake cafe in Melaka that got people talking about it has finally opened its doors in KL! They are well-known for their selection of high-quality raw materials and strive for perfection in flavour, texture, layers, and aftertaste. Including their Creme Chantilly, made from natural vanilla sticks and imported fresh cream, customers indulge in every bite of their crepe cake filled with fresh, fragrant cream!
They have a vast selection for you to choose from, such as Dark Chocolate, Macchiato Cheese, Coconut, Coffee and the list goes on! They’ve also introduced a new flavour on the menu, Black Sesame! So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and try it out now!
Opening Hours: 11am-8:30pm (Daily)
Address: 1st Floor, 111-4, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
2. YiLuDou Roastery
Calling all coffee lovers, this one is specially for you! If you love the aroma and bitterness of coffee, YiLuDou is the place for you. The residential-style retro coffee shop, with its interior filled with natural lighting, wood-accented furniture, and coffee-brewing equipment, gives off a vintage look.
YiLuDou Roastery is famous for its hand-brew coffee, featuring roasted beans under its brand. This coffee shop only sells coffee, without any dishes on the menu, and they stand out from other cafes because their coffee beans are roasted over direct fire, a traditional method used to roast coffee beans back in the day. So, if you’re looking for a coffee shop to just spend some time in a quiet and natural ambiance, do check out YiLuDou Roastery.
Opening Hours: 12pm-6pm (Wednesday and Thursday), 10am-6pm (Saturday and Sunday), Closed on Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Address: Garage 29, Jalan Goh Boon Hong, Taman Tayntonb View, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
3. Papparoti
As Malaysians, we’ve all tried the iconic deep-fried ice cream, better known as ‘Aiskrim Goreng.’ But what if the outer layer is upgraded to our favourite coffee buns? At Papparoti, they’re introducing their new dish on the menu, Gelato Signature Buns!
Combining the perfect combo of the crunchy layer of the coffee bun with the soft, cool taste of the gelato inside gives you a blend that is a match made in heaven! The gelato is available in numerous flavours, where customers can choose between mango, chempedak, strawberry, chocolate, and many more! It’s only available at limited outlets, so be sure to grab your share now!
Availability: Paradigm Mall, Lotus’s Kajang, AEON Mall Au2 Setiawangsa, AEON Mall Metro Prima Kepong
4. Brew & Bake Boulangerie Kota Damansara
French pastries seem to be on the rise lately, be it the original or upgraded version to suit the eatery’s menu. However, this particular cafe is famous for its French pastry with an interesting twist: ‘Croissant Penyet,’ which directly translates to flat croissants!
Yes, you did hear that right; their croissants aren’t the usual fluffy, airy ones; instead, they’re as flat as pancakes but crispy as cookies! They also vary in flavours, ranging from pistachio, raspberry, seaweed chicken floss, and chocolate hazelnut. Besides their viral flat croissants, this cafe is a perfect spot to hang out, as their pastries aren’t only aesthetic; they’re affordable as well!
Operating Hours: 7:30am-8pm (Daily)
Address: 25-1, Jalan PJU 5/15 Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
5. HWC Coffee
The newly Halal-certified label is bringing a new drink and meal set to its menu! HWC Coffee is pairing their new snack, Chicken Bites, with a free drink, Refresher Delight, also a new beverage on the menu!
With every purchase of Chicken Bites, customers are able to get 1 free refreshing drink, ranging from their Americano, Authentic Tea Series, or Brown Sugar Series drink. This prmo is available at all HWC Coffee outlets, and will be running till the 31st of December. So hurry, get your hands on their new set now!
6. Tian Dian SS15
Well known for their desserts that feature cute characters and animals, Tian Dian SS15 dessert shop is adding a new favourite to their menu! With the craze of Capybara still going around, they are introducing their Smokey Capybara Drinks. It’s also Malaysia’s first blasting capybara drink—an innovative and thoughtfully crafted beverage!
With this drink, they aim to add more colour and sweetness to everyone’s life by filling it with happiness! The capybara drinks are available in four different flavors: Passion fruit, mango, peach, and red grapefruit! This menu is only available for a limited time only, so hurry and get your hands on their adorable new beverage!
Operating Hours: 2pm-11pm (Closed on Wednesday)
Address: 28-1, First Floor, Jalan SS15/4, SS15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
7. FamilyMart
With all the mind-blowing food combos on the rise lately, FamilyMart is also introducing a new dessert on the menu with a new fan favourite flavour, the all-new Raspberry White Chocolate Sofuto!
Swirling rich white chocolate creaminess with the tangy sweetness of raspberry for a perfectly balanced treat! Newly released on the 11th of December, this dreamy delight comes either in a cone, sundae cup, milkshake, or a pint. But hurry, this particular Sofuto flavour won’t last forever, so get yours now before it’s too late!
Availability: In-store purchases only, and available at all outlets except for KLIA2, Gneting, and online orders.
8. foodpanda & Tealive x Squid Game
foodpanda Malaysia and Tealive have partnered to celebrate the release of “Squid Game Season 2” with an exclusive campaign featuring limited-time drinks, snacks, merchandise, and interactive activities. The campaign launched with an event in Bukit Bintang, where fans enjoyed free drinks, spicy budae popcorn chicken, and photo opportunities with Squid Game-inspired elements like pink guards and Netflix’s MRT makeover featuring the iconic Young-hee doll. The event later moved to Ampang Park, continuing the excitement for fans and commuters alike.
From 27th November, fans can enjoy Squid Game-themed drinks like Honey Toffee Cream Cloud Macchiato and limited-edition cooler bags available in Tealive stores and via foodpanda delivery. On 31st December, the lineup will be expanded with more spicy budae-inspired snacks and a new cooler bag design.
