“This is Halloween, this is Halloween, pumpkins scream in the dead of night!” One of our favourite things about October is Halloween and you know what people give out on Halloween? That’s right, tasty treats! Candy, sweets, and autumn-themed delicacies! What better way to enjoy the spooky season than mouth-watering desserts?
There’re loads of new stuff and returning favourites to try out as restaurants and cafes are getting into the Halloween spirit. Even if it’s not Halloween, why would anyone want to miss out on these special limited-edition edibles? From ice cream to chocolate to pudding to spicy chicken, here’s a list of all you should check out for this week’s Hype Eats:
1. Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Series
Location: All Starbucks outlet
Starbucks’ long-awaited Pumpin Spice series is finally back! Whether you like it hot or iced, make this Autumn season better by getting the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew, and the Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino at your nearest Starbucks today! Plus, it’ll definitely look nice on your IG feed and we know you’ve been waiting all year for that!
If you’re not so into Pumpkins then we’d recommend their other new drinks: Brown Sugar Cocoa Oatmilk Frappuccino and Chocolate Malt Oatmilk Iced Shaken Espresso.
2. Coffee Bean’s Pumpkin Iced Blended
Location: All Coffee Bean outlet
Can’t get enough of Pumpkin-flavoured drinks? Well, you’re in luck cause Coffee Bean has something new to offer to customers! Head on over to any Coffee Bean outlet and savour the flavours of their new Pumpkin Ice Blended! Pumpkin, spice, and everything nice all in one! Perfect for a sunny day. What more could you ask for?
3. CU Malaysia Mint Soft Serve
Location: All CU Malaysia outlet
While you’re out shopping for Halloween decorations or costumes, why not also treat yourself to some ice cream? Not just any ice cream though. If you happen to stumble upon a CU convenience store, go right in and try their “spooky” new treat; the Mint Soft Serve! This is definitely for all you Mint lovers out there. How could you say No to those googly eyes on the cones?
4. KFC Spicy Smoky Crunch
Location: All KFC outlet
Speaking of Spicing up your October, why not head on over to KFC? Set your tongue on fire with their all-new Spicy Smoky Crunch set! What makes them special? The new spicy chicken recipe was inspired by espetadas – a traditional dish in Portuguese cuisine. Combined with KFC’s one-of-a-kind Hot & Spicy flavour, this will definitely get your mouths burning (not literally though don’t worry).
5. Chocolate Museum
Time: 10am – 4:30pm (Monday – Saturday), 10:30am – 4:30pm (Sunday)
Location: No. 2, Jalan Teknologi 3/5, Taman Sains Selangor 1, Kota Damansara 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Planning on taking someone on a museum date? How about making it even sweeter by taking them to a Chocolate Museum in Damansara? That’s right. Sure, the museum itself isn’t made of chocolate as one would hope but you won’t be disappointed. Not only will you get to learn about the history and process of chocolate making, you’ll get to participate in the workshop and make your chocolate as well! Wouldn’t that be a splendid way to spend your date? Find out more here.
6. 7 Eleven Flaming Choco Soft Serve
Location: 7Cafe outlets
Talk about hot and cold at the same time right? In collaboration with Lingham’s Chilli Sause, try 7Cafe’s hottest and coolest dessert yet; the Flaming Choco Soft Serve! If you’re an adventurous foodie, you wouldn’t want to miss out on this now would you? Plus, it’ll be a fun dare game with your friends. Intrigued? Then better hurry cause it’s limited time only!
7. CU Malaysia Pudding Series
Location: All CU Malaysia outlet
Bringing back CU Malaysia on our list. If ice cream or mint aren’t your thing from the previously mentioned dessert then how about pudding? Who doesn’t love good pudding? CU Malaysia got your sweet tooth covered with the new pudding series! So many flavours to choose from that we’re sure you’ll find something to your liking!
8. ASTONS Specialities
Location: 1 Utama
While desserts are great and all, they’re not necessarily filling (unless you’re binge eating them). So if you’re saving any of these desserts for later then treat yourself and your friends to a mouth-watering meal at the newly opened ASTONS Specialities in 1 Utama. It’s got all that you want in a western restaurant. Burgers, steaks, pasta, you name it. Just seeing the photos is enough to make anyone hungry.
9. Le Shrimp Malaysia
Location: iOi City Mall, Putrajaya
Introducing Malaysia’s first shrimp broth ramen; the Umami Bomb Shrimp Broth Ramen! Le Shrimp Noodle Bar recently opened at iOi City Mall and if you like anything shrimp or ramen then this is the place for you. So dine in and be one of the first few hundred people to taste whatever the restaurant has to offer!
10. Jollibee’s Peach Mango Pie
Location: Selected Jollibee outlets
Ending this list with another dessert to satisfy your appetite. Love peach? Love mango? Love pie? Then you’re gonna love Jollibee’s Peach Mango Pie! Ever so crispy, flaky and oozing with fresh peaches and mango. According to the fast food brand, one would definitely not be enough so go get them before they’re sold out folks!
BONUS
KLove Food & Wine Market
Date: 15th and 16th October
Time: 11am – 6pm
Location: Kloe Hotel, KL
We thought we’d include this as a bonus for all you food and wine lovers out there. Kloe Hotel and Traders Market are collaborating for this special KLove Food & Wine market event. Bring your friends and find wild jungle honey, boutique wines, locally-made cheese, chocolates, nut butters, cakes, artisanal ice creams and more!
