{"id":53578,"date":"2019-12-03T16:17:01","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T08:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/?p=53578"},"modified":"2020-11-24T15:17:48","modified_gmt":"2020-11-24T07:17:48","slug":"best-dessert-kl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/food-blog\/talk-of-the-town\/best-dessert-kl\/","title":{"rendered":"Best desserts in KL: sweet treats from churros to ice cream floats"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s only one appropriate answer to the question: \u201cAre we having dessert?\u201d and that answer is \u201cYes.\u201d Whether you\u2019re after a sweet mid-afternoon pick-me-up, something to round off a great dinner, or just an all-out sugar blowout, variety is the key to a successful dessert diet. It\u2019s not just about<\/span> cake<\/span><\/a> \u2014 dessert in KL encompasses all kinds of cuisines, from Chinese sweet soups to Indonesian martabak. It\u2019s impossible to pinpoint the best dessert in KL because the range is so great, but here\u2019s a good starting point for some of the city\u2019s best dessert cafes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hong Kong Sheng Kee Dessert<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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When the craving for a sweet, soupy dessert hits you, Hong Kong Sheng Kee dessert should be your first port of call. Serving up (as the name suggests) Hong Kong-style desserts, the restaurant has all the classics. Warm almond paste, sweet glutinous rice balls in ginger soup or peanut paste are perfect for a rainy day, while their cold desserts \u2014 mango pudding (above), or mango pomelo sago with grass jelly (pictured top) \u2014 are great for a mid-afternoon cool-down. Sheng Kee does an impressive and delicious array of mango-based desserts, including a very highly rated Mango Milk Sago (top it up with a mango pudding, while you\u2019re at it).<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Pricing:<\/b> from RM6.25\u201313.67 for the dessert menu<\/span>
\n<\/span>Phone number:<\/b> 03-2391 9180
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b> Monday\u2013Sunday: 11am\u201310pm
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D\u00e1o<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re lactose-intolerant or just a big fan of incredibly cute graphics, D\u00e1o is where you will find happiness. The cafe, which has branches in Subang Jaya\u00a0 and Damansara Jaya, specialises in soy milk-based desserts, riffing on the traditional taufufah dessert of smooth sheets of bean curd swimming in syrup. Start with the traditional D\u00e1o Fu Fah, then move your way up to the D\u00e1o Red, a yin-yang-like bowl of taufufah paired with sweet red bean soup, or the D\u00e1o Panda, which comes with a swirl of black sesame soup and a cluster of sweet tang yuan (glutinous rice balls). You can also grab a bottle of their creamy soy milk to take home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/b> from RM4.90\u20138.50
\nPhone number:<\/b> 018-572 3418
\nOpening hours: <\/b>Monday\u2013Tuesday, Thursday\u2013Sunday: 12 noon\u201310pm<\/p>\n

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TSUJIRI<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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TSUJIRI is best known in KL for its fluffy cakes and ice-blended green tea, but it\u2019s actually a heritage brand from Japan that has been in existence for over 155 years. It offers every possible variation of green tea and matcha beverage you can think of, from the established to the experimental. There\u2019s traditional matcha, of course, and matcha lattes aplenty, but the really interesting drinks are TSUJIRI\u2019s own inventions: the cold Yuzu O-Matcha, which combines matcha with a zingy layer of yuzu syrup, or the Houjicha Float \u2014 ice-blended houjicha topped with a swirl of matcha soft-serve ice cream. Then there are the cakes: airy rolled sponges filled with whipped cream and an intensely green matcha chiffon cake, plus a selection of decadent, creamy ice creams.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/b> from RM8.90\u201362<\/span>
\n<\/span>Phone number:<\/b> 03-7733 5541
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b> Monday\u2013Thursday: 1pm\u201311pm; Friday\u2013Saturday: 1pm\u201312 midnight; Sunday: 12 noon\u201311pm<\/span><\/p>\n

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Street Churros<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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From Spain to Korea to Malaysia, street churros have arrived. Street Churros is a popular vendor in Korea, and is gradually converting Malaysians to the charms of deep-fried dough. The churros come in three different styles: the signature teardrop-shaped arch (extremely photogenic), the short and stubby Stick Churros, or the slim and extra-crispy Churro Fries. These come dusted in traditional cinnamon or chocolate (or savoury flavours too, if you\u2019re feeling adventurous). Or try the churros filled with flavoured cream: we can recommend the Korean Strawberry flavour for a fresh, light treat, or the Cream Cheese for something a bit more tangy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/b> from RM5.90\u201335.90
\nPhone number:<\/b> 03-9201 1099
\nOpening hours:<\/b> Monday\u2013Sunday: 10am\u201310pm<\/p>\n

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Tetangga Kita<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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Tetangga Kita (literally, \u201cour neighbour\u201d) pays homage to that great Indonesian street snack: martabak. Crispy on the outside, doughy on the inside, martabak comes in a range of flavours. If you\u2019re only going to try one, it has to be Tetangga Kita\u2019s signature: the Red Velvet Oreo, which is vibrantly red with a chocolatey layer of crushed cookies in its centre and a light layer of cream cheese. The cheddar features prominently in the menu, adding a subtle salty kick to many of the flavours, including Milo, Nutella and Jagung Keju. Want to go cheese-free? Try the crowd favourite Lotus Biscoff, or the Ovomaltine with crushed peanuts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/b> from RM4\u201326<\/span>
\n<\/span>Phone number:<\/b> 012-207 0715
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b> Monday\u2013Sunday: 10am\u20139pm<\/span><\/p>\n

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Opening hours are subject to change, so please check in with your fave restaurant if you want to pay a visit!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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HUNGRY FOR MORE?<\/b><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re all about brunch life\u2026<\/span><\/a>
\nYou\u2019ll want a great coffee with that<\/span><\/a>
\nViva la carbs: great bakeries in KL<\/span><\/a>
\nGo big or go home: amazing cakes<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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