Warning: These Pastries May Cause Serious Drool and sweet cravings
Kuala Lumpur’s pastry scene isn’t just good, it’s “oh-my-gosh-where-has-this-been-all-my-life”
We’re talking about a full-on evolution here, where matcha croissants, crookies, and a whole lot more have completely revolutionised what it means to indulge in pastries. Gone are the days of your average croissants and pains au chocolat with Kuala Lumpur dishing out innovative creations that will blow your mind! We’ve got the inside scoop on the best spots, so keep reading to uncover the sweetest pastry secrets hidden within Kuala Lumpur.
DODOO X VCR
VCR has done it again! A cafe culture icon with a long line of spin-off establishments, this time they’ve teamed up with Dodoo to bring Petaling Street the best pastries KL has to offer. A quiet gem tucked away on the second floor, the cafe is renowned for their sweet and savoury crombolinis, which they’ve affectionately termed, “Pusing”.
With fan-favourite flavours like pistachio raspberry, tiramisu, salted caramel popcorn, and biscoff cheesecake, you’ll be dying to “pusing” back for another bite.
Address: 192, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operation hours: 11am – 9pm daily
Image credit: @malaysianflavours, @carol.eats, @dodoo_kl
SUMMATION
Summation’s small yet mighty canelés are more than the sum of their parts!
Having recently opened their second outlet at The Back Ground of REXKL, this quirky bakery-cum-stationary store is serving up a range of flavours for their conical confections; from everyone’s favourite matcha, to earthy orange nutmeg. Rather than distracting from the canelé’s classic charms, with its much-beloved custardy centre, these spin-offs bring out this oft-overlooked pastry’s appeal front and centre.
Still feeling peckish? Summation offers up other bite-sized bakes, like madeleines and financiers – the perfect add-ons to a freshly brewed cup of coffee.
Address: REX KL, 80, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operation hours: 9am – 7pm daily
Image credit: @atsummation
POUF BAKE
Picture fluffy, buttery layers of pure pastry perfection, its the combination of dreams, right? Well, Pouf is turning dreams into reality with their irresistible pastries. Their name? A playful wink to the proofing process, a hurdle they’ve mastered to bring you layers of pure delight!
Since opening their doors last year, Pouf has been Cheras’ best-kept secret. But secrets are meant to be shared! Trust us, these pastries are as good as they come, and their stuffed doughnuts? Simply mouthwatering.
Address: 180, Jln Damai Raya 2, Alam Damai, 56000 Cheras, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operation hours: 9am – 5pm daily, closed on Mondays
Image credit: @davinzi_code & @mielifestyles
FLAAAH WITH ONO
This isn’t just a pastry pairing, it’s a pastry power couple. Flaaah, a long-standing pastry icon, has joined forces with ONO, renowned for their matcha and coffee creations, to bring you the ultimate pairing: matcha and pastries! This isn’t your average pastry collaboration. Think beyond-ordinary creations, from fig pastries to matcha croissants oozing with matcha cream.
So, ditch the diet (it can wait) and make your way to KLCC to savour these dreamy matcha pastries!
Address: Level 1, Suria KLCC, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Operation hours: 10am – 10pm daily
ORITO TTDI
Orito’s minimalist focus means their pastry selection offers the best and skips the rest. Handcrafted with heart, soul, and everything else that makes a pastry 100% “full-proof”, expect your plump choux and stuffed-to-the-brim bombolinis to be made of the finest ingredients on the market.
Just sink your teeth into the sight of Orito’s crowd-favourite: the Paris-Brest. A French delight unique to KL’s saturated pastry scene, it features carefully piped swirls of nutty praline crème mousseline enveloped by an almond-encrusted pâte à choux. Trust us, you’d be hard-pressed to find this anywhere else in the city.
Address: 80, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 TTDI, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operation hours: 9am – 6pm, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 6pm, Saturday & Sunday
Image credit: @malaysianflavours & @rey.winter.s
Chloe.co ss2
This Ipoh-born cafe brings offerings from the city of love. A Parisian-inspired pastry paradise, Chloe.co is renowned for spoiling its customers for choice, featuring a shoulder-to-shoulder selection of over 80 baked temptations. Expect traditional, buttoned-up offerings like caneles and madeleines, along with a rebellious streak in the form of kaya croissants and hojicha bombolinis. You can definitely afford to be picky here!
Plus, say bonjour to their famous peach strudel – a fan-favourite that rivals its Kenny Hills counterpart. If the consistent mid-afternoon line outside their doors are anything to be believed, it’s definitely worth a visit.
Address: 151, Jalan SS 2/24, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operation hours: 10am – 10pm, Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays
Image credit: @chloe.co_cafe, @minnqi, & @weichunnn_125
BAKE BY MEL
Think you’ve seen it all when it comes to newfangled pastries? Surprise, surprise. Bake by Mel’s new and novel croissant variations will blow your mind and whet your appetite in equal measure. Their innovative menu consists of sweet and savoury innovations like the Chicken Masala Tacro, Taro Coconut Crombolini, Spicy Chicken Broissant, and Spicy Tuna Cronigiri.
Outlandish or pure genius? Only one thing’s for certain – these mouthwatering, buttery delights prove there’s a method to the madness!
Address: 20, Jalan 17/155c, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operation hours: 10am – 5.30pm daily
Image credit: @caleb.mok
CROISSERIE artisan bakery @ Damansara heights
We’re ending on a strong note with one of the most popular bakeries in KL! Here, you won’t find a “tacro” in sight. But what Croisserie lacks in novelty, they make up for in variety. Alongside the usual viennoiserie faire typically found in KL bakeries, you can find much rarer sweet treats, from kouign-amann to brioche feuilletee.
The quality of Croisserie’s baked goods speak for themselves. You’ll hear it from the crackle of the crisp, sugar-glazed crust as you bite down on their delicious macadamia danishes…
Address: 14, Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operation hours: 7.30am – 8pm daily
Image credit: @croisserie
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