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Matcha Eight at Lalaport

In a previous post, we delved into some matcha in Lot 10: Matcha Hero. 

Today, we’re going to jump not from hero to zero but from hero to eight.

Matcha Eight in Lalaport Bukit Bintang City Centre.

How to get to Matcha Eight

It is very convenient to get to Lalaport. Firstly, via public transport. Take the monorail, stop at the Hang Tuah station, and then walk down to the ground floor. Alternatively, ride the LRT on the Ampang or Sri Petaling lines and then get off at the Hang Tuah station. Then walk towards BBCC.

If you’re driving, there are multiple entrances to Lalaport’s basement parking. There’s one car park entrance along Jalan Huang Tuah and another along Jalan Pudu.

Matcha Eight

Matcha Eight is located on the ground floor of Lalaport. There is the air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned section of Lalaport. Where Matcha Eight is, is at the non-air-conditioned section: Gourmet Street.

Matcha Eight is a small outlet. Seating for dine-in is available just outside but it’s umbrella sheltered. Since it’s open air, if it rains then it can get uncomfortable and inconvenient.

Matcha Menu

It’s all things matcha.

You can choose your matcha to be in the form of beverage or dessert. Ice cream or cold brewed tea.

I was craving for some ice cream.

As of this post, there were only eight ice cream flavours to select from. Flavours are coolly called Lovesick Girl, Soul Mate, Maybe it’s Love, Matcha Me Tonight, Hocus Matcha-cus, Melodrama Queen, Hojilicious, and Ho Ho Hoji. Each flavour has different ranges of sencha, matcha, sweetness, and bitterness.

Different flavours have different prices. Prices ranged from the lowest at RM13.00 for like the Lovesick Girl, Soul Mate, and Maybe It’s Love to the highest at RM16.00 for the Hojilicious and Ho Ho Hoji.

It’s quite a complex mix of flavours but you do get to taste them, but up to 4 spoons! That says alot about the demand and curiosity for the ice creams. 

Then once you’re done tasting, next is to select the base and the size. For the base, of course, the ice cream can be in a cup or cone. If you want your ice cream to be in a cone, then it’s an additional charge.

Then on to the size. If you want to eat your ice cream in a cone, then it’s a single-scoop ice cream only and no additional charges. However, if you want to eat your ice cream from a cup, then based on how many additional scoops, there’ll be additional charges on top. You can do a single, double, or triple scoop in a cup.

Finally, the last step. You can add toppings to give more texture and taste to your ice cream. For certain toppings in a cup, there’ll be additional charges.

So you’d like to bear in mind the additional charges when choosing your flavour, base, cup, and topping; as they can add on.

For me, it was so delicious, it was Hojilicious. I had a single scoop of hojilicious in a cup.

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Vary Pasta in Damansara Jaya

It’s not only Very Pasta, but it’s Vary Pasta.

Often, we would pass by this place but never ventured inside. Once, we even stopped outside to browse the menu, but our stomachs were craving for something Asian.

Today, we finally had lunch at Vary Pasta in Damansara Jaya

How to get to Vary Pasta

Vary Pasta is quietly hidden at the corner along Jalan SS 22/23. If you missed it, it’s just next to Five Fingers | Vegetarian Cafe Damansara Jaya and few doors down from Restaurant Kampung Seafood Parit Jawa.

If you’re driving, you can park on the street parking around or in Atria Shopping Gallery. There’s ample parking space in the basement and upper levels of the mall.

Alternatively, you can always Grab to the East Entrance of Atria and then walk up the road to Vary Pasta.

Vary Pasta

From the name, it sounds very much like an Italian restaurant. 

Once inside, the decor gives off a very mid-Western and Italian vibe. Like you see in the movies, it has a feeling of nostalgia and oldies vibe.

Menu and Food

Looking at the menu, they’ve an interesting and unique food recommendations. This is not your usual Western food restaurant. 

If you’re craving for meat, there’s Vary’s Recommendation: mix sausage platter, pork gammon steak, roasted pork knuckle, and pork meat loaf. If you want some seafood to go with your meat, there’s the mix grilled platter (chicken, pork, lamb, sausage, prawns, and mussel).

If you want something European, they’ve German pork sausages and Paella. The German pork sausages are cooked and served in different styles. The Paella, you can have it with chicken mushroom, pork mushroom, or seafood.

And as the name suggests, they also have pasta in various sauces and cooked in variety of styles. The pastas are cooked in garlic sauce, tomato sauce, or creamy and cheesy sauce. If you don’t want to eat with meat, there’s also vegetarian pasta. 

Instead, we chose our food from the set lunch menu. After choosing the main dish, you can choose the sides and drinks. The side is either soup of the day or salad. The drink is either ice lemon tea or tea (hot or cold).

That day, the soup of the day was potato soup.

We had grilled chicken chop served with spaghetti and fries, and pan-seared salmon fillet with butter rice.

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Top Big Breakfast Spots in Kuala Lumpur

Whenever we go for our family vacations outstation, I always look forward to the breakfast; before departing on our journey to wherever we’re headed to, like Malacca, Ipoh, or Penang. It was a family tradition to go to McDonalds for breakfast. And that meant the McDonald’s Big Breakfast!

It is a hearty morning combo of scrambled eggs, chicken sausage, a freshly toasted English muffin and golden Hash Browns.

Then, when we eat at cafes and browse the menu, my eyes would skip the coffee, the tea, the pastas, and the sandwiches, and venture straight to one of the most expensive items on the menu: Big Breakfast.

I guess looking at the McDonald’s big breakfast model, a typical big breakfast in a cafe would consist a combo of at least 1 meat, 1 egg dish, 1 vegetable, and 1 carbo dish.

But what’s a big breakfast and in it?

A big breakfast typically consists of a hearty spread of foods such as eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, pancakes or waffles, along with sides like hash browns, fruit, and yogurt, providing a substantial and satisfying start to the day. According to ChatGPT.

Then a big breakfast typically cost around RM25 to RM30+.

So, today, we’ll be exploring my top big breakfast spots in Kuala Lumpur and then travel down to Petaling Jaya. If you’re planning a big breakfast food trip, you can follow in this order.

Each cafe’s big breakfast prices are subject to change by the individual cafes and prices mentioned are as of this writing.

Bean Brothers 

Click here to see Bean Brothers in Kuala Lumpur on Google Map.

Termed the Flexitarian, Bean Brother’s big breakfast is on a whole other level. The Flexitarian priced at RM36, consists of a round bread, lettuce, grilled cherry tomatoes, bite-size sautéed mushrooms, fillet chicken in strips, scrambled egg, avocado, cheese slices, ham slices, and a small bowl of baked beans. 

Why do I say it’s on a whole other level? It comes with an avocado, which is not a typical food in a big breakfast.

Bean Brother’s big breakfast (Flexitarian) is priced at RM36.

Bray Bakery

Click here to see Bray Bakery in Kuala Lumpur on Google Map.

Bray Bakery’s big breakfast is known as The Baker’s Breakfast. Priced at RM29, it consists of eggs of your choice, mushrooms, cultiveat tomatoes, truffle miso arugula, pesto, and sourdough toast. 

For this Baker’s Breakfast, I had scrambled eggs. Despite the lack of the typical sausages, ham, and/or hashbrowns in a big breakfast; the Baker’s Breakfast also felt filling.

Watermark Restaurant

Click here to see Watermark Restaurant in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur on Google Map.

Watermark Restaurant’s Big Breakfast, priced at RM26, consists of egg, chicken sausage, beef bacon, baked beans, grilled tomato, and hash brown. 

While you can also have your choice of egg, you have an additional option in the choosing. You can choose from poached, scrambled, or fried egg. Here, I went with the (safe) scrambled egg. As you can see, it is quite a sizeable portion of scrambled egg, filling up about a quarter of the plate.

Then what’s more unique is the sizes of the chicken sausage, beef bacon, and hash brown. It’s not the usual big and long sausage, big slice of bacon or ham, and 1 piece of hash brown. In Watermark’s Big Breakfast, they are in small and bite-size.

Bakery Cafe Hachi

Click here to see Bakery Cafe Hachi in 1 Mont Kiara in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur on Google Map.

Hachi Bakery Cafe’s big breakfast is an English Breakfast. It consists of baguette, baked beans, salad, tomato, sautéed mushrooms, scrambled egg, bacon, and chicken sausage. Years ago, it was priced at RM24.80.

While there was no hash brown, it was made up with the bacon.

The Daily Grind

Click here to see The Daily Grind in Bangsar Village in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur on Google Map.

The Daily Grind’s big breakfast is called TDG Big Breakfast (RM37). It consists of premium chicken sausages, beef bacon, eggs, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, and buttered toast.

Here, you can’t see the spinach and beef bacon, because it’s hidden under all the other food. Anyway, instead of hash browns and salad, there’s beef bacon and spinach to go with. Then instead of scrambled eggs, it’s sunny side up egg; it’s still egg.

Touche Pastries & More

Click here to see Touche Pastries in Section 17, Petaling Jaya on Google Map.

Touche Pastries is The Big Bad Boy! At RM28.90, it consists of beef bacon, turkey ham, artisanal sausage, scrambled eggs, and toast.

Here, the toast is hidden under the scrambled egg.

Cafe Tujoh

Click here to see Cafe Tujoh in Section 17, Petaling Jaya on Google Map.

Cafe Tujoh’s big breakfast or also known as Full Aussie, consists of scrambled eggs, smoked duck, mushroom, charred tomato, chicken chorizo, and toasted bread. 

In a bit more detail, the vegetable is lettuce, the smoked duck is strips of smoke duck, the mushrooms are sautéed mushrooms, and the charred tomato has a melted cheese on it. What I like about Cafe Tujoh’s Full Aussie, is that it has smoked duck, in addition to the chicken chorizo. Then, if I recall, the Full Aussie was priced at RM28.

Dough! Bakery & Cafe

Click here to see Dough in Section 17, Petaling Jaya on Google Map.

Dough’s big breakfast, termed as Dough’s Breakfast and priced at RM28, consists of 2 pieces of sunny side up, chicken bratwurst, roasted tomato, sautéed mushrooms, potato gratin, mixed salad, and classic sourdough bread. 

What’s unique about Dough’s big breakfast is that instead of serving hashbrown, it is replaced with potato gratin. 

Potato gratin, also known as gratin dauphinois, is a classic French dish made with thinly sliced potatoes layered in a baking dish, typically with cream, butter, garlic, and sometimes cheese. The dish is baked until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and crispy. It’s a rich and indulgent side dish often served alongside roasts or as part of a holiday meal.

Strangers at 47

Click here to see Strangers at 47 in Section 17, Petaling Jaya on Google Map.

Strangers at 47’s big breakfast is Big Breakfast Crepe BBC and it’s priced at RM30. It consists of wholemeal crepe, herb chicken sausage, chicken ham, sautéed mushrooms and spinach, hash brown, baked beans, caramelised onions, eggs your way (sunny or scrambled). 

Here’s a different big breakfast, instead of serving the typical (sourdough) bread and (maybe) lettuce. Stranger’s at 47’s big breakfast changes things up with wholemeal crepe and sautéed spinach. 

If you’re looking for a not so heavy big breakfast because of the sourdough bread, you can consider the wholemeal crepe in Strangers at 47’s Big Breakfast Crepe BBC. 

Asa Cafe

Click here to see Asa Cafe in Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya on Google Map.

As per Asa Paramount’s menu, their big breakfast, priced at RM35, consists of real chicken sausage, sautéed mushroom, sourdough, tomato, greens, scrambled egg, and hashbrown.

I must reiterate that they served a nicely cut up sourdough bread. Unlike some cafes, a sourdough or 2 is served as a whole slice. The mushrooms are not small but fat, long, and juicy. The tomato was a grilled, half-tomato. The yellow protein was a flat piece of scrambled egg. If you can’t see and find the “real chicken sausage”, it’s hidden under the sautéed mushrooms. Unlike some cafe’s sausages where the sausage tend to be fat, thick, and long, Asa’s sausage is of a decent size.

My Gracious Kitchen

Click here to see My Gracious in SS2, Petaling Jaya on Google Map.

My Gracious Kitchen’s big breakfast is Mama Breakfast. Priced at RM25.90, it consists of herb sausage, baked beans, hash brown, egg, toast, chicken pepperoni, baked tomatoes, and vegetables. 

It’s little bit simpler, yet with a touch distinction as well. Instead of sourdough, it is toast bread. The egg is the default sunny side up. You’re not given the choice of choosing your egg. Here, you’re not given 1 hash brown only, but 2 hash browns. Then, instead of ham or bacon, it is chicken pepperoni. 

Annie Day Coffee

Click here to see Annie Day Coffee in SS2, Petaling Jaya on Google Map.

Annie Day’s big breakfast is a Supreme Breakfast. At RM28, it consists of chicken sausage, beef bacon, chicken ham, hashbrown, two eggs, baked beans, side salad, sourdough bread, and butter and jam. 

While the Supreme Breakfast has all the trappings of big breakfast, it goes a little out of the way to include butter and jam, so that you can enjoy your sourdough bread with some sweetness. 

Milligram – Coffee & Eatery

Click here to see Milligram in SS26 Taman Mayang Jaya, Petaling Jaya on Google Map.

Milligram’s big breakfast is Kilogram Brekkie. At RM29, it consists of button mushrooms, pork sausage, pork bacons, scrambled eggs, milk bread, baked beans, hash-brown, and salad. 

Here, instead of sourdough bread, we’ve milk bread for a change. The hash-brown is a small round piece of hash-brown. Everything else is standard as you would expect in a big breakfast.

Kheng Wah Restaurant

Click here to see Kheng Wah Restaurant in Megah Rise Mall in SS24 Taman Megah, Petaling Jaya on Google Map.

Kheng Wah’s big breakfast is USA Breakfast. At RM18.90, it consists of luncheon meat, Taiwan sausage, French toast, french fries, fried eggs, baked beans, and assorted beans. 

Kheng Wah’s big breakfast is a fusion kinda big breakfast. The meat is unique and different, in that it’s Taiwan sausage and luncheon meat. It’s not the typical ham, bacon, or chicken sausage. The bread is French toast and not sourdough bread or baguette and not even normal toast bread. The vegetables is frozen vegetables with some cherry tomatoes. Lastly, what’s cool is that it has french fries!

Twenty Fourty Six

Click here to see Twenty Forty Six cafe in SS23 Taman SEA, Petaling Jaya on Google Map.

2046’s big breakfast (literally termed Big Breakfast on the menu) priced at RM32, consists of chicken ham, scrambled egg, lettuce, grilled tomato, mixed mushroom, hashbrown, potatoes, and sourdough bread.

In addition to the hashbrown, 2046’s big breakfast goes further by including grilled potatoes as well.

SIS & Co

Click here to see SIS & Co in SS23 Taman SEA, Petaling Jaya on Google Map.

SIS & Co’s Big Sis Breakfast (RM32) consists of housemade sausages, streaky bacon, ham, button mushrooms, roasted cherry tomatoes, scrambled eggs served with freshly toasted baguette. 

Instead of the usual sourdough breads, here we got freshly toasted baguette. 

Memorie Cafe

Click here to see Memorie Cafe @ One Utama in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya on Google Map.

Memorie Cafe’s big breakfast – The Memorie Big Breakfast – at RM19, consists of twin fresh organic eggs (scrambled or sunny side up), chicken supreme, baked tomato parmigiana, sautéed mushroom, baked beans, and chicken frankfurter.

I hope you found this list of big breakfast spots for your big (breakfast) adventure when cafe hopping around town. You can also view the map of each spots below.

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108 Asian Food Station in Bandar Utama

Today, we’re exploring the 108th food station in Asia. Just kidding!

What was once formerly Kluang Station is now 108 Asian Food Station in BU11 Oasis Centre in Bandar Utama. 

How to get there

If you’re driving to or from Bandar Utama to Tropicana or Aman Suria along Lebuh Bandar Utama or Persiaran Tropicana, it’s not hard to miss BU11 Oasis Centre. It’s located at the big T-junction.

While parking in the centre may be limited but more often than not, it is easy to get a parking there. To make it better, parking is free!

108 Asian Food Station

As mentioned earlier, the previous operator was Kluang Station, so the setup and interior is pretty much familiar. What’s new is the menu.

Menu

108 Asian Food Station prides itself on the basis of being a “modern kopitiam” as printed on their menu.

Aside from the usual kopitiam food, 108 has some interesting food selections.

In its Croissant Series, it also has Salted Egg Yolk Croissant and Chocolate Lava Croissant. Wide range of savoury and sweet croissants available.

The main attraction is its Rempah Series. Instead of the usual white rice or nasi lemak, it is nasi rempah. 

“Nasi rempah” generally indicates aromatic and flavourful rice that is seasoned with a variety of spices and herbs. Coconut milk is sometimes used to enhance the richness and fragrance of the rice.

From 108 Asian Food Station, there’s Nasi Rempah Biasa, Nasi Rempah Fried Chicken, Nasi Rempah Fried Whole Drumstick, Nasi Rempah Rendang Chicken, Nasi Rempah Curry Chicken, and Nasi Rempah Green Curry Chicken. 

They also have crispy chicken chop, luncheon meat fries, fried rice series, mee siam series, dim sum series, and more. Under the Mee Siam Series, you can choose from the very original – Mee Siam Biasa – to the spicy: Mee Siam with Curry Chicken or Green Curry Chicken. Then under the Dim Sum Series, the Siew Mai and the Bao are Pork Free. They are Chicken Siew Mai and BBQ Chicken (Savoury) Pao.

Since, it was lunch, we had Nasi Rempah Curry Chicken and Nasi Rempah Fried Chicken Whole Drumstick. Drinks were the hot milk tea and hot kopi.

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Hainan Village Malayan Kopitiam in Megah Rise Mall

For frequent shoppers and diners in Taman Megah, of course Hainan Joy Cafe | Restoran Hainan Joy is no stranger. But just recently, another new “Hainan-themed” restaurant just opened it’s doors in SS24 Taman Megah.

Let’s welcome Hainan Village Malayan Kopitiam (Petaling Jaya). 

How to get there

Hainan Village is located in the newly opened mall – Megah Rise – in SS24 Taman Megah.

If you’re driving along Jalan SS 24/10 and Jalan SS 24/11, it is not hard to miss Hainan Village from outside.

It it a corner restaurant located on the ground floor at the north entrance of Megah Rise. It is split into 2 lots across each other.

📍 Address: G-13A & 15, Megah Rise, 3, Jalan SS 24/9, Taman Megah, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Hainan Village Malayan Kopitiam

On Google, it describes itself as:

“Honoured as the “First Hainanese Vegetarian Kopitiam in Malaysia” by the Malaysia Book of Records in February 2022, Hainan Village Kopitiam preserves the love for the animals and the passion to share good, meat-free Hainanese food with everyone in Malaysia, regardless of faith or race. By fusing traditional taste of Kampung and modern cooking styles, complemented with spice-filled sauces, each and every dish served at Hainan Village Kopitiam is healthy, hearty and most importantly – absolutely delicious.”

From the outset, it looked like any other kopitiam in the mall. We were pleasantly surprised to discover that it was a kopitiam that served vegetarian food.

We ordered the below for our lunch.

Signature Hainan Roasted VChicken Rice

Looking for a vegetarian version of chicken rice, we had the Signature Hainan Roasted VChicken Rice. It is a delicious and satisfying meal that is also perfect for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. The V stands for Vegetarian. The “vegetarian chicken” was beancurd. 

Signature Nasi Lemak With Rendang VMutton

Like any other nasi lemak, it had the sambal, ikan bilis (anchovies), kacang (peanuts), cucumber, egg, and nasi lemak. What’s different was the vegetarian mutton which, well, tasted like mutton and had potatoes. 

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Restoran Kampung Seafood Parit Jawa in Damansara Jaya

Restoran Kampung Seafood Parit Jawa is a must-visit restaurant for seafood lovers. Located in Damansara Jaya and just outside Atria Shopping Gallery, this restaurant is known for its delicious seafood dishes and ambiance.

Reviews on Google showed that it was first opened and known as New Peng Wah Restaurant. Today, it is rebranded as Restoran Kampung Seafood Parit Jawa.

How to get here

There are several ways to get to Restoran Kampung Seafood Parit Jawa:

By Car/Grab: If you are coming by car or Grab, you can enter the following address into your GPS or navigation app:

27,29, 31, Jalan SS 22/23, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

By Public Transportation:

  • By MRT: Take the MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang line and alight at the Phileo Damansara MRT station. From there, you can take a Grab or a bus to Restoran Kampung Seafood Parit Jawa. Alternatively, you can take a short walk to the nearest feeder bus stop and take the free shuttle bus service provided by Atria Shopping Gallery. The shuttle bus operates every 30 minutes from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm daily.
  • By Bus: There are several buses that pass by Atria Shopping Gallery, including RapidKL buses 780, 783, T784, and T786. You can check the RapidKL website for more information on bus routes and schedules.

Menu

But the real star of the show is the food. The menu offers a wide range of seafood dishes, including crabs, prawns, squid, and fish, prepared in various styles such as grilled, steamed, or fried.

Some of their signature dishes are the sweet & sour chili crab, kam heong butter crab, salted egg yolk crab, kam heong crab, stew grouper fish head, pandan chicken, steamed otak otak with eggs, signature homestyle claypot brinjal, signature choi heong tofu, and fish maw & crab meat soup / shark fin soup.

Since there were 9 of us, we ordered the below from the menu.

Honey sesame chicken
Stir-fried baby sweet potato leaf
Brocoli tofu with crab meat
Superior soup lala
Stir fry squid and prawns

The service at Restoran Kampung Seafood Parit Jawa is also worth mentioning. The staff are friendly and attentive, and they always make sure that their customers are well taken care of. They are also knowledgeable about the menu and can recommend dishes based on their customers’ preferences.

Overall, Restoran Kampung Seafood Parit Jawa is a great place to enjoy delicious seafood dishes in a tranquil setting. The combination of fresh seafood, excellent service, and a serene ambiance make it an unforgettable dining experience. If you are in the area, be sure to give it a try.

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Halab Gate Shawarma in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

Halab Gate Shawarma is a hidden gem in the heart of Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. It is located along Jalan Berangan, just off Jalan Sultan Ismail.

This Middle Eastern restaurant is a favorite among locals and tourists alike for its authentic flavors and generous portions.

How to get here

Halab Gate Shawarma can be easily accessed by various modes of transportation.

By Car/Taxi: If you are coming by car or taxi, the best landmark to use as a guide is the Lot 10 Shopping Centre, which is located right next to the restaurant. You can enter the following address into your GPS or navigation app:

Halab Gate Shawarma, 158 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

By Public Transportation:

  • By Monorail: The closest monorail station to Halab Gate Shawarma is the Bukit Bintang station. From the station, it’s about a 10-15 minute walk to the restaurant.
  • By MRT: The closest MRT station is the Pavilion Bukit Bintang station. From there, it’s about a 10-15 minute walk to the restaurant.
  • By Bus: There are several bus stops in the vicinity of Bukit Bintang. You can check the RapidKL website for more information on bus routes and schedules.

Menu

Menu and Prices in 2023

The menu is extensive and includes a variety of Middle Eastern dishes, including shawarma, kebab, falafel, hummus, and tabbouleh.

The star of the menu, however, is undoubtedly the shawarma. The meat is marinated in a blend of spices and slow-roasted on a spit, resulting in tender and juicy meat with a smoky flavor. The shawarma is then wrapped in a warm pita bread and topped with fresh vegetables and a variety of sauces, including tahini and garlic mayonnaise.

One of the most popular shawarma options is the chicken shawarma, which is packed with flavor and generously filled with tender, juicy chicken. The beef shawarma is also worth trying, with its melt-in-your-mouth meat and bold flavors.

Large Meat Shawarma with Cheese (RM20.00)

Aside from the shawarma, the restaurant’s hummus is a must-try. The creamy chickpea dip is perfectly seasoned and served with warm pita bread, making it a perfect appetizer to share with friends or family.

Overall, Halab Gate Shawarma is a fantastic Middle Eastern restaurant that offers delicious food at affordable prices. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the portions are generous, making it a great value for money. If you’re in the area and looking for a satisfying and authentic Middle Eastern meal, Halab Gate Shawarma is definitely worth a visit.

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7 Best Franchises in Malaysia

Today, we shall discuss the topic of franchising!

But first, ever wondered: what is a franchise?

A franchise is a business model where an individual or group purchases the right to use a company’s trademark, products, and operating system in exchange for a fee or royalty. It is a practice that is very prominent in the world.

Investing in a franchise

Investing in a franchise can be a great way to get into business for yourself. With the right franchisor and SME loan, starting and running a business becomes less of a daunting task. Franchise businesses are a great source of income when done right!

There are many brand franchises in the world, but if you are looking for a franchise business in Malaysia, here are the 7 best franchises you should consider!

1. Nelson’s

Source: Nelson’s

Nelson’s started with the corn-in-a-cup concept and has since grown to become one of Malaysia’s top brands, with over 1000 outlets in 17 countries. Ideal for the entrepreneurs who are looking for a franchise business with low capital investment, the franchise offers a low capital investment requirement with the following terms:

Initial capital investment: RM15,000 –RM60,000
Franchise fee: RM5,000 – RM12,000
Royalties: Available Upon Request

2. The Soya Shop

Source: The Soya Shop

With a focus on using in-house technology and non-GMO Canadian beans cooked in filtered water with no preservatives and additives, This franchise is a great opportunity for those looking to invest in a franchise with low start-up costs. Here are the details:

Initial capital investment: RM49,000 – RM300,000
Franchise fee: RM12,000 – RM60,000
Royalties: 3% gross sales

3. Tealive

One of the top franchise options in Malaysia is Tealive, a renowned brand that has won multiple awards and has outlets in Malaysia and Vietnam, and have now expanded in the United States! One of the things that set Tealive apart is their impressive record of year-on-year sales growth for seven years in a row!

And that is not the best part! One of the key benefits of becoming a Tealive franchise is the support you’ll receive in various areas, including location selection, construction, operations, advertising, and marketing. With over 50 attractive new locations to choose from across Malaysia, finding a suitable spot for your franchise is made easy. Here is the investment information:

Initial capital investment: RM250,000+
Franchise fee: RM75,000
Royalties: 3%

4. Burger Bakar Abang Burn

Source: Burger Bakar Abang Burn

With over 20 outlets throughout Malaysia, Burger Bakar Abang Burn is one of the most successful burger franchises in the country. To become a franchisee, you will need to invest in the following:

Initial capital investment: RM85,000
Franchise fee: RM15,000
Royalties: 5%

5. Daily Fresh

Source: Daily Fresh

It’s Malaysia’s humble version og Big Apple Donuts Coffee! With over 800 franchise outlets in 15 countries, Daily Fresh is a leading global snack food retailer. As the owner of the largest sweet corn plantation in Malaysia, Daily Fresh has a unique edge in its market segment. Here are the investment information needed for the franchisee:

Initial capital investment: RM85,000 – RM120,000
Franchise fee: RM25,000
Royalties: 2%

6. Each A Cup

Source: Each A Cup

If bubble tea is your thing, Each A Cup might be the franchise for you. One of the most successful and popular bubble tea brands in the Asian markets, Each A Cup more than 100 outlets throughout Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei. With extensive support for franchisees, including training, site selection, design, and recruitment by the franchisor, there are more than these ways that you can expand on this franchise. Here is the investment information:

Initial capital investment: RM100,000+
Franchise fee: RM20,000
Royalties: 5%

7. Hot & Roll

Source: Hot & Roll

Hot&Roll is a rising leader in wholesome baked food products that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. With some of the lowest inventory costs and little or no wastage, extensive training and business and financing guidance to franchisees are provided by the franchisor. Here is the investment information of the franchise:

Initial capital investment: RM100,000 – RM165,000
Franchise fee: RM15,000 – RM30,000
Royalties: 5%

In conclusion, starting a franchise is a lucrative business opportunity as long as you carefully consider all the costs involved. Franchising can be more than just about providing products and services, it’s about making your step into the world. With the right fit, a franchise can provide the perfect blend of independence and security, allowing you to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into a thriving reality. The initial investment, franchise fee, and royalties may seem like steep costs. Still, they’re a small price to pay for access to a wealth of resources, including training, marketing support, and a proven business model. So why wait? Start exploring the exciting world of franchising today and find your path to success!

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Foon Egg Tarts in Ipoh

If you’re in the Taman Hoover area in Ipoh and looking to get some egg tarts to go; check out Foon Egg Tarts.

Foon Egg Tarts is just a few doors up from Pusat Kuih & Kek Khoo Eng Chee and one block up from TUCK KEE RESTAURANT SDN BHD. Or it is at the road behind Restoran Choong Kee “Pokok Besar”.

How to get there

Address: 24, Jalan Tokong, Taman Hoover, 31650 Ipoh, Perak

Operating hours:

Monday
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Getting around Ipoh is fairly simple; either you take a taxi, Grab, drive, or walk.

We continued our journey for the day. After buying some kuih-muih at Pusat Kuih and Kek Khoo Eng Chee, we walked up to Foon Egg Tarts.

Foon Egg Tarts

They’ve egg tarts, siew paus, salted egg paus, curry puffs, etc.

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Pusat Kuih and Kek Khoo Eng Chee in Ipoh

If you’re in the Taman Hoover area in Ipoh and looking to get some kuihs, local snacks, and biscuits to go; check out Pusat Kuih & Kek Khoo Eng Chee. In English, it’s known as Central Bakery & Cake Khoo Eng Chee.

Khoo Eng Chee is just a few doors up from TUCK KEE RESTAURANT SDN BHD or the road behind Restoran Choong Kee “Pokok Besar”.

How to get there

Address: 38, Jalan Tokong, Taman Hoover, 31650 Ipoh, Perak

Operating hours:

Monday
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday
Closed

Getting around Ipoh is fairly simple; either you take a taxi, Grab, drive, or walk.

We continued our journey for the day. After breakfast at Restoran Number One Mei Sik Wan, we walked down to Khoo Eng Chee.

Pusat Kuih & Kek Khoo Eng Chee

The kuihs were freshly made on the spot. There’s Angku Pau, Fatt Gou’ (发糕), Nyonya Kuih, Kuih Koci, Pulut Udang, etc.

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