5 cafes in Kuala Lumpur that will satisfy your sweet tooth – and get you Instagram likes
The Malaysian capital is famous for its hawker food, but these cafes’ desserts taste as good as they look
Malaysia’s hawker food is world-renowned, but the cafe scene is one to watch, with a slew of picture-perfect cafes dishing out delicious, Instagram-worthy desserts.
Namelaka
Having opened at the start of the year in the hip Telawi neighbourhood, Namelaka’s exquisite, handmade desserts not only contain fresh fruit, but are shaped to look exactly like the fruit themselves. Apples, pears, lemons, passion fruit and tomatoes come together, with a delightful mix of mousse, ganache, marmalade and more, encased in a delicate chocolate shell.
Co-founder and patissier Low Chin Kuan underwent a five-day masterclass with famed pastry chef, Cedric Grolet, before perfecting his skills, to create this edible art.
While the name of the shop brings to mind Melaka, or Malacca, home of local dessert essential gula melaka (palm sugar), “namelaka” comes from a Japanese term meaning smooth and creamy.
Located on the first floor of a shophouse, Namelaka’s minimalist white interior leaves plenty of room for your photos to focus on the stars – the desserts.
Where: 1st floor, No 34, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar
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