Bukit Jalil is one of the sweeter areas of Kuala Lumpur city. With the enormous Pavilion Bukit Jalil, The Link and the tree-lined streets by the golf course, there’s a venue suitable for everyone’s craving, be it for soft tauhu-fa at the end of a meal, homemade gelato, giant bingsu or some rich dessert while enjoying that afternoon cappuccino. Want to find the best Bukit Jalil dessert spots? Here is a list of 11. Ranging from small independent outlets to popular chain cafes inside malls, you can select one that would suit your whims and fancies of the sweet tooth of yours.
1. Pobbyice @ Pavilion Bukit Jalil
The aroma of Pobbyice comes before you set your eyes on it. The aroma is brought about by the egg waffles that are crisping on the grill and the kiosk in Level 1, Pavilion Bukit Jalil offers a quick stopover for customers seeking something sweet amidst their shopping errands. It is an array of Hong Kong style egg waffles and several varieties of ice cream served at the food station. Every waffle is filled with ice cream, which makes chocolate egg waffle one of the favourite choices; new variations of the same such as the red bean mochi waffle give it a chewy sensation. The oversized soft serve is taken as photo worthy. There is no much seating area in the place. The place is mostly visited for eating while moving within the malls. The must try would be egg waffle with pistachio ice cream served hot.
Address: Lot P1.16.01, Level 1, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, 2, Persiaran Jalil 8, Bandar Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: Not listed
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Known For: Egg waffles with ice cream
Reservation: Walk-in only
2. The Little Bear's Handcrafted Ice Cream
Little Bear’s Homemade Ice Cream is a quaint parlour situated at The Link 2. It is independently owned and made its ice cream in small batches; every ice cream serves with its own homemade cone and the employees willingly give you the chance to try it out beforehand as they come in surprising variety of flavors. Expect the following: Matcha, Oolong and Dark chocolate among others. Another intriguing option would be the mildly salty ocean-blue “Smurf in the Ocean” flavor. Its consistency is very smooth yet not too thick nor too sweet, making the order of two flavors in one batch very easy; the store atmosphere makes it suitable for families and romantic dates after dinner.
Address: L1-56, The Link 2, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 1, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +60 17-478 1658
Opening Hours: Check their Instagram or Linktree for the latest hours
Known For: Small-batch handcrafted ice cream and homemade cones
Reservation: Walk-in only
3. Dao Desserts
Dao Desserts serves sweet desserts without being too sweet. At Level 2 of Pavilion Bukit Jalil, the store is famed for its specialty, taufufa, a pudding made from soybeans, which wiggles when put on a spoon, usually eaten warm or cold, topped with grass jelly, peanuts and tang yuan. The soybean soft serve has a light nutty taste that goes really well with taufufa cold in a bowl. The clean and simple interior sees customers come in and go out within a few minutes. It becomes packed over weekends, making takeaway a great choice during those times and is recommended to those who love Chinese-style desserts rather than sugary cakes.
Address: Lot 2.18, Level 2, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, 2, Persiaran Jalil 8, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +60 3-7614 5905
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Known For: Taufufa and soy soft serve
Reservation: Walk-in only
4. Soy Kid Dessert
Soy Kid Dessert located at The Link is a comfortable shoplot café offering all kinds of products that revolve around soy. The highlight product would be the tofu pudding, which is smooth and soft. It can be garnished with ingredients like cincau or taro balls with grass jelly, while other items in the menu even go on to include authentic popiah that according to some of the customers is among the best they’ve ever tasted. Croffles are available in abundance too. The drinks served here are refreshing soybean and black bean drinks without any added sugars. The place tends to stay quiet most of the time and hence, it can serve as a great hangout spot in case you are in a mood to meet people.
Address: UG-23A, The Link, 2, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 3, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +60 12-314 3107
Opening Hours: Daily, 11am to 10pm
Known For: Tofu pudding, popiah and soy drinks
Reservation: Walk-in only
5. Milk & Barley
A stop at Milk & Barley on Level 5 of Pavilion Bukit Jalil Bakery would give you the perfect experience for just one star ingredient. And this star ingredient is the Egg Tart. Each Egg Tart is baked until perfection with its buttery and extra flaky pastry with a custard cream fill-up that is neither sweet nor heavy. Fans of their egg tarts say that the pastry remains crispy even hours later after being bought, making the Egg Tart the best treat for a gift takeaway. Aside from their bakery, they sell beverages in bottles, including their milk drinks. Their helpful crew always encourages customers on what items they should buy if they are fresh.
Address: Lot 5.74.00, Level 5, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, 2, Persiaran Jalil 8, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +60 18-288 3402
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Known For: Flaky egg tarts
Reservation: Walk-in only
6. Molten Chocolate Cafe
Chocoholics take note because you guys will absolutely fall in love with Molten Chocolate Cafe in level 5 Pavilion Bukit Jalil which is a sit down cafe serving dessert where most of their dishes feature delicious warm molten chocolate which has deep taste and nothing to do with artificial chocolate. The dishes include the waffles, pancakes, crepes and even churros. All of their desserts are freshly made. The comfy environment which is dimmed in lighting will serve your best when you are out with your friends and the portions are large enough for sharing especially for those who want the dessert served hot on a hot plate.
Address: Lot 5.50.00, Level 5, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, 2, Persiaran Jalil 8, Bandar Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +60 3-9766 8297
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Known For: Sizzling waffles, churros and molten chocolate desserts
Reservation: Walk-in
7. Inside Scoop
Inside Scoop is an indigenous ice cream brand in Malaysia. Its branch in Level 3 of Pavilion Bukit Jalil provides a reliable destination for a scoop of yummy ice cream with flavours changing periodically from time to time based on their series which are themed by the seasons as well as exciting collaborations from different local brands, giving room for innovation. The employees are welcoming and kind to their customers. They always sample and explain their newly available products to the customers. A freshly-made waffle makes the dessert more substantial; otherwise, one can just opt for a simple cup to savor while shopping at the mall. Try a waffle with two scoops of the latest matcha collection of Inside Scoop.
Address: P3.12.01, Level 3, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, 2, Persiaran Jalil Utama, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +60 3-9766 6735
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Known For: Local artisanal ice cream with rotating flavours
Reservation: Walk-in only
8. Yogurt Planet
Yogurt Planet is a more light-hearted dessert choice than others at Bukit Jalil. Yogurt Planet’s store on Level 2 at Pavilion Bukit Jalil allows you to customize your own cup of frozen yogurt that uses your selection of fruit, followed by selecting your yogurt flavor, there is quite a selection of flavors to choose from. The original yogurt flavor is clean and tangy. This fruity bowl makes for a refreshing dessert choice especially after having an extremely heavy meal. Ordering is swift as you see through its colorful front entrance window. It is the ideal choice for a family with children that like to pick their own toppings and also when you crave something sweet but are not looking to fill yourself up.
Address: Lot 2.46.01, Level 2, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, 2, Persiaran Jalil 8, Bandar Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +60 17-853 6550
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Known For: Build-your-own frozen yogurt with fresh fruit
Reservation: Walk-in only
9. Wild Rooster
Distinctive to the Wild Rooster restaurant is its camping-themed interior design. Outdoor seating with comfortable lighting gives the vibe of a holiday right in the middle of the city, and since this place opens in the afternoon and stays open till late at night, it’s the ideal spot for dessert run-ups and nighttime fun after dinner. Its unique menu includes shaved ice. Bingsu and kakigori, together with waffles and some savory options such as pasta will definitely be offered, and you should expect creative seasonal specials such as a peanut-shaped ice cream. One cannot go without trying the matcha strawberry bingsu with its creamy taste and balanced matcha.
Address: 2-12, Persiaran Jalil Utama, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +60 17-870 5312
Opening Hours: Monday to Wednesday, 2.30pm to 11pm; Thursday, 5pm to 11pm; Friday to Sunday, 2pm to 12am
Known For: Bingsu, kakigori and a camping-themed space
Reservation: Walk-in
10. Bake By MEL
Bake by MEL is a fancy bakery cafe located in a secluded area of Bukit Jalil. It operates from early in the morning to deep into the night, making it appropriate to visit whether you are looking for a snack or an all-night dessert, although it will be hard not to drool over the cakes displayed at the counter along with cromboloni, mochi, croissants and other pastries. Dubai chewy cake and pistachio kunafa cheesecake tempt those interested in desserts. Tiramisu is the staple dessert that people always order. The cafe offers pasta and bagel dishes along with great coffee; thus, a sit-in chat will suit perfectly fine. The must-order is pistachio kunafa cheesecake with latte. If you prefer a slower coffee-and-cake afternoon, our list of cafes in Bukit Jalil has more spots worth a visit.
Address: 20, Jalan 17/155c, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +60 16-248 2861
Opening Hours: Daily, 9am to 11pm
Known For: Cromboloni, cakes and creative cheesecakes
Reservation: Walk-in
11. New Chapter by The Owls Cafe
It goes without saying that Owls Cafe was associated with the waffles in Bukit Jalil before long. The new outlet named “New Chapter” opened at Calvary Convention Centre from where one can enjoy the panoramic view of the adjacent golf course. This vast coffee shop is still carrying the same charm as the owls’ cafe that customers love to relish. The most loved item served here is waffles which are always offered with ice cream and lots of other toppings. One special kind of waffles which is always relished by customers are the earl grey ice creams which are served on the waffles.
Address: Calvary Convention Centre, 1, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 1, Bukit Jalil, 57100 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +60 17-977 7581
Opening Hours: Daily, 9am to 5pm
Known For: Waffles with earl grey ice cream
Reservation: Walk-in
For whatever type of day you’ve had, Bukit Jalil will have its unique sweets to help you finish on a sweet note. Most of these places are within the premises of Pavilion Bukit Jalil. Others may be slightly farther down at The Link or along the neighboring roads, so there will not be a hassle combining two or three together for one sweet adventure. This is your go-to list for all future cravings! Planning a proper meal before your Bukit Jalil dessert run? Start with these top-rated places to eat in Bukit Jalil.
Valerie, Food Blogger
Valerie is a food blogger in Malaysia who will happily cross town for a silky bowl of taufufa or a waffle fresh off the iron. Follow her @valerie.seow on Instagram.
