Whether you need to turn a bad day around or are looking for a celebratory treat, there’s no problem that can’t be fixed with a delicious serving of ice cream. The best time for ice cream is “always!”, especially with Malaysia’s hot weather.
This month, Pavilion Bukit Jalil is celebrating all things ice cream, from gelato and waffles to bingsu and fro-yo. Here’s a list of the most drool-worthy desserts at this new shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur.
1. Cool classics
Hankering for ice cream, sherbets, sorbets, shakes and cakes? Baskin-Robbins has become a Malaysian household name, with 31 delicious flavours to choose from, including its Strawberry Cheesecake and Jamoca Almond Fudge.
Popular ice-cream milkshakes include the Classic Chocolate, Very Berry Strawberry, and Mint Chocolate Chip – you’ll definitely want to cool down with one of these bad boys.
Also, stay tuned for the all-new Cendol Blast ice-cream milkshake coming next month in conjunction with Merdeka Day!
Where to get it: Baskin-Robbins, Level 3, Orange Zone
2. Ice ice baby
Serving up natural and authentic Taiwanese desserts, Yam Fresh’s range of shaved-ice treats is a crowd favourite. Choose from seven delicious base flavours – herb jelly, soybean, matcha, coconut, milk tea, chocolate, or mango.
For a good dose of nostalgia, the Cendol Coconut Ice will hit the spot, while adventurous types should give the bold Pearl Milk Tea a go.
Where to get it: Yam Fresh, Level 3, Orange Zone
3. Getting fizzy with it
The best thing about ice cream is how versatile it is. Have it on its own, jazz it up by pairing it with root beer, or enjoy it atop a waffle.
Relive your favourite childhood memories with A&W, the first fast-food restaurant to open in Malaysia, all the way back in 1963! Enjoy its signature rootbeer float served in a chilled glass mug and topped with creamy vanilla ice cream.
Dig into a crispy waffle hot off the iron, topped with ice cream and strawberry or chocolate sauce. You can even get the all-new Choco Dino waffle or sundae to go!
Where to get it: A&W, Level 1
4. Get the Inside Scoop
For a wider range of ice cream and waffles, enjoy handcrafted Malaysian-made artisanal flavours at Inside Scoop. Popular choices include the Valrhona Chocolate, Rocher, Red Velvet or, if you’re feeling adventurous, durian!
In fact, Inside Scoop’s durian ice cream is made from real D24 or seasonal Musang King pulp. This aromatic choice will surely satiate your desire for the King of Fruits.
Where to get it: Inside Scoop, Level 3, Pink Zone
5. You’re on a roll
Indulge in a crisp, light and fluffy Kürtőskalács at Rollney. Originating from Hungary, these cylinder-shaped, hollow pastries are the nation’s official dessert.
Have it on its own, or pair it with your choice of chocolate or vanilla ice cream. It’s too good not to share – though you’d likely want to keep it all to yourself!
Where to get it: Rollney, Level 1, Orange Zone
6. Cool beans
I scream, you scream, we all scream for bingsu! An ice-cream list just wouldn’t be complete without Bean Jr’s Korean shaved-ice desserts.
Cool down with various flavours such as Ice Ice Baby, Mango Tango or Hey Mickey, and go nuts with Nuts About You or Man-Go-Crazy. No matter your choice, you know it will be soy good!
Where to get it: Bean Jr, Level 1
7. llao llao fro-yo, y’all
Looking for a frozen treat that will awaken your senses? This Spanish frozen yoghurt is the sweet, tangy treat you need.
Go crazy with different toppings, be it fresh fruit, Oreo cookie crumble, or M&Ms – then swirl on one of their special sauces for that extra flavour.
Where to get it: Llao Llao, Level 1, Pink Zone
8. Grab and go
For those seeking a quick fix before heading home, The Food Merchant’s wide selection of international ice creams will surely satisfy. Choose from premium selections such as Tillamook’s Chocolate Peanut Butter, Kapiti’s Fig & Manuka Honey, or the classic Blue Bunny’s Sweet Freedom Vanilla.
Also, stop by Oat Story at The Food Merchant for a uniquely delicious scoop of oat ice cream to enjoy on the go.
Pavilion Bukit Jalil
2, Persiaran Jalil 8,
Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur