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10 Kunafa Chocolate Desserts In Klang Valley You've Gotta Try This Holiday Season

From bars, brownies, bombolonis, waffles, cookies, cakes, and more!

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'Tis the season to be a pistachio lover!

If you're a fan of sweet chocolate, crunchy kunafa, and nutty pistachios, you're in luck.

This year, businesses across Klang Valley have jumped on the pistachio kunafa chocolate trend, coming up with their own irresistible versions of this addictive concoction.

Here's a roundup of must-try pistachio kunafa chocolate treats in Klang Valley:

1. Kunafa Finger's

As the craze first started with Dubai's FIX Dessert Chocolatier's chocolate bars, which are only made in limited numbers, there have been many imitations of the viral bar.

First, we have Kunafa Finger's Pistachio Chocolate Bar (RM29.90), which has also gone viral with its packaging that's similar to the Dubai original.

Located in Bukit Bintang, Kunafa Finger's also offers other chocolatey pistachio Middle Eastern treats such as its Pistachio Fingers, Kunafa Cheese, Kunafa Crowns, and Chocolate Baklava.

Address
WP 44, Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours
10am – 3am (Daily)

2. Kunafa Crisp

Also in Bukit Bintang, Kunafa Crisp specialises in authentic Turkish desserts, including kunafa, baklava, ice cream, and milkshakes.

For pistachio chocolate fans, don't miss their Crisp Cheese Kunafa Nutella Topping, Pistachio Milkshake, or their newest creation, the Mafroukeh Pistachio Kunafa with Nutella Topping (RM33.90).

Address
51, Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours
10am – 3am (Daily)

3. Cocoraw

Local chocolatier Cocoraw offers handmade Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate Bars (RM38), available for pre-orders at 7pm on Mondays.

Made with semi-dark chocolate and filled with pure pistachio paste, these bars are perfect for those who enjoy a balanced, bittersweet treat.

Follow them on Instagram for more updates.

4. May May Bakes

Besides renowned establishments, home bakers have also stepped into the scene!

Based in Petaling Jaya, the sister duo behind May May Bakes also offers homemade Dark Chocolate Kunafa Bars (RM49). Not too sweet, these bars are crafted with rich dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate like many other home-based options, and are available for pre-order and delivery.

Follow them on Instagram for more updates.

5. Osha & Terra Café

In Shah Alam, Osha & Terra Café, known for its plump, Instagram-worthy baked goods, has created the Cromboloni Baklava (RM12) and Croissant Baklava (RM12), which are both pistachio kunafa-filled pastries decadently coated in Belgian chocolate.

Address
16C/16, Ken Rimba, 30-2, Jalan Lengkuas, Rimba Jaya,
40200 Shah Alam, Selangor

Opening hours
3pm – 11pm (Tuesdays to Sundays)
Closed on Mondays.

6. Cookiecrumbs

If you think you've seen it all, local cookie bakeshop Cookiecrumbs has also innovated its very own Pistachio Kunafa Cookie (RM12.90) — a dark chocolate soft cookie stuffed with creamy housemade pistachio kunafa filling.

A flavour that was meant to be available only for a limited-time in June, these cookies have become a permanent menu favourite.

Address
The Icon, E.G. 2-2, 1/68f, Jln Tun Razak, Taman U Thant, 50400 Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours
9am – 7pm (Mondays to Fridays)
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

7. Sugar And I

Based in Subang Jaya, bomboloni-experts Sugar And I have also joined the trend and released their very own Pistachio Series, featuring their Kunafa Pistachio Brownie (RM28), Pistachio Latte (with or without coffee, starting from RM13.50), and Kunafa Pistachio Bomboloni (RM12.80), just in time for the festive season!

Crispy, nutty, and dreamy. You can order them separately or part of their Christmas Specials boxes.

Sugar And I has outlets in SS14, Mitsui Lalaport, Starling Mall, Central I-City, and TTDI.

8. Fluffed Café & Dessert Bar

Tapping into 2024's hottest food trend, Fluffed Café & Dessert Bar has also introduced its Dubai Chocolate Waffle for the holidays.

This decadent dessert features pistachio ice cream, brownie cubes, dark chocolate sauce, and crispy pistachio kunafa atop a chocolate waffle.

Catch it at their Taman Paramount and Sunway Mentari outlets before the year ends!

Fluffed Cafe @ Taman Paramount
Address: 55, Jalan 20/7, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 12.30pm - 10.30pm (Daily)

Fluffed Cafe @ Sunway Mentari
Address: 28, Jalan PJS 8/4, PJS 8, Sunway Mentari, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 12.30pm - 10.30pm (Daily)

9. Dotty's

Known for its artisanal pastries, cakes, and breads, Dotty's has also doubled down on its pistachio chocolate obsession, launching a whole impressive lineup including its Pistachio Kunafa Tart, Pistachio Kunafa Crispy Croissant, and Kunafa Chocolate Cake.

Dotty's TTDI
Address: 20-G, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 2, Taman Tun Dr Ismail
Opening hours: 8am - 10pm (Daily)

Dotty's KLCC
Address: Lot G03J-K, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 8am - 10pm (Daily)

Dotty's IOI Putrajaya
Address: GE-3B, Ground Floor (The Symphony Walk), IOI City Mall Putrajaya
Opening hours: 10am - 10pm (Daily)

10. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Even The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has joined the party with their Chocolate Pistachio Brownie (RM20.90) as part of their seasonal holiday menu!

They are available now at all of their outlets.

Which of these delicious pistachio creations are you planning to try first? Let us know!

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