Shaved ice desserts in KL & Selangor
Staying outdoors on a typical afternoon in Malaysia means sweating buckets and damp patches on the back of our shirts. While we can never outshine the sun, these are the 8 best shaved ice desserts in KL where you can take a “chill pill”.
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1. Wild Rooster
Salted egg & pistachio shaved ice
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The cosy camper-style interior of Wild Rooster in Bukit Jalil will entice you for a chill hangout with friends. But their shaved ice with unique flavours will make you stay.
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Their Salt Bae (RM25) is an interplay of milk-based shaved ice, salted egg sauce, and furikake. Topping it all off is a jiggly slab of tau fu fah, which contrasts beautifully against the smooth shaved ice. With its appearance, this dessert can be easily mistaken for a Japanese rice dish.
Another best-seller on the menu is Be Happy (RM26), which features pistachio sauce and coconut ice cream. On the side are red beans to double the nuttiness – and certainly the happiness.
Address: 2-12, Persiaran Jalil Utama, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Fri-Sun 12pm-12am | Tue-Thu 12pm-11am (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: 017-67 3 3285 | Wild Rooster’s Instagram
2. Taiwanese House
Taiwanese-style mochi shaved ice
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Taiwanese House in Kepong is the place to go for Taiwanese-style shaved ice (from RM15.90).
The mochi crowning their Mochi Shaved Ice is freshly made and tossed in ground peanut and black sesame. The unique sensation of biting into the warm and chewy mochi amidst the cold and snowy ice is satisfying enough to make you gasp.
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Their Pure Yam Red Bean Ice (RM17.90) deserves as much attention. The yam paste on top is so thick and smooth it could pass for ice cream.
Combined with the chewy sweet potato balls and subtly firm red beans, this dessert also has several different textures dancing on your tastebuds.
Address: 17, Floor G Jalan 2/33B Off Jalan Kepong BT6 1/2 Section, Mwe Kepong Commercial Park, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11am-9pm, Daily
Contact: 011-1060 5183 | Taiwanese House’s Instagram
3. Tong Yik Dessert
Late-night shaved snow
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As much as you think having a late-night mamak date is romantic, it’s better to steer clear of such a risky move. Bring your date to Tong Yik Dessert instead, which remains open until 1am. Their shaved snow (RM18.90) is so hefty that you can conveniently share it with your date.
Take, for example, their Strawberry Mango Shaved Snow – a heap of mango-flavoured shaved snow adorned with fresh strawberries and mangoes. The blob of sweet milk cream on top further underpins the tanginess of the fruits.
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Besides the fruit-centric flavours, there is a menu section for their milk tea series (from RM11.90). The milk tea-based shaved snow comes with toppings such as red beans, glutinous balls, ice cream, and grass jellies.
Address: LG-05, Residensi Majestic Maxim, 45, Jalan 9, Taman Bukit Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 3.30pm-1am, Daily
Contact: 018-268 4991 | Tong Yik Dessert’s Instagram
4. Sulbing
Korean bingsu with injeolmi & tiramisu
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It is hard to pass by Sulbing, a famous dessert chain from Korea, without turning your head to give their bingsu a second look. That being said, the desserts taste as good as they look.
We recommend starting with their Red-Bean Injeolmi Sulbing (RM38), which highlights the classic duo of red beans and subtly sweet Injeolmi – a traditional Korean rice cake coated with soyabean powder.
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Their Tiramisu Bingsu (RM55) is also a winner. The piece of tiramisu hugging the top is so weighty that it “distorts” the vanilla ice cream underneath.
Meanwhile, their Strawberry Yoghurt Sulbing (from RM38) tastes of summer. It is covered in fresh strawberry slices and proffered with yoghurt for extra tanginess.
Address: Lot 7.101, Pavilion Elite Mall, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10pm-10am, Daily
Contact: 03-2110 3560 | Sulbing’s Instagram
5. Sik Thong Ba
Shaved snow with tang yuan
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Sik Thong Ba has a good reputation for traditional tong sui and tau fu fah, but their shaved ice is just as spot-on.
Their Rice Ball Soya Ice (RM14.90) is a delicious dessert inspired by the famous Taiwanese street food “Fire and Ice Tang Yuan”. It has hot tang yuan so generously filled with black sesame that they practically make a dent in the fluffy soymilk-based shaved ice.
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Their Coconut Taroball Black Sesame Ice (RM15.90) and Matcha Supreme (RM14.90) topped with ice cream will also have you scrape the bowls clean.
The loaded amount of popping pearls, taro balls, and red beans give way to the airy shaved snow, which is infused with the flavours of black sesame and matcha respectively.
Sik Thong Ba @ Cheras Traders Centre
Address: 37G, Jalan Dataran Cheras 2, Cheras Traders Centre, Batu 9, 43200 Balakong, Selangor
Opening hours: 12pm-12am, Daily
Contact: 03-9081 6928 | Sik Thong Ba’s Instagram
Sik Thong Ba @ Aman Elite
Address: 06G, Jalan Desa Aman 1, Taman Desa Aman, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm-12am, Daily
Contact: 03-9134 8831
Sik Thong Ba @ Uptown Damansara
Address: 66, SS21/39 Damansara Utama 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 12pm-12am, Daily
Contact: 011-3966 2641
6. Fat Boon ABC Ice Kacang
Traditional ice kacang & taro shaved ice
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For kopitiam-style shaved ice, Fat Boon ABC Ice Kacang is a local treasure in Kepong Baru. Their menu is built around the familiar such as Ice Cendol and ABC Ice Kacang, priced from RM6.
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The Taro Shaved Ice (RM11) has been a customer favourite for a long time. You won’t be able to catch even a glimpse of the ice as it is completely hidden under the luscious taro sauce.
Their fruit-based shaved ice (from RM10) is a simple ensemble of fruits, ice, and sago, but nothing ho-hum. You can pick from honeydew, mango, and kiwi.
Address: 24B, Jalan Antoi Kiri, Kepong Baru, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12.30pm-11pm, Daily
Contact: 019-323 2707 | Fat Boon ABC Ice Kacang’s Facebook
7. Guochao
Affordable cendol & taro shaved ice
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Guochao is a container dessert shop nestled in a residential area. It serves affordable shaved ice desserts priced from RM10.90.
You will want to handle their Signature Taro Yam Ice (RM13.90) with care, considering its height. Crowned with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, it stands tall amidst the red bean tang yuan and taro balls.
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Their Cendol Ice (RM11.90) is an upgraded version of traditional cendol, with additional sweet potato balls, tapioca pearls, and ice cream. Another crowd favourite is the Oat-thentic Shaved Ice (RM13.90), which carries the sweet and toasty aroma of oats.
Address: No. 2091, Jalan SK13/12, Kampung Baru Seri Kembangan, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
Opening hours: Sun & Mon 1pm-10.30pm | Wed & Thu 1pm-10.30pm | Fri & Sat 1pm-12am (Closed on Tuesdays)
Contact: 017-673 3285 | Guochao Dessert’s Instagram
8. Aftermeal
Milk tea & matcha latte kakigori
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Dessert lovers must be familiar with Aftermeal. Opening until midnight, this OG dessert shop has over four outlets in KL and PJ.
Their signature Iron Lady Milk Tea Kakigori (RM25) is the equivalence of milk tea in a frozen form. Instead of tapioca pearls, you will find grass jellies under the shaved snow.
But don’t worry if you still want that QQ experience because tapioca pearls and sweet potato balls are served separately on the side.
Image credit: @aftermealdessertcafe via Instagram
Their Matcha Latte Kakigori (RM28) is the star of its own show, nailing the matcha vibe. The kakigori is treated to a snowfall of matcha powder, transforming the snowy landscape into a green mountain reminiscent of spring.
Nestled at the core is matcha ice cream. But before you dive in, dress the dessert with the accompanying jar of rich matcha sauce.
Aftermeal @ SS2
Address: 33, Jalan SS2/64, SS2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 1pm-12am, Daily
Contact: Aftermeal’s Instagram
Aftermeal @ Damansara Utama
Address: 52, Jalan SS21/58, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 1pm-12am, Daily
Aftermeal @ Hartamas
Address: 36, Jalan 27/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 1pm-12am, Daily
Aftermeal @ Kepong
Address: 127, Jalan Rimbunan Raya 1 Laman Rimbunan, Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 1pm-12am, Daily
Best shaved ice spots in Klang Valley
Kopitiams with their roti bakar and kopi o often take the spotlight in the Malaysian food scene. But shaved ice desserts should receive some credit in our nation where summer reigns all year round.
So besides looking for good kopi and nasi lemak, bookmark this post for times when you just want some icy frozen treats.
For more food recommendations, check out our guides to cheap eats in KL and the best Bangsar cafes.
Cover image adapted from: @wildrooster.kl via Instagram, Alex Yap via Google Review, @aftermealdessertcafe via Instagram