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Support local and order these tempting snacks and specials in honour of Malaysia's National Day in August

Karen Leong Cake Design

Stuck for ideas on the perfect gift to remind friends and loved ones that you're thinking of them this Merdeka? This beautiful batik-inspired collaboration between cake designer Karen Leong and the Kek Untuk Kita fundraising initiative features cupcakes with colourful fondant toppers handcrafted, cut and painted by Leong, available for pre-order from now till September 15 for delivery till the end of 2021.

For every box of nine cupcakes sold, 40 per cent of the proceeds will go towards the Food Aid Foundation's Food Relief Project.

Orders can be made via WhatsApp.   

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Bisou Bake Shop

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Above Photo: @bisoubakeshop/Instagram
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Photo: @bisoubakeshop/Instagram
Above Photo: @bisoubakeshop/Instagram

One look at Bisou Bake Shop's Merdeka-edition Milo Dinosaur cupcakes is enough to trigger all you sweettooths with a weakness for the malty sweet drink. Pre-order this local bakery's Merdeka Day box set for delivery on August 31 from 11am to 3pm only to enjoy a tasty Malaysia-inspired spread that includes pandan white chocolate cookies, a 'Cupkuih' cupcake, a Milo Dinosaur cupcake, a slice of rainbow cake and more. 

Orders can be made at shop.bisou.com.my or via Beepit

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LI Restaurant

Inspired by the beloved Malaysian snack satay, Li Damansara Jaya's Merdeka FamiLi Meal includes savouries like a slow-cooked pork shoulder, charred nasi impit and cucumber pineapple salad as well as sweet delights like the Seri Muka glutinous rice langit and egg tarts. The FamiLi meal must be ordered three days in advance and is available from now till September 16.

Orders can be made via Beepit, Grab Food or by calling +6011 2366 5358.   

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Inside Scoop

It wouldn't be Merdeka month without Inside Scoop introducing some Malaysian-inspired flavours into the mix. This month sees the addition of Apam Balik  (pictured above) to existing local flavours like Cempedak, Teh Tarik and Malted Chocolate Milo versions available for delivery or takeaway.

Order at insidescoop.com.my or via Grab Food.

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Mei by Fat Spoon

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Above Photo: Mei by Fat Spoon

Mei by Fat Spoon's Merdeka specials this month pay ode to its early days with the addition of ulam fried rice with unagi and torched scallops, served with a miso radish soup. Another variation of this fried rice dish is with lemongrass chicken poppers with avocado and sambal.  

Orders can be made via Grab Food (Hartamas or The Hub SS2 branches)  

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Table & Apron

If you're craving nasi lemak with a kick this August, check out Table & Apron's Merdeka bundle, consisting of nasi lemak with sambal petai udang, pork rendang, milk buns with kaya spread and more. The set is fit for three to four people, and is available for delivery or self pick-up from August 28 to 31 only.

Bonus: Table & Apron's adorable Spread Box set makes a great gift for foodies: a trio of house-made kaya, basil pesto and mackerel pate spreads.   

Pre-order by sending a WhatsApp to +6018-3235 146.  

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The Bao Guys

What treats do The Bao Guys have in store for us this Merdeka? With every purchase of the Mega Bao Box from now till August 31 comes a complimentary special edition Onde-Onde Bao: filled to the brim with pandan sauce, coconut and gula merah. 

Orders can be made via Beepit.   

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Foremula

This month, Malaysian-Western fusion cafe Foremula is offering Merdeka specials that include the Har-imau-mee dish (tiger prawns with linguine in a rich prawn bisque) and the Chickn ’Char pasta, inspired by the deliciousness of char siew noodles. Both dishes are available for a limited time only, so grab them while you can, self-pickup options are available as well as delivery.  

Orders can be made through WhatsApp at +6013 422 7919 or via Beetpit     

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