Cover Croissants are one of the most popular pastries around the world (Photo: Pexels/Anna Shvets)
Croissants are one of the most popular pastries around the world (Photo: Pexels/Anna Shvets)
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Take a cue from these pastry chefs and grab your next croissant from one of these spots
Flaky, buttery, and golden brown, a good croissant is extremely difficult to resist. Whether you have with butter and jam or plain alongside your cup of coffee, a croissant is an easy way to kickstart your days on the right note.
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Croissants can even fit into your lunch breaks or teatime snacks in the form of ham and cheese croissant sandwiches or a chocolate croissant with a cup of tea. A staple in many patisseries, bakeries, and cafés, there is an abundance of croissants in the Klang Valley, so we turn to these five pastry chefs to point us in the direction of the best croissants.
Ooi Viyern, Ignis KL
Above Ooi Viyern is in charge of the desserts at Ignis KL (Photo: Courtesy of Ooi Viyern)
Above Bray Bakery was featured in Tatler Dining Guide 2023 (Photo: Instagram/@braybakery)
Ooi Viyern is in charge of the desserts at Ignis KL (Photo: Courtesy of Ooi Viyern)
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"My favourite croissant spot is Bray Bakery. To me, its sourdough croissants strike the perfect balance between light and fluffy. I'm usually the kind of person who likes food with all the bells and whistles like getting ice cream with all the add-ons, but I have to say my favourite is Bray's plain sourdough croissant.
Bray also has an elderflower custard croissant that's really good. The sandwiches are also the best I've ever had so you could say it's basically my go-to!"
Bray Bakery, G-02, Menara See Hoy Chan, 374, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, +6012 582 2519, @braybakery on Instagram, Monday-Sunday, 8am-5pm
Nicole Xinyi, Akâr Dining
Above Nicole Xinyi is a maestro at both sweet and savoury food (Photo: Instagram/@akar.dining)
Above Croisserie is also known for its cakes and other baked goods (Photo: Instagram/@croisserie)
Nicole Xinyi is a maestro at both sweet and savoury food (Photo: Instagram/@akar.dining)
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"I go to Croisserie in Bukit Damansara for my croissants. I usually get the croissant au beurre (butter croissant). The balance between the crust on the outside and the chewiness on the inside is just to die for. If I go there for breakfast, I definitely have to get more than one."
Croisserie, 14, Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, +6012 564 4154, @croisserie on Instagram, Monday-Sunday, 7:30 am-8 pm
Lawrence Cheong, C3 Lab
Above Lawrence Cheong is one of the co-founders of C3 Lab (Photo: Courtesy of Lawrence Cheong)
Above Aison Bakery is known for its croissants and sandwiches (Photo: Facebook/@aisonbakery)
Lawrence Cheong is one of the co-founders of C3 Lab (Photo: Courtesy of Lawrence Cheong)
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"Aison Bakery is my go-to for my croissants. The croissants have a flaky texture and an awesome buttery flavour—you can tell Aison uses premium butter for lamination. The croissants also have a perfect shape and unique sourdough-like flavour. I usually have my croissants plain with a cup of coffee. It doesn't need any butter or jam. It's simply the best croissant for me in terms of flavour and texture in Malaysia."
Aison Bakery, 11-G, Jalan Medan PB2A, Seksyen 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, +603 8925 6288, @aisonbakery on Instagram, Monday-Sunday, 8am-6pm
Caitlyn Chong Yi, Akâr Dining
Above Caitlyn Chong Yi is one of the two pastry chefs at Akâr Dining (Photo: Instagram/@akar.dining)
Above The lemon curd cruffin at Lavie Boulangerie (Photo: Instagram/@mylavieboulangerie)
Caitlyn Chong Yi is one of the two pastry chefs at Akâr Dining (Photo: Instagram/@akar.dining)
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“Lavie Boulangerie in Damansara Kim is my favourite place to get croissants. Its lemon curd cruffin, which is a hybrid between a croissant and a muffin, has the perfect balance between a buttery fat fragrance and tartness from the citrus, which fulfils my lemon addiction.”
Lavie Boulangerie, 17, Jalan SS 20/11, Damansara Kim, 47400 Petaling Jaya, +603 7496 6624, @mylavieboulangerie on Instagram, Tuesday-Sunday, 8:30am-5:30pm
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Liew Mun Onn, Mid Sweet Dessert Bar
Above Liew Mun Onn's desserts are a crowd favourite at both Back Alley Pasta and Mid Sweet Dessert Bar (Photo: Courtesy of Back Alley Pasta)
Above KLCG Confectionery and Bakery is located at Dataran Merdeka (Photo: Instagram/@klcgconfectionerybakery)
Liew Mun Onn's desserts are a crowd favourite at both Back Alley Pasta and Mid Sweet Dessert Bar (Photo: Courtesy of Back Alley Pasta)
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“My favourite spot in Kuala Lumpur to get croissants would be from KLCG Confectionary & Bakery in the heart of town. Its croissants are flaky and super buttery. I also love the way they look. The lamination of the dough is so well done that it makes the croissant puff up beautifully; inside, you get a beautiful honeycomb effect.
The bakery is located within a historical building, which makes it a lovely place to go for breakfast or just a sweet treat. Besides the croissants and pastries, the hot food items are scrumptious as well.”
KLCG Confectionery & Bakery, 27, Jln Raja, Dataran Merdeka, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, +6012 389 3907, @klcgconfectionerybakery on Instagram, Wednesday-Monday, 9am-6pm
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Amanda is a KL-born and raised third culture kid, who lives to eat. If not found reading, writing for Tatler Dining, or snacking, she is most likely playing with her dog, Katsu, sourcing new Birkenstocks, or looking for a new restaurant to venture to.
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