Cover Gelato affogato at TUG Gelato
Gelato affogato at TUG Gelato
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Gelato is making a scene in the dessert waves, with new spots popping up every other week. Here’s a round up of the best we’ve had so far around KL and beyond
Beautiful cobbled streets, narrow alleys, and the smell of fresh baked bread and herbs is what you might imagine when you think of gelato. The cornerstone of dessert in Italy—besides tiramisu—is now making waves in Malaysia, with many new outlets around the town.
Gelato, known for its creamy and denser texture in comparison to ice cream, contains less fat but is still just as satiating. Churned at a slower rate and typically served at a warmer temperature is the reason why you may find it melts in your mouth quicker, leading to a more robust experience of flavours.
We might not have perfectly imperfect cobblestone streets, but we do have ample flavour inspirations that gelato absorbs and churns out.
Check out these spots to get your gelato fix, many of them with incredible flavour selection with seasonal ingredients, and nod to our local culinary landscape.
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TUG Gelato
Established with the aim of combatting food waste, TUG—meaning The Unusual Greens—uses quirky and unusual looking fruits to make their gelatos. Hailey, the founder of TUG, has a philosophy that food should feed people as long as it’s edible.
Find flavours such as soursop calamansi, avocado pistachio, and pandan salted coconut, get it wrapped in a layer of mochi for an extra treat.
TUG Gelato, multiple locations in Bangsar and Seri Kembanga, @tug.gelato
Taffy Gelato
Above Taffy Gelato, Kunafa gelato with croissant
Taffy Gelato, Kunafa gelato with croissant
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Featuring flavours both familiar and local, Taffy features a selection of premium and extra premium flavours, including cult favourites such as pistachio, and inspired flavours like lemon blue pea butter biscuit.
Complement your scoop with their signature brioche buns, croissant, and their waffle cones.
Taffy Gelato, multiple locations in Ampang, Subang Jaya, and Shah Alam, @taffygelato
Paolo Paolo Gelato
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Paolo Paolo Gelato
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A gelateria with incredible interior design, here you’ll find an array of flavours that blend comfort and innovation.
Paolo Paolo is known for its seasonal flavours and specials—like vanilla topped with crispy garlic chilli, or cashew nut and goji berry. Their bestsellers include the deceptively simple brown butter and fior di latte—and Paolo Paolo’s signature difference is taht with every order you get a free dollop on top of an extra flavour. Unlimited mix and match options await.
Paolo Paolo Gelato, multiple locations in Taman Paramount, Bukit Damansara, @paolopaologelato
Forest Floor
Forest Floor is a gelateria focused on tea-based flavours. Here you’ll find earthy and umami tones merge with flavours like pu erh, and ceremonial matcha.
Experts at extracting the flavours and expressing the complex layers of tea flavours within gelato, this is a true treat for both the gelato and tea lovers in your life.
Forest Floor, 57, Jalan SS 21/1a, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, +019 814 8218
OrGelato
Marrying traditional techniques with the finest natural ingredients is the philosophy behind OrGelato. The space’s futuristic design with pops of colour houses flavours that bring you onto a journey of indulgence with a hint of nostalgia.
Using real vanilla, couverture chocolate, whole pistachios, delicate tea leaves, and no added colours and artificial flavours, OrGelato offers up the truest expression of flavour within gelato form, in a scoop or in a cake.
OrGelato, LG-01-03, Menara The MET, 20, Jalan Dutamas 2, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, +603 3005 2883
Waka Waka Gelato
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Masala Chai gelato at Waka Waka Gelato
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A brand that started off at home with an aim to bring the taste of Italy to homes in Malaysia. With premium quality ingredients, Waka Waka are focused on bringing artisanal gelato with local flavours such as salted gula melaka, salted egg yolk, and cendol, you’re sure to tickle your sweet tooth here.
Waka Waka Gelato, 24, Jalan 21/11b, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, +6011 5414 6590
Bojio Space
If your two favourite things are having a little something sweet and a tipple, the alcoholic gelato offered in Bojio might be the missing key.
With flavours such as Jack Daniels with Bakkwa and Maple Syrup, eat these fun flavours whilst exploring their space that’s occupied frequently with vendors for food, gifts, drinks, and much more!
Bojio Space, 22, Jalan 21/11b, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, @bojio.space
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Keandra's expertise lies within writing deep dives into the culture and anthropology of food, sometimes with a philosophical twist. With a background in London's F&B consultancy scene, she's excited to be back in Kuala Lumpur to champion the local dining scene.
Reach her at keandra.hing@tatlerasia.com, @keandruh
