11 dining pop-ups to keep an eye out for in the Klang Valley

Dining with Bono comes in the form of kitchen takeovers and collaborations with local coffeehouses. You won’t find the usual food truck fare here. Instead, expect thoughtfully crafted plates and equally meticulous menus. Its most recent string of dessert-focused pop-ups saw brown butter matcha affogatos, lemon poppy seed loaves with crème anglaise, and earl grey poached pears paired with matcha yoghurt and frozen blackberries.

Its kitchen takeovers often see the exclusive appearances of savoury plates, from cumin plums paired with jammy honey and feta cheese to laksam in kuah putih Terengganu with kesum oil. 

2nd Breakfast has one of the most dedicated cult followings this writer has ever seen, and for good reason. As its name suggests, the pop-up puts its own spin on breakfast sandwiches. Its menu is home to reinventions of this morning meal, all of which come filled with perfectly cooked eggs.

Find The Lara Supreme, a crowd-favourite of a golden hash brown, a fried egg, and torched white cheddar smothered in mixed berry jam and charred pepper mayo sandwiched between toasted English muffins. Opt for one of its classics, The OG, for a sandwich of a buttered egg disk, torched white and yellow cheddar, and sun-dried tomato mayo. Alongside breakfast sandwiches, you can also expect seasoned tater tots and fried fucuk chips. 

See also: Get to know the duo behind 2nd Breakfast

No trip to artsy weekend markets is complete without a handcrafted beverage in hand. In case you’ve already had your dose of caffeine for the day, you should keep an eye out for Gadis Lemonade. Being a classic lemonade stand, you can expect only the most refreshing, citrusy beverages here. 

Whether you’re ordering online or sourcing snacks in person, Moonie Bunch is a must-try. Its menu currently takes shape with innovative popcorn flavours. On the sweeter side are dark chocolate, classic caramel, and crunchy peanut butter. If you’re someone that swears by salted popcorn, give its rosemary infused salted butter popcorn a try or opt for its most Malaysian flavour—curry leaf buttered popcorn.

You’ll also be able to find brownies sprinkled with sea salt, infused with strawberries, or in bite-sized chip form. 

Minuum will have all of your caffeine needs sorted. The pop-up houses an assortment of beverages, from coffee to matcha to chocolate-based drinks. Find a variety of matcha creations flavoured with banana or peach, matcha mocktails, coffees you can customise with vanilla, caramel, or hazelnut, and more. 

On afternoons from Thursday to Sunday, Chinatown’s Shuang Xi turns into the home of one of the city’s newest pop-ups—Lazy Eye Coffee. With just month of operation under its belt, the space focuses on drip coffee, cold brews, and kombucha you can pair with sweets from Snatch Bakery. 

Fans of chocolate will undoubtedly find sanctuary at Dear Dairy Bakehouse. Often making appearances at markets across the city, you’ll find decadent bakes and cookies that are bound to impress. Try a decadent sea salt brownie, opt for a blondie, or order an inventive cookie.

Don’t miss: The story behind Croisserie Artisan Bakery
 

For breakfast sandwiches made with love, track down Beaming. Each element of its breakfast sandwiches is made from scratch—the breakfast sausages included. Its pop-ups appear in the Klang Valley once in a blue moon but should definitely not be missed. 

Sweet treats go hand in hand with a day spent exploring new spaces. Schewy Cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth with its moreish soft-baked cookies. Find treats dotted with semi-sweet chocolate chips, cookies stuffed with strawberry filling, and an inventive pineapple chocolate bake. If you can’t find them in person, the cookie specialist also offers delivery throughout West Malaysia. 

Decadent, fudge-like brownies are this pop-ups specialty. Focused entirely on the chocolate-forward bake, you’ll be able to source dark chocolate brownies sprinkled with flaky Maldon sea salt or crisp brownie chips coated in melted chocolate and cinnamon crumbles. If you’re worried about missing one of its upcoming pop-ups, fear not as Browniboi offers next-day delivery. 

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