Arabic food and sweets have captured the hearts of Malaysians with its rich flavors and exotic presentation. Most of us are familiar with baklava and Turkish delight and quite recently with the kunafa craze, a sweet that’s redolent of rose water and most importantly stringy cheese! For some satisfying cheese pull, try out these 9 viral spots with kunafa in Klang Valley! All of them are a must-try!
1. Dubai
This super cheesy kunafa is made with Arabic cheese, Mozzarella cheese and Arabic ghee for a truly gratifying sweet. Topped with crushed pistachio nuts, this cheesy, sweet and savory kunafa will have you coming back for more!
Address: 1st Floor, Pavillion Food Court, Jln Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
2. Al-Amar
Compared to most viral kunafa in Klang Valley, Al-Amar is a restaurant with a fine dining concept that gives you the experience to enjoy kunafa comfortably. No need to queue until you sweat in the heat!
In addition to serving kunafa that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, this restaurant also offers a variety of Arabic and Western dishes that are quite appetizing.
Address: Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6017-284 0874
3. Kunafa Crisp
This Arabic sweet shop located in Bukit Bintang needs no introduction. Since it went viral on social media, many are scrambling to try the fresh kunafa here. You have to be prepared to line up to get a thick piece of cheesy kunafa.
Not only kunafa, but various sweets from the Middle East await you. Everything is interesting to try! Don’t forget to taste the refreshing honey ice cream at Kunafa Crisp.
Address: 44-2G, Bangunan Bintang, Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur.
4. Chef Faez
In addition to tasting the popular dishes of Chef Faez, many people stop by this restaurant to witness the chef himself flipping kunafa in front of customers! Not only famous for its fluffy and creamy kunafa, Chef Faez also offers a menu that’s guaranteed to be finger-licking delicious such as Lamb Shank, various burgers, Arabic rice and pasta. Indescribably delicious!
Address: Menara Technip Energies 38, Jalan Inai, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6019-666 0264
5. Arabica Restaurant
This Middle Eastern restaurant is very famous among the foreign student crowd and is normally packed to the rafters. Serving homely Arabic food classics such as shawarma and mandy rice, they also dish up cheesy and aromatic kunafa that’s a show stealer!
Address: G10-Cova Square, Jalan Teknologi, Kota Damansara, PJU 5, Taman Sains Selangor, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6011-6077 2422
6. Damas Sweets
You don’t have to go to a Middle Eastern country to enjoy Arabic sweets. Just visit the Damas Sweets shop owned by Ezat Al-Tahan from Syria. In addition to baklava, all kinds of Arabic sweets are available here, especially kunafa.
This sweet recipe is inherited from the family and has been tweaked to meet the level of sweetness and preference of Malaysians. More interestingly, there’s also organic honey and a set of Syrian tea and coffee dishes.
Address: Various locations in Klang Valley.
Contact: Contact respective outlets.
7. Spiced Pumpkin Cafe
Looking for a kunafa in Klang Valley that comes with a special twist? Spiced Pumpkin Café offers delicious kunafa in KL with a unique twist! If most Arab sweet shops serve kunafa sprinkled with pistachio nuts and honey syrup, Spiced Pumpkin Café offers kunafa paired with ice cream and biscoff!
Not only that, they also offer kunafa with orange blossom Tres Leches which is a special cream with an American flavor!
Address: Lot 291, Kompleks KPPMS, 2, Jalan RU 3/9a, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor.
Contact: +6019-272 8317
8. Restoran Aroma Hijrah
This Arabic restaurant in Shah Alam is no stranger to the residents around this area. Offering delicious Middle Eastern dishes and spiced Arabic coffee, don’t forget to try their cheesy kunafa!
Address: 14, Jalan Opera H U2/H, Taman TTDI Jaya, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor.
Contact: +6012-564 4838
9. Dar Al-Arab Gourmet Restaurant
This IG-worthy restaurant in Sunway Pyramid will promise some good ones for the gram as well as your tummy! Have a go for their super yummy kunafa that’s cheesy with just a hint of saltiness to balance the sweetness.
Address: Sunway Pyramid, LG2.123, 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +603-5633 9222
Written by Kartini Kannan
