St Regis’ limited edition Holiday Trunks are replete with Christmas treats (Photo: St Regis KL)
Shopping malls usually expect a surge of shoppers during the festive season but with the pandemic still raging on, lugging home bags of gifts may seem quite impossible. Therefore, in a bid to recover consumer traffic, shrewd local F&B brands and outlets have resorted to delivery options to bring beautifully packaged goods to your loved ones. Although log cakes and gingerbread cookies are synonymous with Christmas, we've discovered an ecletic assortment of unusual treats from reliable patisseries and restaurants in town instead. Here are just ten of them.
Auri
Auri might not be the first store you'd think of when it comes to shopping for Christmas treats, since it specialises more in home decor, body care and clothing. However, this Yuletide season, the lifestyle hub is selling the Helen & Abby Christmas fruit cake (RM180), a moist and rich dessert doused in Hennessy V.S.O.P brandy. If a touch of alcohol is not to your fancy, you can order a version sans the brandy. Delivered in gorgeous red tins, they make for perfect and practical gifts for friends and family.
Lot 46, G2, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas, Solaris Dutamas, KL. Delivery within Klang Valley only. Place your orders by contacting [email protected] or WhatsApp +6019 391 3211.
Four Points by Sheraton, KL
The hotel's Jann Boozy Basket (RM288) is perfect for those who are entertaining guests during the holidays. The hamper is filled with limited edition Yuletide cocktails and specially crafted cognac-infused chocolates by homegrown brand Chocolate Concierge. Additionally, round up your loved ones and toast to the new year with the whiskey and gin minis.
Don't forget the mains too: Quan's Kitchen is offering a roast turkey for takeaway. Brined for 24 hours, the Roasted in Chinatown Turkey Takeaway (RM450 for 5kg) is crusted with Oloiya’s Chicken Bak Kwa, possibly hinting the fact that Chinese New Year is also looming. Completing this succulent feast is an array of side dishes such as truffled potatoes, apple and chestnut stuffing, maple glazed carrots, sautéed broccolini with almond flakes and roasted Brussel sprouts.
2, Jalan Balai Polis, Chinatown, KL. Order via email at [email protected], or contact +6012 507 3327 for further enquiries.
Le Méridien, KL
PRIME and Favola are usually booked-out during Christmas eve dinners (of if you're one to plan ahead, New Year's eve dinner too) but the festive goodies from ArtCacao should not be overlooked. It'd be hard-pressed to settle for just a single treat: The illy Coffee with Dried Fruit Shortbread and homemade Christmas cookies in a rectangular decorative tin (RM35) would charm the coffee lover in your life while the Yule logs (RM120) and festive éclairs (RM75 for 5 pieces) would please the kids (or the kids at heart). Cap off your meal with the ultimate crowd-pleaser – the Christmas pudding (RM20 each) with vanilla sauce.
2, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, KL. Email [email protected] or contact +603 2263 7434 to book your orders.
The St Regis, KL
Inspired by the John Jacob Astor’s love for travel, St Regis’ limited edition Holiday Trunks are a must have if you’re a fervent fan of the luxury hotel. These trunks are exquisitely crafted from faux leather and embellished with rose gold brass locks and studs, topped off with the iconic St. Regis crest.
The Classic Trunk (from RM618) is replete with mouth-watering homemade staples such as a decadent dark chocolate Christmas tree with chocolate pralines, signature chocolate Valrhona bars with flavours such as Teh Tarik and Calamansi, boxes of sugar and gingerbread cookies, a Gingerbread house, a Christmas Stollen, and a selection of sweet and savoury jars such as Valrhona Milk Gianduja chocolate, wild raspberry jam and peanut butter, to a jar of chicken foie gras and black truffle rillettes and traditional Christmas stuffing. For something more premium, the Luxury Trunk (from RM980) comes with a bottle of Delamotte champagne.
6, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, KL. For more information, email [email protected] or call +6012 280 1303.
Lachér Patisserie
Serving some of the finest French desserts in town, the patisserie's cakes, mousse, tarts and gateaux are not only made from the best ingredients, but they also come with an affordable price tag too. Their Christmas edition cake such as Winter Holidays (RM150) departs from the usual chocolatey goodness and ginger staples that define Christmas desserts. Made from generous amount of pistachio, the cake is complemented by the freshness and tanginess of the raspberry marmalade. If you’re not a fan of pistachios, some pecan flavoured mousse might do the trick. Warm Wishes (RM155) is a pecan caramel chocolate mousse, layered with jelly made from passionfruit, banana and mango, that will have you hankering for more.
Order here.
KEJU by Carmen
Instead of cloyingly sweet desserts, how about a savoury option? Famous for their stunning cheese platters, KEJU has come up with a beautifully curated Christmas themed box that's bound to be a conversation starter. The highly Instagrammable box is priced at RM390, which includes three types of cheeses, fresh berries and fruits, almonds, brownies, crackers and honey. If you're only expecting an intimate crowd, request for a customised platter, priced from RM290 for two pax.
Whatsapp +6012 605 5481 to place your order.
Valen’s Patisserie
Valen’s Patisserie celebrates this Christmas with their Merry Holi-YAY collection. One of the highlights from this collection is the Merry Holi-YAY Trio (RM135). Inspired by the characters from the North Pole, Mr. Elf, Mr. Reindeer, and Mr. Santa, the hand-crafted desserts are made from chocolate with a unique individual filling each. The fun continues with their Holi-YAY Snow Log Cake (RM 210 for 1kg). Crafted from dark chocolate sponge cake, the modern log cake is finished with a white velvet spray, topped with berries and a smattering of 24K gold leaves.
Contact them via Whatsapp at +6019 260 2777 to place your order.
Elevete Patisserie
For a change, surprise your loved ones with a Macaron Tower with Brownies (RM150), a towering showpiece featuring 12 pieces of assorted macarons and 12 pieces of brownies. Ardent cake lovers can pick from its Christmas Confectionery menu too, which include options such as Christmas Stacked Brownies with Fruits (RM145), Salted Caramel Macadamia Cheesecake (RM180 for 1.8kg) and Grandma’s Fruit Cake (RM105 for 1.5kg). There's a quirky option for kids too: the cute Santa’s Little Hats are crafted from Tokeru cheesecake bite, topped with buttercream and strawberries.
Place your order on their website here. They provide same day delivery and free delivery will be given with purchase above RM200.
Jaslyn Cakes
The café-bakery has rolled out a Hazelnut Bundt Cake (RM50.90) this year, delighting dessert lovers with a moist hazelnut and sour cream cake finished with caramel chocolate ganache and garnished with nuts as well as flowers. This dainty cake is packaged in a clear box and tied with a velvet ribbon and a mini greeting card, perfect as a Christmas gift. Not a fan of nuts? Opt for their seasonal ginger cheesecake instead or the Christmas Panettone (RM48.75) redolent of orange blossom and studded with homemade candied orange peel as well as mixed vine fruits.
Jaslyn Cakes, Lot 1B New Wing, Lower Ground Floor, Mont Kiara Shoplex, Mont Kiara, KL. Place your order at [email protected] (Bangsar) or [email protected] (Mont Kiara).
Ben’s
Ben’s wide offerings this year will leave even the most discerning shopper a little indecisive. Their Mince Pies (RM36 for a box of nine) are painstakingly made with raisins, mixed citrus peel, brown sugar, juices, cinnamon, nutmeg and ground spice. Kids will relish the cupcakes, which are available in vanilla or chocolate flavours, topped with buttercream icing in a variety of festive designs. The Christmas Trifle is not to be missed too: Choose either Chocolate Tiramisu (layered with chocolate sponge cake, cream cheese, chocolate ganache, topped with chocolate crumble) or Peach Berry (crafted from sweet peaches, chantilly cream, vanilla sponge cake, custard and berry compote jelly).
Order here.
