The AnnEdible Cakery (KK FoodieVenture #241)

Now obviously I cannot end my KK trip without at least visiting a proper cafe now do I? And as I was craving for some of those viraled 'cake in bowl', I was recommended by non other than Mr.Google to stop by this cafe on the 1st floor (right above 99 Speedmart) of Wisma D'Sulaman Square, Jalan Sulaman. And I have to admit that I was very impressed by the selection of cakes and pastries available for choosing at the cafe. Obviously I went for their Cake in Bowl and it was (like any other CIB) very sweet but decadent, what with their 3 choices of chocolate sauces (you can add all 3 like we did and it was heavenly). We also went for their (and another viraled item as of late) Pistachio Kunafa Dark Chocolate bar and although the price was hefty, it was well worth it. We took it home with us and the kunafa filling was still crunchy even after a few days and the chocolate has a slight bitterness that I like. Will definitely be coming back to sample their other non pastry menu items such as laksa and rice dishes. 

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

Ice Cream Alley (KK FoodieVenture #238)

My mouth (and stomach) were still feeling the burn from my previous lunch so I needed something to cool down. Well.. That's the excuse I'm giving myself anyway. So as me and hubby were walking towards our parked car, my eyes caught sight of this particular ice-cream store (still located on the ground floor of Plaza 333, Penampang) nearby. We decided to check them out and it turns out that the place provides a wide range of gelatos (yep, surprisingly not ice cream) and of course I wasted no time in trying out their Chocolate and Chocoberry flavours. I really like the fact that the gelatos were not overly sweet and were quite refreshing. Plus, you can add your own toppings (like literally put them on your own) and not to mention that the place is an absolute heaven for kids (what with the mini arcade and kids jungle and all). Overall it was an absolute treat (pun intended) for us and we will probably try out their other menu items (ranges from pastas, waffles, hotdogs and what not) should we're in town.

 

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

Chunk & Dunk ITCC (KK FoodieVenture #235)

 Although I admit that it was their Imago Mall kiosk that had gotten my initial attention since people seems to be flocking to the place like nobody's business, I've decided (numerous times mind you) not to blindly join the lineup since I have no idea what their menu is about. That is until I checked out their FB page (yup, such an old geezer right?) and found myself drooling over their well-promoted Chunkie's Chocolate in Paris drink slash dip. Unfortunately said drink can only be found at their other branches so I wasted no time in ordering one from their ITCC Mall outlet (on the ground floor, within the main centre area) and man, it was worth it. I can only describe it as very strong and thick (and I mean VERY THICK) in terms of its chocolate taste and content and I'm all for it. Highly recommended to take it while it is still hot. And yes, since the franchise actual main products are their assorted croffles, we decided to go for their Box of 4 (but with only 2 variations available at said time which were the Lotus Biscoff and Milk Chocolate) and both were commendable and obviously very sweet.

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

Reena Bakes

I was so into my back-to-back workload that lo and behold, it's already October. And since the viral dessert Cake in Bowl has been making its rounds here in Tawau as of late (with almost all bakery & sweet shops creating their own versions of the aforementioned), I might as well join the bandwagon. 

So I decided to try out the Reena Bakes version of said dessert, since it did promote its version as 'less sweet'. Located within Fajar Complex (right behind the Bakso Senario branch), it is also when I realized that social media is definitely not a reliable source for genuine reviews, as the cake in question was still sweet as hell (even for a self-proclaimed choco lover like me). But I do like the fact that they did at least tried to balanced the overly sweetness with a slightly salty based cake and sour cream cheese. My hubby tried their Pista Cheese in a Cup and it was just okay I guess as I'm not really a fan of cheese (which seems to overpower the pistachios tastes). They also have a variety of other cakes, pastries and desserts to choose from should you have a severe sweet tooth. Oh and it is worth mentioning that most of their desserts (other than the ones that you could see within the glass display) are on baked-to-order basis so waiting is unavoidable. 

** Current status - Still in operation (as of Oct 2024) 

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

RHA Sweetcake

Me and my hubby were waiting for our car to be washed nearby (on the last row of shops, at the backside of Fajar Complex) when the heat brought us to this mainly dessert shop nearby. I'm familiar with this shop (when we went to the Super Digital Zone phone accessories shop right in front of it) but never actually had a chance to try them out until recently. A selection of sliced cakes & pastries were available for immediate consumption so we ordered their Chocolate Fudge Cake, Chocolate Nutella Cupcake and Kuih Bakar Burnt Cheesecake. The others were okay but the more outstanding one has got to be the latter. I just loved a kuih bakar pandan version of a cheesecake plus the slight burnt crust at the sides and bottom of the cake. Simply yummy 😋 You can also ordered full rounded cakes at above average prices (ala Secret Recipe) as well as an obviously KFC inspired meal (you know, the fried chickens + butter rice + coleslaw combo) should you prefer something heavier to eat. There are also snacks such as burgers, fries and waffles available for your choosing. 

** Current status - Still in operation (as of August 2024)

 

• 
• 
• 
• 
•