Desserts are a huge part of the Malaysian lifestyle, whether you favour traditional ones such as bubur cha cha and ais kacang or some Korean bingsu. Well, there’s a new Japanese shaved iced dessert house in town, and many are raving about it. Here are some reasons why you should pay Taman Paramount’s newest dessert gamechanger, KAKIGŌRI a visit!

1. They’ve got a pretty cool exterior with Jap vibes written all over it.

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Image Credit: Instagram users @jiehao6, @kathy_8989

2. It’s even got a whimsical quote on the wall!

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Image Credit: Instagram users @chinyee85, @wantien727

3. KAKIGŌRI has a pack of friendly and playful staff members.

Image Credit: Kakigori
Image Credit: Kakigori

4. They have a variety of mouthwatering dessert flavours…

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Image Credit: Instagram users @sscheng, @sayen.r
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Image Credit: Instagram users @limchee, @ch_rm

5. …that are big enough to share!

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Image Credit: Instagram users @jeeonn, @ernie.xavier

6. They have a stack of shelves which makes for a makeshift playground for tiny tots.

Image Credit: Kakigori
Image Credit: Kakigori

7. Or Instagram spots for adults!

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Image Credit: Instagram users @suewenlooi, @ssamsj

8. You can expect 10 unique Kakigori flavours inclusive of apam balik, Japanese pumpkin and ginger tofu for a price of RM14-RM18.

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Image Credit: Instagram users @sing__ec, @sam.jp

9. And you’ll want to take a picture with anything and everything when you’re here.

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Image Credit: Instagram users @penguin927, @jiunnming

10. So go ahead and spoil yourself with some Japanese shaved iced dessert—because we know you want to!

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Image Credit: Instagram users @alex_yap, @enqee

KAKIGŌRI

Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 2pm-11pm, Saturday-Sunday, 1pm-11pm.

Address: 25, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya.

Website: KAKIGŌRI

Tel: 03-7865 8999

Feature Image Credit: KAKIGŌRI

 
 
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