There’s something about molten lava desserts that makes it absolutely irresistible. It is also highly satisfying to drive a knife through its centre and have all the warm ooey goey mixture gush onto the plate. These sinful desserts would take you beyond cloud 9 and they certainly must have been crafted by the hands of dessert gods because what else could be quite this appetising both to the palate and to the eyes too?!
These 16 places in Klang Valley serve up delicious molten lava cakes that’ll keep you coming back for more! Psst, you might just order yourself a second serving because who can resist this glorious dessert?!
1. Ahoy Café
Ahoy serves delicious green tea molten lava cakes on top of tiny glass jars which resemble goldfish bowls. It’s a unique approach to having your molten lava cake as the contents will drizzle perfectly on top of some cold vanilla ice cream. Ahoy also serves their molten lava cake with some biscuit for an extra crunch.
Hours: 2pm-12pm, daily
Address: 74, Jalan SS15/4, 47500 Subang Jaya
Website: Ahoy Café
2. Brotzeit Bangsar
WeiBer Lavakuchen is the name of this dessert and you best be ready to feast on this! Don’t be fooled by the exterior of this cake either because though the outer shell may be hard, the filling is soft, gooey and warm. White chocolate tends to be sweet but with this molten lava cake, it’s just the right touch of deliciousness. The cake itself is pretty dense but that offers as good consistency to “mop” up all the lovely lava mixture.
Hours: 10.30am till late.
Address: Bangsar Shopping Centre
Website: Brotzeit
3. Chili’s
Chili’s is known for their American-style food but don’t forget that their desserts are the bomb too! Get your hands on their molten lava cake which resembles a mini volcano. As you slice through the cake, the insides would spill out almost as if a volcano of yumminess has just erupted. The filling dish is topped off with some cold vanilla ice cream as well!
Hours: 10am-11pm, daily.
Website: Chilli’s
Available at several locations nationwide.
4. Hungry Bunch
This perfectly crusted yet soft molten lava cake is ready for you to feast on at Hungry Bunch. It is served with a cherry on top alongside a serving of ice cream which serves as the perfect complement to the warm dark chocolate oozing out from the cake itself. With both the flavours of bitter and sweet, you can expect a harmonious blend between the two.
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily.
Website: Hungry Bunch
Available at several locations nationwide.
5. Mad About Coco
If you are totally into chocolate, Mad About Coco is definitely the right spot for your cravings because that is essentially what they are known for. They have a variety of other chocolatey offerings but one of the must-try’s when dining here is their chocolate molten lava cake. The aromatic chocolate goo and perfectly baked cake is definitely heaven on a plate! It is also served with a single ferrero rocher which adds some nutty flavour to the dessert.
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily.
Address: Fahrenheit 88
Website: Mad About Coco
6. Okonomi
Matcha lovers would fall in love with Okonomi because of this Japanese eatery’s matcha molten lava cake. It is also served with adorable bamboo-shaped green tea chocolates that look like they came straight out of the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Japan! The matcha cake is dusted with some icing to lend some sweetness to the bitter-sweet matcha flavours as well. It’s definitely a good dessert to have right after a yummy Japanese meal at Okonomi!
Hours: 11am-11pm, daily.
Address: Publika Dutamas, A4-G2-02 no., 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Jalan Ipoh, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Okonomi
Tel: 012 662 9041
7. Softcore
Softcore is known for their molten lava cakes and there are so many different flavours that you can experiment with. In fact, you can come here everyday and have something completely different! The unique one which stands out is the salted egg yolk lava cake which is served with cereal and edible crunchy leaves, giving it an extra crunch. The dish is unlike any other as the salty cake is coupled with the sweet vanilla ice cream. Bon appetit!
Hours: Monday-Thursday, Sunday: 11am-11.30pm, Friday-Saturday: 11am-12am
Address: 56, Jalan PJS 11/7, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Subang Jaya
Website: Softcore
8. T Garden Café
Cheras folks, think you can’t find a decent molten lava cake place around the area? Well, you’re wrong because T Garden Café has a yummy matcha molten lava cake that you won’t resist driving a knife through. The best part is that this café is open 24/7 so if you happen to have a molten lava cake craving at 3.30 in the morning, you’ll have a place to go to satisfy that craving!
Hours: Open 24/7
Address: No 183-G, Ground Floor, Jalan Lancang, Taman Sri Bahtera, Cheras.
Website: T Garden Café
9. Hemisphere Restaurant & Bar
Hemisphere & Restaurant Bar is known for their fancy fine dining meals and their molten lava cakes are served on top of a jar. Edible flowers, fruits, biscuit and vanilla ice cream accompany the cake and it is not just a feast for the tummy but for the eyes as well. Expect the best of the best from them and complete your meal with this scrumptious dish.
Hours: 11am-2am, daily
Address: Regalia Residence, 2, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Chow Kit, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Hemisphere KL
Tel: 03-2742 1098
10. Dukes & Duchess
Instead of one molten lava cake, why not double the fun? Duke & Duchess offers fluffy molten lava cakes in pairs and you can opt to share it with your loved one or have it all for yourself on your cheat day. This eatery manages to elevate the dish by making it twice the enjoyment and you get to try it with some strawberry ice cream as well, considering how most of the eateries offer just vanilla ice cream alone.
Hours: 5pm-2am, daily.
Address: 52, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Duke & Duchess
11. Black Market @ Kampung Pandan
At Black Market, desserts might not be the first thing in mind that you would plan to get because they after all serve a large array of dishes like foie gras burger and duck confit. Still, looking at the molten lava cake through the menu might cause you to salivate. As many tend to celebrate their birthdays at Black Market, you can opt for their molten lava cakes as a birthday cake too.
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 11am-3pm, 5.30pm-1am.
Address: HQ-16, Jalan Kampung Pandan, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Black Market
Tel: 017-321 8686
12. J&D Espresso
J&D Espresso serves ooey gooey warm molten lava cake that you wouldn’t mind having as your cheat meal at all. It is served with a generous amount of vanilla ice cream and thin strawberry slices as well as mint leaves.
Hours: 9am-12am, daily
Address: Oasis Business Centre BU11, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama
Website: J&D Espresso
Tel: 03-7886 9693
13. Salon du Chocolat
Salon du Chocolat’s molten lava cake is served with lots of chocolate sauce and they are definitely generous with their “lava” sauce. If you’re a chocolate lover, then this dessert is right up your alley and if you’re up for it, you can also get a myriad of other sweet offerings here including tarts, crepes and toast as well.
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily
Address: 1 Utama Shopping Centre, FK105A, First Floor, Old Wing, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya
Website: Salon du Chocolat
Tel: 014 222 6566
14. SOULed OUT
SOULed OUT got its name from the fact that the staff here gives their heart and soul to perfecting every dish before they send it out to their guests. It’s no doubt that they definitely give their best effort for their desserts and that includes their chocolate molten lava cake. Their version of the molten lava cake has a very homecooked feel to it as they are served in individual ramekins.
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 12pm-3pm, 5pm-1am, Friday: 12pm-1am, Saturday: 5pm-1am, Sunday: 12pm-1am
Address: No.20, Jalan 30/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur
Website: SOULed OUT
Tel: 03-2300 1955
15. Tanzini
Tanzini provides a fine dining experience which is very much like what you would expect on television shows like Masterchef and Top Chef. Their molten lava cakes are served in separate portions of cake, fruit and ice cream. Have them separately or together if you prefer. The setting of this restaurant also makes for a perfect date location so why not bring your loved one over and share a molten lava cake together?
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 11.30am-2.30pm, 6.30pm-10.30pm. (Closed on Sundays).
Address: GTower, 199 Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Tanzini KL
Tel: 03-2168 1899
16. Thirty8 Restaurant and Lounge
Thirty8’s chocolate molten lava cake is luxury with every bite and you certainly won’t be able to resist taking a picture or two. It is served with some raspberry sorbet and is scattered with fresh raspberries on the side as well. The biscuit crumbles certainly add some crunch to the velvety soft cake and rest assured, your first time eating this dish won’t be the last because you’ll keep coming back for more!
Hours: 6am-11pm, daily
Address: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, 12 Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Thirty8 Restaurant and Lounge
Tel: 03-2182 1234
Feature Image Credit: Softcore, @jojoeats, Mad About Coco
