SHANTEA Dessert opens first outlet at Mid Valley

Malaysian flavors took the spotlight today as SHANTEA Dessert celebrated the grand opening of its first outlet at Mid Valley Megamall, unveiling a contemporary approach to classic local ingredients. The debut marks a fresh chapter for Malaysia’s dessert scene, fusing heritage-rich tastes with modern aesthetics and wellness trends.

The launch also arrives at a strategic moment as the nation gears up for Visit Malaysia 2026, with culinary tourism expected to play a pivotal role in attracting both regional and international visitors. By reinventing traditional ingredients through modern craftsmanship, SHANTEA Dessert hopes to serve as a delicious ambassador for Malaysian culture.

“Malaysia’s culinary heritage is one of our greatest treasures, and initiatives like SHANTEA Dessert help showcase it to the world in new and exciting ways,” said Teresa Kok, Member of Parliament for Seputeh, who officiated the event. “With Visit Malaysia 2026 just around the corner, this concept plays an important role in introducing our rich flavors to tourists who may be discovering them for the first time.”

A vision rooted in wellness

At its heart, SHANTEA Dessert is more than a dessert brand — it is a philosophy of nourishment, built around three guiding principles: Honest Ingredients, Heritage at Heart, and Modern Delight. Inspired by the Shan philosophy of wellness through botanical wisdom, each creation reimagines familiar ingredients such as bird’s nest, tau fu fah, lotus seeds, peach gum, fish scale collagen, and coconut into desserts and beverages that celebrate balance and vitality.

Managing Director Nevinn Leow said the brand’s mission is to create joyful experiences that connect people through taste. “What excites us most is seeing people’s reactions when they try our desserts for the first time. Whether it’s the comfort of familiar flavors or the surprise of something new, SHANTEA Dessert is about creating moments of joy that people will remember.”

Every item on the menu — from the indulgent Mango Coco Mochi Hug to the decadent Musang King Coco Cloud and refreshing Coconut Longjing Bird’s Nest — reflects the brand’s commitment to wellness and indulgence in equal measure.

Designed for the modern, mindful consumer

More than just a café, each SHANTEA Dessert outlet is envisioned as a lifestyle sanctuary — a calm yet vibrant space where today’s mindful consumers can enjoy beauty, balance, and cultural connection in every bite. The Mid Valley location is the first of three planned outlets, with a nationwide rollout and future regional expansion already in the works.

To mark its grand opening, SHANTEA Dessert is offering an exclusive promotion: the first 100 customers on 2, 3, 4, and 5 October 2025 will receive a complimentary Coconut Longjing Bird’s Nest or Jasmine Rose Bird’s Nest drink, two of its signature creations.

As Malaysia prepares to welcome the world for Visit Malaysia 2026, SHANTEA Dessert aims to remind locals and visitors alike that the nation’s sweetest stories are often told through its food — one delightful spoonful at a time.