Haagen Dazs Chocolate Fondue
April 5th, 2006
yesterday, i went for dinner with wai min and ivan. then we went for dessert.
ohh, the dessert.
we went to Haagen Dazs, thinking, okay maybe just a couple of scoops of Dulce de Leche or Strawberry Cheesecake, and maaaybe a banana split … but but but but but there just so happened to be this huge poster that screamed at us …
… CHOCOLATE FONDUE!!!!!
of course we went for it.
and omg, it was heaven.
if you’ve been to Fondue at Desa Sri Hartamas and liked it, you have no idea what good fondue is. if you went to Shangri La and tried their fondue and liked it, believe me it’s the novelty of the chocolate fountain that swayed you. if you’ve been to Chocz KLCC and tried their fondue and liked it okay you’ve got good taste but you’re also very rich.
Haagen Dazsssssss on the other hand, is just flawlessly splendid in every way.
their fondue is quality dark chocolate melted to the perfect thick consistency, not watered (or milked) down like every other damn place who claims to serve ‘fondue’, and has no interfering nutty flavour for those who dont like the aftertaste of hazelnut. just pureeee bittersweet chocolate for your dipping pleasures, with a bowlful of chopped roasted almonds for you to coat your chocolate-dipped edibles with.
let me tell you summore why their fondue is better than anything i’ve ever tasted!!! i’m just so blown away at the fact that they don’t water down their fondue to a pathetic, runny, chocolate coloured substance that i have to say once again that they dont water down their fondue. that is just amazing. cos like the only place i know of that has unwatered down fondue is Chocz cafe in KLCC, which until yesterday was my #1 of *all* time.
but ah!! here is why Haagen Dazs is better than Chocz. when one eats at Chocz, one dies of Chocolate-OD after approximately 5 bites. or lives a lifetime forever afflicted with diabetes. i mean, i LIKE rich fondue, but there is a fine line between rich and wiping your ass with 100-dollar bills. congratulations to Haagen Dazs for finding that fine line and hanging onto it very well! i didnt feel like i was drinking sugar when i ate a spoonful of their fondue. all i could taste was CHOCOLATE. undiluted and unadulterated. in other words, perfection.
the chocolate fondue is served with 16 mini-scoops of good ol Haagen Dazs ice cream. there are 4 default flavours - Coffee, Strawberry, Cookies and Creme, Macadamia Nut - so that’s 4 scoops of each flavour. if you dont like the aforementioned flavours, no worries, a little coy pleading and eyelash-batting will get you where you wanna go :D recommendations - Cookies and Creme, Strawberry Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Dulce de Leche. actually, the coffee and macadamia nut isnt bad, but you totally have to ditch their strawberry for the Strawberry Cheesecake.
and of course, they’ve got fruits too. slices of banana (FCK YEAH), green apple (WHOO!!), peaches and strawberries accompany the fondue. get this, all their fruits are sweet and fresh. even their strawberries!!! such a rarity, is that not?! i get so annoyed everytime i find stunted sour strawberries in my dessert, so coming to Haagen Dazs and finding yummy fruits was such a pleasant surprise!
what else, what else. besides ice cream and fruits on the tray, there’s also these chocolate chip cookies which taste suspiciously like Famous Amos cookies. they’re not though, but they taste so much like them so i’m not complaining!! su ann loves famous amos. even their blatant ripoffs.
besides that, they serve pieces of the famed Haagen Dazs brownie (hock chuan, HAIH) and some yummy waffle biscuit thingies. the latter tastes soOOOo good dipped in chocolate, then dipped in nuts, then dipped in chocolate again! :D~
we had a serious feast despite having heavy dinners already. and it’s so totally affordable too, rm44.90 which comes up to about RM52 after tax inclusion. the fondue set can serve about 3-4 people, so that’s about RM13-17 per person?! so freaking cheap and worth it. at Chocz you pay like triple the amount for half the eats.
wait, i forgot the best part.
the chocolate fondue is refillable.
MUAHAHA!!!!
so go try! however, only two outlets serve this - the one in Great Eastern Mall and the one in 1 Utama. reservations are completely necessary since both outlets only have limited fondue sets, and you aint gonna be the only people in the queue for their fabulous fondue .. :) the number to call is 03-4256 6893 for Great Eastern and 03-7726 2825 for 1U. you need to inform them at least 30 minutes before you get there so they can prepare the stuff, but it’s always best to call a day in advance.
oh, Haagen Dazs. i love you.
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42 Comments Add your own
1. reallybites | April 5th, 2006 at 1:12 am
this is available over here tooo keke yay but i didnt know must reserve one.thought just walk in.
going to treat the guys to this.
2. Kevin | April 5th, 2006 at 1:43 am
Wah wtf…I WANT
Ohh man.. 2nd reason of the day why I hate being in the U.S sobbb =`(
3. ArtificiallyVerbose | April 5th, 2006 at 1:44 am
haha sounds like a haagen dazs add.
Su Ann u sellout@!!@!! :P
4. waifon | April 5th, 2006 at 2:19 am
Oh Lordy..so so sinful yet temptingly delicious. I tried Chocz KLCC and I felt like dying upon eating the fourth or fifth choc. The sweet lingering taste is overwhelming and at that instant, I thought of a chocolate withdrawal for 2 months before the taste subside.
Chocolate fountain at Shangri- la is so- so. extremly awestrucked by that fountain machine cuz it looks so umm..i dont know..cute?
But the berries are tad small but i just love the marshmallows. The more you eat the more you feel like throwing up. That’s how I felt because the chocolate leaves a rather dry aftertaste. My tongue felt rough though.
Have yet to try a Fondue though. After going googoo gaga over your yummy post, Haagen Daaz here I come.Sad that they dont have it in KLCC but Great Eastern is good. Nearer to home too.
Where’s that chocolate shop in Hartamas btw? I’m there often but have yet to see such a restaurant. Damn..my comments are always so long. haha:D
5. Chin Kian | April 5th, 2006 at 2:32 am
apa ni? new haagen daaz menu? never seen b4 one..
6. Jay | April 5th, 2006 at 2:42 am
Again, the US is left out. How come all the restaurant and food companies want to rebel against the US? Unlimited Gravy at KFC, 24 hr McD that delivers, peanut butter kit kats, and now…this. Well…at least I still have my coffee centered chocolates. woo.
7. eWe | April 5th, 2006 at 10:32 am
Have you tried the chocolate fountain at the Equatorial buffet restaurant? Watered down sikit lah…but fuiyoh….
8. ria | April 5th, 2006 at 10:42 am
*sob*
boy, do i need one of these sooo bad right now.
*drools* :((
9. Johann | April 5th, 2006 at 2:46 pm
You gonna take me when I go to KL next huh? :P
10. bulat | April 5th, 2006 at 3:43 pm
i can actually feel my tummy grumbling(and whining) despite the fact i just ate!! you sold me!!~ i have to go to 1-u by this week!!O_o
11. nina | April 5th, 2006 at 4:24 pm
gah, that is so evil. damnit, now i want to go to KL =_= hmmm, i wonder if they have fondue in the haagen dazz here… you are evil su ann! evil! *grumble*
12. sinta | April 5th, 2006 at 4:55 pm
O-M-G! *droooooooooooooooools all over your blog*
Oh sweet pau, why do you torture us so?! T_T
13. Lalita | April 5th, 2006 at 5:07 pm
Oh yummylicious!!!
Btw, where can one get Famous Amos? Do let me know - so next time I come back, I can look for some!
14. coco | April 5th, 2006 at 5:47 pm
famous amos have shops in almost every major shopping mall in kl :P
su ann…im soo jealous…must plan an outing with friends…*checks calander to see when I’m free*
15. Gin | April 5th, 2006 at 6:12 pm
eh? no la. no need reserve wan. i rem i went wid ian oso no need. XD haha.. that reminds me.. i havent had 1 in a long time.. lalala… shall go again~ mwahahhaa
16. vvens | April 5th, 2006 at 7:36 pm
OMG!
17. george | April 5th, 2006 at 7:50 pm
it was like only a few days ago when my sister was telling me about Fondue in Sri hartamas..what a coincidence :P
18. tze | April 5th, 2006 at 7:57 pm
did they pay you? hahah BUT I WANT.
19. Emily T | April 5th, 2006 at 9:12 pm
Been meaning to try it ever since I saw it on the menu at the KLCC outlet! And I’ve always thought that the KLCC one serves it but hey, OU does it instead! Good good, now delicious fondues are only 15 minutes away!!
20. pinkpau | April 5th, 2006 at 11:43 pm
reallybites : ME LEH ME LEH
kevin : 1st reason = cos pinkpau is here in KL .. kekeke but nvm, in a year’s time i’m gonna come stay with you .. :D :D :D
artificially : I’M SORRY it’s just that they paid so well :(
waifon : actually the chocolates at Chocz are not bad, but you REALLY have to try their fondue one of these days :) it’s a bit expensive and not refillable, but still good. for the cheaper way out, buy their choc dipped banana, or strawberries or marshmallow :) those are priced quite reasonably. the Fondue restaurant at hartamas is opposite Coffee Bean at Desa Sri Hartamas. not the 7-11 block, but the other block! it’s behind Decanter
chin kian : i dont think it’s new, cos i’ve heard of this before i went to have it :)
jay : oh dont complain, you guys have White House and In N Out! and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups! and Wendy’s! and cheap Coach stuff! and and and Jimmy Choos!
ewe : no but i hear it’s very similiar to Shangri La’s .. haha i’m gonna boycott Equatorial cos they refused to supply their chocolate fountain for my prom. grr!
ria : me tooo :(
johann : definitely!!! when will that be, darling husband?
bulat : hehe go go go
nina : we got ours really late too :( just this year. shanghai has been having them since forever. try sending in complaint letters to Haagen Dazs :D haha but i would totally exchange this fondue thingy for halo halo and turon ..
sinta : *cracks whip* :D
lalita : almost every mall in KL has one! mid valley, klcc, 1u, sungei wang, etc
coco : go go go and take lotsa pics
gin : haha good for you..! i’m still gonna do bookings tho. damn potong stim to go there and find out they’re fully booked for the day!
vvens : i know!!!
george : Fondue is an okok place .. not worth it tho i’d say :)
tze : GO :D very nice
emily : you live 15 mins away from 1U?! lucky thing!!!
21. reallybites | April 6th, 2006 at 1:35 am
youu?? what about you???
=p
i think i said that i’ll treat you char kuey teow and whatever penang food if you get an A for addmaths in spm rite? keke.
so char kuey teow and co for you then.
22. waifon | April 6th, 2006 at 1:39 am
I just went there tonight and I saw the place. Yeah, pretty obvious it’s not at the 7-11 block cuz or else I would have noticed:D Actually went round the nooks and corners to search for it. Not today though..Souled Out was tonight’s option. Shall try Fondue on Saturday. Whee~thx for sharing the location. Chocolate makes life better no?
23. pinkpau | April 6th, 2006 at 4:23 am
reallybites : but i oso want to go for haagen dazsssssss
waifon : souled out has REALLY good daiquiris..!!!!
24. eWe | April 6th, 2006 at 7:10 am
:( BUT EQUATORIAL BUFFET RESTAURANT IS SO WELL DESIGNED!!!! AMBIENCE IS GREAT, DECOR IS LIKE AMAZING!!
French designer….(from what i heard)….don’t play play
25. eWe | April 6th, 2006 at 7:13 am
Oh sorry dear the hotel is ShangrilA
lah…got pics http://www.xes.cx/MT/archives/2005/08/fountain.html
26. pinkpau | April 6th, 2006 at 7:18 am
haha yes that’s the one i went to .. but the one you’re talking about IS equatorial! cos shangrila’s ambience and decor is *really* nothing to shout about .. :D
27. Chin Kian | April 6th, 2006 at 7:37 am
wah you actually replied aLL the comments? well its still new to me I haven’t been to any haagen daaz shop in msia for like 2 years already
28. Waifon | April 6th, 2006 at 11:49 am
Strawberry Daiquiri? Yeah man! I love that thang! I’m going to Telawi Street Bistro tonight to try theirs. I heard it’s good. I hope I didn’t mistaken TSB with The Talk’s menu.
Have you tried chocolate covered strawberry daiquiri? So good~!
29. pinkpau | April 6th, 2006 at 2:22 pm
chin kian : haha yes i reply all my comments every time. and what, why dont you go to haagen dazs?!
waifon : yer TSB. i dont know about their drinks but their food is blagh. and what in the world is a chocolate covered strawberry daiquri?!! do you mean they dip the berries in choc, THEN blend the berries?!
30. Chin Kian | April 6th, 2006 at 2:59 pm
i only get to go back msia every summer what. somemore an icecream rest is not a place i’d go for fun unless i’m dating someone :P
31. reallybites | April 6th, 2006 at 6:57 pm
whaaaaaaaaat.
demanding woman kaka.okayla haha i dont think two person can finish it anyways.so plus you will be just nice.
32. Pierce Munro | April 6th, 2006 at 10:06 pm
and then when i gain 100000 TONNES of fat, i shall go to yr house, wake u up in the middle of the night….
AND DRAG U ALONG TO HAVE SOME MORE FONDU!!!!
33. pinkpau | April 7th, 2006 at 3:44 am
chin kian : hey means you’re ocming back soon :) go for haagen dazs then!!
reallybites : YAY!! :D me and you and who!?
pierce : whoohoo, sounds like a plan!
34. Chin Kian | April 7th, 2006 at 5:36 am
and me? hehe…jz kidding..yes will def try it and also wanna watch sepet and gubra!
35. justakid | April 8th, 2006 at 10:38 pm
whoa. sounds. damn. tempting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
36. secretbear | April 11th, 2006 at 5:22 pm
AHHHHHH
37. kz | April 13th, 2006 at 11:38 pm
su ann!!!!!
darn u FOX!
38. dOMiniC - | October 20th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
nice uploads of Chocolate fondues pics.. ^ ^
39. bulhaa | December 15th, 2007 at 1:09 am
dangit….
im so jealous.
we dont even have the ice cream here. well we do, but they are so expensive that they might as well be non existant.
40. singzee | March 25th, 2008 at 11:04 am
haha, i had my 1st haagen dazs choc fondue in mid valley, months ago.
the malay staff gave us more scoops of ice-cream, it was about 20 or ++ (yeah i know tat i’m kind of nonsense to count this)
n we got mooore fruits n biscuits too, so go to mid valley’s haagen dazs next time!!!
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