Best Gui Ling Gao in KL

A crowd favourite among many female patrons, Soon Kee Herbal House is popularly known for its bestselling Longan Tofu dessert. But that’s not the only dessert they are good at. Their gui ling gao varieties are just as delectable. The herbal jelly is slippery smooth, and blessed with the right amount of bitterness. Of course, if you can’t stand the bitterness, you can always add a few drops of honey syrup to sweeten the dessert based on your preference. If possible, do try their refreshingly cool menthol version – a perfect herbal jelly combo best enjoyed during the hot sunny day.

Located at the busy row of Pandan Indah shop lot area, this Chinese dessert shop offers more than just your typical gui ling gao variety. Here, you can expect various add-ons such as the sweet and sour mango version to suit different palates. For a more refreshing choice, go for the juicy bites of longan and sea coconut combo, which complements well with the cold sensation of herbal jelly.

Known for its MSG-free soup varieties, this Eu Yan Sang-owned subsidiary restaurant also housed a delectable choice of traditional Chinese desserts such as soya bean curd and bird's nest. Not to forget also is the classic choice of gui ling gao. It has that bitter goodness that characterises a good gui ling gao jelly dessert. Fret not, it comes with a honey syrup for that added taste of sweetness. Alternatively, there’s even a gui ling gao with a side serving of ice cream. 

This popular Chinese health food chain is no stranger to most patrons since you can easily locate Koong Woh Tong in various shopping malls around the Klang Valley area alone. If there’s one thing you need to try at Koong Woh Tong, it has to be their bestselling gui ling gao jelly dessert. The gui ling gao here is available in both big and small serving sizes.

As one of the oldest Chinese restaurant chains in the Klang Valley region since 1974, Esquire Kitchen is still growing steady after all these years. Popularly known for its authentic Shanghainese and Szechuan cuisines, the menu is also blessed with plenty of familiar Chinese desserts and pastries. Among them of course, is the traditional gui ling gao served in small or large portion. The jelly itself is soft and smooth, which makes it a nice bittersweet ending to complete your full-course meal. For those who prefers a sweeter version, opt for the ice cream add-on variety.

The name “Tan Ngan Lo” is often synonymous with Chinese herbal tea. But herbal tea isn’t their only specialty, as Tan Ngan Lo Herbal Jelly a.k.a. gui ling gao is equally recommended as well. Available in either 250ml or 400 ml, the herbal jelly is served cold upon order. Likewise, sugar syrup is provided for those who can’t tolerate the bitter taste of the gui ling gao.

Originated from Ipoh, this herbal dessert shop housed a variety of gui ling gao that comes in either original, menthol or pearl flavour. The original gui ling gao has a modest kick of bitterness, but it is the menthol version that packs the most punch. Thanks to the minty flavour, it has a nice cooling aftertaste that soothes your throat upon every bite of the herbal jelly.