Once upon a
time, traditional gui ling gao (Chinese herbal jelly) recipe used to be made
from a boiled tortoise or turtle shell. As cruel as it sounds, thankfully that isn’t the
case anymore. Today, gui ling gao is produced using different herbal
concoctions simmered for hours until it becomes a jelly-like texture. Gui ling
gao can be served hot or cold, and each serving usually comes with honey or sugar syrup. Why? Because gui ling gao tastes like a bitter
Chinese medicine if you don’t add a drizzle of syrup for sweetening purposes.
Unless of course, if you can tolerate the bitter aftertaste of the gui ling gao
jelly! Now, long story short, here is where you can find refreshing yet
nourishing gui ling gao around KL area.
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The Zun Express
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.
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231, Lower Ground Level, The Gardens Mall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
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Koong Woh Tong @ Viva Home
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.
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Koong Woh Tong @ Viva Home View restaurant
G-88, Ground Floor, Viva Home Shopping Mall, Jalan Loke Yew, 55200, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
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Esquire Kitchen @ Sungei Wang Plaza
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.
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Esquire Kitchen @ Sungei Wang Plaza View restaurant
1st Floor, Sungei Wang Plaza, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 55100, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
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Tan Ngan Lo Signature
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.
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Tan Ngan Lo Signature View restaurant
P1.09.01, Level 1, Pavilion KL, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
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Chong Kok Wah Tuo Guan
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.
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270, Changkat Thambi Dollah, Jalan Pudu, 55100, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
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