Kenny Hills Bakers Ampang – Kuala Lumpur’s Much Loved Bakery
It was a weekend and I wanted a nice brunch place. Rather than fighting with the masses at Breakfast Thieves’ or VCR, we opted to try out Kenny Hills Bakers Ampang.
Kenny Hills is actually part of a really popular and well-known artisan bakery chain in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The perfect place to stop by for brunch with friends, or just to stock up on your weekly pastries and organic sourdough bread.
So if you’re itching for some homemade bread, Kenny Hills Bakers Ampang (or any of its other KL branches) is the place to stop by.
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About Kenny Hills Bakers
Kenny Hills Bakers has had a pretty interesting start. Its founder, Au Tai Hon, was a former filmmaker specialising in TV commercials and films and also a co-founder of the now-defunct Yogitree restaurant at the Gardens (another mega mall in Kuala Lumpur).
Yogitree has since closed down, but not before Au hired the head baker, Johnny, and secured the rights to the aforesaid bakery’s recipes.
And he kept on hiring people he saw to have a passion for what they did.
Kenny Hills Bakers actually started because of Au’s own love of coffee and dense artisan-crafted bread. The first, tiny 65 square realisation of Kenny Hills Bakers began in the posh residential neighbourhood of Bukit Tunku (which, if you didn’t know, is where some of the richest people in KL reside!).
The Kenny Hills Bakery has since expanded from Bukit Tunku (it’s a lot bigger than its original 65 square feet now!) to include Desa ParkCity and Ampang.
For more information, you can visit Kenny Hills Bakers’ Facebook here.
Visiting Kenny Hills Ampang
Kenny Hills Ampang is located in a converted bungalow located a stone’s throw away from all of the embassies in Kuala Lumpur.
When you turn into Lorong Nibong, you will see this small street. Kenny Hills Bakers Ampang is to your right.
If possible, you can park along this little road. It will be hard given the tight space. Alternatively, drive to the end of the road, there is a parking space open to your right. If you’re lucky, you can snag a spot here.
Parking is FREE here!
Once you’ve parked, exit and head towards the little opening at the right side of the car park. It will lead you to a lovely little shaded path.
Ahead, you will see bakers working their craft behind glass windows.
You will soon see the path diverge to your right, leading you through an abandoned “warehouse” (for lack of a better word). That is the picture on the left.
It really seems like storage for furniture and other items that they have no need for but no other space to place.
Once you have gone through that storage space, take a left.
You will soon see an open space and a glass door to your right. That is the main entrance to Kenny Hills Ampang.
Kenny Hills Ampang: Bakery
Once you enter the glass door, you will find yourself in the bakery section of Kenny Hills.
If you are here for the cafe/restaurant, then turn right.
This is the view from the Kenny Hills bakery section, where part of the open space functions as a sort of like a spillover section from the restaurant section.
Firstly, the decadent array of baked goods to the left.
Their almond croissant looks amazing, as does their poached apple and blueberry tart (RM 10) and morning bun (RM 6).
Other things include:
- Mini salted caramel Chelsea bun (RM 6)
- Plain croissant
- Almond croissant
- Peanut butter croissant (RM 8)
- Cheese stick (RM 9)
- Salted egg… thing? (RM 8)
- Scone (RM 6 for dine-in; RM 5 for take away)
- Doughnuts; and
- An array of gluten-free baked goods.
I was here for their signature egg tart (RM 7 / USD 1.70 / EUR 1.60).
Unlike other egg tarts, it isn’t made of many fluffy wafer-thin layers of crust, but it was still moist and rich. Pretty evident why Kenny Hills Bakers’ egg tarts are such a favourite among local patrons.
I also tried their Tiramisu Cruffin (RM 8 / USD 1.97 / EUR 1.80). Personally, I found it far too sweet for my taste and the crust was a little too crispy for me.
Then there is their whole array for baked bread! Based on interviews I’ve read, all of Kenny Hill’s bread uses the best natural stone-milled flour.
They sell four types of sourdough here:
- organic white sourdough (RM18 / USD 4.40 / EUR 4.02)
- organic rye sourdough (RM 28 / USD 6.90 / EUR 6.25)
- organic rye loaf (RM 22 / USD 5.41 / EUR 4.91); and
- organic wholemeal sourdough (RM 25 / USD 6.15 / EUR 5.60).
I went for the organic rye sourdough, which is really good! When you purchase, they can also help you slice it so make sure you ask for that service in case they forget to tell you!
Sourdough is so filling. It only lasts 3 days, but it will last much longer if you put it straight in the fridge, which is exactly what you did.
But oh, we haven’t finished our Kenny Hill Ampang bakery exploration yet!
Check out this array of food on the right corner of the bakery:
- Salmon quiche (RM 22)
- Chicken portobello pie (RM 25); and
- Beef cheek portobello (RM 27).
You can also order these to eat at the cafe if that’s your preference, or just to bring home to indulge later.
Finally, there was also a mini-fridge full of cakes and other cold goodies:
- Black forest cake (RM 15)
- Lemon meringue pie (RM 12)
- Crumble cheesecake (RM 15)
- Key lime pie (RM 15) – making a mental note to try this next time
- Tiramisu cake (RM 15)
- Salted caramel apple cheesecake (RM 15)
- CNY Macaron (RM 8) – no doubt a seasonal offering
- Strawberry tart
- Chocolate torte; and
- Burnt cheesecake
Once you’re done selecting what you want, bring it to the counter in front to pay.
Kenny Hills Ampang: Cafe / Restaurant
Once you enter the cafe area, a waiter will show you to a seat. I love how they’ve adopted a simple rustic feel to the place: wooden tables, metal racks and plants to soften the look.
Kenny Hill Bakers Menu
The food & beverages menu is pretty extensive, but there are certain dishes only available at certain times of the day:
- Breakfast: 8am – 3pm
- Sandwiches: 8am – 4pm
- All day dining: 9am – 10pm
- Soup & salad: 12 pm onwards
- Burgers & pasta: 12 pm onwards
- Organic sourdough pizza & pizzettas: 12 pm onwards
- Dinner specials: 6 pm onwards
Seeing that it was past noon and there was a massive fire stove in front of me, I went straight for the pizza (it takes 20 minutes to prep!).
This beef pepperoni pizza was not bad. And 8 inches was just right for me (and a little sharing). Don’t pick the 12-inch pizza unless you’re ravenous or eat a lot!
I’m going to be a little nitpicky here (since I LOVE pizza) and say that the crust was a little too hard for me, as was the pepperoni. I prefer my toppings being a lot more moist and flavoursome; not the hard/dry kind.
In other words, I’ve had better pizza (that can be found in KL too!) but this was a decent effort. And great for lunch!
This was a pretty decent effort too! Filling, if you’re looking for something to tide you over to the evening. And all that mashed avocado!!
Verdict
Cost: $$$
Kenny Hills Jalan Ampang is a fun place for an afternoon brunch. You can either choose a light meal or go heavy and dig into their pasta and pizzas.
But ultimately, its unfair advantage is its very own in-house bakery. You can’t go wrong with some bread or scones! To make it last longer than the initial 3 days, make sure you put the bread straight into the fridge.
FAQs
Can I drive to Kenny Hills Ampang?
Yes, but the parking spaces available are very limited. You could park along the tiny residential roads or in the special car park space if you’re very lucky. It helps to have the security guard direct you and tell you where to park but still, I would go early if possible. Or just get a Grab.
Is the food at Kenny Hills Ampang halal?
Yes, because I didn’t see any pork. But they do serve alcohol. Or levy a corkage fee for bringing your own bottle (RM 60 per bottle).
Where else can I try Kenny Hills Bakers?
Here are three main branches for you to try out Kenny Hills Bakers:
Kenny Hills Bakers Jalan Ampang
241-B Lorong Nibong, Off, Jalan Ampang, 50450, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opens: Daily, 8 am – 10 pm
Tel: 03-4265 2020
Kenny Hills Bakers Taman Tunku
Lot B-2, Taman Tunku, Off, Jalan Langgak Tunku, Bukit Tunku, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opens: Daily, 8 am – 7pm
Tel: 03-6206-4111
A Cafe by Kenny Hills Bakers
GF-06, The Waterfront, Persiaran Residen, Desa Parkcity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur.
Opens: Daily, 8 am – 10 pm
Tel: 03-6419-5990
What else can I eat in Kuala Lumpur?
My cafe/restaurant review list is ever-growing but for now, why don’t you check out:
- Sin Kiew Yee Shin Kee Beef Noodles @ Petaling Street (Chinatown) for cheap, authentic beef noodles cooked by a family that has been in the business for three generations?
- Eatomo @ Publika is great if you want to create a Californian / Malaysian inspired poke bowl
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4 Comments
Sage
Ohmigoodness! Everything looks so incredibly delicious! We try hard to watch our sugar/carb intake, but bakeries are soooooo my weakness. I’d want one of those smoked salmon and avocado sandwiches followed by a bite of a friend’s pizza and then one of those pastries with the fresh blueberries on top. Yum!
Iuliya
Bakeries are the best! 😀
Fairuz Rusdi
Hey there!
Just to point out, by not serving any food derived from pork meat does not make it halal. Could be sourced from other meats say, chicken and beef and still make it non-halal (due to the way its slaughtered not according to Islamic principles). Thanks.
Great entry by the way!
Best,
Fairuz
Iuliya
Thank you for pointing this out!