What to Eat at Dior Cafe Penang – Dioriviera 2025 Pop-Up

Dior Cafe is quietly stealing hearts, one beautifully plated bite at a time.

POV: You just stepped into a Dior dream.

This isn’t your average coffee stop.

The Dior Café is where fashion meets flavour.

Pastel lattes, designer desserts, and picture-perfect corners everywhere you look.

The kind of place where you pause before every bite.

Not just because it’s pretty.

But because the whole vibe is on point.

Go solo if you like, but it’s even better with your tai tai friends.

I was lucky enough to be invited by Jim Leng for lunch.

Such a treat!

If you’re café hopping in 2025, this Dior Café deserves a top spot!

For your cravings and your camera roll.

Come for the coffee, stay for the couture.

Dior Cafe Penang 2025

Set inside the elegant Macalister Mansion, this limited-time café is part of the Dioriviera 2025 pop-up experience.

It runs now until August 11, 2025.

But this isn’t just a photo op.

It’s a full-on culinary event, curated by one of Malaysia’s top chefs.

Expect a blend of fashion, flavour, and finesse.

The setting already feels more like a holiday escape than a seasonal launch.

Wondering what to eat?

This guide has you covered.

I’ve checked out the full menu, pricing, and the outstanding dishes worth booking ahead for.

Here’s what to expect when you book a seat at this ultra-chic café.

A Michelin-Starred Chef Behind the Menu

The Dior Café menu was created by Chef Raymond Tham, the mastermind behind Beta KL.

His restaurant is one of the few in Malaysia with a Michelin star.

Chef Raymond signature style blends European fine dining finesse with a deep love for Malaysian flavours and traditions.

Think luxurious plates with local soul.

Expect elegant plates with local twists and thoughtful details.

Nothing is on the menu by chance.

Every bite is carefully composed with flavour and purpose.

Dior Cafe Savoury Menu

Here’s the full list of dishes served at the Dior Cafe Penang, along with prices.

All prices are subject to 10% service charge and 6% SST.
Main Dishes.

Cured Salmon with Ulam, Clarified Nutmeg, and Finger Lime
RM70++
Scallop with Caviar and Sand Ginger
RM80++
Abalone with Asparagus, Brioche, and Burnt Butter
RM80++
Yam Pavé with Fermented Beancurd and Sesame
RM60++
Wild Mushroom with Truffles, Orzo, and Cordycep Flower
RM80++
Cod Fish with Assam Pedas and Jicama
RM110++
Confit Chicken with Potato
RM80++
Japanese Wagyu with Black Garlic and Penang Lor Bak
RM200++

Every dish on the menu feels like a playful collaboration between haute cuisine and local soul.

We started with the Scallop with Caviar and Sand Ginger and Abalone with Asparagus, Brioche, and Burnt Butter.

Both were absolutely fresh and delicious.

For Mains, we had Cod Fish with Assam Pedas and Jicama.

It is rich, tangy, and full of character.

My favorite is the Japanese Wagyu with Black Garlic and Penang Lor Bak.

This serve comes with a nod to Penang’s iconic Nyonya flavour!

Petite Desserts Inspired by Dioriviera 2025

You’ll also want to save room for dessert.

Each pastry is inspired by the Dioriviera 2025 collection.

These combines delicate French techniques with unexpected ingredients.

The Cannage
Pink Guava Mousse, Jasmine Gel, Lemon Cake
RM60++
The Bloom
Strawberry, Tarragon, Sesame Praline
RM60++
The Lace
Lychee, Geranium, Almond Shortcrust, Chocolate
RM60++
The Butterfly
Morello Cherry, Elderflower, Jivara Chocolate
RM60++

A Closer Look at the Dior Café Desserts.

Exclusive Ice Cream Only at Dior Cafe

This year, Dior Café in Penang is serving up several exclusive ice cream flavours.

Each one is elegantly scooped or shaped like the prettiest little yuzu.

Available Flavours
Locally inspired with a refined twist
RM25++ each

• Tau Fu Fah
• Earl Grey Lavender
• French Vanilla
• Mint

The Tau Fu Fah flavour alone is worth the trip.

Silky, clean, and comforting.

Yet unlike any ice cream you’ve had before.

Tau Fu Fah lovers, IYKYK.

Dior Cafe Drinks and Atmosphere

The drinks?

Think citrusy mocktails, expertly pulled espresso, and iced coolers that vibe perfectly with the Dioriviera mood.

You might pair a petit gâteau with an espresso. I chose a latte—mostly for the latte art.

Or unwind with a floral spritz.

It’s all très chic, but no one’s trying too hard.

A Little Magic, A Lot of Meaning

When the Dior star appeared in my latte, it felt like more than just a flourish.

It was a quiet blessing.

Back in 1946, Christian Dior found a small metal star on a Paris street. He was on his way to meet Marcel Boussac, who would go on to back his first couture house. Dior took it as a sign of destiny.

I believe in beautiful beginnings too.

And Dior captures that spirit in every woman.

Elegance with grace, strength, and just the right amount of wonder.

So when I saw that star in my cup, I smiled.

A little nudge from the universe.

A reminder that something lovely can begin exactly where you are.

I’m grateful for this experience.

For the beauty, the generosity, the invitation.

Most of all, the reminder to look for magic in the details.

Dioriviera 2025 at Macalister Mansion

Location
Macalister Mansion, Penang, Malaysia

Dates
June 13 – August 11, 2025

Pop-Up Hours
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Cafe Hours
10:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Reservations
Required via Dior’s official booking site.

Theme
Tropical Garden, Inspired by the Dioriviera 2025 Collection

The entire space is a visual feast of summery prints, Toile de Jouy accents, and those now-iconic woven rattan animals.

Is Dior Café Worth It?

It is not just about the food.

It is the feeling you carry with you long after you leave.

A moment suspended in time, quietly stitched into memory.

Dioriviera brings more than elegance and couture to Penang.

It brings wonder.

It reminds us that dreams are possible and beauty can be part of everyday life.

Christian Dior once saw a star as a sign of destiny.

I think he was right.

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Blog Disclosure:
This is a sponsored post. Views expressed are entirely my own.
Thank you to Jim Leng, Mr Heng, and the Dior team for the kind hospitality.