KUALA LUMPUR, 4 April 2026 — Tepuk Tepung Pâtisserie, the artisan café concept by award-winning Malaysian culinary entrepreneur Celebrity Chef Puan Sri Nisa Bakri, officially opened its doors today at Hartamas Shopping Centre, Ground Floor, Main Entrance, in a celebration that brought together industry leaders, media, and the community for an afternoon of warmth, culture, and new beginnings. 

The Grand Opening was officiated by Y.M. Tengku Dato’ Dr. Hishammuddin Zaizi bin Y.A.M. Tengku Bendahara Azman Shah Alhaj and Tan Sri Syed Mohd Yusof bin Tun Syed Nasir (Tan Sri Jojo), drawing an exclusive by-invitation crowd who witnessed not just the launch of a café, but the realisation of a deeply personal vision years in the making. The event featured a Raya Lion Dance Performance, an Officiating Ceremony, a Raya Celebration, and culminated in the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Sea Travel Agency. 

Rooted in the philosophy of rasa air tangan, the unspoken warmth passed through a mother’s hands, Tepuk Tepung takes its name from the age-old practice of grandmothers who never needed a recipe. They worked dough by feel, by instinct, by love, passing that knowledge from generation to generation. It is that same spirit that Chef Puan Sri Nisa Bakri has poured into every corner of the café, from its artisan cakes and freshly baked pastries to its warm gourmet meals, all crafted under her celebrated tagline, “Macam Mak Masak” — It Tastes Like Mother’s Cooking. 

“My sincerest hope is that the moment you walk through our doors, you feel exactly what I have always cooked with — the warmth, the love, and the embrace of a mother’s kitchen. That’s always been the whole point,” said Chef Puan Sri Nisa Bakri, Founder of Tepuk Tepung Pâtisserie. 

The Grand Opening also marked a significant milestone with the official signing of an MOU between Tepuk Tepung Pâtisserie and Sea Travel Agency, witnessed by VIP guests and partners in attendance. The agreement opens the door to a strategic collaboration spanning travel, hospitality, and culinary experiences, signalling the brand’s ambition to grow beyond the café space and into a wider lifestyle and experience ecosystem. 

Adding to the momentum, the event celebrated the welcoming of two prestigious new partners into the Tepuk Tepung family. Wyndham, one of the world’s largest hotel groups, and O’Briens, the internationally recognised café and sandwich brand, have both come on board as collaborators, reflecting strong industry confidence in the Tepuk Tepung vision and its commitment to delivering quality culinary experiences across multiple platforms. 

The Grand Opening also saw the announcement of Selio Lux, a brand new venture under the Nisa Holdings umbrella, born in the spirit of the occasion and brought to life within 30 hours of the MOU signing with Sea Travel Agency. Designed with tourists and cultural enthusiasts in mind, Selio Lux is a curated lifestyle concept celebrating the best of Malaysia, from vintage collections and artisan crafts to locally made cosmetics, accessories, and paintings, all thoughtfully selected to represent the richness of Malaysian culture. Located on Level 1 of Hartamas Shopping Centre, directly above Tepuk Tepung Pâtisserie, Selio Lux invites visitors to experience Malaysia not just through its food, but through its art, its craft, and its soul. 

Chef Puan Sri Nisa Bakri’s journey to this moment is one that spans continents and industries. From founding Zelucci Handbags at Harrods London to building Leather Love across 62 stores in 12 countries, she has consistently redefined what it means to be a Malaysian entrepreneur on the world stage. As the author of the cookbook “I Am Not A Chef”, founder of Nisabakri Gourmet, and recipient of accolades including the ASEAN Food & Travel Personality of the Year Award 2026, the Shining Culinary Legacy Icon Award 2025, and the Outstanding Asian Entrepreneur Award, she brings to Tepuk Tepung a legacy of excellence, purpose, and heart. 

Tepuk Tepung Pâtisserie is now open at Ground Floor, Main Entrance, Hartamas Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur. 

About Tepuk Tepung Pâtisserie

Tepuk Tepung Pâtisserie is an artisan café concept founded by Celebrity Chef Puan Sri Nisa Bakri, offering artisan cakes, warm gourmet meals, and freshly baked pastries at Hartamas Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur. Rooted in the philosophy of rasa air tangan, the brand is part of Nisa Holdings Sdn Bhd, a growing culinary and lifestyle enterprise built on heart, heritage, and excellence.

Website: www.tepuktepung.my
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