Cendol is one of the most universally loved desserts in Malaysia, enjoyed across communities and generations at roadside stalls, pasar malam, kopitiams and Ramadan bazaars.
Yet the traditional sellers behind it are quietly thinning out: an ageing generation of hawkers, fewer successors, and rising costs for santan and gula melaka.
Koppiku, the homegrown grab-and-go beverage chain founded by former medical doctor Dr Rajiv Bhanot, is using its newest launch to address that head-on.
Rather than simply adding cendol to its menu, the brand is positioning its Cendol Series as a tribute to, and a commitment to support, the original cendol sellers who made the dessert a national memory in the first place.
Available across all 55 Koppiku outlets nationwide from 22 June 2026, the Cendol Series launches with three iced drinks: Cendol at RM5.90, Cendol Durian at RM10.90 and Cendol Latte at RM9.90.
Each is made with Kara Barista Coconut Milk, gula melaka, jagung and cendol, delivering the smooth, santan-rich body Malaysians associate with the classic.
The Cendol Durian features D24 durian puree, while the Cendol Latte pairs cendol with Koppiku’s signature coffee. Through an initiative called Koppiku Cendol Stories, the company will spotlight veteran cendol sellers across the country, direct customers to visit them, and channel support to the sellers it features, with further details to be announced.
“Almost every Malaysian carries a cendol memory. A roadside stall after school. A bowl at the pasar malam with family. But the people who made those memories, the makcik and pakcik who have scooped cendol from the same pot for decades, are quietly disappearing. We are a coffee chain. We could have sold a cup and called it heritage, but that felt wrong. We are not here to replace anyone’s cendol. We are here to make sure Malaysia never forgets who made it for us.” Dr Rajiv.
The media launch in Kuala Lumpur drew a number of well-known guests, including businessman and podcaster Asyraf Khalid, actress and entrepreneur Tya Arifin, actress Juliana Evans, and content creator Spacedollah.
“I’m a real cendol fan, so I’m happy that it’s now this easy to get, and the best part is that some even come with coffee,” Tya Arifin, actress and entrepreneur.
The launch also arrives as Malaysia builds towards Visit Malaysia 2026, with local flavours and food culture central to how both Malaysians and visitors experience the country.
Koppiku owns and operates all of its outlets, a model it has used to scale to 55 locations nationwide since 2023. Koppiku’s Cendol Series is available from 22 June 2026 across all 55 Koppiku outlets nationwide.
PRODUCT INFORMATION: Cendol — RM5.90 (Regular) / RM7.90 (Large) A refreshing classic made with Kara Barista Coconut Milk, gula melaka, jagung and cendol.
Cendol Durian — RM10.90 (Regular) / RM12.90 (Large) A richer take with D24 durian puree, coconut milk, gula melaka, jagung and cendol.
Cendol Latte — RM9.90 (Regular) / RM11.90 (Large) Cendol meets koppi in a creamy latte made with coconut milk, gula melaka and cendol.
Prices stated are for Koppiku outlets only. Food aggregator prices may vary.
For the record, Koppiku is a homegrown Malaysian grab-and-go beverage brand founded in 2023, built to make familiar local flavours accessible in everyday routines. From its first pale-green Airstream trailer in Mont Kiara, Koppiku has grown to 55 owned-and-operated outlets nationwide, serving coffee, tea and local-inspired beverages priced for everyone.
