About Us

         Secret Recipe , a popular lifestyle café chain, has become a household name following its debut in 1997. Secret Recipe has successfully established its brand name in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Philippines, Pakistan, Brunei, and Australia by virtue of its fine quality cakes, fusion food and distinctive service.


A leading and largest café chain in Malaysia, with Halal certification awarded by Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM), Secret Recipe is committed to continue to adhere to the standards of preparation of all food and processing plant in the restaurant in accordance to the regulatory guidelines including HACCP and VHM guidelines. Customers can always enjoy in confidence from more than 20 types of fusion food, 40 cake creations and pastries, with a flavourful range of ice cream and beverages offered in all
Secret Recipe outlets.


In a short period of thirteen years,
Secret Recipe has experienced a rapid growth of over 250 cafes throughout the region. Secret Recipe continuously strives to surpass its own accomplishments and to be recognized as a leader in the industry.


Secret Recipe has earned numerous accolades every year; some of the more prominent ones are:

“Best Cheesecake Award 1998”

Most Original Chocolate Award 1999”

Best Cheesecake Award 2000”

Best Lamb Stew Award 2001”

Enterprise 50 Award 2002” by Y.A.B Dato Seri Rafidah Aziz

Global Golden Rim Award 2003” by Vice President of Taiwan

Anugerah Majikan Berdaya Saing 2003” by Y.A.B Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad

Emerging SMI” by Sin Chew Daily

Enterprise 50 Award 2003” by SMIDEC

Superbrands Malaysia 2003/2004”

Malaysia Book of Records – Largest Café Chain – 2003” by Malaysia Book of Records

2nd Asia Pacific International Honesty Enterprise – Kris Award” by SMI Association

Special Award for Innovative Products 2003” by SIRIM

        “Special Award for Development of Malaysian Brand 2003” by MITI

Golden Bull Award 2004” by Nanyang Siang Pau

Enterprise 50 Award 2004” by Y.B Dato Seri Rafidah Aziz

Selangor Product Brand Excellence Award 2004” by Y.A.B Dato Seri Dr. Mohamad Khir bin Toyo, Menteri Besar Selangor

SMI Brand Builders Award Winner 2004” by YB Dato’ Dr Ng Yen Yen, Deputy Minister of Finance

Excellent Food Award 2004” by Asian Trade Press Pte Ltd, Singapore

BestBrand Award 2004/2005” by BestBrands Council

"Malaysian Emerging Brand Award 2004/2005" by Malaysia International Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Malaysia Best Western Restaurant 2005/2006” by KasehDia Halal Guides

Most Promising Franchisor of the Year Award 2005” by Malaysian Franchise Association

Selangor Product Excellence Award 2005” by Y.A.B Dato Seri Dr. Mohamad Khir bin Toyo, Menteri Besar Selangor

SMB Brand Building Award 2005” by SMI Association of Malaysia

Indonesian’s Best Restaurant Award 2006” by Yayasan Penghargaan Prestasi Indonesia

Golden Bull Award 2006” by Nanyang Siang Pau

Enterprise 50 Award 2006” by Y.B Dato Seri Rafidah Aziz

SMB Brand Building Award 2006” by SMI Association of Malaysia

BestBrand Food & Beverage Cafes 2006-2007” by “thebrandlaureate” The Grammy Awards for Branding

Best Local Restaurant Chain 2006” by Klue Magazine

International Franchisor of the Year 2007” by Franchising and Licensing Association (Singapore)

Franchise of the Year 2007” by Y.A.B Dato Seri Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, Deputy Prime Minister Malaysia

Homegrown Franchise of the Year Award 2007” by Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA)

Best Sales Growth Franchise of the Year Award 2007” by Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA)

International Franchisor of the Year 2007” by Franchising and Licensing Association (FLA Singapore)

Top Team 50 Enterprise Award 2007” by Y.A.B Tan Sri Koh Tsu Koon, Chief Minister of Penang, Malaysia.

Best Casual Dining Restaurant of The Year 2007/2008” by Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA)

          “BestBrand Food & Beverage Cafes 2007-2008” by The BrandLaureate, Asia Pacific Brands Foundation

         “Philippine Tatler Best Restaurant 2008” by Philippine Tatler Magazine

         “Gold ‘Global Growth Award’ 2009” by Malaysian Retailer-Chains Association


Secret Recipe ’s principle is set: to give the best satisfaction to all its valued customers, and patrons can rest assured that with Secret Recipe, Life is Sweet.