PETALING JAYA, June 6 — Food delivery has evolved from being a luxury to a necessity and a saving grace for many Malaysians, especially in light of the Covid-19 pandemic which has kept most of us cooped up at home.

While you may be familiar with big players such as GrabFood and Foodpanda, several other brands that you might not be aware of are offering similar services that allow you to enjoy restaurant-quality meals from the comfort of home.

Check out this list for a few alternatives you can turn to the next time you start feeling peckish for your favourite food.

DeliverEat

DeliverEat is a food delivery company that was first launched in Penang back in 2012, the same year Foodpanda established itself in Malaysia.

They’ve partnered with over 1,500 fast-food chains and eateries across the country, including Sushi King, Chili’s, Sakae Sushi, Morganfield’s, Nandos, Kenny Rogers and Roasters, Subway, and Tealive.

If you have specific culinary preferences, DeliverEat has sorted its restaurants by category so you can make use of custom filters when searching for the perfect meal.

Hometaste

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

【泰Food Lover必点!】Hometaste 也有正宗泰国餐! 今天主要跟大家介绍背Hometaste正宗泰国餐 - Stir Fry Minced Pork with Basil & Chili (泰式打抛肉)😋👩‍🍳 辛辣味的泰式打抛肉,让你一次扒完三碗飯!! (很适合喜欢辣的你哦!) Nana's Thai Chef 入驻Hometaste已有一段时间。原本在 Chiang Rai 开餐厅的她 ,目前定居在吉隆坡的她还是一样保持着爱分享泰国餐的习惯😋 经她调理的菜肴,不但符合马来西亚人的口味,还特别的健康美味哦😘(泰国餐是小编的最爱😍) . 🛎️马上预定: https://bit.ly/2xzTqLz . . . #家厨 #住家饭 #外卖 #伙食 #晚餐 #Hometaste #泰国餐

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Describing themselves as the leading home-cooked meals platform in Malaysia, Hometaste helps connect seasoned home cooks with hungry customers through its platform.

Yong tau foo, Hakka lei cha, black pepper chicken chop with rice, and Taiwanese popcorn chicken with rice and more are just some of the tasty offerings available on the menu.

Hometaste oversees the entire process of serving the perfect meal to your home including training and supervising cooks so that they meet quality standards and taking care of logistics to ensure that the food arrives piping hot for customers.

Dahmakan

Whether you’re craving for a bite of Asian, Western, or fusion meals, Dahmakan is here to serve.

The homegrown startup covers all bases, including cooking the meals with locally sourced ingredients, handling the orders, and sending the food straight to your doorstep.

Like GrabFood, Dahmakan has its own e-wallet system which customers can use for cashless payments along with exclusive discounts and free delivery for members who join the Dahmakan Select club.

The Naked Lunchbox

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Inspired by the world's best chef Massimo Bottura, this unique pesto is light, slightly creamy, fresh and full of flavour . Basil Pesto Pasta Bowl: Fusilli pasta, green pea, cherry tomato, cream & pesto made from mint, basil, rocket, lemon, EVOO, fleur de sel, bread crumbs & parmigiano reggiano cheese. Served with roast spring vegetables . Protein option: poached prawns/ grilled chicken breast . Order now at order.thenakedlunchbox.co . Get RM5 off your first order & a free juice with promo code IMNEW . *ALL ingredients used are from Halal certified sources and made by local Muslim chefs . #healthy #fooddelivery #eatclean #foodvendor #caterer #homedelivery #corporatecatering #healthyfood #deliverykl #lunchbox #stayathome #kitajagakita

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Much like Dahmakan and Hometaste, The Naked Lunchbox also prides itself on preparing their own meals while focusing on healthy ingredients supercharged with nutrients and flavour.

The brand states that their meals will never contain artificial preservatives or food additives, added sugar or artificial sweeteners, and added monosodium glutamate (MSG), with the options of choosing no dairy or no gluten as well.

The Naked Lunchbox also offers a similar deal to Dahmakan’s Select club membership with the Eat Clean package, which includes discounted meals and complimentary juices for the health-conscious eater.

Epic Food Hall

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Perfect on-the-go meals 🌯 #BigBurrito #EpicAsUsual

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Epic Food Hall prides themselves on being the only halal-certified chain of online food halls with four restaurants to its name, specifically Epic Fit Meals Co, Pak Adam’s Nasi Lemak, New York’s Patty and Toast, and Warong Panda.

They have their own team of professionally trained riders who are ready to deliver your meals in a flash with a 45-minute guarantee.

Customers also have the benefit of mixing and matching dishes from different restaurants at Epic Food Hall in the same order, so you won’t have to worry if other people in your household are craving something different than you.

As we settle into the new norm under Covid-19, dining at home is set to become a popular option as Malaysians choose to avoid crowded and confined spaces.

Malay Mail previously reported that the demand for food delivery remains high even though the country has already transitioned into the conditional movement control order (CMCO), with many riders stating their income has not been affected by the economic fallout of the pandemic.

With so many players competing for a slice of the food delivery “cake,” this highlights the need for food delivery companies to maintain a strong brand identity, take full advantage of the protection provided by trademark laws, and wow consumers with unique spin on their services if they wish to establish a foothold in the local market.

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