# The Food Merchant Brings Premium Global Flavours to Solaris Mont Kiara with Grand Opening on 8 October 2026

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- Published: 2026-10-08T21:53:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

_Shoppers can experience an exclusive opening day promotion, free gifts and curated
international delicacies to kick off the new storefront._

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Food Merchant, Malaysia’s
premier gourmet grocer, has officially expanded its footprint with the grand opening
of its newest outlet at Solaris Mont Kiara. Marking a major milestone in the brand’s
rapid nationwide growth, the new location brings a curated, upscale grocery experience
straight to the heart of one of Kuala Lumpur’s most vibrant international communities.

[⌊(From left) Mr. Wong Kok Kin, Managing Director of Daman Group; YBhg. Dato’ Douglas
Cheng, Director of Daman Group; YBhg. Tan Sri David Cheng, Director of Daman Group;
Mr. Ivan Tan, Group Executive Director of The Food Purveyor; Ms. Ieong Pei Khim,
Chief Operation Officer of The Food Merchant; and Ms. Khor Geik Mei, Chief Finance&
Administration Officer of The Food Purveyor, officiate the grand opening of The 
Food Merchant Solaris Mont Kiara on 8 October 2026, marking the launch of the gourmet
grocer’s newest outlet in Kuala Lumpur.⌉⌊(From left) Mr. Wong Kok Kin, Managing 
Director of Daman Group; YBhg. Dato’ Douglas Cheng, Director of Daman Group; YBhg.
Tan Sri David Cheng, Director of Daman Group; Mr. Ivan Tan, Group Executive Director
of The Food Purveyor; Ms. Ieong Pei Khim, Chief Operation Officer of The Food Merchant;
and Ms. Khor Geik Mei, Chief Finance & Administration Officer of The Food Purveyor,
officiate the grand opening of The Food Merchant Solaris Mont Kiara on 8 October
2026, marking the launch of the gourmet grocer’s newest outlet in Kuala Lumpur.⌉[
(From left)
Mr. Wong Kok Kin, Managing Director of Daman Group; YBhg. Dato’ Douglas Cheng, Director
of Daman Group; YBhg. Tan Sri David Cheng, Director of Daman Group; Mr. Ivan Tan,
Group Executive Director of The Food Purveyor; Ms. Ieong Pei Khim, Chief Operation
Officer of The Food Merchant; and Ms. Khor Geik Mei, Chief Finance & Administration
Officer of The Food Purveyor, officiate the grand opening of The Food Merchant Solaris
Mont Kiara on 8 October 2026, marking the launch of the gourmet grocer’s newest 
outlet in Kuala Lumpur.

To celebrate its debut, The Food Merchant Solaris Mont Kiara is welcoming shoppers
with an array of opening promotions. Visitors can look forward to special goodie
bags, member’s exclusive gifts with purchase, injecting an element of celebration
into daily grocery shopping.

Situated in a bustling premium hub, the Solaris Mont Kiara outlet is designed to
elevate the neighbourhood’s culinary scene. The store showcases a thoughtfully selected
mix of fresh local produce and international favourites, blending everyday home 
essentials with rare, indulgent delicacies sourced from around the world.

"We are thrilled to bring The Food Merchant to Solaris Mont Kiara," said Mr. Ivan
Tan, Group Executive Director of  The Food Purveyor. "This new store represents 
an exciting step forward in our mission to transform everyday shopping into a celebratory
experience. Solaris Mont Kiara is known for its diverse, food-loving community, 
making it the perfect home for our curated global flavours and premium services.
We look forward to becoming a trusted space where every visit offers a new discovery."

"We are pleased to welcome The Food Merchant to Solaris Mont Kiara, as its premium
grocery concept complements our vision of creating a vibrant lifestyle destination
for the Mont Kiara community," said Dato Douglas Cheng, Director of Daman Group."
With its curated selection of fresh produce, international gourmet products and 
value-added services, The Food Merchant brings greater convenience and quality to
residents, office workers and visitors in the area. We believe this addition will
further enhance Solaris Mont Kiara’s appeal as a dynamic neighbourhood hub for everyday
lifestyle needs."

To celebrate the launch, The Food Merchant Solaris Mont Kiara is offering a series
of exclusive rewards for opening specials and Yes I Do! loyalty members, from 8 
October till 1 November 2026.

**Opening Day Exclusive Promotion on 8 October:**

 ◦ Get a FREE grocery goodie bag when you spend RM150 & above in a single receipt(
   limited to 200 units)
 ◦ Get a FREE Fruits & Vegetable Giftbag with purchase of RM300 (limited to 50 units)

**Exclusive Seafood Giveaway on 16 & 17 October only**

 ◦ Take home fresh Norwegian salmon (whole fish, 3-4kg each) when you spend minimum
   of RM350 on fresh seafood products in a single receipt, cutting and vacuum-packed
   service inclusive (limited to 25 redemptions per day)

**Join Yes I Do! (FREE membership) and enjoy these offers as a member:**

 ◦ Get a FREE non-woven shopping bag when you spend RM80 & above in a single receipt.
 ◦ YID member entitles for complimentary redemption of one herb plant with minimum
   spend of RM180 (limited to 100 units)
 ◦ YID member entitles for complimentary redemption of one succulent plant with 
   minimum spend of RM80 (limited to 100 units)
 ◦ Sign up for Yes I Do! membership to collect points, earn rewards and enjoy members-
   only price offers. Spend RM2 to earn 1 point.

_*All free gifts are based on first come first serve, while stocks last. Terms and
conditions applied._

Focusing heavily on premium convenience, the Solaris Mont Kiara store offers signature
value-added services:

 ◦ Gift-Wrapping Station: Features complimentary premium wrappers and custom thank-
   you cards.
 ◦ Merchant Care Counter: Provides free shopping trolley parking services for a 
   hands-free experience.
 ◦ Expert Prep Counters: Offers professional, customized meat and seafood cutting
   services.
 ◦ Loyalty Perks: Gives instant access to exclusive member rewards via The Food 
   Merchant "Yes I Do!" Programme.

Discover more updates on The Food Merchant Official Website or follow their official
social media channels on Facebook (@thefoodmerchant.my) and Instagram (@thefoodmerchant.
my).

**About The Food Merchant®:**

Founded in 2021, The Food Merchant began its journey with the opening of its flagship
store in Pavilion Bukit Jalil under the theme ‘Celebration of Food’. Backed by the
legacy of its founders who successfully established the Village Grocer chain of 
over 30 stores nationwide. The Food Merchant continues its rapid premium expansion
across Malaysia, delivering world-class gourmet experiences to local neighbourhoods.

 

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