Food Innovators Holdings Limited (FIH) has launched a new KANBE Ramen Restaurant at The Waterfront @ Desa ParkCity in Kuala Lumpur, marking the fourth KANBE outlet in Malaysia. This expansion is part of FIH’s strategy to scale quality Japanese dining concepts across key markets in Asia. The new restaurant is structured as a franchise-style collaboration, with F Innovators Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., a wholly owned subsidiary of FIH, investing 25% of the total project cost.
Located in the award-winning township of Desa ParkCity, the restaurant offers a premium-casual dining experience, emphasising warmth, craftsmanship, and multisensory engagement. The area is known for its vibrant community and family-friendly environment, attracting approximately 20,000 visitors daily. The restaurant occupies a space of 1,502 square feet and can seat up to 58 guests.
FIH CEO Kubota Yasuaki stated, “We are pleased to expand the KANBE brand together with our partners. This milestone is a testament to our capabilities in brand introduction, marketing, and scaling across Southeast Asia.”
This opening follows the recent debut of FIH’s Halal-certified Japanese Honolu Ramen in Kuala Lumpur. With six new restaurants launched in 2025, FIH continues to expand its portfolio, aiming to deliver authentic Japanese dining experiences to local customers. The Group manages 228 subleased properties in Japan and has a brand portfolio of 31 restaurants across Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia.
