By, Zahra Shabrina Aliyyah and Alyssa Athirah Mohd Zulkiflee
GOMBAK, 4 June 2025: The Gombak Food Festival 2.0 is back with a culinary extravaganza that not only spoils the senses but also offers space for imagination and entrepreneurial skills of the students. One of the participants of the festival that was held on June 3 and 4, 2025 at Riverside IIUM was DindaKanda Ventures, and they are ready to provide delicious and special food, as well as present their entrepreneurial spirit to the IIUM community.
Improving Visibility and Business Development in the IIUM Community
DindaKanda Ventures’ participation in the Gombak Food Festival 2025 is not just offering delicious meals, but also a golden opportunity to expand their audience base and build their business. Representatives of the DindaKanda team mentioned, “We see this as an opportunity to gain more audience and spread our business reach. We hope this partnership could introduce us better within the IIUM community, both students and staff.” DindaKanda Ventures also has a delivery service, so even though they are not physically present at IIUM, they can still extend services to students who need delicious food. “Even though we cannot be at a physical location at IIUM, we can still serve clients and be a good vendor for students in need of food services,” said the representatives.
Delicious Menu that will Bring You Back Again
Delicious food is not only offered by DindaKanda Ventures, but also a novel culinary experience. Five favourite menu items on the first day of the festival were available to be enjoyed by visitors, such as Tiramisu Cake, Vietnamese Roll, Ramen Roll, Ramen Cheezy Meatballs, and IKEA-style Meatballs. The most popular menu among the visitors was the Tiramisu Cake menu. But not everything was purchased so on the second day they will introduce four additional new dishes, i.e., Tiramisu, Ramen Roll, Ramen Cheezy, and Nasi Ayam Butter. “Our Tiramisu dish is always favored at our booth, and we would like to go on providing an experience that one will never forget. We also would like to try out some of the menu variations so that we will have more choice for tourists on the second day,” said the DindaKanda team.
Affordable Prices, Enjoy Delicious Food Without Worrying the Wallet
DindaKanda Ventures offers very low prices for all menu available for sale between RM8 to RM12. With the low prices, individuals can enjoy good food without having to worry about high costs. “We want to ensure that the tourists can enjoy delicious food without having to dig too deep into their pockets,” said the DindaKanda crew.
Benefits Gained by Students for Participating in Gombak Food Festival 2.0
Students participating in this year’s Gombak Food Festival 2025 gained several valuable benefits such as networking skills where students can interact with numerous entrepreneurs and potential clients and build relationships in a professional setting. They can also have an entrepreneurial experience by managing booths and promoting their products. Here, the students faced real-world challenges in both sales and marketing. From that experience, they learned how to attract and retain customers, which can strengthen their business acumen.
By promoting the vendor’s products through a variety of platforms, including social media, which is crucial in today’s digital economy, students can improve their skills in media promotion and content development. Gombak Food Festival 2.0 is a comprehensive platform for students’ development since it gives them real-world business skills, improves their communication and marketing skills, nurtures leadership and creativity, and encourages inclusivity and a sense of community.
Reaction of The Crowd to the Live Nasyid Performance and Other Activities
The audience of the Gombak Food Festival 2.0 responded favourably to the live Nasyid performance, enjoying the lovely and soothing tunes that gave the occasion a serene and cultural feel. Visitors’ whole experience was improved by Simfoni Arkana Aisha Humaira’s Nasyid performance, which was hailed as a unique and unforgettable aspect of the event.
In addition to the performance, the audience enjoyed the lively and welcoming atmosphere that was created by a number of events, including interactive booths, mini games, and sessions for discussing entrepreneurial ideas. Through cuisine, culture, and enjoyment, these components captivated attendees of all ages and promoted a sense of belonging and community.
The event successfully merged entertainment with significant themes of inclusivity, entrepreneurship, and cultural appreciation, which strongly resonated with the crowd. The audience reacted positively to both the live acts and the varied activities, giving the Gombak Food Festival 2.0 a lively and enjoyable experience for all participants. Dinda Kanda can be reached through Instagram @dindakandafood.***
