Grumpy History
A flight attendant with bagels on her mind
From Dubai to KL
Claire spent years with Emirates, landing in New York whenever her routes allowed — and every time, she made a beeline for the nearest bagel shop. During MCO lockdown in Dubai, with nowhere to fly, she finally had the time to perfect her recipe.
A flight attendant with bagels on her mind
From Dubai to KL
Claire spent years with Emirates, landing in New York whenever her routes allowed — and every time, she made a beeline for the nearest bagel shop. During MCO lockdown in Dubai, with nowhere to fly, she finally had the time to perfect her recipe.
Some people saw a ruin. Claire saw a café.
The House No One Wanted
Finding the abandoned Imbi bungalow was the easy part. Convincing the landlord — who had never eaten a bagel, let alone heard of one — was another story. She brought him a sample batch. He signed the lease.
Some people saw a ruin. Claire saw a café.
The House No One Wanted
Finding the abandoned Imbi bungalow was the easy part. Convincing the landlord — who had never eaten a bagel, let alone heard of one — was another story. She brought him a sample batch. He signed the lease.
No marketing. Just honest storytelling.
Zero Budget. Millions of Views.
The renovation series she posted on TikTok and Instagram took on a life of its own. Before Grumpy Bagels had opened its doors, people were already queuing on Jalan Kamuning. On opening day, they sold out in two hours.
No marketing. Just honest storytelling.
Zero Budget. Millions of Views.
The renovation series she posted on TikTok and Instagram took on a life of its own. Before Grumpy Bagels had opened its doors, people were already queuing on Jalan Kamuning. On opening day, they sold out in two hours.