With everyone turning to food delivery services, delivery for groceries in is not a strange concept!
It’s not just for those that are affected by lockdown. If you’re physically unable to get out or haul your groceries, such a service can be a game changer!
Because of their convenience (and MCO), their popularity is only increasing! Here are the best online delivery services for groceries in Malaysia!
11 Online Grocery Delivery Services In Malaysia
These grocery delivery services are listed according to their respective ratings on Google Maps (from high to low):
1. Tesco Groceries
Tesco Grocesories is not new to online shopping. In fact, they’ve been at it since 2015. And they are actually the first grocery chain store to do so in Malaysia!
Depending on your area, there are different and limited time slots for the delivery of groceries to your home. You can even reserve as early as 3 weeks ahead!
Note: They’ll charge more for delivery during peak hours
They currently partner with other online platforms that Malaysians love – Lazada, Shopee, foodpanda, and HappyFresh.
However, since Lotus’s recently acquired Tesco Malaysia (together with its 100+ delivery trucks) in December 2020:
There could be some changes later in 2021 as the rebranding rolls out gradually.
- Delivery Coverage: Check here
- Delivery Fee: –
- Minimum Spends: Yes, Depends on stores
- Website: https://eshop.tesco.com.my/groceries/
2. HappyFresh
HappyFresh operates a little differently from Tesco Online.
They are a personal shopper service. And currently enjoying their position as one of the top services for getting groceries delivered in Malaysia!
On their platform, they have Malaysia’s favorite grocery stores. Like Aeon, Village Grocer, Cold Storage, Giant, and Tesco! As well as specialty marts like Kmarket, BMS Organics, or petchef!
Delivery is restricted to a few states at the moment. And you need to key in your delivery address before you can start shopping!
Service fees are applicable. And payment is by cash on delivery, or other online methods (e.g. credit card).
- Delivery Coverage: Klang Valley, Penang Island, Melaka and Johor
- Delivery Fee: Service fee starts from RM8. It varies based on store, delivery distance and selected delivery slot.
- Minimum Spends: Yes, Depends on stores
- Website: https://www.happyfresh.my/
3. Jaya Grocer
If you stay near a Jaya Grocer store in Selangor, Penang, or Johor Bahru, chances are they can deliver groceries to you! They deliver on public holidays too!
So you don’t have to miss out on all your preferred imported snacks and other health goods! Just make sure someone is home to accept the delivery! As perishables are not refundable.
Shopping for groceries online with Jaya Grocer’s delivery service is easy. Delivery is free for orders above RM300.
Sometimes, they have limited promotions for free delivery for orders above RM50 too!
- Delivery Coverage: KL, Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, Putrajaya & Cyberjaya, USJ 21, Johor Bahru & Penang
- Delivery Fee: From RM8
- Minimum Spends: No
- Website: https://www.jayagrocer.com/
4. Grab Mart
Not one to miss out on an opportunity:
Grab has its own grocery delivery service too, and it’s quite extensive despite only launching in late 2019! They cover baked goods as well as fresh produce!
You can select products from Caring Pharmacy, Guardian and Watsons too!
Booking is easy and through the same app you would use for Grab Food! Delivery can be as fast as 30 minutes!
- Delivery Coverage: Klang Valley, Penang, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Melaka, Ipoh (include Taiping), Negeri Sembilan, Kuantan, Miri, Sungai Petani
- Delivery Fee: Varies according to the location of the store
- Minimum Spends: –
- Website: https://www.grab.com/my/mart/
5. AirAsia Fresh
Courier service is not the only thing that AirAsia is trying to get into:
Their platform has fresh produce for sale, supporting local farmers and small merchants in Malaysia.
You can customize your own grocery bundle by selecting from 4 different categories (frozen seafood, meat, fruit and vegetables). Which will be delivered to your doorstep via Teleport.
AirAsia Fresh is another way to use up your BIG points too!
They are planning to expand their grocery delivery service to Penang too.
- Delivery Coverage: Klang Valley
- Delivery Fee: Free delivery with a minimum spend of RM50
- Minimum Spends: –
- Website: https://www.airasia.com/fresh
6. AEON Online
You no longer need to go to your nearest AEON mall to get anything. All their products are now sold online too! That includes AEON Supermarket, AEON Big, and AEON Max Valu Prime.
For deliveries under 20kg, they have same-day delivery service nationwide, for locations within a 10km radius of an AEON mall.
Cash on delivery is not one of their available payment options.
- Delivery Coverage: 10km from AEON
- Delivery Fee: From RM8
- Minimum Spends: Yes, the minimum order is RM89.90
- Website: https://fresh.myaeon.com.my/
7. Potboy Groceries
The unique thing about this online delivery grocery service, is that they have a tab where you can buy groceries for people in need (i.e. children and elderly homes)!
They highly encourage customers to bring in their recyclables (or give them to their delivery men) to participate in their reward program, Potboy Gold.
For product selection, they have over 10,000 to choose from! Potboy owns a warehouse where they keep all the dry goods. They don’t stock fresh food (meat and vegetables) though.
Nor do they accept self pick up.
Delivery is free in most areas of Klang Valley, and can take 3-5 working days to reach your home. Just check your area first!
- Delivery Coverage: The majority of Klang Valley
- Delivery Fee: Free Delivery click here to check if your area is covered
- Minimum Spends: No
- Website: https://potboy.com.my/
8. MyGroser
MyGroser excels in customer support (their live chat) and their vegetables are fresh.
They run a physical store (although you can’t shop there) with an in-house bakery and cold storage facilities. So they supply meat and frozen food as well!
Something special you can get from them are meal prep kits (Asian/ western), including festive ones!
On the other hand, delivery can be as late as 1-4 hours. With no commitment (e.g. estimated arrival time) given. Delivery is based on time slots for every day of the week (public holidays included).
They offer same-day delivery to most of Klang Valley, and their delivery fees are one of the lowest on this list.
Although, it’s quite common for stock to run out. Where the refund process may end up being messy.
Note: Cash on delivery is not available.
- Delivery Coverage: Klang Valley
- Delivery Fee: From RM8.9
- Minimum Spends: –
- Website: https://mygroser.com/en/index
9. BIGBox Asia
BIGBox impressively delivers dry goods across the whole country (within 2-5 days). Something they have been working on since 2015. Frozen and refrigerated goods are only for within the Klang Valley.
The online interface is user-friendly. You can find things in categories – like baby products or organic produce. They have a lot of imported premium brands as well. Especially Japanese and Korean food!
The fees are heavily dependent on the weight of your total order. As they accept bulk buy. Delivery is free if you spend above RM100!
If you choose to do pick up on your own (e.g. from their warehouse in Bandar Melawati), they can accept COD (Cash on delivery).
- Delivery Coverage: Whole Malaysia
- Delivery Fee: West Malaysia: From RM6.15
East Malaysia: From RM17.75
Free delivery for spending over RM100 - Minimum Spends: –
- Website: https://bigboxasia.com/
10. Redtick
Redtick has been around for 10+ years at this point! They do not stray very far from KL though. And only deliver to selected post codes. Even if their physical supermarket is in Puchong.
If you do stay outside Klang Valley, you should watch for their weekly/ monthly promotions on Redtick Plus!
We would recommend Redtick to those who want to get locally sourced produce, and some imported goods! They do have a fair share of Korean snacks!
And they have health and beauty products too! For Redtick Plus, the selection is considerably less.
Their cut off delivery time is 1pm. And they have 6 delivery slots every day.
- Delivery Coverage: KL, Puchong, Putrajaya (Redtick), Nationwide (Redtick Plus)
- Delivery Fee: Redtick – From RM10 (Free delivery for spending over RM150). Redtick Plus – RM8 for first item & RM2 for each additional item.
- Minimum Spends: –
- Website: https://shop.redtick.com/
11. Mydin Express
Mydin Express offers their home or office grocery delivery service within Klang Valley only.
The online store is priced the same as their physical supermarkets. And frequently has promotions and you can still use your Meriah Reward points, as long as you sign up first!
There’s no minimum order value yet.
Unfortunately, their grocery delivery app isn’t the smoothest! And hangs a lot!
But still convenient for anyone staying in Shah Alam, Subang, Petaling Jaya, or Puchong. You can pick up your groceries yourself from their stores or lockers too.
- Delivery Coverage: Klang Valley East Malaysia
- Delivery Fee: From RM10
- Minimum Spends: Yes, the Minimum order is RM50
- Website: https://mydinexpress.my/hypermart/
12. Pantry Express
2016 saw another grocery delivery service enter the market:
Pantry Express stocks the usual Malaysian products and brands. Like Potboy, they don’t sell any fresh produce.
However, you can find an adequate selection of cleaning and bath products. And other household necessities.
Delivery to your doorstep can take anywhere between 3-5 days. Don’t forget to check if their delivery coverage includes your neighborhood first!
Their working hours are earlier than other online grocery delivery services on this list (from 8 am to 6 pm). They accept bank transfers, cash on delivery, as well as company cheques!
- Delivery Coverage: Klang Valley
- Delivery Fee: From RM8
- Minimum Spends: Yes, the minimum order is RM80
- Website: https://www.pantryexpress.my/
13. TheLittleMart
TheLittleMart was founded by French man, Pierre back in 2014. So if you’re in the mood for European goods like cheese and other gourmet ingredients, this is the online grocery store you need to check out!
You will not be disappointed if you’re looking for organic and fair-trade food too.
It can take 2 days to deliver anywhere in Kuala Lumpur. And for other states in West Malaysia, it can take up to a week.
East Malaysia is not left out either. But they do have to wait longer (e.g . 15 days).
TheLittleMart does not deliver on Sundays or certain public holidays. They do not accept cash on delivery either.
- Delivery Coverage: Whole Malaysia
- Delivery Fee: KL- RM15; Selangor & Putrajaya – RM25; Other States – RM50; East Malaysia – RM200
- Minimum Spends: Yes, the minimum order is RM100
- Website: https://www.thelittlemart.com/
Conclusion
Delivery for groceries in Malaysia has never been easier! There are so many options, and not just for people staying in the Klang Valley!
There are grocery delivery services that cater for bulk buying, organic food, fresh local produce, and even French products!
But if you’re looking for the best cake delivery in KL, there are specialty bakeries that provide same-day delivery!
