‘Why not’: My Kiki waffle bakery raises eyebrows in Sydney

They have raised eyebrows in London and caused a stir in Bangkok. Now it seems it is Sydney’s turn for some X-rated waffle love.

They have raised eyebrows in London and caused a stir in Bangkok. Now it seems it is Sydney’s turn for some X-rated waffle love.

French expats Nathan Mokri and Lola Chiche have opened the My Kiki bakery in Surry Hills specialising in genital-shaped waffles.

The pair came up with the idea after a trip to Thailand prior to the global pandemic.

“Why not?” Mokri said when asked about the concept.

Nathan Mokri and Lola Chiche owners of My Kiki Sydney's sexiest waffle shop in Surry Hills. Picture: Damian Shaw

Some of the menu items raising eyebrows at My Kiki. Picture: Damian Shaw

The Sexy Peanuts Kiki. Picture: Damian Shaw

“After two years of Covid, it is time for some joy. They taste good because people are happy and coming back.”

Similar genital-inspired waffle food outlets have long operated in Thailand and in the popular tourist hotspot, Covent Garden, in England.

Mokri, 31, trained as a baker in France a decade ago before moving to Australia.

Their store on Bourke Street opened three weeks ago and is already proving popular on social media.

The eatery is being promoted for offering “Sydney’s sexiest waffles” and the slogan, “Will You Lick It or Bite it? Doesn’t Matter, You Will Love It”.

“It is a really nice, cute environment with lots of flowers,” Mokri said. “We were a bit scared about the reaction of people but everyone is finding it cool and nice, everyone is smiling and we haven’t had any complaints. I think it stays within the limits.”

Prices for the baked offerings range from $12 to $16 with various toppings on offer, including dark chocolate, pink sparkles, flower sprinkles, peanuts, cookies, ice cream and whipped cream.

The menu includes the Sugar Daddy with white chocolate and gold topping, the Greedy with white and strawberry chocolate and sparkles and the Cookie of vanilla ice cream, milk chocolate and cookies.

The Rainbow Kiki from My Kiki. Picture: Damian Shaw

Another of the dishes from My Kiki. Picture: Damian Shaw

The only other items on the menu are chocolate, strawberry and vanilla milkshakes, soft drinks and kombucha. They offer catering services and also sell branded T-shirts and other merchandise.

“We have special moulds we got made for the waffles,” Mokri said.

“It is a special machine. The first time we got this idea was in Thailand, we were travelling there and spoke about it, thinking we can’t do this but now that Covid is a bit over, we have opened a shop creating a vibe and a nice environment.”