KFC Malaysia Turns Up The Festive Cheer with Zesty Japanese Yuzu and Celebration Bucket

KFC Malaysia is closing out the year with a campaign built firmly around cultural relevance and youth engagement. Launching 20 November 2025, the new Japanese Yuzu Crunch & Burger and the Celebration Bucket with Crispy Cheezy Fried Mozzarella anchor the brand’s year-end marketing push.

The move isn’t just about flavour innovation. It’s about signalling where KFC wants to sit in the cultural conversation. The Japanese Yuzu range taps into the continued rise of Japanese-inspired flavours among Malaysian consumers. It positions KFC within a broader East Asian food wave that has strong pull, especially among younger audiences.

The product execution itself keeps things familiar. Crispy fried chicken drizzled with Yuzu-infused sauce. A burger built around a Yuzu-flavoured fillet with mayo and lettuce. Short, sharp hits of uniqueness layered onto a format Malaysians already know well.

The Celebration Bucket takes a similar approach. It keeps KFC’s long-standing festive sharing strategy intact but refreshes it with a fried mozzarella patty topped with jalapeño cheese and mayo sauces. A simple twist designed to maintain seasonal excitement without straying far from the brand’s core.

But the real marketing play sits outside the menu. KFC is tying the Japanese Yuzu launch to Comic Fiesta 2025 — one of the country’s strongest youth and pop-culture touchpoints. Fans who purchase any of the Yuzu items stand a chance to win Comic Fiesta tickets, KFC vouchers and exclusive merchandise.

It’s a clear attempt to court fandom communities that are digitally vocal, trend-sensitive and highly shareable. A crossover that blends offline product trial with online cultural participation.

Pricing remains accessible: Yuzu Crunch meals start from RM15.99; the Celebration Bucket from RM51.99, with sides and drinks included. The strategy is straightforward — making KFC the ideal centerpiece for group celebrations during the year-end holiday season.