Hari Raya Aidiladha, the Feast of Sacrifice, marks the close of the Hajj. For Muslim guests across Malaysia, the day is for prayer, qurban, and family. The bar's role on this date is the NA one: serious mocktails, brewed teas, single-origin coffee. Same craft, same glassware, no alcohol push. Cocktails sit on the back bar for non-observant guests who order them. The room is quieter than a typical Friday. The night belongs to whoever wants to sit and talk after the family rounds.
Aidiladha in the Malaysian context
Hari Raya Aidiladha falls on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah. The day's central observance is qurban: the ritual sacrifice of cattle, sheep, or goats, with the meat distributed in three portions, one for the family, one for relatives and neighbours, and one for the poor.
The morning runs in a fixed rhythm. Solat sunat Aidiladha at the mosque around 08:00, often followed by the khutbah and the qurban itself either at the mosque grounds or at organised slaughter sites across the country. By late morning, families return home for lunch. The afternoon turns into rumah-terbuka rounds, visits to grandparents, uncles, aunts, neighbours, with rendang, lemang, ketupat, and a steady stream of kuih on the table.
Aidiladha is observed more quietly than Aidilfitri. There are no fireworks. The mood is grateful and reflective rather than celebratory. Many Muslim Malaysians take the evening at a relaxed pace, sometimes meeting friends out after the family obligations have wound down. Non-Muslim and mixed-faith friend groups often look for a neutral, considered venue for that late-evening sit. A small craft bar with a serious NA programme is the right kind of room for it.
Why the bar can host you on Aidiladha
The bar's job on a Muslim observance is to host non-drinking guests with the same care as drinking guests. That should not be radical, but in many cocktail bars the non-alcoholic side is one apologetic line at the bottom of the menu. Dissolved Solids has built the NA programme on the back of years of competition work, and on Aidiladha it sits at the front of the bar.
For Aidiladha specifically: the NA programme is the default lead. The bartender opens with the brewed-drink menu and the NA cocktail list. Cocktails appear only if guests indicate they want them. Glassware matches across both sides. No announcement is made when an alcoholic and an NA drink land at the same table. The bar team is briefed to slow service down a notch and let conversation lead. The room is quieter than a typical Friday or Saturday.
What to order on Aidiladha (NA programme first)
Drinks drawing on Malaysian and Middle Eastern flavours, both reflecting the day. NA list first because this is what the date calls for.
Black Honey: espresso, dark honey, citrus, NA aromatics. The signature NA coffee mocktail.
Floral Mango: ripe Malaysian mango, jasmine tea infusion, lime. Fresh-fruit anchor.
NA Negroni: non-alcoholic aperitivo base, NA bitter, blood orange. Stirred, single rock.
Rose and Cardamom Cooler: rose syrup, cardamom, lime, soda. Floral and warm-spiced.
Date and Tamarind Sour: date syrup, tamarind, lemon, ice. Sweet-tart, deeply Middle Eastern.
Saffron and Honey Lemonade: saffron-infused syrup, honey, lemon, soda.
NA Bandung: rose syrup, evaporated milk, ice. Malaysian classic in a wine glass.
Sirap Selasih: rose syrup with basil seeds.
Pandan and Coconut Refresher: pandan syrup, coconut water, lime, soda. Malaysian-local.
Kopi-O Peng in a Coupe: cold-brewed kopi-O with gula melaka, served as a cocktail.
For non-observant guests, the regular cocktail list runs in parallel. Negroni, Old Fashioned, Spritz, Tesseract. Matching glassware on both sides.
Coffee and tea on Aidiladha
- Cold-brewed kopi-O with gula melaka, in a coupe
- Karak chai (cardamom-led milk tea), iced or hot
- Yemeni-style coffee with cardamom
- Single-origin pour-overs
- Brewed jasmine tea, hot or iced
The Aidiladha evening plan
Morning, 08:00 to noon: solat sunat, khutbah, qurban observance.
Family lunch, 13:00 to 16:00: rendang, lemang, ketupat, the cumulative kuih lineup.
Open-house rounds, 16:00 to 19:00: visits to grandparents, relatives, neighbours.
Evening at the bar, 20:00 to 22:30: a quiet sit. NA cocktails, coffee, tea. Both Petaling Jaya outlets are 15 to 25 minutes by Grab from central Kuala Lumpur. The bar is for after the family rounds wind down.
Last orders: Dissolved Solids closes at 01:00 (Tuesday to Sunday). Soluble Solids closes at 01:00 (Wednesday to Sunday).
The Petaling Jaya alternative
For a quieter, more reflective room on Aidiladha, both outlets are in PJ.
- Dissolved Solids · Damansara Kim: small upstairs bar at 43-1 Jalan SS20/11. Quiet by default. Tuesday to Sunday, 15:00 to 01:00. One of Tatler Asia's Top 20 Bars 2025/26.
- Soluble Solids · SS2: the smaller second outlet at 50-1 Jalan SS2/24. No printed menu. Wednesday to Sunday, 18:00 to 01:00. NA programme as default on Aidiladha.
Halal-friendly status and observance respect
Both outlets serve no pork and no lard. The kitchen runs a small snack programme; alcohol and food preparation are clearly separated. Neither outlet currently holds a JAKIM halal certificate, so we describe the kitchen as halal-friendly rather than certified halal. Groups that need strict halal certification should treat the kitchen with that caveat in mind.
The NA cocktail programme uses no alcoholic spirits and no alcoholic bitters. NA Negroni, NA Spritz, Black Honey, Floral Mango, Peach Blossom, Pandan Collins NA, Floral Bloom, brewed teas, and coffee builds are all alcohol-free. The bar team can talk through any specific ingredient if asked.
Reservations
Walk-ins generally work. For groups of four or more, WhatsApp ahead.
- Dissolved Solids · Damansara Kim: +60 11-4008 7607
- Soluble Solids · SS2: +60 11-1682 8651
Frequently asked questions
Can we visit just for non-alcoholic drinks on Aidiladha?
Yes. The NA programme leads. Order only mocktails, brewed teas, or coffee builds and the round comes out with the same care as the alcoholic side. No upsell.
Is the food halal-friendly?
The snack menu contains no pork and no lard, and alcohol service is clearly separated. We describe the kitchen as halal-friendly rather than certified halal.
Will the bar try to push alcohol?
No. The NA list is the primary menu on Aidiladha. Alcoholic substitutes are not suggested unless guests ask.
What time works for a post-Raya evening?
20:00 to 22:30 after the family rounds. Both outlets are quieter than a normal Friday or Saturday on this date.
Where are the bars located?
Both in Petaling Jaya: 43-1 Jalan SS20/11 (Dissolved Solids) and 50-1 Jalan SS2/24 (Soluble Solids).
Can we book a corner for a family group?
For groups of six or more, WhatsApp ahead and we hold table seats together.
Is the dress code formal?
Smart casual. Many guests come in baju raya straight from open-house visits; that suits the room.