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Though I go to you
ceaselessly along dream paths,
the sum of those trysts
is less than a single glimpse
granted in the waking world.
The Mentaiko Spaghetti (RM18.90), cooked al dente, is nice. When tossed, the surface of each strand is lightly coated with roe which ensures that each mouthful is filled with a burst of flavour. The Crunchy Stewed Pork Slice (RM6.90) comes in thin slices of rolled pork belly, almost gelatinous in texture with a nice bite to it and coated in a sweet sauce. The alfalfa sprouts that come with the pork belly provide good contrast to the flavours. For dessert, we had their Cheesecake (RM6.90) which was very mild flavoured and plain, suitable for those who like a lighter textured cheesecake.
Kissaten’s decor is attractive in its simplicity. Stark white, it doesn’t feel cold at all. The menu has an interesting mix of japanese, chinese and western food from burgers and spaghetti to lam mee and ramen.
KISSATEN Coffee and Restaurant (website here)
L12A-1-1, Palm Square
JAYA ONE
72A Jalan Universiti
46200 PJ
Tel: 03-7954 1990
Opening hours: 11am – 11pm daily (Closed Mondays)
Also check out: Black Tie White Lie, Masak-Masak, Sweets for My Sweet Tooth, Memoirs of a Chocoholic, Motormouth from Ipoh, Ling239, Shell Food Station.
Food, for me, is a means to an end and not an end in itself.
Food, for me, represents the love of family, the fellowship of friends, and the community and communality it brings.
Precious Pea
December 19th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Looks like a place that I should not missed, definitely better than the other Jap pasta place we had right?
lotsofcravings
December 19th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
wow..the pork belly is see thru..nice lighting too..the naked white environment does the pictures good doesnt?
citygal
December 19th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
gorgeous pic! like any other posts..am not a big fans of their desserts though, it just tastes……healthy?
J2Kfm
December 19th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
the green drink familiar lah.
cucumber lychee or somethin is it?
sc
December 19th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
for a minute, i thought i went to a wrong website :). what a lovely way to present this place
Manggy
December 19th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Wow, that pork belly “carpaccio” is gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing!! 🙂
Selba
December 19th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
I really like the second picture!!! A see through pork belly? Beautiful….
allie
December 19th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
One word… beautiful…
Lyrical Lemongrass
December 19th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Precious Sista: Without a doubt!! ^_^
lotsofcravings: it’s a photographer’s dream come true!
citygal: I agree with you. Then again, maybe it’s to cater to the masses who prefer healthier food right now.
J2Kfm: The green drink is cucumber and bittergourd. But tastes surprisingly pleasant!
sc: Hahaha. Well, we like to push the boundaries sometimes. 🙂
Manggy: Yes, it looks lovely, doesn’t it? I’d love to make that someday.
Selba: Thanks…I love that pic too. 🙂
allie: Thanks, Allie! ^_^
Dharm
December 19th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Looks like a great place and the pics are just awesome!! You take your camera with you everytime you eat out?? I have problems taking pics of my own cooking – The Lovely Wife rolls her eyes up each time. Maybe she’s just jealous of all the babes that I ‘meet’ online?? HAHAHAHAHAHA!!
YeeJen
December 19th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
This set of pictures are really nice. Kudos!
Argus Salivus
December 19th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
Ooo… so Zen lah your pictures, and yet entirely appetizing. (Why you don’t want my nice pup to go near your pretty puppies? At least she can see where she’s going, unlike her dogmum.)
Looks like Dharm above has the SFoFPT syndrome (spouse frowns on food picture taking). 😉
Life for Beginners
December 20th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Mestilah I visit tempat ni… Not that I’m a Nipponmaniac (though I’m slowly veering that way), but any minimalist, Zen-like oasis does call to me… Ah, a slow cuppa green and a good read and that’s a perfect veeeekend for me! 😀
mimid3vils
December 20th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Their set meal very large portion!!!
550ml jar of faith
December 20th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
I don’t think any other post could do justice to this place and its offerings better – I simply love this place, esp the lack of fussiness. Gorgeous pics, completely spot on!
Kiran
December 20th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Love the pictures. What camera are you using btw? I think the ambiance in the restaurant did justice to the great photos. And of course, your great photography skills 🙂
Jian
December 20th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
hahaha read your blog is like reading food mag lah except the fact that ur blog is free…hehe…use chopstick to eat spag…I could never imagine putting roe into spag…
backStreetGluttons
December 21st, 2008 at 7:41 am
the little new tits & bits prosely aligned deserve more than ten small caresses & kisses . We think they deserve a standing eatvation
as contributing to a changing eatscape for once upon a colorless place called petaling jaya . hail da reentry of style and substance !
Cheryl Wee
December 22nd, 2008 at 11:38 am
Though I don’t understand Japanese, but your pics are really extraordinary… you make food look like artistic masterpieces! *salute salute*
Steve
December 23rd, 2008 at 5:42 am
IMG_6025 and IMG_6026 are simply sublime. Exquisite photography AWOL. Goddamnit… you’ve made my mouth water again!
thule aka leo
December 23rd, 2008 at 11:31 am
Hahaha… went to Jaya 1 few weeks ago but didn’t enter this outlet. But then since it has got the stamp of approval from you, I will go there one day!!!
jason
December 23rd, 2008 at 2:41 pm
I can’t find the place… = =”
I think I need a pair of glasses soon…
RennyBA
December 23rd, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Looks delicious and very exotic to me, but then again I’m a Norwegian 🙂
Also here to wish you A Happy Holiday!
siew
December 23rd, 2008 at 6:38 pm
Wow, really nice pictures. Can I ask what cam and lens you use ah?
ling239
December 23rd, 2008 at 10:11 pm
yer… why i din see the pork slices in the menu one >.<“
Simon Seow
December 24th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Can someone really give me some time to go to Jaya ONE, because I really don’t know why I still haven’t step foot in this food heaven.
daphne
December 24th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Woah.. look at all the lovely spread of food. I’m curious abt the CRUNCH STEWED pork! Sounds oh so delightful.
Have a Merry Christmas LL! Hope the new year will bring you more good food! =)
Big Boys Oven
December 25th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
We wish you a joyly good Christmas and an awesome New Year . . . . . from Sidney & Sunny
maryann
January 10th, 2009 at 8:01 am
That 2nd photo is the bomb!
Ivy Chai
September 18th, 2011 at 10:40 am
You take amazing food pictures. I’ve been to Kissaten a dozen times but your pics makes me wanna walk out my door and head straight there now!
wELL DONE