夢ぢには

あしもやすめず

かよへども

うつつにひとめ

見しごとはあらず

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.

-translated  from Japanese, Poem No. 658 in the Kokin Wakashu written by Ono no Komachi-

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.