MOF Japanese Sweets & Coffee @ Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur – Satiates That Nagging Sweet Cravings?
If you’re bogged down by the promises made by the (in)competent ministries in our country, promising the heavens but instead delivering lowly dirts, then you’re probably not alone.
Ladies & gentlemen, the newest (or at least, new to me!) addition to the ever-expanding line up of eateries in Pavilion, the MINISTRY OF FOOD !!!
Read about this chic cafe serving Japanese style desserts and beverages from other food blogs over the past few months. A timely resurgence of interest to Pavilion’s rather lacklustre range of restaurants and simple cafes. ‘Twas either too taxing on the wallet (restaurants on top floor, especially), or the meagre run-of-the-mill outlets at the lower ground floor.
Of course I can’t deny the appeal of some, the new Mr Baoz from Taiwan is interesting, but mixed reviews had me doubting. And when one’s craving for some snacks/desserts, it’s either JCo’s donuts (there’s a limit to the fresh appeal of the doughnut craze, and I’ve reached that long time ago), The Loaf’s pastries and still-delectable Uh-Hu-Hu Cheesecakes, and John King’s egg tarts.
MOF (Ministry of Food) hailed from Singapore, and practising a rather interesting concept, serving Japanese styled desserts (Hokkaido gelato ice-cream, Kakigori/Shaved Ice, Imo/Japanese sweet potaotes, Sundae etc) and beverages (green tea shakes, anyone?).
The shop’s located next to Pastamania on Level 1, which in fact is the lower ground floor where Food Republic’s at. MOF faces Mercato Supermarket, so if you’re at Carl’s JR’s side, then you’re at the opposite end. The selection of desserts are mind-boggling, easily appeasing any dessert-lovers, and may convert a doubter into one.
A variety of flavours are available with regards to the ice-cream options, and we picked the black sesame. The rich and creamy black sesame sauce drizzled on the smooth, cold yet not tooth-numbingly freezing black sesame ice-cream offered a thoroughly delightful experience altogether. Every spoonful evoked child-like glee & satisfaction, and paired with the chewy/springy Japanese glutinous balls, the combination of texture and flavours worked wonders. The crispy waffle and the cherry were mere eye-candies, complementing the sensory appeal.
A top selection at MOF, and highly recommended by floggers alike, the Matcha Mixed Imo was served in a boat-like serving bowl, aesthetically-pleasing and leaving a lasting impression on the senses. The smooth and almost liquid-like texture of the soft serve (the soft ice cream made from Hokkaido milk, akin to McD’s soft vanilla ice-cream, but a bit smoother and none of the overpowering vanilla flavour) glided down the throat effortlessly, and the melting green tea sauce and sweet red bean paste intensified the flavours and complemented each other so well.
Location : MOF Japanese Sweets and Coffee @ Pavilion, Lot 1.02.00, Level 1, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
Those who helped in spreading the lurve : Masak-masak, Shell Food Station, and Yowazzup?
This is a nice place for some sweets that are slightly different from those usual coffee and cakes…a good intro!
ck lam : yeah, agreed!
christine : to me, the red beans was not sickeningly sweet, but just right though. not much diff from the local ones.
sc : oh there’s one at The Curve? ok, thanks for the info.
Yoo…..so nice. 🙂 I love vanila ice cream so much, can’t wait to have it together with other modern dessert.
That can be an excuse for dessert.
Shy. I'm still lost in Pavillion & a stickler to only a few eats there. You seem so at home.
simplegirl : we went there with a full stomach as well. but the sights of those colourful combination of sweet stuff was such a turn on!
soo sean : LOL. you dun have to. really!
tummythoz : not that ‘at home’ lah. just hungering for different stuff.
kampungboycitygal : if not for the 50% Citibank discount, Dain Ti Hill’s prices is kinda highend.
haven’t been spending time in pavillion..so looks like i’ve got to go this place in my next visit to kl.phew..sudden craving for ice-creams and desserts!
Haven’t been here yet, so can’t compare but Midori serves a more colourful presentation. MOF seems cheaper though.
jason : Midori? OK, will note that down.
i never been there yet, wanna go……!!!
NKOTB : oh, no red bean cakes though. but got Hokkaido redbean paste in most desserts. the black sesame and green tea stuff are nice.