Running out of ideas on where to dine last saturday night, I suggested to the noobs that perhaps we go for MOMO at BU for their Japanese buffet. I have been to Momo some half dozen times since about 2-3 years back, it’s no Jogoya in terms of selection and atmosphere, but the food is great and the value is excellent.
sushi, sashimi, oyster.. yumm
We got there half past eight and got ourself busy right away. To start off, I usually head to the raw food area. The sashimi selection wasn’t huge, there’s salmon, tuna, butter fish, and another type of i-don’t-know-the-name fish, but they were all fresh and taste pretty good. Another raw item would be the fresh oyster. Several types of sushi were available, and you can get the chef to make you a california temaki (handroll) too. Kerol had two of that.
sukiyaki, teppanyaki, miso soup.. drools..
There were actually 4 buffet areas. The main line serves sushi, sashimi, a host of other popular Japanese food such as miso soup, chawanmushi (steamed egg), soba, grilled eel, grilled fish, etc. On the opposite, you have another line where you can find oyster, shrimps, baby octopus, sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, dessert, and fruits. On the outdoor area, you can find tepanyaki, teriyaki, and the excellent tempura selection, all freshly prepared. Last but not least, you can find ice cream, DIY chendol, and green tea on the refreshment line.
cold soba, green tea ice cream, chawanmushi, grilled prawn & tempura
The tempura were pretty good, crispy and fresh. There’s your usual lady’s finger, yam, pumpkin, fish, and prawn. Teriyaki is served on a stick ala satey style. Do remember to try their beef teppanyaki, they are excellent, I almost died from stomach explosion trying to down the last few of those beef cubes, but it was all worth it.
we were definately satisfied with bloated stomach
For dessert, there are fruits, ice cream, DIY chendol, and several types of Japanese “kuih”, Kenneth had a whole big plate of those. The green tea ice cream was very good and tasted very strong, highly recommended and especially fun if you hide some wasabi in it, as tested by one unfortunate noob.
For 10 sen less than RM 45.00 Nett (RM39.90 for Sunday lunch I think), Momo definately offers value for money and pretty darn good food. My housemate horny recommends this place over Shogun anytime.
what’s a food review without a map?
Address:
Lot F9 Centre Point Bandar Utama
Lebuh Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya
47800 Selangor, Malaysia
GPS: 3.137988, 101.610124
Phone:03-7725 9688
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By Bryan on May 8, 2006 | Reply
For RM44.90 Nett, I consider it very reasonable for a Jap buffet like this. Can’t wait to have a try!
By the way, were you the unfortunate noob?
KY: no no, hehehe, i wasn’t involved in that practical joke.
By Holden Monar on May 8, 2006 | Reply
Nice lil’ review. Have passby lotsa times but didn’t dare to give it a try. Will check it out soon. However, how come you still look so skinny even though you’ve been stuffing in food all around KL? Don’t tell me you have been using Osim uZap? BTW, your 1U logo roxxoneoneone. Keep it coming.
KY: i don’t eat like that every single day. btw, Kerol uses uZap, look how good the result is.
By Dabido (Teflon) on May 8, 2006 | Reply
Wasabi flavoured Ice Cream! Wonderful!
By huiwen on May 8, 2006 | Reply
my god…u shud call me as well…my place its like opposite the bloody centrepoint
By HoldenMonaro on May 9, 2006 | Reply
You should take more photos of Kerol.. with her uZap on! or even better, do a review on uZap..starring Kerol oneoneone.. Oh no I’ve spoken too much.
By tigerjoe on May 9, 2006 | Reply
Oi, bring you n00bs to Bangsar Seafood for the Mother’s Day promotion. All you can eat for RM 38++ throughout the month of May. Very the nice. Very the good value.
03 2282 2555 to make reservations.
KY: thanks joe!
By sotong on May 10, 2006 | Reply
who the fuck this HoldenMonaro ?!?!
By v0ices on May 11, 2006 | Reply
Oh My God. wasabi ice cream is good.
KaCaU YoU oNLy ~~~
By Saygore on May 12, 2006 | Reply
wuii, buffet dinner every day or just weekend ??
KY: haha, only once in a while. Not even every weekend
By Karen Lee on Jun 12, 2006 | Reply
Latest update, Gang!
Buffet:
Sat/Sun Dinner: RM46.90 NETT
SUN Lunch: RM41.90 NETT
Father’s day special buffet 18th June, Sunday
Lunch:RM51.90 NETT
Dinner: RM56.90 NETT
For reservation , pls call: 03-7725 9688
Add: Momo Restaurant, CentrePoint Bandar Utama F9, Lebuh Bandar Utama, 47800 PJ.
BUSINESS HOURS:
Mon-Sun Lunch: 12.00 p.m.-2.30p.m.
Mon- Sun Dinner: 6.30p.m- 10:30p.m
Another food fanatic person signing off! LOL!
By dexter on Jan 29, 2007 | Reply
can provide a more proper map to that restaurant ?????
i wish to go have a try , but no fimilar with the road. buffet for only RM40++, can consider it for those like japanese food. planning for bring my dear along , my dear is a japanese food fan.
By KY on Jan 30, 2007 | Reply
dexter,
see the “to 1 utama” sign? you can come from 1U, between the two wings, just keep going straight.
By hasmi on Feb 12, 2007 | Reply
Hai…. i just want to check whether this Momo Japanese Reataurant have Halal Certificate… because our company had decide to book this restaurant for Annual Dinner….
Thanks..
By KY on Feb 12, 2007 | Reply
Dear Hasmi,
You should call them and ask. Their phone number is 03-7725 9688
By Sparco on Jun 10, 2007 | Reply
just got back from momo.EXCELLENT!! all my favourite food are there…oyster , salmon sashimi , sukiyaki beef , cawamushi(very nice n smooth) . Very value!! 5 person only rm 240
By kOk-sUn on Jan 4, 2008 | Reply
momo really that nice? me still thinking wana go try or not…
By KY on Jan 4, 2008 | Reply
k0k-sUn,
Give it a try, really good value in my opinion.
By kOk-sUn on Jan 4, 2008 | Reply
i will go on sunday. yeah!
By Betty Hiew on May 23, 2008 | Reply
Hi KY thank you for your support our’s fatter’s day special buffet on 14th june and 15th june over 70 varieties all you can eat .Reservation 03-77259688
By KY on May 23, 2008 | Reply
k0k-sUn,
Great.
Betty Hiew,
oOOo. You’re from Momo?
By Betty Hiew on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
sorry for reply late because my computer having problem yes i from momo have a good evening
By KY on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
Betty Hiew,
Oooo, no worries.
By Betty Hiew on Jul 20, 2008 | Reply
Hi KY since our phone line having problem so if you want to make reservation also can contact this handphone 6012-6032602 or 6012-3087969 because your booking is importent for us HAVE A NICE DAY
By peter on Aug 31, 2008 | Reply
Do you have any idea on which buffet restaurant around KL or PJ offers FREE for kid below 4 years old?
By gipsy on Mar 1, 2009 | Reply
sorry to say… very disappointed to the buffet. There are not so many choices and not that tasty…only can say the cawanmushi is nice.
By KY on Mar 4, 2009 | Reply
Betty Hiew,
Thanks.
peter,
I’m not aware of that. :S
gipsy,
Well, very good already for the price I thought.
By Will on Mar 5, 2009 | Reply
Momo really not variety choice. Walk one round already view all the meals, second round really don’t know eat what tim. Every round also take the same meals only. Foods really not so tasty. Tempura also little only. Not recommended.
Shogun is much more better, at least more choice. Price also extra RM10 only.
By KY on Mar 5, 2009 | Reply
Will,
ooo i see. I have since kinda shy away from buffet already though, prefer to have smaller portions of ala carte which usually end up about the same price anyway