Over the CNY period my family and I went over to Aman Suria to meet up with a couple cousins for lunch. At the time was also a period when my dear friend Suanie kept talking about Kesom Kafe and their nasi kerabu basically every few hours, so I decided it was a good venue for us to gather for lunch.
Update 2021: unfortunately this fantastic place is closed permanently
Cafe Kesom, they could use a bigger sign board tho
Well, to start, it took me a couple go-around to locate Kesom. See, the restaurant is located right below blook warehouse (same owner apparently), whose signboard is about 10x bigger than the tiny little yellow-on-white Kesom board located behind some plants.
It’s like they purposely want to make it difficult.
now that’s what I call a sumptuous lunch
Once inside though, the treasure hunting effort paid off.
Kesom is tastefully decorated like a modern cafe, but carries some of the most traditional Kelantanese dishes prepared properly and served on wax paper akin to roadside stalls in the East Coast, all for asking price that is more than reasonable.
pulut inti, mee siam, nasi dagang, nasi kerabu
The nasi kerabu (RM 8) and nasi dagang (RM 7) were both delicious and packed with all the traditional ingredients you’d expect these dishes to have. The blue rice, chopped greens, meat floss, sambal, and even telur masin were all there. It was superb.
some centerplates to share
Additionally, they also offer quite a few dishes for sharing. Ayam goreng berempah (RM 7.90) was crispy and crunchy, gulai ayam kawah and tempe were all rather delicious as well.
For those who likes traditional Malay kuih, I’d also recommend their pulut inti.
good times with family & relatives
After lunch at Kesom, I somehow understood Suanie’s obsession, and while I won’t have the same nasi kerabu 5 times a week, I think anyone who love this traditional Kelantanese dish should pay Kesom a visit.
Address:
Cafe Kesom
F-46-G, Jalan PJU 1/45,
Aman Suria,
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
GPS:Â 3.120915, 101.596749
Tel:Â 03-7886 6559
wahh nasi kerabu fine dining lol, and with fine dining prices too, kesom ousside! #blooklol
kekeke: haha teach me where got fine dining at this price? 😀
The food arranged on the brown paper looks very attractive.
Monica: sure looks appetizing doesn’t it?
I absolutely love nasi kerabu…for all its colours and textures…wah, must try ni! Even the Mat Salleh Cari Makan Di KL tried this…hehe! ;D All those fresh green herbs make the rice so harum and delicious! 😉
eatwhateatwhere: oOo i didn’t know about the mat salleh part. haha.
hey, i didn’t have it 5 times in a week…!
suanie: it was 7 times?!!?!?!
eating nasi kerabu at roadside stall with hand and squatting is best #authentic
kekeke: old knee cannot squat too long.
Ooooo…I love love love nasi kerabu!!! Yummmm!!!!
suituapui: such a treat isn’t it?
I’ve tried this place and yes I like the nasi kerabu 🙂
Choi Yen: hureii
Kesom is no longer operating.. A restaurant serving Japanese food is operating in its place. Not sure if they are still operating too
CT: so unfortunate! I’ve updated the post, thanks!