Best Pastas in PJ

Enjoy the weekends with new places to explore and go on an adventure! An adventure for the taste buds in your tongue, that is. Petaling Jaya is one of the many places in the Klang Valley region that has the most sophisticated eateries around and sometimes we just crave for some carb goodness. Pastas are always s good carb choice; tomato based, cream based, or both, spaghetti are delicate noodles to cook and Food Advisor brings you on a journey to discover the best pasta places in PJ!

Milligram Coffee & Eatery

Conventional spaghetti or fettuccine are getting boring. Why not try out a serving of rustic mac and cheese with a bacon twist instead? Milligram Cafe's approach towards this particular dish seemed fairly "Jamie Oliver-ish" and that is a great thing. The flavours are absolutely delicious while the cheese helps bind each macaroni together, giving it that depth of taste and body. Apart from the stunning plating style, the mac and cheese also comes with a side of toast served with a sunny side up.

Wake Me Up Cafe

Sometimes, a plate of homemade pasta can be some of the best dishes you can have and that’s what you’ll get in this café. Homemade creamy pesto sauce covers this plate of pasta, giving off a rich and flavourful texture. The additional topping of mushrooms and nuts too play their role in giving you a crunchy and appetizing feel.

Closer Kitchen & Espresso Bar

Closer Kitchen & Espresso Bar is a stunning looking cafe that resembles a lot like a modern office. With copious amount of glass used along with black steel frame, it surely does set the mood for some work. What better way to pair that with then a serving of well-seasoned and nicely cooked pasta? Not to mention the generous used of scallops in a tomato base sauce. It is absolutely delicious!

Paradiso

A plate of aglio olio pasta is a classic and one can never go wrong in serving one. Likewise Paradiso's seafood aglio olio, a spoonful of the lean pasta is handful. The classic herbally taste of oregano and spices is evident to the tongue and does not disappoint its eater. The few pieces well cooked prawns do justice to the whole aftertaste. A mouthful of one is more than enough with a complete plating of cuts of sun dried tomatoes as a finishing.

Secrets of Louisiana

Secrets of Louisiana has been around for many years now – 8 to be exact. It features authentic Louisiana Cajun cooking at a serene and peaceful place right next to the lake. Customers are also pampered with variety of dishes done personally by the chef and owner himself. Such as the Louisiana Famous Shrimp Scampi which features 5 garlic grilled prawns on a bed of perfectly cooked spaghetti with garlic, fresh herbs, fresh tomatoes and lemon sauce. Light but absolutely delicious!

The Local

Known for their specialty in local food, The Local also has a touch in western dishes, one of them being the Carbonara. This dish is not to be brushed aside as it comes with a rich and creamy texture that will make your knees grow weak. Every bite will only lead on to the next and you will be on your way to a second serving, maybe thirds if you’re an adventurer.

Garage 51

Despite the countless amount of uniquely crafted items at Garage 51, they too have something simple and pleasant. Take their spaghetti aglio olio with salmon for example. The pasta is cooked perfectly al-dante, tossed with sliced bell peppers, salmon and seasoned with salt pepper. The combination is nothing much to shout about, but the way it's being executed certainly does.

Union Artisan Coffee @ 3Damansara

Union Artisan Coffee may have originally started their business by selling good coffee but they have added new items to their menu. And one of their standout offering other than their coffee, is their Napoli Prawn Spaghetti.

Pierre's Kitchen & Dining

Ingredients: Cream sauce and Shimeiji mushroom. Served with choice of beef bacon or turkey ham.

Pierre's serve one of the authentic pasta, most importantly simple, tasty and filling. Their pasta comes with some premium ingredients such as shimeiji mushroom and either beef bacon or turkey ham. The portion is very generous and every bite ensures that bacon bits in it.

Spitalfield's

Spitalfield’s signature Carbonara consists of meticulously prepared ingredients and delicate cooking methods. The seasoning of the pasta is perfectly balanced with the savourness from the Parma Ham and the richness from the cream. Also both beautifully done in both presentation and taste, is the clean and sleek egg tucked nicely on the bed of pasta.

Cafe Lafayette

This simple and humble serving of creamy tomato base spaghetti is truly one of a kind. Do not be fooled by the looks of it as the dish packs in a whole lot of flavour. There is a rich essence of seafood beneath the cream and acidity of the tomato sauce. Really well balanced, pasta is cooked perfectly and the chunks of salmon are certainly generous.

The Good Batch

Carbonara getting boring? Sick of all that cream but still wish that there were something a rich and flavourful, or perhaps even better? Well, look no further as The Good Batch's original carbonara is packed with flavours and textures. Prepared with sauteed mushrooms and sliced ham, cheese and egg yolk to enrich the taste and texture, finished with a light garnish of herbs. The flavours are absolutely spot-on and having merely one bite will drive you to go for more.

Coffee Sprex

There is sufficient variety in terms of the pastas available at Coffee Sprex. Whether it is something simpler like the Spicy Joe, or the restaurant’s signature “Stewie”, there is a lot to go around when Coffee Sprex deals with this Italian classic. The Spicy Joe pasta certainly hits the right notes. It is rich and flavourful just like a plate of pasta should be. The sweetness, and tangy flavour of the tomatoes go well with the pasta, while the spiciness doesn’t overwhelm it; overall providing a very balanced dish. The “Stewie” on the other hand is a slightly different package. A lighter pork stew base is used as the sauce for this pasta dish, which works surprisingly well with the pasta. The pieces of pork ribs help add richness and texture to the dish, which help to elevate the dish further. Overall, Coffee Sprex is more than capable of serving up a great plate of pasta.

Tea Verandah

Tea Verandah isn't all just about having a cup of tea. They also offer a simple plate of seafood aglio olio that includes mussels and prawns. Cooked to perfection with garlicky and spicy goodness. The spaghetti was nicely al-dante, and complimented well with the seafood. Simple and absolutely delicious.

Rail CanteenCERTIFIED HALAL

Although Rail Canteen is famous for the local cuisine, they have recently introduce their western variant which of course, includes the most basic spaghetti bolognese. The sauce is done with chicken mince and a rich tomato base which is well-seasoned and flavourful. Finish with a sprinkle of grated cheese, the spaghetti bolognese is pretty good.

Polpetta

The Aglio Olio here might seem run of the mill, but looks can be pretty deceiving when it comes to food. Sprinkled with speckles of chilli flakes, parsley, and herbs; the dish is filled with balmy hints, while the mushrooms are full of firm and chewy textures. Pasta is also cooked al dente for a tantalizing bite!

The PASTA CART n Street Gourmet Grill

If you're looking for something affordable and delicious around Kota Damansara, this is definitely one place you would have to try. Similar to the Little Fat Duck but with a little more premium-taste to it. The Pasta Cart N Street Gourmet GRILL is actually two different stalls under the same entity, offering its customers a wide range of western cuisine at an incredibly low price. The bolognese and carbonara here may look simple and cheap, but the flavours are definitely worth going for.

Pasta Boy Cafe

Famous for their chicken chop and Tofu Cheese Cake, their primary meals are still, obviously, pastas. Pasta Boy Cafe serves an array of beautifully crafted pasta bathed with gratifying sauce. Pasta cravers will indeed find this place an absolute heaven. Other than their best-sellings such as Salmon Pasta and Prawn Spaghetti, Pasta Boy Cafe also offers Mama Spaghetti Aglio (caters to those who like their pastas spicy) and Vegetarian Pasta Aglio (for vegetarians).

Little Fat Duck @ One UtamaCERTIFIED HALAL

With a very humble beginning in 2014, Little Fat Duck has now grown and they have more than 5 outlets around Klang Valley. It is one of the places where you can gratify your crave for a delectable plate of pasta without worrying about the price tag as it goes as low as RM5 here. Other than serving pastas, they also offer an array of dishes on the menu such as chicken meatballs, chicken confit, and a selection of add ons (sauteed mushrooms and crispy beef stripes)