Best Parfaits in PJ

P.S Tokyo is located in the heart of SS2, a vicinity that is known for its hustle and bustle. This minimalist cafe offers the perfect respite to ebb away stress with a decent selection of desserts. If you’re looking for something to shackle your taste buds with a hodgepodge of texture, both their Matcha and Hojicha parfaits are standouts. Just like any good parfaits, diners have the pleasure of dressing the beautiful swirls with biscuits, nuts, popcorns and cornflakes. As it’s perched on the first floor, delve down your dessert while watching the world go by through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows. 

Planted on the ground floor of One Utama Shopping Centre, Nana’s Green Tea has been captivating the hearts of green tea lovers with a sheer selection of dishes and desserts. Among the triumph cards on the menu is their Matcha “Nama Chocolate” Parfait – delicate swirls of soft-serve vanilla ice cream, weaved with cornflakes, chocolate ganache, red bean paste, kantan jelly and a scoop of Matcha ice cream, then finished off with a wad of whipped cream and lashes of Matcha syrup. The bounciness of the jelly, crunchiness from the flakes and cascading creamy concoction certainly hits a home run on your palate. 

This full-of-life restaurant is one of the hottest tickets in town, where clienteles go head over heels for their French-Japanese dishes. Done scarfing down their signature pancakes and pastas, be sure of ending your climax with their parfaits that come in combinations that will prove impossible to resist – cookies & cream, Matcha and their best seller, berries and cheesecake. The whip-smart mixture of juicy berries, vanilla soft-serve, cream cheese, biscuit crumbles, strawberries and liberally lashes of strawberry sauce is a winner. The unison of sour, sweet, crunchy and creamy flavours will have you squealing with joy. 

3 Bags Full has been widely acclaimed by the locals for their delectable range of breakfast and brunches that are bumped a notch with the kitchen's creativity. One would surely be spoilt with choices, but a good playing card to wrap up the meal is their granola parfait. The colourful motley of nuts, fruits, yoghurt and strawberry gelato will have you nabbing it in a heartbeat. For weight-watchers, you may opt to exclude the gelato, and go generous with granolas. Similar to the ambience, the parfait is also an Instagram-worthy material. 

Just like the name suggests, one can savour an array of mouth-watering dishes in an apartment-themed restaurant, a sleek and elegant apartment to be precise. Done taking in the beauty of the interior, bloat your tummy up gleefully and wrap it all up with a sweet note. Among the crowd favourite is their strawberry parfait where mint-flavoured whipped cream is lusciously laced with a handful of strawberries and cubed sponge fingers. If you’re in the mood to amp up your sugary scale, add their marshmallows, chocolate chips and chocolate sauce too. Yearning for something fruity? Their kiwi and peach parfait fits the bill. 

Sushi Zanmai is a stellar spot for anyone looking to quell their sushi and Japanese food cravings. Aside from the regular runners, do store some space for their parfaits. Their green tea and strawberry renditions do not disappoint but the banana and chocolate version stand head and shoulders above. What not to love about this colourful whirlwind in a towering glass? Scoops of vanilla and chocolate ice cream are lavished with cookie crunch, cornflakes, chocolate syrup and slices of banana. The slosh of sweetness may be a concern for some, only till your first spoonful. Indeed, sinfully satisfying! 

Gee and Geek has been stacking up positive reviews among the locals, especially pork lovers as predominant items on the menu revolves around pork. The passionate team have pushed the envelope further by curing and smoking their own bacon too. Apart from the pork-ception, if you’re looking for something tasty yet way less sinful, do try their Greek yoghurt parfait. Sporting a colourful interlace with strawberry slices, thick yoghurt, crushed granolas and syrup, it certainly enthuses your attention at once. The granolas impart a nice crunch while the employment of Greek yoghurt is less sweet and lower in carbohydrates compared to its counterpart. Fitness enthusiasts, this one is for you! 

Sakes Sushi needs no introduction, it’s been sprawling all over the country, adhering to the Japanese food craze. A common rule to follow here ending your meal with their selection of parfaits, especially the Matcha version. Be beguiled by the towering glass that is chockful with velvety ice cream, red bean paste, assorted fruits and nuts, cornflakes and lashes of syrups. The best way to savour this Instagram-worthy dessert is to have a bit of everything to accolade the variation of texture and taste.