Best Parfaits in PJ

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. 

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! 

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.