Best Pastas in Petaling Jaya

Marrying an international dish with the local scene, this curry infused pasta is a hit for Malaysians. Putting together what is more than a common dish with tawny curry spices, your taste buds will taste and feel rainbows. Even the smell will entice your olfactory senses till your knees grow weak, way before even the dish can be prodded by your fork. 

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. 

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! 

Bac O Lio and Hottie Eats All, if you’re not captivated by those names already, the more you have to try them. An Aglio Olio laced and infused with all things pork, including the perennial crispy bacon is something you might find a love at first sight. Tantalizing the palate is also a tomato based pasta, elevated with a trio of Woosa’s much scrumptious meatballs; made from scratch and battered up with herbs and spices, it’s one dish you’re not letting go of. 

The Shrimp Olio might seem simple here, but with a touch of fusion elements, you get a whole new dimension of flavours from this dish. Loaded with chilli flakes, herbs, and sambal by the side, you get a mellow spiciness that goes perfectly well with the savouriness of the fried shrimps. The pasta is cooked al-dente as well, giving the entire dish a marvelous texture. 

With a never ending list of pastas offered here in Amaze K Cafe, one of the many must tries here is the Smoked Duck Spaghetti. Back for a buck, this affordable plate will give you a hint of a lean and soft spaghetti smothered in slices of duck, smoked to perfection. The amount of olives are not to ambitious, giving it a tangy aftertaste after a bite or two. 

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.

Sure, everyone’s raving about the famed Carbonara, but a new level has been achieved here with their Smoked Carbonara. The rich and decadent sauce is perfectly layered on every inch of the pasta, with an extra egg on top to add some creaminess to it. But if you know Smoking Hog, you know that’s not all to it. The pasta is shrouded in smoke, caged in a plastic cover that allows the smoky flavours to be infused. What happensnext is only heavenly. 

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. 

If you think it looks like a "claypot-yee-min", you are somewhat correct. This Japanese-western influence uses a combination of miso and pork broth to create that Earthy and rich flavour, alongside spaghetti and a serving of poached runny egg. It's not exactly the most flavourful dish, but it is incredibly well seasoned and balanced. Some would say this is one of the perfect dish when you're sick. A good replacement for chicken soup.

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.

Nothing could go wrong when it comes to pastas especially if it is a soft shell crab spaghetti all drenched in their special creamy pasta sauce that seem to sting a bit after taking a bite or two. The spiciness that is infused in the cream will take you off on a great adventure and the spiciness does not overwhelm the dish altogether but in fact it definitely complements and balances the aftertaste on your tongue. Do not even get a start on the soft shell crab as like any other soft crabs, this one is no exception in impressing your taste bud - definitely worth a try if you are in the vicinity. 

With such a beautiful presentation, this pasta is not just Instagram-worthy, it’s also worthy of your stomach. The moreish ingredients tossed into the mix are just cohesive and beautifully paired- producing a well-balanced combination of savoury, sweet, and zesty flavours. This is thanks to the adroit use of lemon zests, fresh ingredients, and assorted spices and herbs. 

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.

Few places can achieve a unique pasta sensation as Manmaru. Not only it is unique, but it is also highly flavorful. The pastas are a fusion between Japanese and Western style of cooking that gives it that distinct after that that is very welcomed and leaves you wanting for more. The soft shell crab pasta is definitely worth a shot!

The Pasta Arrabiata here will definitely make you cry for more, as it packs a savoury and spicy punch to your taste buds. Despite the unornamented look, the flavours are well infused in this simple serving of passta. If you’re looking for some no frills and easy bites, this is a long term resident on that food list of yours. 

S.Wine's latest outlet is located in Tropicana City Mall. It's a little more posh looking compared to their first outlet in Publika, and also more spacious. As for their food, the menu is identical. As for the pasta, it is a Thai-inspired dish with a delish concoction of minced pork, Thai leaves and toasted rice. However, do not be fooled by it's bland looking appearance as the flavours and fragrance are absolutely divine. 

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!

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. 

The spaghetti carbonara at Moku is definitely a treat if you like your pastas creamy and rich. While the egg in carbonara is typically beaten and cooked with the spaghetti, Moku has a slightly different take on this by having a half cooked yolk placed on top of the pasta. Cutting through this is certainly eye candy, and sure to get your appetite going. The bacon pieces are well cooked and the richness goes well with the creamy pasta. The addition of olives helps to cut through some of the richness and balance out the flavours in the dish. Overall, the dish is simple, but executed so well that you can't wait to have the next bite.

There are countless of restaurants and cafes that already has a staple food of Italy on their menu, sometimes they even dedicate and entire page of the menu to the dish. And with multiple options available for your pasta such as noodle type and sauces, Ziffy Cafe takes it to another level by combining two types of pasta, Algio Olio and seafood pasta, and fused together a pasta dish pied with prawns, mussels, and fish that is worthy of Poseidon himself.

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).