Soba Kuroha at Desa Sri Hartamas: Restaurant Review

Opening this month in Hartamas, Kuroha serves interesting recipes that make it one of 2013’s should-visits for KL’s fans of Japanese fare.

Nama Hamu

Begin with ‘nama hamu’ (RM17++), humbly called ‘homemade ham’ on Kuroha’s menu; it turns out to be luscious prosciutto, delicately sliced and topped with paper-thin radish strips, consumed with wasabi for a fun kick.

Mentaiko

Melt-in-the-mouth mentaiko (RM13++) with a twist, mingled with garlic for additional aroma. A seductively savory dip with crunchy celery and cucumber.

Cod Fish

No ordinary grilled cod fish, this one is seasoned with ‘sake kasu,’ the residual lees left over from sake production, for a singularly pungent flavor. RM28++.

Beef Tendon

Beef tendon braised with burdock (RM18++). Tastes better than it looks. Tender.

Sashimi

Even the sashimi is unique, with certain fish marinated with ‘kombu’ kelp for unexpected umami.

Thick cuts of tuna; a set of seven types of seafood (two pieces each) costs RM90++.

House-made Soba

Kuroha makes its own soba; we might not be major fans of these buckwheat noodles, but it’s nevertheless worth ordering them when they’re well-prepared.

Tempura

Savor the soba with a selection of tempura prawn, shishamo and veggies for RM32++.

Sake

Kuroha’s house sake is served in fun fashion, with the glass in the ‘masu’ wooden box.

As tradition sometimes dictates, the glass overflows, filling the box to represent abundance.

Location and Contact Details:

Soba Kuroha,

7-G, Jalan 19/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-6201-6882

Open for dinner, except Sundays.

Find Soba Kuroha’s directory listing here.