4 Jul
The Cave @ SS2
Most PJ folks must have noticed this place, a huge three storey themed restaurant that offers “24 hours couple dining and drinking”. The outside of The Cave looked so forbidding, so rocky and brassy, that I could never allow myself to walk past it without having a peep inside. Yes, despite all the negative reviews that we have heard about the food here, with an adventurous heart, we dropped by one night.
With rock-like formations covering the ceiling and walls, the exotic restaurant is pretty enticing. Upon entrance, we walked through a tunnel and were greeted by the sight of huge dingy cave room with bar and lounges that offer places for chilling out. The stairs will lead us up to more individual cave rooms for couples and small groups while third floor is an open cave area that can accommodates 70 pax. We were then led into our own cave room. The seating is pretty tight where couples have to sit side by side. Dim lights resembling flame torches adorn the cave walls in our little private room so you can hardly read the menu. The menu is pretty extensive, from lamb shank, pasta, steak to soba, smooth egg noodles and sweet sour chicken rice. You name it, they have it. KampungBoy thinks that it’s weird to have “Dai Chou” stuff at such a nice place, so we settled for the set dinner at RM 39++.
Tea
Roma Tomato and Orange Soup with Parmiagiano Stock. The tomato orange soup has an artificial tang to it. It’s more like slurping on extremely sour thinned-out ketchup. To make thing worst, I had mouth ulcer and the sour soup actually aggravate it further. Even KampungBoy is not willing to have another spoonful of it because the sourness is just repellant.
For main we had the Baked Dory Fillet with Tangy Lemon Juice. A tiny slab of dory fillet is served on a bed of greens and mashed. The fish fillet was OK but the gravy was bland.
The saving grace, mix berries crumble with vanilla ice cream comes last. Guess you can’t go wrong with crumbles and vanilla ice cream?
Paid so much. Die die must cam-whore! All in all, I love the cave-theme interior but the menu has failed in keeping with the theme. Imagine having CKT at such a nice place. The food was rather disappointing too; I can’t be so mean because they are still fairly new and probably need some time to ‘settle down’. It would be a great place for chilling out and drinks, but if you ask what about a proper meal? All I can say is let’s just see how thing goes then.
The Cave Couple Cafe & Restaurant Sdn Bhd
No 42, Mezzanine Floor,
Jalan SS2/61,
47300 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
03-78739888/9698
(Opens from 11a.m. to 1a.m. daily, apparently they are not operating 24 hours YET)
Posted by cumi&ciki on July 4, 2008 at 3:41 am
waa… so changgih one the cave.. but more changgih, the posing
nice shots! I saw it when it wasn’t opened… lucky uv tired it … thx, i don’t think il eat there now then.. lol
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Posted by Beruang Madu on July 4, 2008 at 4:26 am
Woooooo… this is also new to me… will have to try some day… is it halal?? can i try it??
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Posted by jason on July 4, 2008 at 5:47 am
They must have spent a lot in renovation!
Too bad the food weren’t up to expectation.
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Posted by kampungboycitygal on July 4, 2008 at 6:13 am
cumi&ciki: haha thanks dearie! hmmmm hope that the food will get better, its such a waste when the place is in fact lovely rite?
beruang madu: hihi..yes it is halal..hope that u’ll enjoy the food
jason: yes! every single wall n tiles is covered by “cave”
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Posted by mimid3vils on July 4, 2008 at 7:02 am
Ha, just passby this cave last week, so curious 1 2 peep into it just like u…Attractive frontage…
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Posted by ai wei on July 4, 2008 at 3:40 pm
oh dear… i miss eating out. din outta for a real good meal for times adi >_<
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Posted by J2Kfm on July 4, 2008 at 3:59 pm
die die must camwhore !!! haha … sounds so right suddenly
pity bout the food though
CKT in the depths of the cave? one-of-a-kind
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Posted by kent on July 5, 2008 at 2:15 am
couple cafe only for couple??
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Posted by Christine on July 5, 2008 at 7:14 am
I die die also must camwhore here! haha..This place looks unique
As for the food… like u said, will see how it goes then. Chiilin’ around here, sounds like a great idea
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Posted by JeromeFo on July 5, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Walaueh…
What a creative idea to open such eating place.=)
Will go check it out….
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Posted by Ms. ___________! on July 5, 2008 at 1:51 pm
I wish there was something like that around here.
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Posted by vkeong on July 6, 2008 at 1:21 am
Wow looks like a unique place to eat.. gonna bring my gf here kekeke
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Posted by kampungboycitygal on July 6, 2008 at 6:59 am
mimid3vils: did u go in eventually? how do u like the place?
aiwei: why are u so bz dear? call us la and we’ll be a/v for u anytime
j2fkm: its a very nice place to camwhore but hate the dim light..a lot of noise in my pic as u can see
kent: haha they welcome groups n families too..no worries
christine: IF they still survive next yr, then we’ll go there for reunion party k?
jeromeFO: good luck man!
ms: where do u live my dear?
vkeong: are u sure ar? hahah dun blame me if anything happens ok
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Posted by Sugar Bean on July 6, 2008 at 7:01 am
Haha, 24 hours but not 24 hours open? Looks interesting, something new instead of the usual interior. Would wanna try this place out some time! Doesn’t sound cheap somehow.
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Posted by WeeN on July 7, 2008 at 4:05 am
Hie! I saw you both lining up for a movie at 1U’s GSC on last Saturday if i’m not wrong. Wanted to say Hie but shyshylah.. =P
Anyways, went to The Cave for a viewing with my friends last week, and was looking forward to go there, but thanks to you both, mite not try it yetlah.
=P
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Posted by kampungboycitygal on July 8, 2008 at 3:58 am
sugar bean: haha true! dun worry u can just drop by for drinks
ween: aww u shud say hie..dun be shy..we watched hancock! pretty funny
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Posted by anna on July 14, 2008 at 3:31 am
hey! i went with my friends to check out this place last week.. didn’t take pics though.. i’m linking this post ya! =)
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Posted by anna on July 14, 2008 at 5:33 pm
thx for dropping by my blog!
nah, we didn’t dine there, only had a tour of the place, cos my friend is thinking of probably throwing a party there.. hmm tomato+orange soup sounds interesting.. but *ouch* for ur ulcer! =/
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Posted by Mama BoK on July 16, 2008 at 7:34 am
Love the cave theme.. but i think i would get a panic attack.. in such an enclosed looking place. Bummer the food was nothing to shout about.
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Posted by kampungboycitygal on July 22, 2008 at 1:37 am
anna: sure dear
thanks for the link
mamabok: its quite spacious in dear..so no worries
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Posted by ann79 on July 28, 2008 at 12:21 am
wow..what a nice cafe..i have pass this place before..but wonder is this cafe HALAL…
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Posted by fenni on August 8, 2008 at 1:40 am
the interior is veri unique n special!but the drinks.. better order normal n safety drinks..i ordered honey dew! not bad..better than fruit punch..haha..but its nice environment..
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Posted by musicaddict on August 14, 2008 at 12:09 pm
i’ve went there with my friends.
Awesome place isn’t it? (;
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Posted by Bert on September 8, 2008 at 4:12 am
I went there yesterday in a group of 7. We had Chinese dishes with rice, I have opposite opinions, foods are considered not bad (at least for those we have tried), Kangkong belacan (good), Empress Chicken (good), SzeChuan venison (so so), Lamb rib curry (this is good!), Lala Soup (good), Fried taufu (good).
However, the serving is small and it is considered pricey.
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Posted by cat on September 18, 2008 at 5:05 am
i will give it a try at this cafe ^^ thanks for blogging !
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Posted by belinda on October 8, 2008 at 8:57 am
may i have the cave pj ss2 contact no
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Posted by kampungboycitygal on October 9, 2008 at 3:32 am
03-78739888/9698. enjoy urself!
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Posted by kenneth on November 20, 2008 at 10:16 am
is there expensive for the food n drinks??wat is the price there??
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Posted by Jian Nee on November 21, 2008 at 4:03 am
The food tasted average only. The menu is quite extensive , but they are quite costly dishes with small portion. Oh, service is pretty slow, even when the customers weren’t many. I finished my drink and ordered a second one before the starter arrived on my table.
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Posted by hyde on February 4, 2009 at 5:30 pm
we’re going this valentine. hope it has a goooood chef.
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Posted by MICHAEL on February 11, 2009 at 12:48 am
Hey hyde, did you make a booking already?
I’m also consider to go there for the coming valentine.
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
February 11th, 2009 at 8:48 am
hope u have a pleasant experience there..mind you, the food is OK only but the place is awesome!
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Posted by Anonymous on April 27, 2009 at 9:09 am
Hey …its crazy trying to book for a birthday party….no one pick up the phone. i wonder whether they have wind up the business.
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Posted by Ric on April 27, 2009 at 9:12 am
I wonder whether they have wind up the business..trying to book for a birthday party calling more than 100 times no one pick up the phone….crazy..bad service
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Posted by Ann on April 29, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Hey there, i just got back from the place. The outside changed so much since months ago when i drove past…it looked like a nightclub back then. now it looks much better. the inside is gorgeous and unique, but rather crampy. it’s a 3 floor restaurant, but they don’t have a lift, only staircase. they don’t serve chinese food no more. now only western and japanese. i had the japanese dinner set at rm46. the set included sashimi, unagi, sushi, miso soup, fruits and green tea. the food is okay only, great ambience though. there is wi-fi available too. btw they don’t open on mondays. oh ya, the aircond there really blasts, so be sure to not wear sleeveless, as the aircond is centralised so they are unable to tune it but they offer scarves on request
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Posted by LeoElaine on July 24, 2009 at 11:48 am
Tonight is me and my bf togehter 2 years anniversary and i wish to go the cave have our candle dinner haha but what i worring is , i scare too expensive leh. 2 person eat rm 50 enough mah???
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Posted by Vaco on July 30, 2009 at 10:53 pm
hello, i wanna ask is The Cave dinner cost expensive? =] how much per person and izzit all set dinner?
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
July 30th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Hi
It depends on what you order. Fried rice/noodles + drink is about rm 15 to 25. Western food is at least rm 20 per person
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Posted by Vaco on July 31, 2009 at 3:11 am
oh icic how bout set? wad set does it has?
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Posted by Sapphire on August 7, 2009 at 10:50 pm
I can’t help but to notice you take really good pictures! May I know what is the brand and model of your camera?
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
August 8th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Hi Sapphire, we are using Canon E450.
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Posted by angel on August 18, 2009 at 12:03 am
hi there, can i know the price for the food there ?
around how much ?
for the western food ?
and for the spaghetti ..
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:31 am
hi about 15 to 20++
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Posted by Don on February 1, 2010 at 1:34 am
Hi there,
Good job. What will be included in the set called “Everyday’s Valentine Set” and what will be the price like?
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Posted by Valentine's Day Dining Guide 2010 Part I - The Budget | KAMPUNGBOYCITYGAL on February 8, 2010 at 3:46 pm
[...] The Cave Where (is it): No 42, Mezzanine Floor, Jalan SS2/61, 47300 Petaling Jaya. Tel: 03-78739888/9698 Why (here): All in all, I love the cave-theme interior but the menu has failed in keeping with the theme. Imagine having CKT at such a nice place. The food was rather disappointing too; I can’t be so mean because they are still fairly new and probably need some time to ’settle down’. It would be a great place for chilling out and drinks, but if you ask what about a proper meal? All I can say is let’s just see how thing goes then. [...]
Posted by princes7 on February 25, 2010 at 9:31 pm
wow..this is more interesting…well i always in ss2 but never come across this place yet..(owh my…!!)…thought having birthday celebration here for my bf…do u think its worth it? btw is it halal? trying calling the restaurant but no one pick up yet…hmm…do i need to make booking for it? really enjoy reading ur blog & review for the restaurants…keep it up…
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
February 26th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
hi its not halal, but its pork free hehe
the food….was ntg great
but worth going for the experience alone.
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Posted by piggy on February 27, 2010 at 9:10 pm
is 24hours operation??
piggy´s last blog ..Celebrating Chinese New Year in Kuala Terengganu
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
March 1st, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Sorry. Have no idea on that. You can call and ask.
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Posted by princes7 on March 1, 2010 at 11:17 am
well i m curious to see the interior…kinda cool to have the cave in town it self….heeeh..will let you if i went there & share my experience with the foods…hope they have improve…….
pls visit my page as i already started to have some view on restaurant i went as well..(well not as gud as ur review tho…hehe)) thanks for your infor anyway
princes7´s last blog ..Dek Moq_Sri Rampai KL
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Posted by devil on March 15, 2010 at 10:53 pm
is RM 39++ or rm390+++ ^^
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
March 16th, 2010 at 9:35 am
hi it was rm 39
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