Kompassion @ Damansara Kim, P.J
We came back to Kompassion after almost 10 years for another birthday celebration with my Makan Kaki.
The restaurant is now expended to two shoplots and the interior had a major facelift which give it a modern and chic look. Big glass panels, combination of wooden and checkered flooring, wooden furniture in different designs, doodle art mural, as well as plants are placed here and there (there’s even a big potted plants in the middle of the dining area).
The demand is high here, so making reservation may be a wise choice, especially when you’re in big group.
Their big menu offer diversity of dishes that put a unique spin on classic Thai fares, and some are upgraded with premium ingredients. The gourmet menu with attractive photos comprises salad (RM30-198), soup (RM55-118), curries (RM42-118), seafood (RM42-208), pork (RM38-208), other meat (RM35-68), vegetables (RM30-40), omelette (RM35-108), fried rice and noodles (RM30-168) and desserts (RM12-38). The beverage list is sufficient to please everyone as well, with options of signature Thai Milk Teas, hot teas, mocktails, coolers, Kombucha, cocktails and beer (RM10-30). It would not a regular casual eating place consider that the prices are on higher side. There were a few groups of customers had their birthday celebration on that day, so I can assume that this place is a popular option when comes to special occasions.
Blue Iced Milk Tea (RM15.00) & Thai Milk Tea (RM15.00)
Pomelo Salad (RM30.00)
A rather enjoyable salad which was bursting with freshness and nuttiness through out the flavors. Crunchy and juicy, those mixed nuts were lovely against the fresh bits of pomelo and bouncy prawns and crab meat. Tossed in a fruity and tangy citrus dressing, I like the lightness and the texture combinations of the salad.
Gaeng Juud Moo Hor Lapa (RM68.00)
Instead of the usual Tom Yum Gong, we had this Thai style peppery pork soup. Laden with minced pork, pork slices and pork ribs, the broth was sufficiently packed with peppery heat and further perfumed with basil and chopped spring onion.
Chef Kom’s Char Siew (RM48.00)
The next dish was a beautifully plated grilled pork belly (ala fine dining style) which is one of the restaurant’s new dishes inspired by Thai Chinese cuisine.
The Char Siew with glorious char and caramelized edges was topped with special selected pickles, sit on pool of chef’s peanut sauce ! The meat was smoky, succulent and flavourful, definitely good enough to be savored on its own. The accompanied peanut sauce adds a luscious nutty dimension to to the dish. Paired with assorted pickles was a brilliant touch to offset the meatiness and richness of the dish.
Other new dishes included Pork Leg Stew (RM78)Crispy Seafood Pancake (RM108), Crispy Chicken Skin (RM28) and Thai Gaeng with Kurobuta Pork Neck (RM98).
For the second half of 2024, Kompassion’s kitchen team has also curated a small selection of Isaan inspired dishes, such as Thai Young Jackfruit Salad (RM68), Grilled Catfish Salad (RM68), Duck Confit Laab (RM68), Baked Salmon Mok Pla (RM75), etc.
Thai Red Curry (RM42.00)
This vegetable curry was different from what we had envisioned it to be. At a glance, you may find out that the vegetables weren’t soaked in the gravy and the truth was, the curry was just poured on the (blanched/roasted) brinjal, zucchini, Eryngii Mushrooms, and cauliflower. This rendered those vegetables were not absorbing the flavour from curry. The gravy didn’t spicy with watery consistency but the heat caught on soon after a few sip.
Stir Fried Pak Krachet (RM40.00)
We were attracted by this strange vegetable – water mimosa, which is apparently an aquatic vegetable commonly used in Thai cuisine. We had it stir fried with minced pork and fresh chili in savoury pungent sauce, resembled the Sambal Belacan Kangkung, but lighter version. The dish not only tasted like the aforementioned Sambal Belacan Kangkung, it also looked like it. Actually the Pak Krachet has a distinctive chewy and fibrous texture which I believe it’s not a type of commonly accepted vegetable.
Verdict: The dishes at Kompassion are lean towards fusion style which pay tribute to traditional Thai cuisine with their refined rendition. Price could be slightly steep, whether it’s penny worthy or not, I’ll let you be the judge. ◔_◔
Kompassion
5, Jalan SS 20/11, Damansara Kim, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Tel: +6018-289 6953
Operating hours: Wed – Sun: 11.00am to 2.30pm, 5.00pm to 9.00pm,
close on Monday & Tuesday
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KomPassion.Thai
I have not yet had the opportunity to dine at Kompassion. My partner and I went there with intention of early dinner (a few years ago) and was turned away since we did not have a reservation. My partner was so annoyed that he refused to ever come back LOL! My brother has been there but he said the food is just ok ok hah..hah… but I think your experience can be considered worth it for a celebration.
PH, reservation definitely is a must for a popular restaurant like this. My experience wasn’t outstanding as well for the price charged.
I’ve had the opportunity to try their food a long time ago (when they were in TTDI) and came away with a pleasant experience I remembered. The dish that stood out for me (based on your photos) is definitely the char siew…well caramelised char siew but served differently. Also, if you did not mention about the strange vegetable, I would have thought it’s kangkung…lol.
Kris, it does look like Kangkung and both are aquatic vegetable but I personally prefer Kangkung as it is less fibrous. 😛
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