KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — With the suffocating heat, I have been craving for shaved ice desserts to cool down.

Hence, my mission for this week was a trek to Kento Cafe in Setapak. The small shop is operated by Ken Wong and his family.

After 20 years working in Japan, the Melakan decided to open his own F&B venture (Fun fact: Kento was Wong's nickname in Japan).

Enamoured with a famous cendol place in Petaling Jaya, he would make a trip from Selayang at least three times a week to get his cool fix.

At his own place, much care was taken by him to ensure the shaved ice desserts are superb.

Headlining the cafe is the rather unusual Signature Yam Shaved Ice (RM9.90). The mound of shaved ice is doused with coconut milk and crowned with creamy yam paste, pink sago pearls and cendol jelly.

Mix the whole concoction up to enjoy the not too sweet yam with the cold creamy coconut milk shaved ice. You will find some red beans hidden inside the bowl too.