"Tonkatsu so tender it can be cut with chopsticks" – now, that is a claim few can muster. But it is certainly MAiSEN’s pride as for nearly 60 years, MAiSEN is renowned in Japan for its tender meat tonkatsu. Their main restaurant in Aoyama (off Omotesando) is famous for its setting as a 1920’s bathhouse – an old building repurposed to a restaurant. After so many years, MAiSEN has expanded to a few Asean countries and Malaysia is its most recent. Opened barely a month ago at Sunway Pyramid, … [Read more...]
YOI @ Bukit Rimau
Bukit Rimau lies in the fringe of Kota Kemuning and it’s quite often lumped in together with the latter. The whole Kota Kemuning & Bukit Rimau dining scene has been getting quite vibrant with the mushrooming of many diversified eateries. It is of course good news to the residents as there is no lack of restaurant choices in the area. One of the newest eateries to open its doors in Bukit Rimau is YOI. Located in a quiet road with plenty of parking, this cosy eatery packs … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Festivities at PULLMAN KLCC
The Year of the Tiger is about to roar in – have you planned your festive gatherings yet? With safety SOPs in mind and diligence in practising them, this year, dining out is allowed but do choose a venue that responsibly enforces the necessary health safety measures. Pullman KLCC is one of those establishments which takes guests’ safety very seriously – we know as we have dined there a few times when dining-out was permitted. Recently, we checked out the festive offerings for the coming … [Read more...]
KURATA JAPANESE FINE DINING BUFFET FROM RM88++
One day, when our lives are back to normal, after the Movement Restriction Order is lifted and Covid-19 has subsided, I will go back to Kurata Japanese Fine Dining for another sumptuous oh-so-affordable meal. Kurata is located beyond Chatz Brasserie in Parkroyal Hotel Kuala Lumpur. You have to walk through Chatz and you’ll see Kurata at the far end. Kurata offers one of the best deals in town as far as Eat-All-You-Can meal is concerned. Just take a look at these prices… For dinner, Kurata … [Read more...]
Japanese Viking Buffet @ TATSU, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
When I read that “Viking buffets are well-known in Japan and are feasts of flavours” (from the press release issued by InterContinental Hotel), I was curious. To be honest, I have never heard of “Viking buffets” and certainly didn’t know that it’s famous in Japan. So I did a bit of research and found out something interesting. From a little story published online (of which I have no way of authenticating), I read that “Viking” actually refers to a buffet meal in Japan. It seems that back … [Read more...]
Japanese Buffet Dinner at ENJU, Pullman KLCC Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
What better way to welcome the weekend than by gathering a few friends and indulge in a good Japanese buffet dinner? If you think that’s a good idea and it’s been some time since you last had a good Japanese meal, then head on to Enju, the Japanese restaurant in Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel. Available only on Friday and Saturday, diners get to explore a whole variety of popular Japanese dishes. Start with the appetisers and salads all laid out in a lovely … [Read more...]
GENJI @ Hilton Petaling Jaya: WINTER SPECIALS & SIGNATURE DISHES
In the midst of all the Chinese New Year feasting, if you get tired of the usual Chinese festive fares, head on to Genji at Hilton Petaling Jaya for some very tempting Japanese dishes. It gets even more tantalising now with their new winter menu and chef’s creations with seasonal ingredients coming all the way from Japan. Top on the list of Genji’s Winter Specials and Signature Dishes menu is the air-flown Wagyu beef. With its rich tender buttery melt-in-mouth texture, thanks to the heavy … [Read more...]
Sunday Japanese Buffet Lunch – KAMPACHI @ EQKL
When I first moved to Kuala Lumpur back in the early 1980’s, there weren’t that many Japanese restaurants in the city. But one name stood out whenever good Japanese food was sought: KAMPACHI. Back then, this well-established was housed at the Equatorial Hotel Kuala Lumpur and it’s always a special treat for me whenever I got to dine there. I remember their Weekend Buffet was immensely popular and one had to book many weeks in advance for a table. This flagship restaurant ceased operation when … [Read more...]
RYOSHI IZAKAYA SIGNATURE @ Atria Shopping Gallery, Petaling Jaya
Since its official opening a few months ago, Ryoshi Izakaya Signature at the Atria Shopping Gallery has been drawing the crowds and steadily expanding its menu. In fact, its menu is one of the most extensive ones I’ve come across. It’s almost like a mini Japan in there, listing most of the popular Japanese food items in a single venue! From the usual Appetisers, Sashimi, Sushi, Maki, Rice, Noodles, Teppanyaki, Hotpots there are also the well-loved Kushiyaki items covering meats, seafood and … [Read more...]
JAPANESE PREMIUM BEEF @ GENJI, Hilton Petaling Jaya
Matsusaka. Miyazaki. Nishiawa. Wagyu. Beef lovers would recognize these sweet-sounding names. There’s good news for serious beef lovers – from now until 31 October 2019, these premium beef are available to Genji, the award-winning Japanese restaurant in Hilton Petaling Jaya. Discerning diners will get to savour these 4 types of Japanese Premium Beef, halal and all fully imported from Japan, with prices starting at RM360 nett per portion. Top of the list is the Matsusaka … [Read more...]
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