Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Glenmarie is a sprawling property which incorporates 2 blocks of guest rooms facing a huge expanse of rolling golf greens. Located far away from the madding crowds of the city, this is a perfect spot for some R&R, like catching up with friends and family over a meal. Fu-rin, their Japanese restaurant is just next to the main entrance of the hotel and guests walk along a paved walkway on a grass slope to the restaurant. It’s even prettier at night when lanterns … [Read more...]
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Gyu-Kaku is one of Japan’s largest chain yakiniku restaurants. Established in Japan in 1996, it has grown exponentially and by 2003, there were more than 1,000 restaurants worldwide with firm presence in the USA and Taiwan. In 2004, it expanded to the ASEAN region, delighting yakiniku fans in Singapore, Hong Kong, Jakarta and Bangkok. And finally, in 2012, the first Gyu-Kaku outlet in Malaysia opened its doors in Isetan 1-Utama. Located deep within the Eat Paradise floor of Isetan … [Read more...]
Sunday Buffet Lunch at Kampachi, Plaza 33 Petaling Jaya
It’s only available ONCE a week and if we are lucky there’s a public holiday, then there’ll be an extra session. I’m talking about the lunch buffet in Kampachi Petaling Jaya. It’s only available on Sundays and public holidays, so please check your calendars. Kampachi needs no introduction. Having built its strong reputation for dozens of years since its establishment and association with the Equatorial Hotel, the very name itself is synonymous with “quality Japanese fares”. With 3 … [Read more...]
Taiko Japanese Cuisine, Mont Kiara Shoplex
It used to be Ramen Taiko Japanese Cuisine and they were mainly specializing in ramen only. A new management took over the restaurant in April this year and expanded the food repertoire to include other Japanese dishes. A new chef, Chef Steven Khoo took over and has since revamped the menu. The cosy restaurant has a warm homey feel to it, thanks to the wood-based furniture and interesting Japanese knick-knacks decorating the place. The menu at Taiko is pretty comprehensive, covering … [Read more...]
Manmaru Udon and MORE!
The name Manmaru Udon may have led many to believe that the place is an udon house. I was one of those who actually had that notion. Until recently, that is. Besides their signature udons, Manmaru’s menu lists an extensive range of Japanese favourites. In fact, the choices are quite mind-boggling. I’m a great fan of Japanese food but the funny thing is, I’m not really into their udon and ramen. That’s the reason why I seldom go to ramen or udon houses. In a Japanese restaurant, you … [Read more...]
Kampachi @ Pavilion Kuala Lumpur: the return of “All Kansai Festival”
If you go up to the 6th floor of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur now, you won’t miss the colourful flags and decorations decking the section close to Tokyo Street. Yes, it’s autumn now in Japan and there are many wonderful food offerings during this time of the year. It’s no surprise that Kansai is known as the “Food Mecca of Japan” considering the abundant food resources from the mountains, sea, rivers and lakes of the southern-central region of Honshu. The region covers a vast area, namely the … [Read more...]
Okayama Fair in Kampachi – feast on seasonal favourites from the “Sunny Land”!
August is usually an exciting month for lovers of Japanese cuisine as that’s when some special seasonal goodies will make their way to our shores. Okayama is known as the “Sunny Land” due to its many sunny days in a year and its mild climate and fertile lands have made it a great producer of agricultural goods. The Kampachi Restaurants will be holding its Okayama Fair again this year with the bountiful offerings from the Okayama Prefecture. The fair will be held from 22 August till 5 … [Read more...]
Taste Enclave @ Avenue K – feasting at the mini restaurants!
The first time we were at Taste Enclave, we already loved the charming modern food atrium in Avenue K. We sampled food from various outlets as well as their mini restaurants. Food from the 3 mini restaurants was pretty good. In fact, they were enticing enough for us to return there a second time for more of their offerings. Mushroom Omelette This time we checked out Grandeur Teppan Yaki and Xi Qing Seafood Restaurant. Our dinner kicked off with several dishes from Grandeur Teppan … [Read more...]
Sushi Flash – for sushi that won’t dent your wallet!
I’m not kidding when I say decent sushi can be found for just RM2 or RM3 per plate. And it’s right smack in the middle of Subang Jaya too! I’m talking about this place where you can “Eat like a Boss!” - it’s Sushi Flash. I couldn’t believe it either when I first heard about this. The people at Sushi Flash believe in providing good quality Japanese food at high efficiency with minimal waiting time. The sushis are prepared fresh and placed on the conveyor belt and customers just take … [Read more...]
Affordable Japanese Buffet at TAO @ Sunway Giza
Tao doesn’t really brand itself as a Japanese restaurant. It prides itself in serving a variety of popular Asian cuisine, with Japanese influences in a major portion of its menu. Its All-You-Can-Eat buffet is extremely popular and because it is one of the very few restaurants that offer this “all you can eat concept” for dinner and dinner every day! Diners can take their pick from dishes laid out on the buffet counter as well as order unlimited portions from their a la carte menu. … [Read more...]
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