Forget ramen and teppanyaki – you won’t find them on Hinata’s menu. Here in this little Japanese restaurant tucked in a row of eateries at the St Mary Residences, the simple menu features mainly sushi and sashimi and some obligatory tempura, chawan mushi and miso soup. Helmed by sushi specialist, Chef Oritsuki Hideaki, Hinata’s offerings are of premium quality as their fish and seafood are imported directly from Tsukiji Fish Market and Fukuoka Market. Fresh stocks arrive every Tuesday and … [Read more...]
Mikan @ Damansara Perdana
Damansara Perdana is one place which I hardly venture out for food, although it is pretty near my office. With its rapid development the past few years, dining places have mushroomed so much in this area that I can hardly keep up with it! Mikan Japanese Cuisine which used to be at Maju Junction, Kuala Lumpur has relocated to Damansara Perdana earlier this year. I like its quieter location, away from the noisy centre of the commercial hub. Its simple, slightly eclectic décor calls for … [Read more...]
Sunday Brunch at Kampachi @ Troika, Kuala Lumpur
Ever since Kampachi at Troika opened late last year, I had wanted to check out their Sunday brunch. (Read about my earlier dinner review here). They do serve the usual set meals as well as the more extravagant omakase meals but the Sunday brunch is something to look forward to if you are an ardent fan of Japanese cuisine. Their Sunday Brunch is not like the regular buffets where the dishes are all pre-cooked and laid out on the serving counters. Miso Soup with fat juicy … [Read more...]
Pampered by Ploy’s Special Selections
Chef Daniel Yong of Ploy tells me how he often has to go through meticulous food testings and tastings before finalizing a dish on their menu. Thanks to the sterling food benchmark set by Datuk Jared Lim, owner of Ploy, you can be sure that every item listed on the menu has gone through much refinement before it is allowed to be served. There is a section in the menu which lists several special dishes which are designed for a pampered meal. With ingredients like abalones, truffle dressing … [Read more...]
Watami – a Grand Feast of Exciting New Dishes!
Watami Japanese Casual Dining Restaurant recently caused quite a stir in the dining scene when it introduced its new pork menu and on top of that, added 20 new dishes originating from Tokyo into its burgeoning grand menu. The 20 dishes make up only a quarter of new additions to the existing menu available in all 3 of its Klang Valley outlets – now you know what I mean by its “burgeoning” menu! I got a taste of most of the new dishes introduced recently. As Nelson Wang (Vice-President of … [Read more...]
PLOY Specials 2013
We reviewed Ploy way back in August 2011, soon after it opened. As a restaurant that prides itself in reinventing modern Japanese and Thai cuisines, it has tantalized many a taste bud since then. Almost two years since it established its niche in Damansara Heights, its ultra-cool retro-chic interior still retains its charm while the menu has been enhanced with some new items to cater to the ever-changing palettes of its patrons. The current menu has seen some new additional offerings since … [Read more...]
Dining at The Andaman, Langkawi
WARNING: This is a food porn-centric post. The Restaurant You see, the people at The Andaman stick to simplicity when it comes to naming their restaurants – there’s no need for any fancy names and there are not too many outlets in the resort. So, why complicate things, right? The all-day dining venue is the place to be for breakfast, lunch and dinner … so it’s called The Restaurant. The magnificent buffet breakfast served at The Restaurant is not to be missed. Located … [Read more...]
Yama & J – Fusion Sushi Buffet at Jaya One, Petaling Jaya
Jaya One was abound with excitement last week when Yama & J had a soft opening. Colorful balloons were strung across the entrance and stairs leading up to the upper level (just above Starbucks) where the bar restaurant is located. With more than 27 years of Japanese culinary experience, mainly in the USA, Chef Yama brings forth and shares his expertise in sushi. His expertise lies in the creation of special sauces that are paired with his sushis. The secret of his interpretation of … [Read more...]
Genji @ The Hilton Petaling Jaya
Did you know that there was once a legendary nobleman back in good old feudal Japan known as “Shining Genji”? Well, I can’t blame you if you don’t because this legendary guy was famed for his appreciation and great passion for fine food, wine and lifestyle. The namesake of this central character in the book “The Tale of Genji” written by Murasaki Shikibu in the 11th century is the source of inspiration for Genji Japanese Restaurant in the Hilton, Petaling Jaya. Head Chef Richard Teoh … [Read more...]
Sushi Tei @ SetiaWalk Puchong, Kuala Lumpur
With 7 outlets in Malaysia and many more in the region, Sushi Tei, a Singapore-based sushi restaurant is poised to delight more of their fans. Their latest outlet in SetiaWalk Puchong reflects the same open-kitchen concept, conveyor belt offerings and spacious dining area. The extensive menu can be quite mind-boggling… you just have to zoom in on your favourites. With Chinese New Year round the corner, Sushi Tei, like many other restaurants, also offers Yee Sang in their outlets. Of … [Read more...]
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