Whenever we visit Japan, we never fail to eat and drink at izakayas there, simply because we are quite big fans of the casual food served there. Grilled skewers of chicken and other meats, done the Japanese way have a way of growing your appetite. I mean, we can sit forever in these izakayas and order countless sticks of those goodies and won’t even notice the time passing by! The relaxed (and sometimes boisterous) vibes in an izakaya - chatter, laughter mixed with clinking of drinking glasses … [Read more...]
SASAGAWA – Authentic Kaiseki Cuisine
Opened for almost 3 months, Sasagawa took over the premise which used to be Makishima within the Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur. Some changes have been made to the interior decor. Holding court in the centre now is a huge pot of bonsai held high in a stone pond with flooring marked in centric circles creating a mesmerising effect. This is further enhanced by interesting wooden lattice dividers along the long corridor leading to private dining space. Clever light effects from the … [Read more...]
Unagi Treat at IKETERU, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Unagi is a summertime delicacy in Japan. This is the time when the eels get really fat and their meat become more tender as there’s more fat marbling. From now until 31 July 2015, Iketeru at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur is bringing in these luscious unagi from the Miyazaki prefecture of Kyushu Island in Japan, a place renowned for their premium catch. Supplies come in twice a week, so you can be sure the unagi are totally fresh, practically from sea to plate, a concept favoured by … [Read more...]
Yuzen Japanese Restaurant
Taking over the spot which used to be another Japanese restaurant, Yuzen has expanded into the adjoining lot, thus space is never an issue here. In fact, there are several private rooms set up here for some cosy dining. It’s always nice to start off a Japanese meal with some salad and sashimi. Depending on what’s freshest and available for the day, the chef can assemble a good assortment of sashimi, omakase-style. The tub of sweet succulent fish and shell food I had was made up … [Read more...]
IPPUDO – have you tried their Grand Menu 2015?
Do you know that IPPUDO Malaysia refreshes its menu annually? Yes, new items are introduced every year, in line with founder Shigemi Kawahara’s philosophy to continuously innovate to remain true and relevant. Kawahara-san is always reinventing and redefining recipes of his ramen - something that emerged more than 300 years ago! Starting this month, new creations have been added to the menus of IPPUDO in Pavilion KL and The Gardens Mall. The new items are based on customer feedback and … [Read more...]
SOULed OUT @ Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
Anyone needs a hug today? “As good as a hug” – yeah, that’s the brand philosophy of SOULed OUT – a name that many of us are familiar with here in the Klang Valley. After almost 2 decades in Sri Hartamas and Ampang, the 3rd outlet was opened in thriving Bangsar South recently. Housed prominently on the ground floor of the iconic Nexus building, SOULed OUT is a spacious airy venue of food and fun. The outlet here takes on a more edgy design concept, slanting more towards an … [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...]
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...]
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