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ceejay
post Nov 17 2011, 02:55 PM

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QUOTE(RazorVista @ Nov 17 2011, 02:41 AM)
Hahaha. Aren't we all human the same? smile.gif
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razorvista,
Visited your blog. Very nice and interesting. Hope you can keep it up. rclxms.gif

Wanted to try Hokkaido Ramen as it is supposedly one of the most well known chain in Japan and finally is in Pavillion.

I read various blogs for recommendations for places I may not necessary know about. Food tasting is very subjective and use the recommendations for what it is; a recommendation. Normally, when it comes highly recommended, it should be good. Bloggers have a reputation to keep. biggrin.gif


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post Nov 25 2011, 05:03 PM

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QUOTE(RazorVista @ Nov 25 2011, 04:27 PM)
Just follow this thread or my blog. You just never going to miss!  blush.gif
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I think Kissatan is a fusion cafe with limited Jap item on their menu. Not fair as there a lot of other menu items

Recently, there is a no of new upmarket Jap outlets like Ten -Solaris Dutamas, Hanare and Mizu at Intermark, etc. Most of these need a budget I am told.

Razor- your comment on frozen fish is interesting. I remember being told at a visit to a deep sea fishing co. that the boats deep freeze their catches on board. These fishes are frozen to a very low temp and when sold overseas as fresh fish. Fish are still fresh when you cook them. Most countries do not sell live fishes. Our fridge freezer is not cold enuf and therefore even frozen fish u buy from Sabah shd not be kept too long.

Some of my frens are keen foodies. Instead of shopping, they try the highly rated outlets to appreciate and compare their preference to the food gurus. So when travel, they will book a couple of well rated restaurants (esp Michelin rated)to try. Makes for interesting travel. biggrin.gif


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post Nov 25 2011, 05:37 PM

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QUOTE(RazorVista @ Nov 25 2011, 05:12 PM)
I know Kissaten is a fusion cafe like Pasta Zanmai. Can you believe it when more than half of their Japanese menu stick with a sticker "not available"? That is ridiculous at least for me lar.

Your comment on frozen fish is true as well. My gf from Sandakan. So I had the same experience.
KL City got mid class one...but I don't dare to intro you leh...you will later bombard me like someone here...hahahaha...LOL...just joking.  tongue.gif

I mean you would rather pay a little extra for your petrol instead of dining some mid class Japanese Buffet at KL City.
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Pasta Zamai part of Rakuzen, Kura, Sushi Zamai group plus their Jap grocery store. U look at the queue at Sushi Zamai u also pening. Most outlets are good but those wif Jap chef like Rakuzen in hartamas mall is better.

I still don't consider Kissatan as Jap. I only like their sa hor fun but definitely the one in JayaOne jatuh std. Ladies like this place becos of decor.

Sandakan-- I miss their peppery seafood BKT. U can start a Sabah food thread ha ha ha. rclxub.gif

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post Nov 26 2011, 09:49 AM

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QUOTE(x0angelus0x @ Nov 26 2011, 12:30 AM)
Japanese food, my favourite! To be honest, I try most of the Japanese restaurants in KL and I think Yuzu and Hokkaido are among the best.

For Yuzu, you should really order the Wagyu beef with Enokitake. It's simply mouth-watering. I still remember the taste on my palate after months of taking it. The beef literally melted in my mouth. It's really soft and smooth.

Hokkaido is another booming restaurant in KL. Although people know its name because its ice-cream but frankly, I don't think the ice cream is that good. The dishes however are mind blowingly fantastic. I like the grilled salmon and cod fish. It's a must try in my opinion.

Kampachi is also another decent place. Although I think the main dishes are not that appealing according to my taste buds but I really like their soba. Their soba is 100% buckwheat, you literally can tell the difference with the soba you tried previously after one bite.

I do however want to recommend Ginza Cafe situated in Tokyo Street. You can't miss it because it's a bakery shop. I didn't really have high hope when I first visited it since their main attraction is baked goods but after trying their dishes, it totally blew me away. Everyone should ditch the bread and instead try one of their chicken teriyaki. It's the best I have eaten so far.
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Apparently Hokkaido is part of the Rakuzen Group. Yuzu is also becoming a chain.

I need to go to Tokyo Street in Pavillion having heard that the outlets there deserve a visit.but I dislike malls cool2.gif


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post Nov 27 2011, 03:34 PM

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QUOTE(goliath @ Nov 26 2011, 08:36 PM)
Has anybody tried Kin No Mizu in The Intermark?
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I think they hv two outlets ie at Bangsar Village 1 and TTDI Plaza.

Razor - your photos of food at JB restaurant looks great. So using expensive diving camera to take food ah rclxms.gif

I have eaten hotel Jap outlets ie MOH, Hilton Sentral, Hilton PJ, ShangriLa KL, Kampachi, Renaissance, Holiday Inn Glenmarie, Hyatt Saujana. I think Zipanngu is probably the best overall - food and ambience. Kampachi- good but decor abit dated. Moh - basement, small, dark. Last is probably Fu Rin at Holiday Inn.

Most need a discount card to try anything exotic. biggrin.gif biggrin.gif


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post Nov 29 2011, 11:23 AM

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QUOTE(deodorant @ Nov 28 2011, 10:30 PM)
I'm just wondering which sushi joints in KL that you consider on par with Japan sushi joints, and whether I'd need to sell a kidney to be able to afford to eat there.
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Overseas prices most times worst- our ringgit not strong enuf. But when you are traveling u have budget to spend a bit more. One time I wanted to try the famous sushi bar at Harrods and cheapest was £25 for salmon sashimi set. 5 PC of fish and rice is extra. Ha ha enuf for buffet at Zipanggu. Everything is relative. If you want air flown Jap fish, it will be Jap prices.

Nowadays even bento dinner sets in hotel are at least RM100++ cry.gif

Give yourself a treat once in a while at some expensive Jap outlets and compare them to your favorite ones. U can make up your mind whether it is worth it. biggrin.gif have fun

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