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Although Kuala Lumpur isn’t exactly known for its Japanese food, it does offer a wide variety of restaurants for Omakase and Japanese cuisine (of great quality and taste!)
You don’t have to look too hard on where to go because we’ve done that for you. In this post, we share the top places for Japanese cuisine in Kuala Lumpur
Sushi Ryu
This place comes on the top of the list for its Omakase and is said to have the best wagyu don in Town!
Sushi Ryu is Kuala Lumpur's exquisite modern sushiya focused on the craft of Japanese omakase. They use fresh, seasonal produce air-flown from Japan only.
RYU embodies warmth and cosiness typical of a sushiya in Tokyo with the 11-seater sushi counter taking centre stage alongside two private dining rooms while bigger groups can be comfortably ensconced at our banquette seat tables.
Address: Platinum Park, Persiaran KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: 12-3pm, 6.30-9pm (daily)
Phone: +60 3-2181 1533
Website: Sushi Ryu
Facebook: Sushi Ryu
Instagram: Sushi Ryu
Sushi ORI 鮨おり
Ori-San has loyal customers who followed him from various restaurant until Sushi Ori is finally opened. He goes through great lengths to source the best ingredients to create sushi that balances texture, temperature and flavour.
Diners are encouraged to have their meals at the sushi counter to witness precisely prepared sushi throughout dining experience. There are different cuts of various fishes in accordance to season.
Address: Menara Keck Seng, 203, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 12-2.30pm, 6-11pm (Tue-Sat) Open on Sun for dinner only
Phone: +60 3-2110 0068
Website: Sushi ORI 鮨おり
Facebook: Sushi ORI 鮨おり
Hanaya
Hanaya is an authentic Japanese dining experience unlike any other. Located in Grand Millennium Hotel, Bukit Bintang, Hanaya is managed by the same team behind Ten Japanese Fine Dining, serving authentic Japanese cuisine which is more pocket-friendly, yet fresh and at a top-notch quality.
Traditional Japanese dishes at Hanaya restaurant includes grilled teppanyaki meats, fresh sashimi, delicate handcrafted sushi, and delectable tempura.
Hanaya takes pride in being able to ensure that your restaurant experience with us is enjoyable, memorable and family friendly every time. Hanaya aims guests to feel the seasons even within Malaysia to take your dining experience to the next level of Japanese authenticity.
Address: Lobby Floor, Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur 160 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm (daily)
Phone: +60 3-2110 5499
Website: Hanaya
Facebook: Hanaya
Instagram: Hanaya
Food recommendations from @joeyfoodventures
