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Tradition Meets Elegance – Chef Tetsuya Yanagida Brings Culinary Mastery to Miyabi Japanese Restaurant at Sheraton Petaling Jaya

Tim Chew

Nestled within the Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel, Miyabi Japanese Restaurant has been quietly serving authentic cuisine for several years, yet remains a hidden gem to many local residents. The restaurant, whose name means “elegance” in Japanese, offers a refined dining … Continue reading Tradition Meets Elegance – Chef Tetsuya Yanagida Brings Culinary Mastery to Miyabi Japanese Restaurant at Sheraton Petaling Jaya

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Omakase Menu at Hagi Japanese Cuisine, TTDI

Tim Chew

Watch the higher resolution version at https://www.facebook.com/mhbdigital/videos/365823494537118 MHB Digital’s resident food writer Kelly Siew (who blogs at https://kellysiewcooks.com/) and I recently headed over to Hagi Japanese Cuisine in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, to try one of the restaurant’s … Continue reading Omakase Menu at Hagi Japanese Cuisine, TTDI

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Kogetsu Japanese Restaurant at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

Kogetsu Japanese restaurant at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur is modeled in the style of a traditional Japanese wooden countryside dining house, partially built upon a man-made lake giving diners a serene view of the waters and greens. The restaurant can host up to 60 persons in one seating facing its newly upgraded open kitchen, while the a cosy Teppanyaki room can seat up to 10 persons. For more privacy, there are three (3) Tatami rooms for exclusive private dining. Continue reading Kogetsu Japanese Restaurant at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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Japanese Viking Buffet at Tatsu Japanese Cuisine in InterContinental Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Hotel Dining]   Kassey and I recently headed over to Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur (hotel) to try the very first “Japanese Viking Buffet” at the hotel’s Japanese restaurant, Tatsu Japanese Cuisine. The term Viking is an alternate name for “Smörgåsbord” which … Continue reading Japanese Viking Buffet at Tatsu Japanese Cuisine in InterContinental Kuala Lumpur

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Omakase Menu at Hanare Japanese Restaurant, The Intermark Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

Stepping into Hanare at The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur, is akin to entering a haven away from the bustling Kuala Lumpur city centre. “Hanare” itself translates to “離れ” (hanare), meaning “away from home,” yet the ambiance exudes a sense of warm comfort and pampering, truly a home away from home. Here, they aim to fulfill not just physical comfort but also a deep-seated desire for delicious, authentic Japanese cuisine. Hanare caters specifically to those who appreciate the quality and freshness of authentic Japanese fare. They use some of the finest seasonal seafood, air-flown directly from Japan to ensure the perfect ingredients … Continue reading Omakase Menu at Hanare Japanese Restaurant, The Intermark Kuala Lumpur

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Kouzu – New Japanese Yakitori Bar and Restaurant in Bangsar Baru

Tim Chew

[Dining] Update (March 2019) – Kouzu in Bangsar Baru is CLOSED for good. However, at time of update, the outlet in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail remains operational.     We recently visited the newest addition to the food and beverage scene in the upmarket and swanky neighbourhood of Bangsar Baru. Kouzu’s second outlet (the first one being in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail) is located along the bustling Jalan Telawi 3, and while parking might be quite challenging along that road, there’s parking aplenty in the nearby Bangsar Village 2 which is just a two (2) minute walk away. The yakitori … Continue reading Kouzu – New Japanese Yakitori Bar and Restaurant in Bangsar Baru

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Gekkeikan Sake Food Pairing Night at Aoki-Tei Japanese Restaurant

Tim Chew

[Event]   MHB’s Kate Lee, Kelly Lee, Andy Kho and I attended the Gekkeikan sake and food pairing dinner at Aoki-Tei in Sunway Damansara hosted by the principle from Gekkeikan Sake – Masahiro Nagata who hails from Kyoto, Japan. Japan’s tradition of sake making began more than 2,000 years ago shortly after rice cultivation was introduced from China. The first few centuries yielded a beverage quite unlike that of today, however, years of experience perfected brewing techniques and increased sake’s overall appeal and popularity. In 1637, Gekkeikan’s founder, Jiemon Okura established his sake brewery in the town of Fushimi, a location well-known for its high … Continue reading Gekkeikan Sake Food Pairing Night at Aoki-Tei Japanese Restaurant