5 Must-try Japanese Restaurants In KL And Selangor This Weekend

Date posted : 20.07.2022 / Latest update : 20.07.2022

Food and drink

Foodies, are you craving delicious Japanese cuisine? Or looking to have a brunch or dinner gathering with your friends and family? Perhaps you’re finding amazing Japanese restaurants that’s perfect for you to go “dating”!

Don’t worry, we’ve got 5 must-try Japanese restaurants in KL and Selangor that you simply have to check out for fresh sushi and sashimi, flavourful ramen and mouth-watering dishes. Itadakimasu!

Mori Kohi

Located in the heart of KL City Center is Mori Kohi! It’s a yoshoku-inspired cafe that serves Western-influenced Japanese meals. Savour perfectly grilled unagi glazed with sweetened soy, Tamagoyaki with Shirasu, Wagyu Hamburg Rice and more.

There’s also coffee if you need a shot of caffeine boost! But what’s really unique about this cafe is that it’s set in a bungalow that brings 5 different concepts for you to explore – Bar Moku, a casual cocktail bar with a garden; Vegetory, a vertical vegetable farm; Midorie a plant retail gallery and Supesu, a minimalist event space.

Pros of Mori Kohi

Get the best fusion cuisines of Western and Japanese.
Great layout and space for your pets to chill comfortably.
Pastries and cakes are available too.
There’s other sections for you to visit.
Beautifully lit with natural lighting and plenty of greenaries.

Cons of Mori Kohi

Limited parking space.

Specification of Mori Kohi

Operating Hours	Opens Daily 10AM – 10PM
Address	NO. 11, Jalan Aman Off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Price range (per person)	RM 20++

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Ken Shin-Ryu Japanese Ramen

You don’t need to travel to Japan just to slurp a delicious warm bowl of ramen! That’s because its Sapporo-born chef, Kita Koichi was trained by a ramen master who mentored him in a hole-in-the-wall Tokyo ramen restaurant. Almost everything at Ken Shin-Ryu Japanese Ramen is handmade and you’ll also enjoy fresh Japanese wheat flour that’s made without any preservatives!

Pros of Ken Shin-Ryu Japanese Ramen

Uses imported flour from Japan, pure filtered water and organic egg to cook.
Noodles are super springy and chewy.
Its chashao is made from premium Sakura pork.
Chef is well experienced and trained by a Japanese mentor from Japan.
Wide variety of ramen.

Cons of Ken Shin-Ryu Japanese Ramen

It’s not halal.

Specification of Ken Shin-Ryu Japanese Ramen

Operating Hours	Opens Daily 11AM – 9PM
Address	1 Mont Kiara, L1-02 ,1 Mont Kiara Mall, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Price range (per person)	RM 40++

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Sushi Mastro Nikkei

A twist in Japanese delicacies, Sushi Mastro Nikkei is the first place in Malaysia to serve sashimi using local fishes! Included are Siakap, Malabar and Golden Snapper. But their show-stopper is their Seafood Shirashizushi – with more than 10 different types of fish for you to savour!

Pros of Sushi Mastro Nikkei

Fusion dishes with Japanese style with Peruvian substance with ingredients like lime, corn, quinoa, peppers and potatoes.
Beautifully plated and instagram-worthy food.
Experienced chefs

Cons of Sushi Mastro Nikkei

Slightly expensive.

Specification of Sushi Mastro Nikkei

Operating Hours	Opens Tuesdays – Sundays, 12PM – 3PM & 6PM – 10PM
Address	Unit 1-1 Fortune Centra, No. 2, Jalan Metro Perdana 6, Taman Usahawan Kepong, 52100 Kepong, KL
Price range (per person)	RM 60++

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Aposto

Aposto
Yes, while this is technically an Italian restaurant, Aposto is well-known for its fusionised dishes! The chef-founder Chu Wei Sin, reinterprets classic Italian dishes by incorporating Japanese ingredients and uses French techniques. One of their fusionised dishes includes, serving Saba, that’s picked and blowtorched, then served on ciabatta.

Pros of Aposto

Modern Italian restaurants that serve fusionised Japanese/French/Italian dishes.
Cozy, comfortable dining experience.
Beautifully plated and instagram-worthy food.

Cons of Aposto

Slightly expensive.

Specification of Aposto

Operating Hours	5.30 PM- 11.00 PM Closed on Mondays.
Address	8, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Price range (per person)	RM 100++

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Umi Ka Shin

Derived from “Umi kara shinsen” which translates to ‘fresh from the sea’ in Japanese, you can definitely bet on devouring authentic Japanese first-class quality seafood! Delivering directly from Japan, seafood here at Umi Ka Shin is served fresh. It’s so fresh, that it’s the first Japanese restaurant in Malaysia to serve sashimi right off the bone – called Maguro Nakochi!

Pros of Umi Ka Shin

Fresh seafood directly from Japan.
You can experience eating sashimi from a half/whole tuna.
Well-experienced chef.
Has a zen-like traditional Japanese interior.

Cons of Sushi Mastro Nikkei

It’s very expensive.

Specification of Sushi Mastro Nikkei

Operating Hours	Opens Tuesdays – Sundays, 11.30AM – 3PM & 5.45PM – 10PM
Address	57-1, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur,
Price range (per person)	RM 400++

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Now you know where to go for some amazing Japanese food to satisfy your weekend cravings. Whether you choose to dine in alone or go in a big group, you’re sure to be satisfied and hit the bed with a happy tummy! Book now and don’t miss out!

Before dining, be sure of the ingredients in case of any allergies, as Japanese dishes are mostly made out of seafood. If you aren’t sure, do check with the staff or the chef.