Klang Valley’s Hidden Gems: 5 Japanese Restaurants for Bento and Don Rice Bowls
Japanese cuisine is known for its healthy and tasty offerings that can satisfy any appetite. Whether you’re in the mood for lunch, brunch, or dinner, Japanese restaurants in Klang Valley have something for everyone. The bento box is a popular option for a quick and satisfying meal that comes with a variety of dishes in one container. Another favorite is the don rice bowl, which features a bed of rice topped with flavorful and protein-rich ingredients like teriyaki chicken, beef, or seafood.
For those who prefer to dine in, Japanese restaurants in Klang Valley offer a fast and efficient service, with many offering delivery options for customers who want to enjoy their meals at home or the office. Pre-ordering through their websites or social media platforms is also an option, ensuring that your food is ready when you arrive or delivered to your doorstep. The weekends are a great time to enjoy Japanese cuisine with family and friends, either by dining in or ordering in. With so many options available, Japanese restaurants in Klang Valley make it easy to enjoy healthy and tasty meals at any time.
Hinode Bento
Hinode Bento is a restaurant serving freshly made Japanese bento. Their main objective to start on this restaurant is to provide a tasty and convenient meal that consumers can take away and yet still be able to feel satisfied with the great taste.
The presentation of their bento will surely give you a good mood for your lunch. Hinode Bento has a wide variety of menu, serving varieties of both cooked and sashimi-style bento which are all prepared and packed in order to ensure the freshness of bento served.
Most of their menu contains rice but yet there are also without rice for those who are trying to cut down carbohydrate intake. Besides regular bento, they also serve children bento with cute food presentations to attract children’s attention and boost their appetite.
Why you must try Hinode Bento:
- All bento contains vegetables.
- Bento is served in a balanced diet.
- Nice food presentation.
- Wide variation of menu.
- Serve children bento.
Why you might skip Hinode Bento:
- Sushi rice is used. Not recommended for diabetic patients.
- Certain menus contain mirin.
Details of Hinode Bento:
| Location: | Hinode Bento @ Bukit Jalil (016- 327 9512) Hinode Bento, F-5-1, Pusat Perdagangan Bandar, Jalan Persiaran Jalil 1, 57000 Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. (Tue – Thu, 11.00am – 7.00pm; Fri – Sun 11.00am – 8.30pm) Hinode Bento @ Jalan Sin Chew Kee (010 – 835 9361) HInode Bento, 12, Jalan Sin Chew Kee, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur. (Thu – Sun, 11.00am – 8.30pm) |
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| Order Channel: | Official website, https://order.hinodebento.com/ |
| Price: | RM 23.90 – RM 39.90 |
Papasan Canteen
Papasan Canteen offers Japanese &Asian fusion comfort and casual dining experience. They practice sharing tables, thus no reservation taken. You will only be seated when all gathered. If you are not comfortable with sharing tables, never mind, you can also order their delivery service.
Seafood and rice made up most of their menu, but they also serve pasta and salad. They have a good variety of snacks and healthy beverages for your choice. If you need a coffee boost during your lunch, you definitely get your best cup of coffee here. They do serve a few types of handcrafted coffee.
Why you must try Papasan Canteen:
- Good variation in menu.
- Good reviews.
- Wide range of menu.
Why you might skip Papasan Canteen:
- Limited choice for those who have seafood allergy.
- Limited choice for children.
Details of Papasan Canteen:
| Location: | Papasan Canteen Kuchai (012 – 580 0883) 18-G, Jalan 2/114, Off, Jalan Kuchai Lama, Kuchai Business Centre, 58200 Kuala Lumpur. |
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| Order Channel: | http://m.aliments.my/337 |
| Operating Hours: | Thursday – Tuesday, 11.30am – 3.00pm, 5.30 pm – 9.30pm; closed on every Wednesday. |
| Price: | RM 10.00 – RM 30.00 |
Bento Shop Senya Express
Bento Shop Senya Express provides unconventional Japanese style dishes that enable customers to enjoy every time they wish to dine in any restaurant under Senya Group. Bento Shop Senya Express is the Japanese take away bento shop under Senya group located in Plaza Mont Kiara. They provide you with a good choice of japanese bento such as don, noodles and sushi. They also have side dishes to enrich your lunch. You can have a quick grab of your bento from their shop or order through Grab Food.
Why you must try Bento Shop Senya Express:
- Consumer friendly price.
- Good variation on rice selection.
- Authentic Japanese bento taste.
Why you might skip Bento Shop Senya Express:
- Only green tea is available for drink selection.
Details of Bento Shop Senya Express:
| Location: | Bento Shop Senya Express (03 – 6206 1799) D-0G-05, Ground Floor, Block D, Plaza Mont Kiara, No.2, Jalan Kiara, 50480, Kuala Lumpur. |
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| Order Channel: | Grab Food |
| Operating Hours: | Monday – Saturday, 11.30am – 9.30pm; closed on every Sunday. |
| Price: | RM 16.96 – RM 26.50 |
UROKO Japanese Cuisine
Uroko Japanese Cuisine serves from the smooth shimmering softness of the Chawanmushi to the vibrant colours of a Sashimi platter, every delectable dish at Uroko is served using freshest in-season ingredients. Uroko Japanese Cuisine is a pork free restaurant. Uroko chef serves Uroko salad with its own special blend of dressing, perfectly steamed silky smooth Chawanmushi, pan fried foie-gras with steamed melon and a variety of Makis and Temakis. They also offer customers the charcoal grill which is the perfect complement to an impressive list of Japanese beers and sake. They also offer omakase for dine in. For take away they do have a slightly different menu.
Why you must try UROKO Japanese Cuisine:
- Provide authentic Japanese cuisine with a wide range of menu.
- Pork free restaurant.
- Serve high quality sashimi.
Why you might skip UROKO Japanese Cuisine:
- No delivery service for Uroko Japanese Cuisine Saujana.
- Relatively higher cost.
Details of UROKO Japanese Cuisine:
| Location: | Uroko Japanese Cuise Saujana (011 – 3108 8870 / 03 – 7832 6204) G-19 & G-20, Nova Saujana, Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang, Bandar Saujana, Selangor. (Open all week long. Closed for lunch on every 1st Monday of the month; Dine in 11.30 am – 2.30pm & 5.30pm – 10.00pm) Uroko Japanese Cuisine Section 17 (017 – 673 9223) |
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| Order Channel: | Official website, https://letsumai.com/widget/uroko-saujana#pickup / https://letsumai.com/widget/uroko-section-17#pickup (for pick up) / https://letsumai.com/widget/uroko-section-17#delivery (for delivery) *Delivery service is not available for Uroko Japanese Cuisine Saujana |
| Price: | RM 3.00 – RM 258.00 |
Cafe Yamatatsu
Cafe Yamatatsu was founded by two Japanese in May 2019 which specializes in Taiwanese-Japanese cuisine. They serve a lot of creative dishes from rice to udon. Oden is one of their signature dishes. There are quite some menu items, they are prepared in a limited amount, and early reservation and order may ensure you get what you are drooling over. Besides their wide variety menu, they also served handcrafted coffee with their special blend house coffee. If you are craving for a sip of alcohol, they also have a good list of cocktails and japanese wine.
Why you must try Cafe Yamatatsu:
- Inclusive menu from main meals to beverages.
- Consumer friendly price.
- Creative dishes.
Why you might skip Cafe Yamatatsu:
- Only available order through Aliments.
Details of Cafe Yamatatsu:
| Location: | 30, Jalan 2/121A Project Jaya Industrial Estate, 58200 Kuala Lumpur. |
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| Operating Hours: | Friday – Tuesday, 12.00pm – 3.00pm/ 6.00pm – 9.30pm. Closed every Wednesday and Thursday. |
| Order Channel: | Aliments, https://mini.aliments.my/outlet |
| Price: | RM 9.50 – RM 28.00 |
All the restaurants reviewed, provide a complete diet for lunch including carbohydrate, protein and vegetables. You may choose upon your preference but a friendly reminder to choose those prepared with healthier cooking methods such as grill, steam, stew and boil. Lunch is the energy booster of a hectic day, make sure you make the right choice or else you will have a doozy evening. Gochisousamadesu!
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