From the freshest air-flown sashimi to the most juicy wagyu beef, we have picked our Top 5 Favourite Japanese Fine Dining Restaurants in KL. So if you are looking for some fancy Japanese cuisine, you're going to like this... itadakimasu...
Top 5 Best Japanese Fine Dining Restaurants in KL
1. XENRI @ Wisma Elken OUG
XENRI is situated in Wisma Elken on Jalan Kelang Lama (aka OUG). It's just roughly 5 minutes away from Mid Valley. From the outside, it might look like an ordinary Japanese restaurants but once you step inside, you will be welcomed with the simple yet authentic Japanese design. Also not to mention the lovely Japanese ladies that will be entertaining the diners with some instrumental music played using the Japanese Koto, bringing you a true Japanese dining experience... Full review of XENRI at (here).
Address : 10, Lorong 4/137c, Bedford Business Park, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel : +603 7783 8118
Operating Hours : 12pm - 10:30pm (Monday - Saturday) || 12pm - 2:30pm & 6pm - 10:30pm (Sunday)
Website : http://www.xenri.com.my/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/xenri/
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2. ISHIN @ Off Jalan Kelang Lama (OUG)
Situated within the metropolitan area of Kuala Lumpur, Ishin is a fine dining Japanese restaurant that serves genuine Japanese and Kaiseki style cuisines. Other than that, Ishin's also has an oval sushi counter (one of Malaysia's biggest counters), giving you the personal first-hand experience to see the meal preparations and also encourage face-to-face interaction with the chefs.
Address : No. 202, Persiaran Klang, Batu 3 3/4, Off Jalan Kelang lama, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel : +603 7980 8228
Operating Hours : 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 1am (Monday - Sunday)
Website : http://ishin.my/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ishinmy/?fref=ts
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3. KAMPACHI @ The Troika Sky Dining
Since their initial restaurant opening at Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur, The Kampachi has added four other standalone restaurants located at Pavilion, Johor Premium Outlets, Plaza 33 and last but not least Troika KL. They serve the finest air-flown sashimi from the famed Tsukiji market in Tokyo. Their Ginza-trained master chefs are very passionate with each and every dish, ensuring every guest gets a taste of the authentic Japanese dining experience.
Address : The Troika, Persiaran KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : +603 2181 2282
Operating Hours : 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 11pm (Monday - Saturday) || 11am - 2:45pm & 6-11pm (Sunday)
Website : http://www.kampachi.com.my/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Kampachi-Troika
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4. NOBU KL @ Menara 3 Petronas Persiaran KLCC
Nobu KL offers you the finest Japanese cuisine with an amazing KL city skyline, which will definitely make your dining experience an unforgettable one. Other than that, they also have set lunch menus from Monday to Friday, and Sky high tea service on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. So if you are looking for a place to feed your Japanese food craving with the KL city skyline, look no further...
Address : Level 56, Menara 3 Petronas Persiaran Kuala Lumpur City Centre 50088 Malaysia
Tel : +603 2164 5084
Operating Hours : 12pm - 2pm (Monday - Friday) || 6pm - 10:30pm (Monday - Sunday) || 2:30pm - 4:30pm (Saturday & Sunday)
Website : http://www.noburestaurants.com/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/nobukl/
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5. TEN Japanese Fine Dining @ The MARC Residence
Named after the word 'Heaven', TEN offers a fusion of Japanese and French cuisine. The chefs in TEN would personally source the finest ingredients for each dish, making sure the freshness and quality, so that every guests will have a 'heavenly' dining experience here in TEN. Anyway, currently, TEN is closed for renovation, but they'll be opening in no time with a bigger and better dining experience for all Japanese cuisine lovers in KL. So stay tuned for it...
Address : A-G-1, Marc Residence, Ground Floor, No. 3, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Tel : +603 2161 5999
Operating Hours : 11:30am - 2:30pm & 6pm - onwards (Turesday - Sunday)
Dress code : Formal or Smart Casual
Website : http://www.tenrestaurant.com.my/
* First photo credits to http://www.mirnicology.com/
love ♥,
Sarah
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