* Some of the restaurants mentioned are not halal. It’s hard to deny that familiar Japanese franchises are brimming across main shopping malls. You may have visited them. Perhaps is time to make a twist and check out other noteworthy Japanese restaurants around KL, PJ and Klang Valley, and add more favourites into your food list. Here are the 6 Japanese Restaurants you should visit (Click on the restaurant's name for address and our members' reviews):

1. Yamamomo Japanese Restaurant

This young establishment is still on its way of gaining fame, but with the excellent food quality, it is believe that this little star will shine brightly soon. The Japanese Restaurant located in Bandar Utama, PJ with the executive chef has more than 20 years of experience in Japanese culinary, expertise in both traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine. Air flown sashimi is available every Tuesday and Friday. Other Japanese foods like Tobiuo, kinki, salmon or maguro, ask the friendly staff for what is the freshest sashimi they get to offer during your visit. Chawanmushi is the must try here, delicately smooth and extra smooth, instantly melt in the mouth. What’s the secret behind this awesome Chawanmushi? They have a special steamer for Chawanmushi with close control of timing and heat.

2. Kiraku Japanese Restaurant

Space allowed, located in cyberjaya, Kiraku Japanese Restaurant sports a spacious, inviting dining area which is divided into opened and private dining areas. The long hallways leads you to private dining rooms complete with teppanyaki section, where here, skillful chef will prepare impressive teppanyaki dishes alongside with stunning 'flying knife' demonstration. Chef James Wong pulls together extensive choices of salad, sashimi, ramen, sushi, hot dishes and dessert into their Grand Menu, as well as Set Menu. In case you couldn't decide what Japanese foods to have, go for the notable dishes like Kiraku Special, a vegetarian friendly maki having mango and apple rolled in sushi rice, dotted with chilli bits on top to deliver a sweet, tangy and spicy concoction. One can go beyond the menu and ask for secret dish that the kitchen is more than happy to churn out, for example, Ramen Salad. 3. Kin No Mizu Japanese Dining

Build with rich foundations of Japanese elements together with modern contemporary, cutting edge design, Kin No Mizu is much well-hidden Japanese restaurant in KL comparing to its re-known sister restaurant, Mizu. Japanese food here is as exquisite as the environment, but with promising quality and worth every penny you pay. So don't get hold back by the classy and blond exterior, as casual dining in Kin No Mizu can be satisfying yet affordable with classic Japanese offerings make appearance on the menu. Kitsune Udon is one of them, made with thick udon noodles immersed in dashi base clear soup, served over with sweet tofu and seaweed. Looks drab, but you perception will change once you get a taste on the soup. The soothing sweetness created from the clean, simple flavours is just wonderful. 4. Gerai Makan Japanese BBQ

Tucked away behind rows of shop houses in Taman Desa, seputeh. Gerai Makan Japanese BBQ is another hidden gem to discover. This Japanese eatery shares the same management with Sanuki Udon nearby, humbly gaining fame through their fresh ingredients, mouth watering comfort food and fair price. In case you fail to locate the place, look for a stall with zinc roof, exposed bricks, red lanterns, open air seating and maybe, flames. DIY grilling is the selling point here. Choose items like pork belly, pork shoulder, pork tongue, pork innards and throw them on the grill fired up using charcoal. Enjoy the high heat, sizzling and crackling, oil dripping of pork lard and deceiving aroma of meat, before devour them with a pint of beer. This grant you a difference experience to eat Japanese food when compare with dining in a comfortable, air conditioned Japanese restaurant in KL. 5. Kuriya Japanese Restaurant

Omakase Unagi Maki takes the limelight in Kuriya Japanese restaurant in Bangsar (KL), having whole unagi kabayaki topping over maki sushi brimming with tamago filling. You can't find this Japanese food elsewhere, and it can be expensive, but the blissful moment of tucking in the giant size, smoky sweet unagi sushi heartily all to yourself or with friends, is priceless. Other Japanese fares that can be spotted including Jikasei Tofu- homemade by the chef, it is not an easy-to-like staple but is worth savouring slowly to experience the aroma that gradually develops in the palate, best to go with sake. Round up the meal with Soba Abekawa, a unique sweet treat made from soba, dashed with red beans and soy bean powders. A meal in Kuriya can be slightly pricey, considering the elegant ambience, and delicate dishes that bridge a traditional and modern creativity.

6. Mikan Japanese Restaurant

The relocation of Mikan from Maju Junction Mall to Plaza Emerald North in Damansara Perdana proves to be a smaller premise, but this doesn't affect the food and service quality. Delicious good flavours on the menu continue to speak for themselves in an ambience uplifted in dark walnut brown furnishing, adorned with paintings and Japanese ornaments. Onsen tamago salad, dragon roll, volcano roll, yakitori, ebi tempura, and tonkatsu are some of the concise, affordable choices that can wow your palate. Mikan may have fall short for its location, but this Japanese restaurant in PJ is worth spending some travel time to check out. Discover more best japanese restaurant Find out more top klang restaurant

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