Konnichiwa, calling all Japanese food lovers – this one’s for you! Read on as we uncover 10 of the best places where you can go all out to satisfy all your Japanese food cravings. From fresh sashimi to hotpot, we’ve got you covered from A to Z. Also there’s no such thing as having too much sushi!
Top 10 Japanese Buffet In KL & PJ
1. Suki-Ya
Widely famed as a crowd favourite among Malaysians, Suki-Ya is one of the best go-to places for very hungry foodies! Enjoy your Japanese buffet experience the Suki-Ya way as you order an unlimited serving of delicious cuts of paper-thin sliced beef, chicken and lamb. Take your dining experience up a notch by delighting in their freshly made sushi as well as a wide range of seafood, vegetables, cheese tofu, flavourful condiments, drinks and ice cream, all free flow of course!
Suki-Ya
Address: Paradigm Mall, Ground Floor, Lot UG-13, Upper, 1, Jalan SS 7/26a, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (11 am – 10 pm)
Price For:
Weekday: Adult – RM 46.15 Nett (Lunch) & RM 61.25 Nett (Dinner)
Weekends & Public Holiday: Adult – RM 50.80 Nett (Lunch) & RM 52.80 Nett (Dinner)
To Note:
*Children (5 to 11 yrs old): 50% off Buffet Price
*120 minutes (Additional 15 mins block at RM 5.00)
Status: Halal-certified meat
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
2. Kampachi
For over 50 years, the award-winning Kampachi has been serving some of the finest air-flown sashimi brought all the way from Tsukiji market in Tokyo! Indulge in a culinary trip to Tokyo as you savour a rich variety of Nigiri sushi, maki rolls, cold dishes, nabe, seafood, grilled chicken teriyaki and don’t forget to eat lots of their signature sashimi. It doesn’t get any fresher than this, foodies!
Kampachi
Address: EQ Kampachi, Equatorial Plaza, Jln Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (12 – 3 pm & 6 – 11 pm)
Price: Sunday Brunch Buffet – RM 208+ (Per Adult) & RM 98+ (Per Child, Aged 6 – 12)
Status: Pork-free but serves alcohol
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
3. Zipangu
Next, treat your tastebuds to an authentic Japanese dining experience at Zipangu. Promising to serve with only the very best ingredients, you can trust on Zipangu for astounding selections of premium sushi, sashimi, bento boxes, Teppanyaki, grilled styled dishes and hearty hot pots. With such a satisfying WOW factor, a zen-like Zipangu buffet will definitely hit the spot!
Zipangu
Address: Shangri-La Hotel (Kuala Lumpur), 11, Jln Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday (11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 6:30 – 10:30 pm), Sunday closed
Price: RM 150 + (Per Adult)
Status: Halal-certified meat, serves alcohol
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
4. Mitasu Japanese Restaurant
Serving all kinds of eat all you can Japanese buffet options such as tempura, sushi, sashimi, maki, agemono, chahan and Teppanyaki, Mitasu Japanese Restaurant always has something unique for everyone! Come on over and delight in a modern Japanese culinary adventure that will have you saying Oishii.
Mitasu Japanese Restaurant
Address: Wisma Chuang, 2506, Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (12 – 3 pm, 6 – 10 pm)
Prices: RM 76.40 (Adult), RM 58.60 (Senior Citizens) and Starts at RM 18 for Children
Status: Pork-free but serves alcohol
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
5. Jogoya
Jogoya is here to satisfy all your Japanese buffet cravings, the Jogoya way! Reputed as the ‘Largest Buffet Restaurant in Malaysia’, Jogoya chefs let their highest quality of ingredients shine by skilfully preparing over more than 400 dishes with creative gastronomic styles. Dive into a diverse line-up of Japanese dishes made with a fusion of Chinese, Western and even Malaysian inspired styles. It’s irresistible!
Jogoya
Address: LG 05 Lower Ground Floor, The, 181, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (12 – 4 pm, 5:30 – 10:30 pm)
Price For:
Monday to Thursday: Adults – RM 135++ (Lunch), RM 145++ (Dinner)
Friday to Sunday (And PH): Adults – RM 155++ (Lunch), RM 165++ (Dinner)
To Note:
*50% off from Adult Price for Kids (101cm-130cm)
*RM 20++ (Toddler 85cm-100cm)
*Below 85cm FOC
Status: Pork-free but serves alcohol
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
6. ROCKU Yakiniku
‘Casual, Upbeat and Edgy’, that’s ROCKU Yakiniku for you! By delivering a modern take on the traditional Yakiniku pop culture concept, ROCKU Yakiniku defies convention with exciting arrays of tantalizing cuts of richly thin sliced meat. Ranging from pork, wagyu beef, seafood and chicken, all meat is flown in from Japan, Australia and USA to satisfy all you meat lovers out there! Join in the fun as ROCKU even entertains guests with trendy Mandarin Pop-Rock, Japanese and even Korean performances as you dine in style!
ROCKU Yakiniku
Address: 1 Utama Shopping Centre, LOT F355/356/357, First Floor, Rainforest, 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (11 am – 12 am)
Price: Lunch – Starts at RM 39.90++ onwards, Dinner – RM 59.90++
To Note:
*130 mins eating duration
*Children 50% off
Status: Non-halal, serves alcohol
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
7. Hama Japanese Dining
Dine to your heart (and belly’s) content at Hama Japanese Dining! With more than 100 dishes up for grabs, go all-out on your eating spree as you bite into donburi, udon, ramen, sashimi, sushi, soba, beef, chicken katsu and many more dishes. Pssst… There’s even a free-flow of premium Haagen-Dazs ice cream for you to end your Hama dining adventure with a sweet treat. It’s time to go big or go home guys!
Hama Japanese Dining
Address: Perdana, Unit F-G-7, Plaza Arkadia, 3, Jalan Intisari, Desa Parkcity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (12 – 3 pm, 5.30 – 11 pm)
Price: RM 98+
Status: Non-halal, serves alcohol
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
8. MO-MO Paradise
Oomph up your hotpot game with MO-MO Paradise – your passport to a superior Japanese Shabu-Shabu and Sukiyaki dining experience! With a comforting environment, heart-warming service and delightful varieties of succulent Sakura pork, Angus beef, fresh veggies and many more side dishes to choose from, keep your first-class feasting alive with endless refills too. Hurry, all aboard! Foodie squad assemble!
MO-MO Paradise
Address: Lot P1 Unit P1-10 P1-11 Level 4 Lot 10, Shopping Centre, 50, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (12 – 10 pm)
Price: RM 78++
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
9. Hut Sake Bar
As its minimalistic moniker hints, Hut Sake Bar is a classic, no frills gem that serves premium a-la carte Japanese buffet. Pamper your senses and journey to seafood heaven by enjoying their wide selection of seafood such as seasonal sashimi, uni, soft shell crab, prawns and oysters. While you’re at it, why not go for a drink or two at the elevated cocktail bar! A bubbly cocktail a day, keeps you happy every day!
Hut Sake Bar
Address: G97, Lalaport, 2, Jln Hang Tuah, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (11 am – 3 pm, 6 pm – 10:30 pm)
Price: Lunch – RM 268++ (Adult), RM 138++ (Children below 150 cm/ Senior Citizen) & Dinner – RM 298++ (Adult), RM 158++ (Children below 150 cm/ Senior Citizen)
Status: Non-halal, serves alcohol
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
10. The Wagyu Tavern
Rejoice now wagyu addicts! We’ve got something special just for you! Bring all your wagyu kaki to The Wagyu Tavern for a ‘wagyuful’ buffet night that’s filled with tons of A5 wagyu shabu shabu, A5 wagyu steak cuts, frenched lamb racks, springy Japanese cold noodles and end your buffet night right by winding down with some fresh Japanese Harima sashimi oysters. So, wagyu doing tonight besties?
The Wagyu Tavern
Address: 62, Jalan SS 21/62, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday (6 pm – 12 am), Saturday & Sunday (12.30 pm – 4.30 pm, 6 pm – 12 am)
Price: RM 398++/Pax (120 mins)
Status: Uses halal-certified meat, serves alcohol
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
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