Revisit: Yuzu Japanese Restaurant @ Suria KLCC

My first dining experience at Yuzu Japanese Restaurant @ Suria KLCC some time ago was one I thoroughly enjoyed (click here to see my previous post).

So, what better time to come back for more than on Christmas Day (hehe!) to avoid all the crowded western places which are usually favoured during such periods.  And.....we were right...it was very easy to secure a table where one can eat in a relaxed mode without the feeling of being rushed (if you know what I mean).

The last time we were here, we had some a la carte dishes but, this time, we wanted to try their set meals. We ordered the Gindara Bento @ RM62 made up of rice topped with BBQ cod fish, diced cut Japanese beef, salmon sashimi, mixed tempura and small soba served in a bento box with salad, chawanmushi (Japanese egg custard), miso soup and fruits.  The bento was so huge it was difficult to fit into one shot! ;D

So, let me break it up and show you individually.  First up, the barbecued cod fish was soft and flaky (apart from the rubbery skin), served with teriyaki sauce on top of a bowl of rice (not sure who was tasked with cooking the rice that day...but he messed up big time, it was mushy) :D

The diced cut Japanese beef had a slight sear on the outside and was very tender when cooked to medium-rare (you have a choice as to how you want it cooked).  The sauce underneath was a bit on the salty side but alright if eaten with rice.

You also get 3 thick slices of salmon sashimi that were nice and fresh.  Shoyu is provided if you need to dip.

The mixed tempura had one piece each of prawn, eggplant, ladies finger and sweet potato in a batter that's light and crispy, served with a tempura dipping sauce.

Finally, there's a small serving of soba noodles served chilled in a clear, simple broth.  I absolutely love these buckwheat noodles.

All the above were served with the standard appetisers of salad (with sesame dressing), miso soup, chawanmushi and slices of fresh fruits (watermelon & honeydew) to finish.

The other set we went for was the Unagi Gozen @ RM59 that comprised of BBQ Japanese eel (unagi), assorted sushi and sashimi and mixed tempura with pickled vegetables, salad, chawanmushi, miso soup and fruits.

The assorted sushi platter featured 5 pieces, one each of tuna, salmon, butterfish, prawn and unagi....all decent, no complaints.

Then, there was the plate of assorted sashimi which had two thick slices of salmon and butterfish and one slice of tuna, all fresh and firm too.

The mixed tempura basket had the same prawn, eggplant, ladies finger and sweet potato tempura as the other set.

And, of course, the star of this set...oh-em-gee....the unagi!  Both the moreish unagi and appealing sauce hit the mark.....and were well received and appreciated.

Again, this set came with the same salad, chawanmushi, miso soup and fresh fruits (just like the other set) with the addition of some pickled vegetables.

When the Hot Lemon Honey @ RM9 arrived in a do-it-yourself style, I thought....what the heck....two pieces of lemon and a pot of hot water is all I get!  Of course not, the pot was filled with lemon-flavoured water already (to my relief).

So, I put in the lemon slices, poured in the lemon-flavoured water and added the honey.  Now this is how a lemon drink should taste like....jam-packed full of lemon flavour.  I had so many watered down versions that this instantly became my favourite lemony drink.....so, so good!

Ice Lemon Lime @ RM11

My Personal Opinion

All in all, the dinner sets are good value for money (anything between RM40 - RM75 and you'll be spoilt for choice as there are more than 15 to choose from).  You can also get some decent lunch sets (between 11.30am - 2.30pm) at around RM30 - RM40 for a more budget-conscious meal.

Not only were the sets good value, they were very filling too.  So, if you're a small-eater, two sets can be shared by three or maybe even one shared by two if you plan to have dessert elsewhere! ;)

Since I enjoyed the food and there are still many sets (and a la carte dishes) here that I've yet to try, I definitely see myself returning.....yet again!

Yuzu Japanese Restaurant
Lot 412 Level 4 Ramlee Mall
Suria KLCC
50088 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2161 4176