Growing up, we waited in front of TV to watch Doraemon, Crayon Shin-Chan, Naruto, Detective Conan, etc.. Since then, we’ve grown into loving Japanese culture more and more each day, especially their food! To get a glimpse of it, let’s track down the exclusive Japanese restaurants in KL and Selangor.
12 Exclusive Japanese Restaurants in KL and Selangor to Try
These top 12 exclusive Japanese restaurants in KL and Selangor are categorised into 3 categories:
- Halal
- Non-halal
- Pork-free
Halal Japanese Restaurants in KL and Selangor
1. TAKA, The St. Regis KL
Location: The St. Regis, TAKA , Level 3A, 6, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur
Time operating: 12–2:30pm, 6–9:30pm (everyday except Tuesday)
Highlights: Authentic Edomae Sushi
Price Range: RM188 – RM4880
For more information or to make a reservation, kindly visit their official website, Facebook, or Instagram.
2. Koyaku Japanese Dining & Grill
Location & time operating:
- KL: G9, Jalan Desa Bahagia, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (12–3pm, 6–10:30pm, everyday)
- PJ: P-G-16, Tropicana, Persiaran Tropicana, Tropicana, 47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor (12–3pm, 6–10pm, everyday)
Highlights: Sushi, Kushiyaki, Teppanyaki
Price Range: RM20 – RM100
For more information or to make a reservation, kindly visit their Facebook.
3. Kyomo KL (Shin Nihon), Desa Sri Hartamas
Location: 26, Jalan 24/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Time operating: 5–11pm (Monday – Friday), 12–11pm (Saturday & Sunday)
Highlights: Wagyu Beef
Price Range: RM30 – RM400
For more information or to make a reservation, kindly visit their official website, Facebook, or Instagram.
4. Sushi Ori, Bukit Bintang
Location: Menara Keck Seng, 203, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Time operating: 12–2:30pm, 6–10pm (Tuesday – Saturday), 6–10pm (Sunday)
Highlights: Sushi Set
Price Range: RM237 – RM780
For more information or to make a reservation, kindly visit their official website.
5. Makoto Japanese Cuisine, Desa Sri Hartamas
Location: 54, Jalan 27/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Time operating: 11:30am–2pm, 5–9:30pm, everyday
Highlights: Unagi, Sashimi
Price Range: RM10 – RM200
For more information or to make a reservation, kindly visit their Facebook or Instagram.
6. Mitasu Japanese Restaurant
Location & time operating:
- Central Plaza: Central Plaza, 2506, Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (12–3pm, 6–10pm, everyday)
- Jalan Klang Lama: Lot 306, Jln Klang Lama, Batu 3, 58000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (12–3pm, 6–9:30pm, everyday)
Highlights: All-you-can-eat Japanese style buffet
Price: RM88
For more information or to make a reservation, kindly visit their official website, Facebook, or Instagram.
Non-Halal Japanese Restaurants in KL and Selangor
7. Mo-mo Paradise, Lot 10
Location: Lot P1 Unit P1-10 P1-11 Level 4 Lot 10 Shopping Centre, 50, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Time operating: 11am–11pm, everyday
Highlights: All-you-can-eat Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki
Price Range: RM68 – RM80
For more information or to make a reservation, kindly visit their Facebook or Instagram.
8. Sushi Kazu, Bukit Damansara
Location: Lot 8-A, Plaza Batai, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Time operating: 12–11pm, everyday except Monday & first Tuesday of every month
Highlights: Omakase, Edomae Sushi
Price Range: RM129 – RM598
For more information and to make a reservation, kindly visit their official website, Facebook, or Instagram.
9. Tonkatsu by Ma Maison
Location & time operating:
- Publika: Lot 56 & 57, Level UG, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jln Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan (11am–10pm, everyday)
- 1 Utama: 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Unit 226, Lower Ground Floor, 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor (11am–9:30pm, everyday)
- 163 Retail Park: Lot GF – 03, 8, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (11am–9pm, everyday)
- Lot 10: Level 4, Js Gate Dining, Lot 10, Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (11am–10pm, everyday)
- Sunway Pyramid: G1.PT.09, The Link, Sunway Pyramid, 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor (11am–10pm, everyday)
- Main Place: Lot 2F-19, 2nd Floor, Main Place Mall, Jalan USJ 21/10, Usj 21, 47630 Subang Jaya, Selangor (10am–9:30pm, everyday)
- The Sphere: The Sphere UG-08, 1, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur (11am–10pm, everyday)
Highlights: Tonkatsu Set
Price Range: RM10 – RM90
For more information or to make a reservation, kindly visit their official website, Facebook, or Instagram.
10. TSUKIJI No. 8, Wisma Lim Foo Yong
Location: Lot 136/8, First Floor, Wisma Lim Foo Yong, 86, Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur, 50200, Wilayah Persekutuan
Time operating: 11:30am–3pm, 6–10pm, everyday
Highlights: Fresh seafood from Tokyo
Price Range: RM10 – RM288
For more information or to make a reservation, kindly visit their official website or Instagram.
Pork-free Japanese Restaurants in KL and Selangor
11. Sushi Oribe, Vipod Residences
Location: Vipod Residences, Ground Floor Block C-1, No 6, Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Time operating: 12–3pm, 6–10pm (everyday except Monday)
Highlights: Omakase Set (Lunch, Dinner, & Seasonal)
Price Range: RM268 – RM1000+
For more information or to make a reservation, kindly visit their official website, Facebook, or Instagram.
12. Nippori Cafe
Location & time operating:
- Damansara Perdana: Empire Damansara, 102 First Floor, Jalan PJU 8/8, Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor (12–3pm, 5:30–10pm, everyday)
- PJ: B Land, Lot 2&3, B Land, lot 2, JALAN Seksyen, Jalan 51a/225, Seksyen 51a, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor (10am–4:30pm, 6–10pm, everyday)
Highlights: Salmon, Wafu Pizza
Price Range: RM20 – RM100
For more information or to make a reservation, kindly visit their Facebook or Instagram.
Get yourself awed and excited for this experience, tasting the culture of Japanese! Book your slots now!
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