Last month, during our Anniversary, Alex and I decided to have some Japanese food as a simple dinner celebration. We chose Rakuzen because my 1st experience at Rakuzen, GTower was good. Unfortunately the other day, Ashley was telling me her recent visits to Rakuzen, GTower, the food were lousy. Food arrived cold and service was poor. *Sigh* Why can’t something good maintain its quality and whatsoever?
There are total of 7 Rakuzen outlets over Klang Valley.
This time we went to the Rakuzen located at Empire Shopping Gallery. We were there at around 8+pm. To my surprise the place is already quite crowded. I never expect it could be so many people even on weekdays. We did not make any reservation, therefore no nice feng sui seats T_T
How can Japanese food go without wasabi??
Ebi Tempura – RM26
Crispy battered tempura prawn. Prawns were fresh and crunchy.
Uhhh…my favorite dish of all!! Plate of fresh sashimi at RM60
Couldn’t find any fault on this plate of Stamina Maki – RM38. Sushi roll with thick slices of tasty unagi.
Wanna share some sushi? 😀
Collagen Nabe (S) – RM30
Hot pot using miso soup base. Fresh ingredients are vegetables, enoki mushroom, tofu, udon and oysters. The oysters were good and soup was tasty as well.
Alex is quite a rice person. So we ordered a bowl of Garlic Rice – RM9. This garlic rice is quite normal.
Alex said Shishamo at Rakuzen is good. So we ordered a plate of Shishamo which comes in 3pcs for RM10.
I then conclude my meal with a cuppa Yuzu Sherbet – RM6. The icy cold dessert is refreshing to have after meal. Moreover yuzu is citrus..it helps to digest my food so that I can eat another round ^_^
RAKUZEN JAPANESE RESTAURANT @ EMPIRE SHOPPING GALLERY
Lot UG 17, Upper Ground Floor,
Empire Shopping Gallery,
Jln SS16/1,
47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
TEL : 03 5635 0100 / 012 460 2320
FAX : 03 5635 8840
EMAIL : feedback@superdining.com.my
BUSINESS HOURS
Daily 12.00pm – 3.00 & 6.00pm – 11.00pm
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I don’t know how to appreciate Shishamo, haha!
Choi Yen – Haha….me too lor! Therefore all 3 belongs to HB =p
Happy Anniversary……
you looks nice on the dress…
somemore I see a diamond bracelet le….
so blink blink blink….
Thank kiu Simple Person. =)
Shhh….that one is not diamond lah!
aiyo becareful le..
nowadays the crime is so bad now and is not worth it to loose a hand because of the bracelet…
safety comes first !!!
Aiyooo…oledi told u its not blink2 diamond….
Haihhh….I’m very sad with this country. Go anywhere also kena be super alert.
I have not been to rakuzen before..
I always wanted to try but end up in Jyu Raku
One thing that I like is that they always recommend me something that is off from the menu..
I just google for Jyu Raku. Its at SS15 wor..Not too far. Next time I can go there try.
Do you that the wasabi from the sashimi is grated one?
I like those freshly grated not from those in the can….
Empire… I don’t think I’ll be staying anywhere near there when I hop over to KL. Anything good at Paradigm?
STP – Paradigm ar…The place is less crowded, nice to walk. Hmm…quite many makan place oso. But I would prefer MidValley or Pavilion ^_^
Looks nice but i never tried this before..My cousin is staying just next to the Empire. Saujana condo. Will go there this weekend..Probably u have suggested a good place for us to have dinner 🙂
Tammy – There are quite many choice of food in Empire hoh. But if you want to try Rakuzen, their set meal is value for money 😉
Realy? okay thanks Mellisa for the sugesstion again. it will be helpful 🙂
tammy – you are most welcome. Hope you have a great weekend with your cousin 😉
ooh, i didn’t realize there were seven rakuzens already. i think the only branches i’ve been to were the ones in chulan square and in hartamas shopping centre. but i have good memories of it 😀
Sean – Hmmm…wondering will the food quality be the same as before…
Rakuzen and Kita No Zen menu is exactly the same, right?
Hi Baby Sumo. I recalled the menu is slightly different. Then Rakuzen has lesser desserts compared to Kita No Zen.
Congratulations Mel Mel and Alex! May you both live with happiness and ‘sam siong si sing’ You look like Korean lady lah, so proper and pretty.
I have a few japanese rest recommendation, go try out la some day
1. Sugimoto @ Sri Hartamas
2. Edo Ichi @ Publika (must do reservation)
3. Ten @ Publika ( Fine dining)
4. Kame sushi @ Sri Hartamas
5. Sumi-ka – Yakitori (must do reservation)
6. Fukya – they have Fugu course
7. Rakuzen – opposite SJMC should be better taste
Wow…Thanks Cheryl for the recommendations. You even put them in a good list. 😉
I love the food over there. Rakuzen has New branch at Tropicana City Mall.
Hi Jobless Girl . Ohh…so, the 7th outlet is at Tropicana City Mall.
This is why I love Japanese food, just look at those dishes
Ray – Yeahhh…I now preferred Japanese food over Western meal =p
walau ehh… you make me craving for Jap food again!!!! Evil mel mel!!! *ketuk kepala*
Aiks.. forgot… Happy Anniversary to you and Alex! 😀
Thank kiu Thank kiu…. 😉
Ash – ngek ngek ngek. Time for some Jap food liao… =p
Happy Anniversary To You Both!
This visits looks really nice… I havent been to any Rakuzen yet…. 😀
Food Dreams – Thx kiu Thx kiu…. these days, there are so many Japanese restaurants. Spoil with choice!
It also depends on the days of the week (when u visit any Japanese restaurants). Tuesdays and Fridays are the best because the arrival of fresh shipments.
Cherry – Wow…didn’t know that. Thanks for the important info! 🙂