Tokyo Kitchen @ Berjaya Times Square, Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur

お元気ですか? (Ogenki desuka)

Barely after 24 hours embracing the new year of Wood Horse with some delicious Japanese cuisine,  here we are again with another sumptuous fare from the Land of the Rising Sun.

Before catching the latest blockbuster by Keanu Reeves’s 47 Ronin, we decided to first refuel our tummy so called, after working out at gym earlier or else, it would be gnawing then in the middle of the movie later, hehe…..

Upon entering Tokyo Kitchen, we were greeted amiably with いらしゃいます(Irashaimase) and surrounded by the warm ambience that includes some ornaments of red paper lanterns decorating almost every nook of the place, with wooden interior design as their main theme. The environment somehow does resemble the atmosphere of the Zen style, especially when you are passing by the artificial cherry blossoms flowers along the pebbly pathway.

Few more shots of the restaurant’s ID.

Sashimi at the kitchen area.

Or Sakae, anyone?

Our palate was firstly treated to warm ocha while waiting for the dishes to come. The floral design on the black ceramic tea pot was quite dainty and nice. The hot green tea is refillable by the way.

Mix Tempura Don & Wakatori Karagae (MYR 28.80)

Here you go, the set of Mix Tempura Don & Wakatori Karagae that comes with the standard accompaniment like Miso Soup, Chawanmushi, Agedashi Tofu and Salad. The miso soup was pretty normal, together with refreshing wafu-dressed salad, tofu is silken enough and the same goes to the velvet chawahmushi where its hidden treasure; gingko nut, was most enjoyed amusingly by my foodie friend, who is also a Japanese food enthusiast ::)

The fried chicken cutlets were quite an enticing wholesomeness, with its crispy exterior layer while remaining juicy in the inside. The cockles or our heart were further warmed with the dipping of mayonnaise that came along with it. The tanginess of the sauce actually made the dish even much more appetizing. 

As for the tempura, am glad that they were not too oily and remained crunchy even after being dished out on the table for some time, while feeding my Lumix : P

Signature Tokyo Kitchen Special Roll (MYR 19.80) 

Though that another side dish would complement our light dinner heartily, Signature Tokyo Kitchen Special Roll would be the choice. The sushi roll came with  Fried Tiger Prawn, Unagi, Mango before topping off  with smidgen of ebiko over their unique peanut sauce. The idea of blending in the citrusy of the mango with the rice roll is quite interesting indeed, but somehow, was not that impactful flavor wise. Other than that, the taste was still pretty lovesome. 

In fact, at first glance, it could be easily mistaken as cheesy sushi roll too with its silky mango slices :)

Green Tea Tofu Cake (MYR 8.80)

To complete the night on a sweet note, a delicate piece of Green Tea Tofu Cake would be ideal. It comes with some corn flakes on the side of the pastry together with light cream garnished with mint leaves. If looked at it carefully, it was actually comprises of four layers of different texture. The base being tad grit but still good are made of crushed Mc Vities biscuits, before stacked with layers of cream cheese, tofu mixed cream before sealing with a layer of subtle green tea based cream. It is quite tasty, smooth with aroma of green tea aftertaste. However, the taste of tofu or so called bean curd was not that apparent in this case which i think would be much better if it was to be humbly emphasized.. I guess it is suitable for anyone as the cake is not overly cheesy and thus, might appeal to any cake foodies generically.

Let's toast to another wonderful gastronomy night and wishing for more jovial, fulfilling moments and spectacular achievements in the new year ahead.

Cheers !!

Location:

Tokyo Kitchen 

04-109, 4th Floor, Berjaya Times Square,

No 1 Jalan Imbi, 55199 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel : 03-2143 1088