LWIN LEE | YAKI NIKU ISHIYA @ ENCORP STRAND

Whenever Yakiniku comes into the picture, it naturally conjures up the image of sizzling meat being cooked steaming hot on the grill, sharing enjoyably with the right comradeship around the table.

  

In the true spirit of the celebrating chumminess of delectation, YAKI NIKU ISHIYA JAPANESE BBQ RESTAURANT (pork-free) is proud to introduce to you Japanese Stone House Grilled Meat, that is specially brought in from Kyoto, the imperial capital of Japan, showcasing its tantalizing signatures during this review, which shall be revealed very much soon.

Not only that, in order to live up to the finest qualities and standards set by the native team back in Japan who also pays a monthly patronage over here, the whole roaster set (including the tables) is also particularly imported from the original country itself, to ensure an impeccable dining experience for its guests.

Yakiniku Ishiya was founded in the early 90’s by Mr. Reiji Yamamoto, who wanted to preserve and enhance the flavours of traditional style of Japanese barbeque with his unique concoction of tare (dipping sauce).

Grilling session has never been made as easy and comfortable, as portrayed by this charming, quaint house, imbued with some Zen-ness permeating throughout the cozy air-conditioned environment. Al fresco setting is also available upon preference which is just juxtaposed somewhere near the entrance.

One could expect a gamut of Japanese flairs at Yakiniku Ishiya, which commenced its maiden foray into Asia market since Dec 2013, under the supervision of Wallace (Restaurant Manager) and its maneuvering head chef, who brings with him 7 years of experience in Japanese cuisine. 

The two menus range from its signature, BBQ, fresh imported fowls to other ala cartes which includes sashimi, sushi, salad, hosomaki, temaki, yakimono, donburi, men, ramen, agemono, mushimono, shirumono and the likes.

CHEESE STICKS (MYR 12)

Heavenly gratifying and irresistibly palate-pleasing with its crispy and thin spring rolls, wonderfully encasing the melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella cheese, that is slightly chewy as you sink your teeth into it.

Could have easily gotten them all down by any cheese lovers, no jokes but simply satisfying! Double thumbs up!

TEMPURA MORIAWASE (MYR 26)

A beautifully beckoning spread of mixed tempura, comprising of mushroom, juicy prawns, crab filament, assorted greens and the adeptly fried somen that resembles the corals from the sea.

GOLDEN DRAGON MAKI (MYR 18)

Deep fried tempura prawn and flying fish roe.

Something different and inventive from the usual recipes available at other Japanese restaurants hitherto when it comes to Dragon Roll. This whole deep-fried dragon-long maki certainly bespeaks a pair of skillful hands as it seems rather flimsy and challenging if was to be handled by any novice per se.

Lightly coated with the tempura batter to give out the slight crunch at the exterior, whilst whetting palate amusingly with the wrapped vinegary rice within. Definitely a magnificent-looking flying dragon indeed.

Teishoku- Chicken Teppanyaki Set (MYR 24)

Juicy and tender poulets are thoroughly marinated in special flavouful sauce, cooked up a storm with companion of bean sprouts and juliennes of carrot and capsicums. Comes appetizingly pepperish and best paired with a bowl of white rice, looking at its rather saporous gravy.

WAGYU DON (MYR 38)

Wagyu beef is sliced and medium grilled in special sauce till just nice, topped with dash of chopped scallions, served with pickles, miso soup and tomago- laden rice. Savory and succulently delicious!

Eat slices of meat is very luscious and flavourful indeed! Certainly a well-done tare marination beforehand.

BBQ PROMOTION -2 pax (MYR 48 ++)

Comes with a choice of 3 mains, 1 green salad and 2 mini garlic fried rice

BBQ Selection 3 out of 5:

NZ LAMB SHOULDER

SHORT RIB

SMOKED DUCK

NZ BEEF SIRLOIN

CHICKEN

IKA (SQUID)

GARLIC RICE (MYR 6)

The garlic fried rice with egg is good. Each grain is fluffy yet fully enveloped by the unmistakably garlicky kick and hint of ‘wok hei’ too! So if you can't have enough of it, ala carte option surely would satiate you plenteously  :)

Just adore the bounteous cuts of the smoked duck specially sourced from Japan.

Now what’s better to complete a sumptuous Japanese meal other than the inhouse made ice cream? Yea, it seems like I really have a penchant for homemade stuff, for its genuineness and intrinsic culinary value (=

GOMA ICE (MYR 8)

Smoothly whipped up scoop of black sesame ice cream, intensely fragrant and more flavoursome than elsewhere. Oosihi!

MATCHA ICE (MYR 8)

An all time favourite of Japanese’s dessert- creamy and milky with the pleasant subtleness of the green tea quintessentially. Just can’t go wrong with a dollop of jibing azuki beans!

Of course, some soothing hot ocha to clear the throat : )

Guess that pretty sums up the wondrous gastronomic adventure into Japanese cuisine this round. Overall, food selection is rather vast, munificently served and mouth-watering. Diners get to savour in freshest ingredients and indulge in relatively thickly-cut meats that have its respective smell properly managed (as in lamb etc). Should you on the lookout for a decent place to relish in your favourite yakiniku fare within a comfy and consolatory confine, do give Yakiniku Ishiya a try!

Location:

No 58G & 60G Jalan PJU 5/22, Encorp Strand Pusat Dagangan Kota Damansara, The Strand Kota Damansara PJU 5, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Contact: +603- 6142 6363

Operations: Monday – Sunday

           Lunch: 1130am - 3pm

           Dinner: 6pm - 10pm

Website: www.ishiya.com.my