LWIN LEE | TORIDOKI 鶏鬨 @ DESA SRI HARTAMAS
Malaysia has
KFC, Korea has its famous KyoChon, and now joining the bandwagon of chicken culinary
specialist is none other than TORIDOKI 鶏鬨, a Yakitori restaurant from Tokyo which
has just introduced its first overseas branch at my favourite neighbourhood of
Desa Dri Hartamas just 4 months ago.
This Japanese
restaurant specialized in Yakitori(chicken skewers) that are freshly made from
bite-sized pieces of meat from all different parts of chickens, such as chicken
breast, thigh, skin, liver and other innards. In order to preserve the
authenticity of this Japanese fare, Toridoki pays close attention to fine
details and they uses only the chicken
meats that have been pre-selected by their Japanese chef, so to ensure similar
quality as served back in Japan is achieved here too.
Warm and
cozy interior that resembles the many common ambiance as seen in most izakaya(Japanese-style pubs), especially
within the suburban old town.
A quick glance
of the menu has us seen several bubbled up numbers, which basically is a
numbering that makes the diners' life easier by stating upfront which part of
the chicken meat is used in the Yakitori dishes. So we could expect what is
delivered to us is fresh from the kitchen of Toridoki.
We started off
with some toothsome appetizer of the day before proceed with much anticipation
for their signature yakitori!
OTOSHI
Yasai shiraae- appetizer
of-the-day served complimentary .
KONSAI SALAD (MYR 18)
This colorful salad
bowl of assorted root’s vegetable strikes my attention the most. Not only the
vibrant vegetable combinations are assuring to the eyes, it’s also very nutritional
with all the essential nutrient intake such as the pumpkin, sweet potato, carrots,
lotus root, broccoli, potatoes and many more, with light drizzle of Caesar dressing.
To spice it up
further, fresh cheese block is grated atop the bowl upon serving with just the
right, dainty amount that results in a very pleasant enjoyment. Slurps!
NAGAIMO GARLIC BUTTER(MYR 12)
Another of my
fave pick is this , nagaimo, Japanese yam that is lightly deep fried with
skills, before dashed with some garlic
and butter. The flavourful nuance and taste is undeniably awesome and I could
easily help myself with two portions of it (=
SUNAGIMO AHIJYO (MYR 18)
Interesting
plate greeting us next is this special diced chicken gizzard that is cooked in
olive oil along with 8 kinds of vegetables served in a hot plate accompanied by
French loaf. The gizzard bites have a chewy texture that is delightful to the tastebud.
TEBA AGE (MYR 10)
The focus here must be their
high quality Yakitori selections especially the grilled chicken wing which is my
top pick here personally. Unlike other places, upon biting the tender chicken
meat underneath the crispy but non-greasy layer of sesame sprinkles, the juice
just burst out liberally! And for one second, I nearly thought it could be
excessive oil BUT it is not! It’s purely the essence of the chicken juice
itself from the sweetness as discerned by the palate! It’s just exceptionally OISHII
!!!
The tastiness of the deep
fried chicken wing here that is just marinated with shoyu, is absolutely top
notch and simply irresistible!
MARUYAKI (MYR 45)
A promising dish
the comes with the outstanding piece of grilled whole chicken after 1 day of marinade with red
wine and bamboo salt! So can you imagine the tastefully penetration of flavours
throughout the meat? (=
Kuta Fusuya, the
Manager of Toridoki, helping us with the right way of cutting and dishing out
the recipes.
Diners would
need to order it in advance, unless you don’t mind waiting if you walk-in, for
it takes up to 45 minutes of grilling upon ordering in a special machine
imported from Japan. The crispy on the
outside and juicy within maruyaki is then served with 3 types of relish
namely rock salt, gara tare (Japanese spicy sauce) and ponzu(Japanese citron
sauce with shoyu and lemon).
Here it comes,
the much awaited Yakitoris!
TORIDOKI (MYR 8), NEGIMA (MYR 5) and
TSUKUNE (MYR 11)
The Toridoki
which comes alternatingly skewered with chicken breast and thigh meat come
exceptionally superb! The chicken breast part is especially well done! Never
before have I tasted such moist and juicy breast meat that is also flavourful
at the same time. With just very light seasoning of shio(salt), the snacks are
already a delectable companion.
As for Negima,
the chicken thigh cubes are grilled alongside with leek, whilst the Tsukune
(meatball) comes rather moist and consists of various parts of the chicken meat
with adequate marinade.
CHEESE YAKI ONIGIRI (MYR 12)
Your not-so-ubiquitous
Japanese grilled rice ball stuffed with
tantalizing Camembert cheese in the inside. A rather unique way of enjoying
this ‘westernized’ Japanese snack where the outer layer is made fragrant with
the smoky grilling while remaing soft and slightly briny from the toppings on
cheese powder as well as generous bonito flakes. Best eaten warm as that will
secure the melting cheese moment as it oozes out alluringly.
HOUJICHA PUDDING (MYR 10)
Now this
Japanese-infused pudding really warms the cockles of my heart. It’s common to
see all sorts of pudding served nowadays which usually hovering around caramel
base, but not for houjicha, which boast a very sensuous yet engaging roasted green
tea taste.. The aroma is very subtle, less astringent and surprisingly blends
in well with the slurpy milkiness. It’s velvety and certainly a must-have refreshing dessert whenever dropping by.
Certainly its
casual ambience is welcoming, especially for those looking to kick back with a
beer or two while waiting for their skewers.
Hoppy (ホッピ)!
Hoppii is
a beer-flavored, almost non-alcoholic drink with only 0.8% alcohol content.
Taste wise I would akin it to the western beer albeit on a softer hint. Despite
its beer-like flavor, Hoppy contains no purine bases and is a popular item at
many Japanese bar. You could either have it Soto by itself, or make it a Hoppy
Set.
HOPPY
SET- WHITE (MYR 24)
NAKA
(Japanese Distilled Liquour- MYR 11)
SOTO
(Hoppy- MYR 13)
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| With Kuta-san, 乾杯 ! |
As the
custom has it, Hoppy is often mixed with shōchū (a
Japanese distilled beverage) and considered as a substitute for beer. Basically,
the Hoppy comes in a bottle and shochu in a separate glass. As you enjoy the
drink and indulge in the camaraderie of your companions, either one component
might run out first, so you could then ask for additional ala-carte respectively
for either Naka (Shochu) or Soto (Hoppy) to complement the whole drink again.
Works best when drink cold =)
Hence the
mixed drink is referred to as Hoppy as well. It is still a staple among some
Tokyo residents, and have since experienced a retro revival of late.
The perfect
timing of skewing the fresh meat over the charcoal at Tori Doki is almost like
an art which needs the most proficient technique they must have cultivated over
the years to deliver best Yakitoris to the customers in a best condition. And of course, a glass of cold Japanese beer
right next to the grilled chickens makes your foodie experience even more
vividly memorable. Kanpai and ichiban!
Location: No40,, Jalan 24/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Wilayah Persekutuan,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contact: +60-3-6206-4676 / +60-12-937-3754
Business
Hours: 5:30pm -12am
(11:00 food last order)
(11:30
drink last order)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toridokikl/
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