LWIN LEE | ZAZEN BAR & DINING @ TTDI, KUALA LUMPUR
A simple yet unassuming
establishment that nestled quaintly at the brisk neighbourhood of TTDI,
offering a delectable choice of Japanese yakitori besides an impressive myriad
of liquors- good news to those of you who are also whisky aficionados particularly!
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| Welcome to the NIKKA family, hehe |
ZAZEN
Essentially sets out as a casual
Japanese fusion and pork-free with elemental highlights on the wide whisky
range, alongside wines and champagne, to go along with the repast.
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| Reminds me of the citrusy Haig Club cocktail i had during the House Relaunch |
EDAMAME
SALAD TOPPED WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS & YAM FLAKES (MYR 11)
A choice of oriental or wafu dressing
AUBERGINE
& MISO PASTE (MYR 8)
Brilliantly deep fried aubergine that
is not a single moment of greasiness and toothsomely served with a special
sauce made from the blend of goma
GARLIC
FRIED RICE (MYR 6)
More on the light buttery taste, but
i don’t mind if it’s more garlicky, hehe.
SHITAKE MUSHROOM SKEWERS (MYR 3)
MEAT
SKEWERS (MYR 6 ONWARDS)
BEEF
RIBEYE
Australian beef done medium well for
that luscious juiciness.
LAMB
The gamey taste got handled pretty
well after it’s marinated with miso and honey to tame it, before brushed with
teriyaki sauce for some caramel-like taste prior to grill
BUTTER FISH
Always a huge fan of butter fish, be it served raw- the sashimi style or even lightly grilled this way. It’s still juicy and yummily sweet!
PRAWN
Springy huge prawns brought in from Japan
SPECIAL
CHICKEN ROLL
Indeed an ubiquitous roll made
inventively with pickled radish stuffed in the middle for that balance of flavor
robustness, not too meaty but zesty at the same time, with the sweet-piquant crunchy
palate intertwining in between. The midway flavor makes a really nice
compromise between the winter-style pickled radish and the summery grilled
chicken meat.
SMOKED
DUCK ROLL with CHERRY TOMATO, ENOKI & SPRING ONION
You just can’t go wrong with smoked
duck meat (=
Oh wait, some surprises from the bar
for this impromptu inhouse specially crafted whisky-infused cocktails! Thanks
Melv!
COCKTAIL
HIDDEN GREEN
Instantly inhouse crafted cocktail
using NIKKA COFFEY GRAIN WHISK, green
tea, triple sec, vanilla and caramel.
I find myself relishing in it despite
my partner is tad reserved and preferred to stick with the conventional whisky-
neat Nikka Whisky From The Barrel. I know, sometimes any food or beverage in
green can appear bit intimidating though to some, for instance, matcha! Hehe (=
NIKKA
WHISKY FROM THE BARREL
Premium Japanese whisky offers the
perfect balance of toffee sweetness and rich malty flavour, with a tinge of
smoke for complexity and depth. Drink it neat for the bursting burning
characteristic!
A distinct smokey scent with creamy
caramel aroma rush to my nose almost instantly after the initial brief sniff. It’s
rather strong to me and comes with a thicker feel where it hits the tongue with
a rounder, silky embrace, but the burn starts within a second or two. However,
it's not a strong burn and doesn't burn going down. (Don't hold it in your
mouth, though, or that burn will definitely intensify.)
This tipple definitely will have an
edge on a cold winter night.
YUZU
ICE CREAM (MYR 8)
Tangy homemade yuzu ice cream with
lime and lemon
Perhaps we could also keep the
lonely dollop accompanied with some Japanese whisky too.
Now that it reminds me of how I playfully
enjoy the mixing palate of my matcha ice cream with sake at Sozo (=
Lunch set is also available from
MYR10 onwards- it’s definitely a steal, looking at the bright location of TTDI.
Also do check out the Offpeak promo deal by making reservation at the platform
that surely will ensure your money is well spent. Interested patrons who wish
to throw some events for special occasions could also contact Zazen as they
also caters for private function within the cozy confine of their chic interior
with warm ambiance.
Menu is still at its introductory
stage, so expect more varieties in the pipeline to be added real soon.
Zazen welcomes people from all walks
of life, an oasis from a hard day of work, appreciates people whom enjoy good
food paired with a variety of whiskies, wines and beers. If you are looking for
a place to escape, unwind and ‘medidate’ your cares away- ZAZEN the beckoning
enclave.
Location:
Contact: +603
Operation
Hours: Mon – Sat 1130am – 1130pm
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