Yuzu Japanese Restaurant, The Gardens Mid Valley

Although Yuzu is not cheap in overall. I still find their set menus to be worth the try for.

Despite looking nothing like what was shown on the menu, the Mango Soft Shell Crab Nama Harumaki Soft Shell Crab spring rolls with wasabi mayonaise sauce, RM18 is still a delicious appetizer. The soft shell crab wrapped in the translucent ricepaper gives the rolls a firm and crisp texture, yet the inside is soft and moist. Clever use of mango helped to eliminate any oily taste from the soft shell crab too.

The assorted sushi and sashimi were good, no complaints here. Tea pot soup was flavorful with lots of ingredients like mushroom, ginkgo, chicken and leek – tastes so much better than miso soup.

Isihiyaki Chicken Set (Stone grilled chicken in teriyaki sauce served with egg custard, 2 small appetizers, pickles, salad, fruits, rice and miso soup @ RM25) This slab of tender chicken meat is sitting on a heated stone that would burn if you accidentally touch it (pretty obvious looking at the sauce that is still boiling) Because of the caramelization the teriyaki sauce is thicker and sweeter but not bitter at all, just perfect.

The Unagi & Soba & Takigomi Gohan Set @ RM39 is a bit different in the sense that braised rice and soba come together instead of just normal steamed rice alone. The braised rice has a rather mushy texture with the taste being slightly similar to yam rice.

Yuzu looks small from outside but you would be surprised by the spacious interior of the restaurant.

Yuzu Japanese Restaurant
T-236, 3rd Floor, The Garden Mid Valley City,
59200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2284 7663