Tenji Japanese Buffet Restaurant

The place was relatively new and there were lots of hypes that were flying around that it was worth every sen spent. When we checked out the place, they were running great deals and we had our two-hour lunch for RM44 nett. The floor space is huge with over 200 tables and pretty well decorated but to us, it was secondary since we were looking out for good Japanese spread.

pathway leading in and out of the main buffet area

A good spread it was with sections serving tempuras, teppanyaki, soba, sushis, sashimis, salads, beverages, and of course, desserts.

Crab claw salad among few other salads served

pan-fried salmon, cod; japanese-italian inspired spaghettis

unagi, grilled beef, succulent stir-fried prawns

grilled mackerel

soba in hot soup

good selections of sushis

cold cut section serving fresh oysters, fresh sliced tuna, salmon, cod, cuttlefish, abalones, beef

The good thing about Tenji is that one never feel being shortchanged of the amount to eat and selections to choose from. Items were replenished quickly as they ran out, hence there was certainly no need to horde on the favourites.

fragrant coconuts which were great thirst-quenchers

Clearly the fragrant coconuts were favourites as they ran out as quickly as they were replenished. Fear not, one just has to re-visit the section to get another. Apart from that, there were varieties of fruit and flower tea as well as common favourites like coffee and cappuccino from the coffee machine placed next to the tea section.

delectable desserts from mochis, mousse, cakes and pastries that made lovers drooling all over

The dessert section serves the ice creams and the other selections is definitely haven for dessert lovers. From mochis to mousse, pastries to cakes, one certainly starts salivating by just looking at those colourful, delicious items. And the black sesame mochi is a must to try!

black sesame mochi (left) was really very good

chocolate fountain with quite a few items for dipping

Kids and adults seemed to have a spot for the chocolate fountain with fruits, bread sticks and other crispy pastries for dippings.

bread sticks for dipping into the chocolate fountain


Unlimited scoops of Haagen Dazs ice creams if you are a fan

If one can down five to ten scoops of Haagen Dazs after all the delicious items, or even if one is there just for the ice creams, it is still worth the money spent as there was no limit to the number of scoops one can take. So indulge away.

The only downside of eating at this place is the difficulties in getting your calls through to make reservations. Reservations are highly recommended as this place is quite filled up most of the time. We tried to make reservations for a second visit but were never able to get through. The line was either engaged, or kept on ringing without anyone picking it up. Try walking in, one might have better chance! Nevertheless, try it when one has the opportunity to.

Tenji Japanese Buffet Restaurant

Lot L-01-01, SohoKL

Solaris Mont ' Kiara

2 Jalan Solaris

50480 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 1700-80-1818

Operation Hours:

Daily

Lunch 11.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Dinner 5.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m.

Supper 10.00 p.m. - 2.30 a.m.

Daisaku Robata

Located in Menara Keck Seng on Jalan Bukit Bintang, Daisaku Robata is a Japanese restaurant that serves some very good japanese dishes. I had the opportunity to try some for dinner with my hubby, Adrian and cousin, Maggie.

Pickled cucumber and carrots with sesame were great appetisers.

Unagi, grilled eel was juicy and well marinated. One can finish a few bowls of rice with that alone.

Teriyaki Cod was superbly good. Served with fresh slided cucumber, tomatoes, shredded cabbage and cold mashed potatoes.

Deep-fried white yam to be eaten with a sprinkle of salt. Really good.

Shoba noodles ala italian style served with shredded ginger, fincely cut squids, and shredded seaweeds.

Cold tofu salad was really refreshing and a real treat for diners that are watching their weights. Fantastic dressing that goes so well with the beancurds and fresh vegetables and fried onions.

Sauce which we were told goes with all sorts of tempura dishes.

Niji Sushi

Niji Sushi is a two-lot Japanese restaurant located in Medan Putra, Menjalara next to the famous high-end residential park, Desa Parkcity. Started off humbly as a small, one-lot restaurant, business had been growing steadily that the owner was able to expand, adding more tables for local patrons and frequent diners. Hot and cold sake are also served.

California Haso Maki is egg and crabstick wrapped in rice

Ebikko, rice wrapped in seaweed topped with fish roes

Sake sushi is fresh sliced salmon on rice, something that salmon lovers would lavish upon as the salmon were tasty and fresh.

Sake Temaki is handroll of fresh salmon and fish roes

Salmon Skin Inari is deep-fried salmon skin on top of rice wrapped in sweet beancurd skin

Spider Temaki is fried soft-shell crab handroll

Tamako is sliced poached eggs with rice