ISHIN Japanese Dining Experience

Recently me and my bestie went to one of the best Japanese Fine Dining Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur to satisfy our craving. We had the freshest sashimi ever and my craving for Hokkkaido Uni satisfied. Well, ISHIN Japanese Dining situated along the main road of Old Klang Road. It is a fine dining Japanese restaurant that serves genuine Japanese and Kaiseki style cuisines that are cooked to order. According to the Chef, they use fresh ingredients imported from Japan's famous Tsukiji market and the finest ingredients of the season.

ISHIN Japanese Dining, Best Japanese Fine Dining, Old Klang Road

ISHIN Japanese Dining | Chef Special Sashimi

Chef Special Sashimi (market price)

We started our dinner with this Chef Recommendation Special Sashimi, splendid! This is by far one of the freshest sashimi I tried in Kuala Lumpur. We take our time to savour the freshly air flown aji, kampachi, shima aji, hirame, botan ebi, live hotate, kampachi belly and my favorite Hokkaido uni dipped in the fresh grind wasabi and soya sauce. Every cut and bite is perfect, one of the best sashimi combination.

Dry Tomato with Nanohana, Sakura Ebi served in Wasabi Dressing, RM32nett

Dry Tomato with Nanohana, Sakura Ebi served in Wasabi Dressing, RM32nett

The whole combination of dry tomato with nanohana, sakura ebi served in wasabi dressing aroused our appetite aroused. Nanohana is a kind of spring vegetables, small and juicy. The wasabi dressing gives the kick but not over powering while the sakura ebi brings out the fragrant and flavours of this dish.

Ayu Shioyaki, RM58nett

Ayu Shioyaki, RM58nett

Ayu or also called as sweetfish because of the sweetness of its flesh. This is one if my favourite fish. Grilled Ayu with salt brings out the fresh grill fish aroma. I can smell it when the waitress is bringing this dish over to our table. When you have fresh seafood the best way is to cook it is the simplest way so that we can taste the natural sweetness and juiciness of the seafood. Same as this! I can even finish the whole Ayu Shioyaki myself.

Ayu Nitsuke, RM68nett

Ayu Nitsuke, RM68nett

This is another version of cooking, Ayu Nitsuke is simmered sweetfish with sauce. Eat it when it served warm, the sauce is light and added flavours to the Ayu fish. For me I still prefer the Ayu Shioyaki.

Sakura Cold Soba, RM38nett

Sakura Cold Soba, RM38nett

This is one of the ISHIN signature Sakura Cold Soba which you should try. The soba in light pinkish color and it comes with dry seaweeds. The sauce comes with fresh squid egg, wasabi and spring onions.

Sakura Cold Soba @ ISHIN Japanese Dining

Mixed the squid egg, wasabi and spring onions in the sauce and take some sakura soba, dipped in the sauce and enjoy. The taste is very pleasant, light and mild. I like the special sakura soba and its imported from Japan.

Kagoshima Wagyu Saikoro Steak with Nanohana, RM280nett

Kagoshima Wagyu Saikoro Steak with Nanohana, RM280nett

According to my bestie by far this is the best Wagyu Steak that she had tried in the Japanese Restaurants in Malaysia. Its grilled to perfection, tender and juicy. Every Kagoshima Wagyu Saikoro Steak melts in her mouth.

Hokkaido Uni Sujiko Sushi, RM90nett for 3 pieces

Hokkaido Uni Sujiko Sushi, RM90 for 3 pieces

Yes! this is for me the fresh and luxe ever Hokkaido Uni Shujiko Sushi. Look at the slabs of Hokkaido Uni, just can’t wait to pop it in my mouth and savor the combination. You might think that RM90 for 3 pieces of sushi might be on the high side, wait till you had your fine sashimi and sushi in Japan then you will know the price and it will change your perception.

Sakura Ice Cream, RM25 per scoop

Sakura Ice Cream, RM25 per scoop

Lastly we ended our scrumptious meal with Sakura Ice Cream. It has a hint of sakura scent. The ice cream texture is smooth and soft and it’s not too sweet, very soothing, pleasant and not heavy.

ISHIN Japanese Dining Experience

Overall my dining experience at ISHIN Japanese Dining @ Old Klang Road was really a great one. All the fine dishes served were carefully prepared by the Chef using all the fresh and fine ingredients from Japan. To my surprise the restaurants was pretty busy even on the weekdays. According to the Chef they have many regular patrons. If you go for quality Japanese fine dining, ISHIN Japanese Dining is one of the best choice in Kuala Lumpur.

There were also private rooms and tatami seating that giving you the flexibility to host private discussions, events and corporate functions in a comfortable setting. Plus free valet services for the diners as an added convenience, no hassle to look for parking.