14 Apr
Loving Sushi Does Not Come Cheap
“Fancy fare like Japanese dine out does not come cheap!” Who says so? While excellent Japanese food can be had in a broad range of prices, blissful and cheap Japanese food takes the centre stage in Mid Valley Garden.
Excellent for a fast blast of Japanese food, Sushi Zen and Sushi Zanmai, with minimalist interior makes a popular venue for sit down and take away. Fair enough, a dinner in a nice setting restaurant will probably set you back a fair bit. Flipping through the menu, we know exactly what to order. Tenjuyu and Unagi Don (RM 15.90++ each), Ikura Handroll (RM 6), assorted sushi (ranging from RM 1.60 to RM 4.90) were all pretty decent.
Suffice to say that one of the things that is definitely convincing me that these two restaurants are far from being the expensive (meal for two costs around RM 30). If you opt to get a quick lunch/dinner, or sometimes a proper meal in places in Mid Valley Gardens without breaking the bank, Sushi Zen and Sushi Zanmai is highly recommended.
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Lower Ground Floor
The Gardens
Mid
Lingkaran Syed Putra,
59200 KL.
Tel No: 03 – 2282 6160
Sushi Zanmai
T217, Third Floor, The Gardens,
Mid
Lingkaran Syed Putra,
59200 KL.
Tel No: 03 – 2282 1160
Posted by Sugar Bean on April 14, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Yeah, do agree with you that both these restaurants are on the cheaper side. But we personally prefer Sushi Zanmai more than Sushi Zen, perhaps Sushi Zanmai has more variety compared to Sushi Zen.
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Posted by Christine on April 15, 2008 at 3:23 am
I went to Sushi Zen last week and the salmon sashimi was 50% off!! very ‘tai’ ah… haha..
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Posted by daphne on April 15, 2008 at 4:15 am
That’s so cheap!! it’s really expensive to have jap food in Perth. I’m looking forward to that.
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Posted by KL on April 15, 2008 at 4:20 am
Nice coverage on that…
the design of both outlet and due to it location (in a high class mall), it really make me think ‘forget about it’ (as i’m juz a student).
I love ur blog.. and as i’m new to KL ur blog did help me alot in food craving!!
Thanks
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Posted by Lyrical Lemongrass on April 15, 2008 at 7:16 am
I agree. I had my lunch at Sushi Zen today. I got 7 thick cut slices of salmon sashimi for just RM7.50 (after 50% discount). hehe.
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Posted by lotsofcravings on April 15, 2008 at 7:26 am
haha r u sure?? i have to try ever so hard to keep the bill under RM50 for 1 person!!
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Posted by Bernsy on April 15, 2008 at 9:33 am
Eh I was there too. My sayang loves that place, and it was recommended by my Uncle…. stuff here although rather pricey, at least they give you back some fresh stuff….
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Posted by Bernsy on April 15, 2008 at 9:34 am
aiks, I din know it was a joint review, I meant sushi zanmai….
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Posted by breadpitt on April 15, 2008 at 6:06 pm
haha, thx for the info, will go there if some 1 asking to treat sushi, lol.
btw , i gam fei coz i wan to be the new generation pastry chef that without
huge tummy that ppl will thought im pregnant .( most of the high position chef have tummy , dont u think, lol)
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Posted by Tummythoz on April 16, 2008 at 9:09 am
Done Zen, next stop Zanmai!
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Posted by Simon Seow on April 16, 2008 at 10:59 am
I tried both. Sushi Zanmai use better ingredient, and Sushi Zen use ok ingredient. If got more money go Suschi Zanmai. If want to eat more economical Japanese food go Sushi Zen. Last I ate in Sushi Zen, they got 50% discount for salmon sashimi. Limited to 1 order per person.
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Posted by j2kfm on April 16, 2008 at 1:12 pm
2 pax for RM30?????????????
wow … at The Gardens some more. OK, Sushi Zanmai it is!
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Posted by durianberry on April 16, 2008 at 11:04 pm
The price is so reasonable! Looks like caviar wrapped in nori in the last pic? :b~
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Posted by kampungboycitygal on April 17, 2008 at 6:35 am
sugar bean: i do realize the similiarity in the menu but no doubt sushi zanmai has more choices
christine: yeah the promotion ended on 15th of april..no more
daphne: yeah lower range of jap food is easily available over here
KL: hie there do not be deceived by the interiors, the price is quite reasonable
LL: i saw the promotion banner but too bad its over
joe: hahaha yeah its 30++ for the both of us..dun lar order so much of sashimis
bernsy: i think that its not pricy at all, might be the more exp stuff that u ordered :p
breadpitt: yeah exactly,thats what ppl think of a pastry chef hehe
tummythoz: lolz..u have a sudden craving of it huh
simon: ohhh..actually they are running under the same mangement if im not mistaken..most of the item in the menu is actually d same..so does the price
j2fkm: around rm 30 to rm 40 lar :p
durian berry: yeap it was jap caviar..but far from the real thing (russian)
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Posted by plain.jane on April 17, 2008 at 8:04 am
found yr blog today. good one.
i love sushi zanmai.. delicious n reasonable!
do try pasta zanmai at One U (but i dunno if it’s linked with sushi zanmai)
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Posted by aidan on April 17, 2008 at 10:04 am
we just had a lovely japanese feast hehe @ Miyako! So you have no problem with Saturday’s hi tea right?
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Posted by Kenny Mah on April 17, 2008 at 10:21 am
Okay… I am so going Sushi Zen. 50% discount still on?
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Posted by yammylicious* on April 18, 2008 at 2:17 am
zaimai fever?! rawk…
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Posted by Precious Pea on April 18, 2008 at 9:27 am
50% discount off sashimi??!! Till when? Since i will most probably in MV this weekend, must go try it out oledi.
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Posted by j2kfm on April 18, 2008 at 11:25 am
I’ll be going to KL this wkend, and next wkend, help me decide, Zen or Zanmai??? =O
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Posted by team bsg on April 19, 2008 at 3:10 am
Japanese cuisine in KL is the rage of late ! Suppose the pretty artful presentations in tiny colorful portions plus its foreign demeanour are some of the reasons it is popular with ladies / corporate meals ?
But it certainly is never cheap ( vis a vis Malaysian food , we would safely say more than triple for similar compatible offerings )
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Posted by kampungboycitygal on April 20, 2008 at 3:44 pm
plain jane: hie there..we have tried pasta zanmai and love it to every bits..they are under the same management apparently
aidan: whoa envy!
kenny: too bad..its valid until 15th of april only..:(
yammy: hehe love it
precious pea: awww its until 15th only..its still cheap b4 discount
j2fkm: zanmai has more comfortable seating and u can avoid stares from strangers
team bsg: yes it did appeal to the ladies, but not guys..haha
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KO-N-NI-CHI-WA (^_^)v
I am Japanese.
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Posted by angelgal on July 15, 2008 at 8:33 am
yummy yummy… i like sushi zanmai so much.. the sushi is fresh, n the price is cheap..
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