Johor Bahru’s long-established Japanese restaurant 🇯🇵 Authentic flavors, quality ingredients & timeless taste since 2002 🍶🍣

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Reading at previous reviews, this restaurant is highly rated.  Maybe we came on a disastrous day for the place.  My first impression is that although there were a lot of staff around, they were all running around like chokes with the heads cut off.
We were led to a table that was not properly set up.  The staff, and a supervisor did not even acknowledge our present, despite we were only three feet away from her.  The waitress forgot about taking our order until after they served the later tables.  Then another waitress sent the wrong dish to our table!  We had to asked for the wine list, but then it was promptly taken away without asking us for a wine order!
Worst experience of the night was we were sat beside a group of very rude, arrogant, and very loud Singaporean dinner.  Maybe it is not the restaurant's fault, but surely, they can ask them to lower their voices or sat them at an unobtrusive table.  We lost all our appetite because of them.
What save the night was the foods.  The ramen, which is what we came here for, has a unique favor.  Obviously, the soup base is not the classical triple boiled pork bone soup.  The tamago zasui (egg porridge) is very nice and very filling.
Obviously, this place is carried by their kitchen.  If the management can make some improvements to its front-end service, it would be a very good restaurant to visit.

It’s a popular spot that fills up right after opening, so it’s best to make a reservation. The sashimi and sushi are fresh and well prepared. Service is attentive and friendly, which makes the experience pleasant. However, the tempura is disappointing. The batter is thick and heavy rather than light and crisp. Overall, a great place for sushi and sashimi lovers, but I’d skip the tempura.

Food is good. Sashimi is very fresh, but staff can be quite forgetful of our order and requests. Overall, still good

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I've been here since 2006 but this is officially the 1st time I'm reviewing this restaurant. As far as I can remember, this place serves one of the best Japanese food you can find in Johor Bahru. A warm, lovely place that's very close to my heart. I've brought my family here, loved ones here, close family friends here and even acquaintances here and none had bad things to say about this restaurant. Usually I like to order the chirashizushi (large bowl of sushi rice topped with numerous sashimi slices). Another of my favourite is the buta kakuni whereas my sisters usually like to order the soup with tofu & beef slices. To be honest, we wolved down most of the dishes before remembering to take photos. Their buttered Codfish set is also excellent and I really enjoy their tenzaru soba on a hot day. Don't sell yourself short and come back to try whatever dishes that tickle your fancy because the food is very, very good. If you check the photos section nearer to the counter, you can spot many MediaCorp Artistes (Singapore) that drop by for their huge variety of Japanese food. Atmosphere is lovely and there's enough space between tables to enjoy your meal with friends/loved ones. Waiters & waitresses are very attentive to your needs but there's not much space for children to run about. However, there's a manga corner if you know how to read hiragana/katakana.

Tucked away like a hidden gem, the Japanese restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience where every detail feels thoughtfully crafted. The food is exquisite—delicately prepared sashimi, deeply flavorful ramen, and perfectly balanced dishes that showcase the purity and elegance of authentic Japanese cuisine. The ambience is warm and inviting, with natural wood accents, soft lighting, and subtle traditional décor that transports you straight to Japan. Completing the experience is the wonderfully attentive staff, whose genuine warmth and gracious hospitality make every guest feel welcomed, relaxed, and eager to return.

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