Despite being a mall that's not known for gastronomic delights, Viva Home does contain several worthwhile eateries, such as this porky Japanese place.
Succulent skewered meat: Yashiki offers a few unique varieties _ pork belly filled with melting-soft mentaiko, as well as smoky-savory bacon wrapped around unagi.
Pork fillet & loin, tonkatsu-style, with freshly ground sesame seed sauce. Well done, offering a mouthwatering crunch, a juicy chew & minimal grease.
Grilled crispy bacon with veggie reverse roll. A cool change from the regular fish & seafood-based makis, with the bacon supplying a fuller flavor.
Miso ramen. Not bad; won't win any awards, but it hits all the right umami notes for a harmonious combination of slippery noodles, fleshy cha siu & steaming broth.
The menu proclaims that Yashiki uses Sakura pork, which is supposed to be antibiotic-free. Cheers for an indulgence that's less guilt-inducing than usual then!
Yashiki closes late, so head here if you're feeling the urge for Japanese after 10pm.
Yashiki Yakitori & Bar,
Viva Home Mall, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-2788-0672
Hey thanx...was just thinking where to go tonite...so tis will be the place! Missing my yakitori...hehe =)
ReplyDeleteUlric: oooh, friday night traffic from the city to viva mall sounds like a crawl though, especially with thunderstorms thrown into the mix! i guess that's my main grief with visiting this mall, heh =)
DeleteAlas! As u predicted...din visit cose of massive traffic...will visit next time...hehe =)
DeleteUlric: quite an unfortunately timed thunderstorm that Friday evening. I didn't get trapped in traffic but I did get soaked in the rain, heheh =)
DeletePorky Japanese, pretty rare around here! Must try this, if I'm in that vicinity!
ReplyDeletePureglutton: yeah, it's nice to be able to bite into a maki that's packed with pork :D
DeleteI WANT THE SKEWERED MEAT !!!
ReplyDeleteSimple Person: i hope you'll get some soon. heheh :D
DeleteSkewered meat really must have that fat, then it is good !
ReplyDeleteWong: true, for extra juiciness! :D
DeleteBeen a while since I visited Viva Mall, maybe can go soon to scout out the food there.
ReplyDeleteBaby Sumo: i've only been to viva mall a couple of times. it's been hit and miss so far, but not too bad overall =)
DeleteLooks really good. I wonder if I had to choose to go to just one, which would be the best Japanese place in KL and the surrounding areas?
ReplyDeleteSuituapui: ooo, that's a difficult question. i guess it depends on what you're really after: sushi/sashimi, ramen/udon, etc, since different places are best for each of those =)
DeleteTime to seriously check out Viva Mall for food. Not too far from office. Yakitoris are such fun food to eat...a good reason to visit!
ReplyDeleteMissyblurkit: yeah, i think i try to visit viva mall after 8pm, after traffic has subsided a bit :D
Deletewow! I can see how this is truly a classic! meant to be served to generations one after the other! incredibly luscious and decadent. Wishing you a wonderful New Year 2013!
ReplyDeleteCquek: japanese fare is plenty popular :D
DeleteWe haven't been Viva Mall yet, but pork belly filled with melting-soft mentaiko sound attractive. :P
ReplyDeleteCK: viva mall also has a cinema, in case that might attract you, heh. and ya, pork belly and mentaiko are a nice pairing :D
DeleteNice! Bacon wrapped around unagi would hit the spot right about now. :)
ReplyDeleteHuai Bin: it seems like a bit of an unorthodox partnership of ingredients, but it's luscious! :D
Deletei heard they changed their concept since its opening, KL needs more yakitori places, preferably a smaller and cosier establishment!
ReplyDeleteAugustDiners: ya, i'd like to see more suburban neighborhood places that serve this type of fare :D
DeleteTheir yakitori is superb! Especially the bacon wrapped with unagi, slurps!
ReplyDeleteWen Li: eel & pork, a delicious combination, yeah :D
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