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my tummy was drooling all the way when i read through this entry…i could not resist myself esp with the unagi roll… definitely a must try!!! ![]()
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its about time what2see pay a visit to isaribi…
i used to just walk in for their sesame ice cream… its da bomb… homemade thats y…
what is the total damage like? i was told it’s kinda expensive right?
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wow…… the foods look nice. Surely will pay a visit one day. Thanks for sharing with us.
Tau Sar Phneah - You sure is fast and usually take the first seat in commenting…thanks TSP! The unagi roll is good.
Nathaniel C - I can’t wait to try out the sesame ice cream that you recommend
New Kid on the Blog - Prices are still manageable, the dinner cost around hundred and thirty.
Food Paradise - I am sure you will enjoy your dinner with your hubby in this cozy restaurant.
I like the friendly retired Japanese owner, Yasuyuki Kayashima-san as well. Formerly, that place was a antique shop with a garden outside and western food restaurant if not mistaken serving German food. Even the washroom is facing a rock garden
I’m crazy about the sesame ice creams as well
I tasted both Black & White Sesame. In his place, I prefer White sesame which they introduced in 2005. The sake range also quite good but be prepare to pay for the price though.
Must try is their Kobe Beef and King Prawn Maki created by the owner himself
They still serve those? I also bought several items from him like yukata which are reasonable priced.
Overall, the place is like a ‘home’ ambience you may like to have with wonderful food and attentive hospitality.
itadikimasu!
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Pixen - I have heard a lot about this place…but didn’t know that they serve good kobe beef. Will check it out on next visit and not forgetting the sesame icecream…haha
I love the ambience and also the talk about attentive service in this place. Feel the very relaxing environment which is very different from the usual Japanese restaurant. Will be one of my favourite place for Japanese food!
i would love to visit this place… have not seen a washroom facing a rock garden except pangkor laut resort.
an idea of how to decorate our home.
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Since CK loves Japanese restaurants so much, why don’t you present us a “TOP 10 Japanese Restaurants In Penang” ![]()
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I was expecting exorbitant prices. but instead, RM3 for each skewers, and RM20-RM30 for the sets are worth it. and the ice cream selection had me drooling.
kinda curious to know what tenpura ice-cream is. maybe like the fried ice-cream in Psr Mlm? ![]()
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New Kid on the Blog -The door leading to the washroom is kinda of nice too! I forgot to include it in my post…
Email2me - Visiting the top ten Japanese restaurants in Penang is a good idea…but cost a bomb lor. Wait for a while…haha
Motormouth - I find the prices very reasonable and there are also lots more of dishes with some on the very high end and not to mention the imported wine and sake.
I will check out the tempura ice-cream real soon…haha
Oh, this must be the place near that “Tree House” restaurant - Jemput Tree?
Even though, I am not a beef-eater, the beef dish presentation looks alluring.
The ice cream flavours do sound interesting .. and tempura+ice cream?? Sign me up please
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wahhh cannot tahan looking at all the delicious food here!! :p
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hmm.. this is definitely MUST TRY restaurant….
Fei Fei love theie mangolacy… heehee…
me?? I love all jap food… love sitting at the sushi bar to enjoy sushi.. hee hee
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Hi CK , not only the sesame ice cream.. U should try the wasabi ice cream too …
Unagi handroll! I like it.
How do te beef tataki taste like?
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Am a fan of this place as well - the portions are huge so I make sure I go in with a growling stomach every time! The sushi’s really awesome and yes, the ice cream menu is such a refreshing treat!
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Congratulations on your new domain ck lam! I just returned to Penang and will definitely try out this place! It’s too bad I’ve been given strict instructions by my obstetrician to avoid sashimi though ![]()
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Carole Tan - Nice to see your recommendation. Hope I will be able to try out the wasabi icecream too.
Allen Ooi - The rainbow maki has more ingredients than rice…and the fish is so fresh.
Coketai - Nice to see you again after quite some time. I have been eating a lot lately…eating more, blogging more and growing fat more…haha
is that very expensive? I know that the price for japanese food are usually a big hole in my pocket.
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Trailing Spouse - Besides sashimi, this place serves many others like teppanyaki, udon and rice sets. Eat what is best for you…everything will be fine.
Glad you drop by my new ‘house’
Steven Goh - The prices are quite reasonable…with set lunch and set dinner.
For twenty plus, you get a hearty beef tataki set.
this place looks nice. but i sometimes have problems wanting to take photos at these places. how do you do it?
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I have been to this place only once a long time ago….the only thing I remember was that it was quite pricey then and nothing really remarkable about the food. They have changed chefs, perhaps?
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Frankly speaking, I like the ambience of this restaurant but not the price *Ahem*…
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wow…the foods looks delicious but I seldom go to such Japanese restaurant as the prices are a bit expensive though the foods are excellent.
so far, the best Japanese foods I had was at Tanjung Prima. There is a Japanese Restaurant facing the low cost flat of the Ivory Condo.
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Wasabi ice-cream…hmm sounds interesting.
Too bad, I don’t take beef. ![]()
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Wow, this place looks cosy. Good place to enjoy Japanese food.
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Cariso - Ambience and prices is quite subjective when it comes to dining out but I reckon it is worth paying for its good quality here.
Sam Yeap - Prices might be slightly higher but still ok compare to others. Will try out your recommended place at Tanjung Prima.
Hey, I agree! I’ve been here too…and I was like the last customer. I worked late and we had to scout for some late dinner…and we stumbled upon this place.
For some last minute stuffs, I definitely like it:)
Talk about coincidence, it was also raining when I was there!! Heavily too:D
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Hi… just to add a few of my fav japanese restaurants in Penang which i think it’s worth if you appreciate freshness and it’s worth your money. I frequent these places besides Isaribi each time I’m in Penang. In random order…
Sushi Kapyo Miyazaka (P.Tikus) - Seafood is fresh and chef’s creation also. He used local fishes a lot for freshness and he won’t serve a dish if the seafood is not available for that day. I like the way he serves some of his sushi/sashimi set in long glass plate
There’s one soup to try is fish cooked in milk. I like the salad served there with tangy taste and topped with Aonori (green tea seaweed) instead of the normal fare with mayo…erk. The chef is friend of Lilian if you read one of her blogs.
Kirishima - Wagyu is very good too. I like the wagyu served on heated stone. Had a surprise when I ordered Kirishima Bento set which food served 2 trays on top each other and Dobin Mushi (Clear soup in teapot). My order took up most of the space I think!
Sumida - I knew them since Pg Mutiara days where they serve semi-buffet japanese cuisine. The Chef never served his raw seafood more than 2 hours on table…he said contamination after that is guaranteed. So, I took his advice and never got sick. Watch out next time at buffet table!
Aji no ren - it’s everyday family fare meals frequent by japanese families. Prices are reasonable and reservation needed!
Matsuki (Cantonment Rd) - serves family fare meals. Price reasonable. Friendly staffs. My family will book a room because compared to other japanese restos in Penang they have bigger (hmm i think biggest) room. Very good if you have toddlers ![]()
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Christy - Nice to know that you like it too…this is definitely one fine place with good, fresh food in town.
Maybe we could visit this place together when you are back in town and see if it does rain on that day….talking about coincidence…haha
Pixen - Thank you, my friend…for such a fine review of the Japanese restaurants in town. I will visit them to try out the food.
I just went there yesterday!! The Salmon Don wasn’t that impressive and I always love to try Katsu Don from different restaurant unfortunately they do not served any. Anyway, the Teriyaki Chicken is good. will go back for more!!
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What a great discovery for me! Is this restaurant better than the one in Cititel Hotel?
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wah…so many Japanese Food Fans here! i’m one of them. So poor, no money to venture all the japenese food ![]()
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wow…is japanese food…long time din’t eat japanese food alr…when back malaysia sure will go to eat…drooling now… :p
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Eve - Thanks for visiting my blog. Will try out your favourite Katsu Don on my next Japanese food outing.
lk - Nice of you dropping by. I have yet to try out the food in the Japanese restaurant in Cititel…it is pending in my list.
Btw…you have a very informative blog full of yummy dishes
Gill Gill - No worries …we go for Japanese food once in a while…the food taste better that way, right?
Squall - Nice hearing from you…let me know whenever you are in Penang…can go for makan together.
Sounds like a great place to visit. I would bring my Japanese guests there next time.
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Anyone been to Shin Miyako @ Penang Road, next to Oriental Hotel?
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I had tried few of their ice-cream flavours. They have all sort of ‘weird’ flavours, miso, wasabi etc….
Btw, they do have some dishes which are not in the menu. Next time you can ask for it.
wow… must go n try soon! thanks for the recommendation!
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Hi CK my first post in yr blog!! After my vintage car roundup i went for dinner at Isaribi Tei well the food not bad but i love the ice cream the most! Try G Hotel one day with yr hubby then remember to post it here ya!! Keep it up! Send my regards to yr hubby ya!
Tan - Nice to get to know you. Will take your suggestion to try out the Japanese food at G Hotel.
Hope to get the opportunity to meet you and your wife one day. Btw…can I get to see the group photo taken during the event?
Hope you have an enjoyable makan makan trip to Ipoh…would be nice to hear about your yummy makan places.
Can’t wait!
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I’ve been to this restaurant before, just recently! I love Japanese food. ![]()
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