Sushi Jiro @Vivacity Megamall, Kuching

Address: Lot L3-027 & Lot L3-028, Level 3, Vivacity Megamall, Q112B, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak


Visited Sushi Jiro at Vivacity Megamall in August. I was thinking if I should blog it since it's not really worth to waste my time and effort to write this entry. I have not update my blog for the entire month of October. Occupied with new house settlement and I rarely dine at new restaurant.

Get back to the topic. Sushi Jiro has a good marketing strategy, unless otherwise stated, most of its menu is priced at RM2.99 per plate. Service charge and 6% service tax are not included. The variety of the food was good, taste wise.. acceptable. It's budget meal, so what you pay is what you get.

I used to boycott Sushi King because I had the chicken katsu don with just three skinny chicken stripes and deep-fried it with generous batter to make it looks huge on the bowl. I also have the same impression on Sushi Jiro. But RM2.99 per plate, you can't really complain about the quality.















I had this spicy tori don, RM11.90. The actual product is different from the picture on the menu.




Total billed RM79.35.





After tried Sushi Jiro, I did visit Sushi King on and off. A a comparison, I think the material used by Sushi King's is fresher. However, Sushi Jiro's price is cheaper though.


The map to Sushi Jiro @Vivacity Megamall:

Senchiru Izakaya 千鹤居酒屋 @BDC Saradise, Kuching

Address: 1st Floor Sublot 45, Block 3, Saradise Kuching, Jalan Stutong, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Business hours: Wednesday - Monday 11:00am - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 11:00pm; Closed on Tuesday


I work at Saradise Kuching but there are number of new restaurants newly opened which I have not yet to try out. Senchiru Izakaya is one of the Japanese restaurants at Saradise. My friend and I decided to dine at here because the menu looked appealing.  First visit here, I was quite puzzled with the staff's work attire. Sports tee with baseball cap? The match looks awkward to me.




The variety of their menu is quite extensive. We took some time to choose and make up our mind. Price wise, still within acceptable range. 



















Since it's izakaya, we should try out their yakimono menu. If not mistaken, this should be Buta Mentai 明太子豬肉 RM6.00 per stick.




Eryngii Mushroom RM3.50 per stick, and Buta Belly also RM3.50 per stick.




I had this Mushroom Ramen, RM18. The broth was taste okay. However, the noodles they used is the same texture like kolo mee. The portion is huge since it's priced at RM18. 




My friend had this Japanese Buta Curry RM12. She neither praised nor complained about the food, her answer was 'acceptable'.




The overall food taste is relatively average. Maybe this place is good to hang out with friends who drinks beer or sake to go with yakimono.


The map to Senchiru Izakaya:

Himawari Ramen Bar @Padungan, Kuching

Address: 179, Jalan Padungan, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
Business hours: Thursday - Tuesday 9:00am - 3:00pm (Closed on Wednesday)


Some time ago I drove passed Padungan road, noticed this unimposing shop with the unattractive banner. But the two words "RAMEN BAR" caught my eye. There is no big signboard but it definitely has caught a lot of attention.

Weeks ago, I finally recalled this place and made my first visit there.




It's not air-conditioned, equipped with an open kitchen. The owner was really welcoming and friendly.




















Nam Manglak (RM3.90)




Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Lime Mohito (RM4.90), very refreshing drinks.




Steamed Rice Water Cake / Chwee Kueh (RM1.10 per piece)




Rich Creamy Tori Paitan Ramen (RM16.90), also called "chickens in the garden".  The chicken boxing wings are very flavourful.




Gyuniku Shoyu Ramen Hikari (RM10.90), the owner used Australian beef. The meat is very tender, chewy noodles, and thick broth. 




Gyuniku Aruba Soba Hikari (RM12.90), the dry version of Gyuniku Shoyu Ramen Hikari. The chili sauce is hot, very shiok.








The map to Himawari Ramen Bar:

Sushi Mentai 寿司明太 @Saradise, Kuching

Address: Level 1, Lot 14 & 15, Block B1 Saradise, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak
Business hours: Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 9:30pm; Saturday & Sunday 11:30am - 10:00pm


My bro brought me to have Sushi Mentai. Sushi Mentai is a Japanese restaurant equipped with conveyor belt. It has been a craze in Kuching when it was newly opened. We waited months later until the craze has faded.

The menu of Sushi Mentai. They just revised the price after SST implemented. Have no idea it has increased price or decreased.
















My bro ordered Tori Katsu Curry Rice, RM13.80




Salmon sushi, one blue plate costs RM3.70. The day we visited, only this blue plate that worth to have and it's repeatedly the same dish on the conveyor belt. Lack of variety and quite boring.




Shiro Ramen, RM12.80




Salmon Wrap, RM11.40




The bill, 10% service charge and 6% SST. What do you think?




The map to Sushi Mentai:

Rising Ramen 雷神拉面 @City One Megamall, Kuching

Address: Ground Floor,  Mall 1 City One Megamall, Jalan Song, 93350 Kuching
Business hours: 10am - 10pm


Rising Ramen has moved to City One Megamall quite sometime ago. Bigger capacity and better environment. Just that I rarely go to this mall even though it is less than 5 minutes drive from my house. The other day bro suggested to have Japanese ramen so we settled our dinner here.





My Miso Ramen. Just the normal size, I think it costs RM11 or RM13? Can't remember. But I remember it's the cheapest in the menu. The broth tasted good as usual, thick and tasty. The noodle was not overcooked, it's the texture I like the most.




My bro asked for Miso Ramen Special. What's the special? Extra char siu meat slices.  You can order add-on for extra noodles or egg too.




Japanese Tempura Udon. I never like udon, so can't give any comment on this.




Salmon sushi roll. The taste was acceptable. But I don't think they used sushi rice and the salmon meat was rather slender. Feel like homemade sushi rolls, not the pro skilled type. The presentation says it all.




I ever tried their minced meat rice before. The portion was small and pricey. Conclusion, I would recommend their ramen menu only. For sushi rolls, it is overpriced for such quality.