Just before heading to Bangkok, I had the chance to do a review at Pearl International Hotel’s Sunday Japanese Buffet. Being a fan of Japanese food, I naturally accepted the offer without any hesitation.
glorious oysters, mussels, and crabs
The Sunday buffet is actually something new for Pearl International Hotel. I was a little skeptical on the quality and choices of food as the hotel does not have an in-house Japanese restaurant. However, I was proven wrong on both assumptions when I reached the hotel at around 12pm. A writer from NST was joining us for the review session as well.
wide variety of food, including desserts and fruits
The buffet is set up at Deli Corner, the restaurant right by the main lobby with seating capacity of around 200. The setting is rather large, with almost every type of Japanese food on the various buffet lines. From raw oysters, sushi and sashimi, to tempura and sukiyaki, the selection was impressive.
the raw stuff: sushi, sashimi, oysters, and chuka idako (baby octopus)
The proper way to start off with a Japanese buffet is, of course, by attacking the raw bar. I got myself a few pieces of raw oysters, some mussels, and a couple steamed prawns to go with a serving of sashimi. This is to ensure that the taste buds aren’t contaminated by the stronger flavored cooked item.
soba, sukiyaki, tofu, and green tea ice cream
The oysters, mussels, and prawns were very good. As for the sashimi, the standard is rather normal. Then again I’ve never had really outstanding sashimi from a buffet. The finer cuts are usually only catered to ala carte menu where a plate of sashimi moriawase costs more than a ticket to this buffet, so I guess it is only fair.
noodle, tempura, chawanmushi
I then moved on to sample some chuka idako (baby octopus), tempura, tofu, vegetables, and terikyaki sticks. I particularly like the way they serve chuka idako in a soup spoon. Very exquisite and yet easy to take, easy to eat, and without the chance to make a mess. These cooked food didn’t disappoint me, they are at least on par with the midrange Japanese restaurants.
ahh, some sake to go with everything, perfect
I had the chef made me a very delicious bowl of sukiyaki with beef too, and another serving of raw food before calling it a meal. At the end, I couldn’t resist the green tea ice cream for dessert, 2 scoops of sweetness, bliss!
Pearl International is situated right next to Plaza OUG at Old Klang Road
The meal is priced at RM 48++ per person, seniors can get in for RM 40++ and kids at RM 30++. Pretty decent price for the amount of offerings you get to have. Currently it is only on for Sunday buffet lunch, but do give them a call as the F&B Manager Lawrance Khoh told me they are planning to expand this operation looking at the strong demand. Give it a try!
Invitation arranged by FoodStreet.
Address:
Batu 5, Jalan Klang Lama
58000 Kuala Lumpur
GPS: 3.084701,101.67322
Tel: 03-7983 1111
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By rachel on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
first! haha~! -.-”
ooooh~ sashimi~~~ sushi~~ yum!!
By Simon Seow on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
Wah, cheaper than Shogun. Must go try. Did you mention Sunday? T_T
By shag on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
Ticks of this sunday’s lunch
By KY on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
rachel,
RAwwwwww @.@
Simon Seow,
Yes yes Sunday.
shag,
By fashionasia on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
ooh i love japanese buffet. I hope they will have it on Saturday too!! But the price should lower down abit if they wanna attract more crowd cos for RM48++ many would go to seisaki or shogun for the wide variety of selection.
By twosuperheroes on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
wah…something that’s close to home! haha..hey, RM48++ is not bad huh. :p
By KY on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
fashionasia,
I’ve never tried saisaki nor shogun yet, but I think the prices are not very different right?
twosuperheroes,
Ooo didn’t know you live near Old Klang.
By Yatz on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
wah best..when wan go again?
By joshuaongys on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
wow… RM48 for that variety of Japanese food is NOT BAD!!! good la u get to eat hahahaha.. why la u not fat one O.O
By TZ on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
From the variety shown in the pictures… RM$48++ sound like a good deal… I also wanna to give it a try… :->
By adryazad on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
please find some proper malay foood la. always babi, jepun , haram all.. aiyo.. apa daa.. not that i’m complaining.. haha
By KY on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
Yatz,
One of these days, one of these days.
joshuaongys,
Variety, and not quantity, that’s the secret
TZ,
Yeah, not a bad deal at all right?
adryazad,
This is a halal entry ok!
By sotong on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
%#&)&*$@& BAKA )r(#&)%&%#@!!!!
By Julia on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
Wow. Looks nice. I shall go try one day. =D
By KY on Apr 17, 2008 | Reply
sotong,
Julia,
One Sunday.
By soohsia on Apr 17, 2008 | Reply
sedapnyaaaaa
By Jeff on Apr 17, 2008 | Reply
Hi KY…So much food. Make my mouth water!
By KY on Apr 17, 2008 | Reply
soohsia,
Slurps
Jeff,
Hahahh, eat!
By David Chew on Apr 18, 2008 | Reply
Looks delicious.
By KY on Apr 18, 2008 | Reply
David Chew,
They were!
By Crunchasarus Rex on Apr 18, 2008 | Reply
Looks like a great spread..!! was it ex..??
By KY on Apr 19, 2008 | Reply
Crunchasarus Rex,
RM 48++.
By jessica on Apr 20, 2008 | Reply
KY!!!! u said u were gonna bring me buffet T____T went without me again! notti
By KY on Apr 20, 2008 | Reply
jessica,
Hahaha, next time you fly back from Melbourne ok!
By yahui on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
oooooh yeah baby! thanks KY for the intro yet again. i missed the previous Crystal Crown promo coz they shortened the promo date, am gonna try this out! am not gonna miss it again!!!!
By KY on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
yahui,
Hopefully they make this one permanent too, response has been pretty good I heard.
By xin on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
i stayed at the hotel once, and i was surprised that their breakfast was quite good too compared to other hotels
By KY on Apr 23, 2008 | Reply
xin,
Didn’t try the breakfast, glad you like it.
By jess on Apr 24, 2008 | Reply
how long is this buffet? from what time to what time?
is there any time restriction?
By KY on Apr 24, 2008 | Reply
jess,
It starts from 12-3pm.
By Chris on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
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By Yasuyuki Maeda on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Hello nice to meet you.
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I am Japanese.
I saw your wonderful site.
Please link to this site !
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By KY on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Chris,
Good luck in your endeavor.
Yasuyuki Maeda,
Do you reside in Malaysia?
By kent on Mar 8, 2009 | Reply
i wan to ask now still got?
By KY on Mar 8, 2009 | Reply
kent,
I’m not sure, perhaps you can call them?
By TF on Nov 15, 2009 | Reply
After checking out the Saturday Japanese hi-tea a few days ago, here are my thoughts about this place. It could be true that the buffet will turn out to be good, but my experience on the hi-tea tells me that this is unlikely. The selection was very limited, and the teppenyaki was just awfully salty. The sushi was not memorable as well. For RM39++, and with such selection and quality, it is hard to believe that paying another 10 bucks for the buffet lunch will make the problem go away.
By KY on Nov 16, 2009 | Reply
TF,
Well I had a good experience then, I’m not sure if the standard’s been reduced lately though.