Ichiro Sushi Bar

Cravings satisfied! I’ve been coming back for years and never a day I had a bad meal here. This kaisen don is placed with hefty amount of roe, different cuts of marinated raw fish and prawn. It’s such a steal for the quality they provide. RM25.80 per serving. Top up RM4.50 for a bowl of miso soup and silky smooth steam egg custard.

Tucked in Isetan in 1 Utama Shopping Centre, this tiny restaurant sees lines forming for sushi – come early as they don't take reservations. No omakase-style menus here, but instead an assortment of nigiri, hand rolls, fresh sashimi and more. Must-haves include the Grilled Salmon Roll (RM19.80) and the Soft Shell Crab Roll (RM19.80), both topped with thick cuts of fish served with wasabi and pickled ginger. If you're here for lunch, go for the pocket-friendly promos like the Ichiro A eight-piece sushi platter at RM23.80. For a complete meal, opt for the add-ons of miso soup and the super silky chawanmushi (RM4.50).
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Definitely the highlight of the entire meal and at such an affordable price too! Come during lunch and this ginormous rice bowl, brimming with cubes of tamago, tuna, salmon and more is less than RM30!

Have the add-ons of chawanmushi (the smoothest, silkiest, most perfect egg custard) and a bowl of miso soup for an additional RM4.50. No regrets!

Penciling this spot down for when I’m craving sushi, and if I feel like giving myself an extra special treat. This roll sees thick cuts of grilled salmon that just melt in your mouth. I could have had two plates of this!

• Nigiyaka Natto
• RM19.80
• 7/10
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• Softshell Crab Roll
• RM20.80
• 8.5/10
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• Salmon Roll
• RM19.50
• 8.5/10

Isetan 1utama is always never ceased to amaze me as it always surprise me when it comes to their Eat Paradise! The Eat Paradise has amazing choices of eateries to choose from and it’s also a non-halal place! After much pondering around that fantastic and tantalizing floor of foodie haven, we spotted the sushi bar name Ichiro and it has been on every foodies radar for quite a long time.. The restaurant is really tiny yet inviting and comforting and you also can order the food via iPad.. They have 2 seating options which are at sushi bar area or just ordinary table.. There is a super long waiting list to get in so be patient as the wait is totally worth it for that amazing sushi! We opted for a sushi counter seating as it was lovely to witness the chef at work and creating delicious sushi and sashimi.. Their portion is generous for the price you’re paying especially the Unagi & Salmon don (RM37) which is really beautifully plated! The unagi is has this amazing balance between sweet and savory and it was really meaty alongside the aburi style salmon that is cooked nicely on the outside and perfectly tender and raw on the inside! The fats just melts in your mouth in every bite that is an amazing marriage in heaven with their fluffy sushi rice.. A must try for every Japanese food!