Shichirin Japanese BBQ Restaurant

Taking over the space of now defunct Brats, Shichirin does Japanese charcoal barbecue with an exotic edge. Apart from adding smoke vents, little has been done to change the decor — Brats' concrete walls and long wooden tables remain, making this a trendy BBQ establishment for group dinners with friends. Their menu of meats is not for the faint-hearted, featuring the interesting textures of Pork Womb (RM15), Pork Heart (RM15) and Kampung Chicken Organs (from RM15) among others. Since there is much to try, we'd recommend you skip the nothing-special beef selections unless you're thinking of forking out RM88 for Wagyu Loin. Instead, try the excellently marinated Pork Shoulder Loin (RM15) and the high-quality Iberico Jowl (RM25) that yields sweet, supple flesh. The handy charcoal grill burning at high heat makes cooking an easy and speedy affair, but still order the Assorted Mushroom (RM15) to snack on while the meats are cooking!
Avg price per person: RM45

Since it took over Brat's space, Shichirin gained the wood and concrete beauty that otherwise would never be seen at BBQ restaurants. Appreciate the efficiency of their smoke vents, which kept the area airy and visibility high. On food, I enjoyed the Assorted Mushrooms (RM15) that's cooked to order in a foil filled with butter. But beyond that, the meats were hit-and-misses. The beef Karubi (short ribs, RM15) presented a texture tougher than most while the Tongue (RM18) wasn't especially melt-in-your-mouth as I expected. The Pork Shoulder Loin (RM15), however, hit the mark right where the beef couldn't. Flavour wise, everything is tasty! Perhaps it was just the particular cut of meat that failed us. Come for the abundance of parts - heart, tongue, womb, jowl and the like.