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Ichiro Sushi Bar, Isetan 1 Utama

by Bangsar Babe
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Fresh sashimi

During my first visit to Ichiro Sushi Bar, I sat at the corner of this small and spartan space. The restaurant was cosy, with a steady stream of loyal customers accustomed to the Japanese chefs behind the counter.

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Chefs at work

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Assorted Nigiri

I ordered from one of the lunch sets available and at just RM25, it was good value for money. Tempura, chawanmushi , aka-dashi, 5 types of nigiri and ice cream, it was a hearty lunch. Quality of the fishes was excellent and the rice was tasty enough to do without shoyu.

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Chawanmushi

Ichiro’s chawanmushi was one of the tastiest I’ve tried so far, and the ikura (salmon roe) added a burst of flavour to the silken egg custard. The assorted tempura were light and crunchy, and just-cooked within.

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Tempura

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Aka-dashi

The red miso (aka-dashi) was pretty good stuff. It had a lovely taste of miso and the bits of seaweed and tofu strips gave the soup a nice bite.

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Set lunch: Grilled salmon roll, aka-dashi, chawanmushi, tempura and salad

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Unagi roll

Also good was the unagi roll – richly flavoured and laden with ingredients. This was a delicious combination, as was the grilled salmon roll I ordered (also set lunch) during my second visit. For sushi purists, you’d enjoy the nigiri set (RM19) my lunch companion ordered.

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Nigiri Set Lunch

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Pretty!

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Green tea ice cream

For dessert, you get a choice of green tea or black sesame ice cream – both equally yummy. I would love to come back for the ala carte selection. Am eyeing the salmon tobiko don and the sashimi platter next!

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Black sesame ice cream

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Ambiance: 6/10
Price: 6/10
Food: 7/10 (pork free)
Verdict: Quality ingredients and value for money set lunches.

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Ichiro Sushi Bar
2nd Floor
Eat Paradise
Isetan 1 Utama
Tel: 03-7726 5899
Business Hours: 11am – 10pm

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7 comments

ulric May 28, 2013 - 4:08 pm

Aha…my favourite sushi bar! Go back for more ala-carte n their creamy yuzu sorbet =)

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Bangsar Babe May 28, 2013 - 5:20 pm

Yup! Planning to do so. 🙂

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ulric May 28, 2013 - 9:28 pm

Ajak meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! 😛

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Pureglutton May 28, 2013 - 4:55 pm

Oh nooo! My favourite secret dining haunt is now exposed! 😛

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Bangsar Babe May 28, 2013 - 5:21 pm

Hahaha! But you’ll always be their VIP. 😉

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MrLonely May 28, 2013 - 11:51 pm

as usual i always like sushi!

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Melissa May 30, 2013 - 11:17 am

The set lunch look good wor…
Indeed value for money

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