Miraku @ G-Hotel

If you love Sashimi then it is always worth your time and money to go for Japanese buffet instead of Ala-Carte. Miraku at G-Hotel is such restaurant that offers good quality food in a traditional Japanese settings. 

The location of this restaurant cannot be anymore strategic as it is located right in the most happening place in Penang - Gurney Drive. Miraku is on the first floor of G-Hotel where Gurney Plaza is just a few steps away.

Lunch is split into 2 sessions (this shows how popular it is) and you have to call in to reserve for a table and time of your arrival.

Contact number: 604-229 8702 

Note: Buffet lunch only on Saturday, Ala-Carte on other days of the week.

Eagerly waiting outside Miraku's entrance which opens for business at 12pm sharp.

Looking down at G-Hotel main reception lobby while waiting for Miraku's to open for business. G-Hotel has chic interior with minimalist and sleek design elements.

Assorted sashimi - let's the feast begins!

Grill fish head

Lunch is split into two session so you won't have the usual craziness and crowd in most buffet lunch.

TAO Authentic Asian Cuisine

There are not many Japanese buffet in Penang. Most of the time you would have to go for A la carte menu in major Japanese restaurants around town. The only place that we usually go for Japanese buffet is TAO. 

TAO (道) restaurant at Juru Auto-City on the mainland of Penang has bigger space and nicer environment compare to the one on the island. It is better to always make a reservation first before going as it is quite packed especially during weekends. It is all you can eat but unlike normal buffet, you need to order your choice of dishes and the waiter/ waitress will bring them to you once ready. Of course you can order as much as your tummy can take. They serve fusion of Chinese and Japanese dishes. 

If you love Sashimi (raw sliced fish/ 生鱼片) and oyster then it is worth it. Total bill for 2 pax including taxes is RM123.95.

Clockwise from top: grill scallop, abalone, Sashimi and grill salmon

Clockwise from top: tempura, Shisamo and Prosperity Prawn

Baked oyster with cheese

grill Saba fish

Contact: 604-5017 826
Business Hour:
Monday to Thursday: 12.00am - 4.00pm / 5.30pm - 10.30pm
Friday to Sunday: 12.00am - 4.00pm / 5.30pm - 11.00pm

RATINGS
Food                                           : 3/5
Service                                        : 4/5
Atmosphere                                 : 4/5
Value for money                           : 3/5
Chances of going back for more   : 2/5 
OVERALL                                    : 3.2/5

Affordable Japanese Buffet in Singapore

Finding a good place to dine is indeed a challenge in Singapore, not that there is no place at all. On the contrary, there are plenty of choices wherever you go around the island. The only problem is finding a less crowded place with good food.

It is not surprising that with a population of around 5 million, people have to 'reserve' their seating place in food court by placing TISSUE on the seats!

Until one day I found this little place at the middle of nowhere: Sakura International Buffet Restaurant @ Admiralty Park. To get there, you have to take the MRT to Woodlands Station, then take the bus no. 903 from berth no. 4. When you see a huge campus with lots of green on your right, press the bell and alight at the second bus stop. Then walk across the road and you will see the Sakura signboard at the open car park.

The restaurant is located at the bottom of the car park. It is indeed a very clever way of playing with the terrain of the site to tuck it below street level. And yet when you take the stair down and finally arrive at the restaurant's entrance, you don't feel that you are at underground. By having skylights with trees growing all the way up to the car park above and opening up the whole frontage to a lotus pond in front, the interior is very bright and refreshing.

And of course the food..........they have Sashimi, my favourite! Not to mention that the price is very affordable - SGD48.00 for 2 pax.

RATINGS

Food                                           : 4/5

Service                                        : 3/5

Atmosphere                                 : 4/5

Value for money                           : 5/5

Chances of going back for more   : 5/5 

OVERALL                                    : 4.2/5