Ju.Ne Japanese Restaurant @ Publika

Ju Ne is owned by a Japanese family and the son is the chef running the kitchen. The restaurant setting was extremely calming, with wood paneling surrounding the restaurant. The food quality was great and it is more affordable than its neighbor - Ten. Ju Ne was indeed a sweet surprise.  

The menu was extensive, offering everything from rolls, sushi, sashimi, rice, noodles, izakaya type dishes and even chanko nabe. 

Hamachi Sashimi (RM35) - The hamachi sashimi were fresh and buttery, accompanied by the freshly grated wasabi. 

Trout salmon sashimi (RM28) - The cut of the salmon sashimi was perfect and the presentation was eye pleasing. Nothing beats a fresh plate of salmon. 

Tataki Kyunri To Momotaro Tomato (RM10) - For something refreshing, the pressed japanese cucumber and fresh tomatoes might do the job. 

Irodori Yasai Saienfuu Anchovy Sauce Zeo (RM19) -  The vegetables were served on a bed of ice, with boiling anchovy sauce as its accomplice. This dish was very similar to the one I had at Morimoto back in Napa Valley. 

Yari Ika Sumi Yai (RM15) - Grilled squid with squid ink. These crunchy little devils were addictive!  

Gyu Tataki (RM23) - The lightly roasted beef served with tangy citrus sauce were not the best in town but still palatable.

Salmon Tataki Roll (RM25) - Avocado and salmon skin were rolled and dressed with salmon sashimi, topped with some fish roe and mayonnaise. 

Ju.Ne Chanko Nabe (RM64) - Chanko Nabe is a Japanese stew commonly eaten by sumo wrestlers as part of their weight gain diet. Even though it is not very calorie friendly, the miso based soup cooked with large amount of seafood, chicken and mix vegetables made it healthy. The remaining broth was used to boil udon noodles - just when we taught we were done with dinner.

Smitten Dishes:
Sashimi

Yari Ika Sumi Yai

Irodori Yasai Saienfuu Anchovy Sauce Zeo

 Chanko Nabe

Verdict : TOTALLY SMITTEN