If your table at Doraku isn't overloaded with dishes, you are doing something wrong. Start with standout cold dishes like Shiromi Shiso Carpaccio, followed by Ahi Hawaiian Poker and move over to the hot side and be dazzled by the Doraku Wafu Burger. To end, order your choice of ice cream and leave the table with a satisfying smile =)
Now I have an answer if anyone asks I know of any good Japanese Fusion style restaurant in KL. The answer will be Doraku.
When you are here, expect nothing but a vivid palate of flavors, heightened by fresh ingredients and generous portions meant for sharing.
Hiyashi Wakeme (RM8) - Served chilled, this marinated cold seaweed played well as an appetizer.
Shiromi Shiso Carpaccio (RM30) - Thinly sliced Shiromi got extra layer of flavor from the shiso leaf, topped with marinated cucumber, sweet onion and tomato. The fresh ingredients and Kabayaki sauce was an instant flavor bomb.
Ahi Hawaiian Poker (RM36) - This dish started out as Japanese but ended with Hawaiian accent, thanks to the fresh ahi tuna, sweet onion, seaweed mix and nuts - all doused healthily in a Doraku Special sauce. We can't stop thinking how all these wonderful ingredients can sit together so well.
Sashimi Moriawase (RM60) - It's always nice to complement the culinary journey with simple fresh sashimi, designed to accentuate both seafood and Japanese game.
Doraku Wafu Burger (RM36) - The burger was a standout! Luscious greens and a fried egg draped across the juicy hamburger patty, held together by soft buns and flavored with special Japanese sauce. We will definitely be back for this umami rich burger!
Doraku Roll (RM30) - Unlike the typical rolls that can be found anywhere in KL, the Doraku roll was dressed with crabmeat and avocado, topped with seared tuna, daikon radish, shiso leaf and crispy garlic chips. To top it off, it was drizzled with special wasabi yuzu citrus sauce, giving it a sweet and spanking fresh combo.
Sakura Ice Cream (RM12) - There is always room for desserts. A sweet sakura ending accompanied by azuki and a touch of Japanese sweets.
VERDICT: TOTALLY SMITTEN
SMITTEN DISHES:
Doraku Wafu Burger
Shiromi Shiso Carpaccio
Ahi Hawaiian Poker
wow.. all your ordered dishes had me drooling.. I am also very very smitten... must get there soon... I definately order the Carpaccio, Ahi Poker and Wafu Burger...
ReplyDeleteI hope you will enjoy it as much as i did..
DeleteSame here, I think you ordered very well. I can't wait to go with HUbby to try out all these fantastic dishes too.
ReplyDeleteBring your kids along too, then u can order extra dishes to try =D
Deleteglad that you enjoyed doraku! :D
ReplyDeletethanks for recommending! =)
DeleteHave you tried the one at The Weld?
ReplyDeleteThere's a Japanese who told me that the food there is most similar to Japanese taste! :D
I have tried... they are famous for thier katsu... is pretty good =)
DeleteI would want to try the Shiromi Shiso Carpaccio
ReplyDeletenice..
Hopefully u will like it... is something different from the usual carpaccio. =)
DeleteExcept for the burger, the rest are all very tempting. Love the green seaweed and sashimi set.
ReplyDeleteFor RM60, we thought the sashimi was a steal. The fish was fresh and cut was thick.
DeleteGonna have the Doraku Wafu Burger, the Doraku Maki and the Emperor Maki with the Asian Mojito...all in one sitting...hahaha =)
ReplyDeletehahahaha... thats a lot of food. I'm looking forward for my next visit. btw, what's your blog site? I can't seem to access it.
DeleteErmmm...I actually dun have a blog yet...current am a Facebooker lar =)
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Fren me =)
Ugh... I've been craving
ReplyDelete=) me tooo....
DeleteSo fresh and vibrant!!!! hehe I agree! there's always room for dessert!!! :D
ReplyDeleteYa.....i think i had too much food that night!
DeleteAll look good. I can't wait to check this place out next week. Based on your post and Sean's, I reckon its quite a long list of 8 items that I want.
ReplyDeletehahaha.. i can't wait to go back there again. i think they have pretty interesting selections. =)
DeleteThe sashimi is making me drool!
ReplyDeleteall the cold food was fresh and delicious. =)
DeleteThat looks amazing. I love Japanese food, esp shared dishes so I get to try a bit of everything!
ReplyDeleteMe too... Is always nice to share good. :)
DeleteThe food looks great however the prices are on the higher side huh :(
ReplyDeleteThe prices are not cheap, but the portions are pretty big and the food quality is better than the usual jap restaurant.. :) so is ain't too bad.
DeleteThe raw fishes look so good!
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Everything on the dining table was nice =)
Deleteon another note, should also try their ribs and signature emperor's rolls. They even have set lunches which have a variety from sashimi,tempura and half california roll including rice & salads plus edamame with a choice of either chicken, beef or fish (all in 1 plate)..i was famished :-)
ReplyDeleteWill def order that! Thanks for the suggestion! =)
DeleteDo try their emperor's roll! its to die for and i particularly LOVE the ribs.... its tender and simply delicious
ReplyDeletenext i'm definitely gonna try the wafu burger!
Hope you will like the wafu burger! =)
DeleteMy picks would be the carpaccio & sashimi! Can never get enough of these :)
ReplyDeleteFresh fish is always on top of my list as well =)
DeleteDoraku Wafu Burger and Doraku sushi roll looks extremely appetizing to me!!!! I never come across this place though... Nice environment, slightly pricey, but after reading your post, i think it's worth to try! ^^ Nice pics btw....
ReplyDeleteIt is not cheap but i think the food is well worth a visit. i hope you will like it =)
Deletethe spread is awesome! i wish the burger patty is made of PORK :)
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hehehhe... it doesn't really matter... becoz it is very good =)
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