Sushi Zanmai Pasta Zanmai Sushi Zen. How confusing can this be?

I was at Mid Valley and had a sudden craving for Jap food. I took a brochure and searched...and found Pasta Zanmai. Hmm...ok, decided to go and try! I flipped the menu and found that, errm, they serve mainly Pasta...well...that is why they were called Pasta Zanmai anyway. With my thick skin, I walked out at the restaurant and the waiters/waitresses were puzzled. Not until I told them, "I am actually looking for Sushi Zanmai, not Pasta Zanmai..sorry :P"
Apparently, they have an outlet at the Gardens! Cool!

I walked to the Gardens, then remembered this place I used to eat many moons ago. It was quite yummy that time - I think, back in 2007....Now, it's called Sushi Zen! Cool. I thought, maybe the waiter gave me wrong info - it is Sushi Zen. So, I sat down and ordered 2 dishes, my favourite grilled unagi roll and salmon belly. PLUS a chawanmushi. Drinks? Cold Green Tea.

When the salmon belly arrived, I stared at the dish for a little while, and took a picture. Hmm. It seriously didn't look yummy. Maybe it was the lighting. If I were to give points to this dish, I would give it only 3 out of 10. I won't say it is disappointing, but really not up to my expectation.


Next came my favourite STAMINA ROLL. Hmmm. Click and took a picture as well. Seriously, didn't look too good either. Points? I would give it only a 4. And the chawanmushi...geez...I have never tasted such disappointing chawanmushi before......2 points only...and that is because at least the egg is smooth.


Toro Salmon = RM 13.00, Stamina Roll = RM 12.80, Chawanmushi = RM 4.80 and my green tea is RM 1.00

This place just need no introduction. It's a lazy lazy Sunday, and it was already pack with people. Luckily there's an empty table, hubby already queued up for our order! Yep, if you queue up yourself, it'll be much faster!

I personally luv the fried chicken that goes with the nasi lemak. The "rempah" that they use to marinate the chicken is simply awesome! In fact, I find it taste much much better than Madam Kwan's. The price? Only RM 4.90 for one whole yummy, juicy and crispy chicken thigh! Add another RM 2 and you'll get the fragant nasi lemak with ayam goreng! There is DEFINITELY a SECRET INGREDIENT here!

We left the place feeling so happy :) - such a satisfying brunch on a Sunday! Go try it out, it is located in Damansara Uptown. (the row of shops opposite Alliance Bank) If you still can't find, call them at 03-77107860. This shop is open from 7 am to 7.30pm daily while 7 am to 6 pm on Sunday/Public Holiday. Go, go...must try!


It has this strictly NO LAPTOP/NOTEBOOK usage sign. Judging from the size of the crowd, it is only considerate that you don't do so! Many people are waiting for table...so, be nice =)