Rakuzen @ Tropicana City Mall

All Ozzied and Waffled out, Bravo and I waste no time in continuing our foodscapade fun. Straying from our porky love, we settled for Japanese - Rakuzen.

Not realising how popular this restaurant would be on a Friday evening, we had to put our name down and went shopping while we waited for a table. Good thing the wait wasn't too long, was pretty famished especially after a run! As for Bravo, he's got an equally bottomless pit so...

First up, Ikageso Karaage - fried squid tentacles. I'm a sucker for squid, and when it comes deep fried, it's a match made in heaven.

Ikageso Karaage (RM12)

The Salmon Shioyaki - grilled salmon with salt looked slightly charred but was surprisingly beautifully crusted on the outside, while the flesh was moist and flavourful.

Salmon Shioyaki (RM18)

The 'normal' plate of sushi Bravo picked in the form of Tekka Maki - raw tuna roll looked pretty normal but was wonderfully fresh. Not usually a raw fish person but quite enjoyed this dish.

Tekka Maki (RM12)

Then, the 'special' sushi. The Cranky Salmon Roll - a roll of salmon, crispy chips, spicy mayo topped with bonito flakes and flying fish roe. Salmon that's cranky? Hahaha.. eye catching enough for us to pick it. This combo was super delish though. I especially enjoyed the chips.

Cranky Salmon Roll (RM16)

Of course, we must have dessert. Nama Choco Ice is basically small cylinder-shaped ice cream wrapped in their respective flavoured powder. If you ask me, ice cream is good regardless of its form.

Nama Choco Ice - green tea and chocolate (RM13).

The Macha Ice to Chocolate Cake. Well, actually it's white choc ice cream on the menu and my request for the substitution was accepted to my surprise. I've always believed in going for what you want, so no harm asking right. 

The initial shock of the size of the chocolate cake slices dissipated as quickly as it melted in my mouth. Hard, rich and dense to start, it melts and liquifies, the rich cocoa flavour blanketing the entire surface of the tongue. Quite an experience for the tastebuds.

Macha Ice to Chocolate Cake (RM13)

Verdict: One of the better Japanese restaurants out there in the Klang Valley. Def a healthy meal, we were pretty pleased with how we managed not to overeat! 

Didn't learn anything scientific today but what I did learn was that the Great Barrier Reef is actually in Queensland and not another state. Not sure how I missed that in the first place.

Where:

Rakuzen
Tropicana City Mall

G-41, Ground Floor, 

3, Jalan SS20/27, 

47400 Petaling Jaya,

Selangor.

When:

Daily 11:30am - 3pm; 6pm - 11pm