Friday, December 1, 2006

Bento A- Watashiwa a.k.a Hanami

If you ever feel like having a huge Japanese value for money meal, you should stop by Watashiwa. This restaurant (once known as Hanami, I still refer to it as that, can't get used to the new name) is located in Central Park, next to Informatics and the discount store.

Nicely air-conditioned with tables in the main hall as well as private rooms. The decor is done up to sort of resemble a Japanese family restaurant and the staff are all dressed in little Japanesey aprons as well. Rather cute actually! They also have a little open kitchen where you can see the chefs cooking up your meal.

Decor aside, the menu is the most important thing. This restaurant carries most of the usual Japanese food; sushis and dons and ramens. However, the best thing to order here is the Bento A which comprises of California Maki, Tempura, Chicken in some yummy sauce, Miso Soup and a Fruit Plate. Portions are good as well, and I am usually really full halfway through my meal.

Their sushis are pretty good as well, and I've tried their fried rice. Pretty normal chinese stir-fried kind of fried rice, so nothing much to shout about. The drinks are pretty alright, the usual canned drinks. Their Japanese green tea is a tad bitter, so avoid it if you don't appreciate the taste of real green tea. They also have other bentos that you may want to try out, as well as other dishes that did not really catch my fancy.

Their Bento As are a steal at RM25 a meal. Fantastic stuff if you ask me!

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