Niji Japanese Restaurant at KLGCC: Restaurant Review

Cocooned within Bukit Kiara’s country club, Niji serves a sparkling spread of specialties.

Sushi Platter

The food here is reasonably priced for an upscale restaurant. This sushi platter costs RM80, which might not seem super-cheap, but the selection of raw fish and seafood tastes fresh enough to recommend.

Aussie Crystal Bay Prawns

Aussie Crystal Bay prawns from Queensland, served sashimi-style. Lovably luscious; a recipe like this begs the question: why bother even cooking prawns, ever?

Salmon Roe

Salmon roe with radish. A refreshing starter, packing a potent punch of flavor.

Codfish

Codfish grilled in cod roe mayo. Our favorite; the fish alone would be satisfyingly succulent, but the mentaiko lifts it to creamier heights.

Abalone

Boiled Japanese abalone. Addictive; rife with juicy abalone slices in a nutty gravy.

Rolled Sushi

Rolled sushi with plum sauce. Skip this one; the paste tastes overpoweringly strong.

Mackerel

Grilled mackerel. Not as fishy as we might fear; one of the better saba preparations in KL, thanks to its moist, meaty texture.

Tempura

Seafood tempura. Expertly prepared, boasting light, fluffy batter.

Miso Soup

Miso soup to wrap up a nice meal, worth the effort of searching for a spot at the visitors’ car park outside the club compound and walking inside to reach the restaurant.