Kikyo Jen at Puchong: Restaurant Review

Kikyo Jen’s attraction: All-you-can-eat weekday lunches and dinners that currently cost RM39.90+, a fair price but not a steal, considering what’s served.

Sashimi

The selection comprises some 80 choices, mainly stomach-stuffers. Sashimi is restricted to salmon and albacore (though tuna is sometimes available), not too generously portioned, basically of regular buffet standards.

Maki

Highlights of the maki section: Spider rolls and spicy ebi, competently executed.

Shishamo

Shishamo’s a safe bet here, addictively fried or acceptably grilled.

Salmon and Mussels

Shriveled salmon and mussels? Edible, but not exactly a happy sight.

Tempura

Tempura’s well-prepared though, crunchy-juicy and not crazy-oily.

Battered dishes dominate, from chikuwa to calamari, small shrimp to big ones.

Tofu

Skip the tofu; it’s pretty pointless. Note that Kikyo Jen is expected to boost this menu to a hundred items in June; prices will likely change accordingly.

The List Goes On

Chawanmushi, gyoza, yakitori, yakiniku, handrolls, ramen, udon and soba.

Ice Cream

Ice cream saves the day (sorta): Black sesame, green tea and wasabi. In the end, it is what it is; let’s avoid needlessly declaring that we’d rather spend xxx more ringgit and have the buffet at xxx Japanese restaurant instead.

Beverages

A free flow of Coke and green tea is supplied; plus, for every four customers, a complimentary 150ml carafe of sake (remember to remind them).

Location and Contact Details:

Kikyo Japanese Restaurant,

10, Jalan Puteri 2/2, Bandar Puteri Puchong.

Tel: 03-8060-1766

Find Kikyo Japanese Restaurant’s directory listing here.