Weekends are for brunch with the Washoku Sushi Boats at Wasabi Bistro @ Mandarin Oriental KL

Whoever said brunch is a Western thing clearly has never met Chef Hiro Sakamoto of Wasabi Bistro. He loves to experiment artistic and creative food combinations. He believes that exceptional dining experiences bring joy to life. He recently created Washoku Brunch, which stars three captivating Sushi Boat Sets and is only available on the weekends. 

The presentation is fancy but rest assured that the taste and (the freshness) of the boat’s ‘passengers’—an assortment of sushi, sashimi, appetisers, and tempura—is authentic. There are three sets for you to choose from: Shogun, Sakura and Samurai. Of these options, we had the mid-range Sakura. 

SAKURA

RM728 (maximum of four diners)

Appetiser

Mango or Seaweed Salad / Kumi’s No. 1

Main

Edamame / Enoki Butter / Salmon & Tuna Sashimi / Rainbow Roll / Soft Shell Crab Roll / Chef’s Selection of Assorted Nigiri Sushi / Salmon Shioyaki or Teriyaki / Assorted Tempura / Beef Kushi Age

Dessert

Assorted Mix Fruits

 

While there was a maximum of four of us, as per noted by the menu, we could only finish three-quarters of the boat. The portion is no doubt generous. A special mention should be given to their bestselling appetiser, Kumi’s No. 1. Made with shredded crabstick, avocado, white fish, seaweed and their ‘secret sauce’, it left us wanting more. All in all, you’ll be sure to leave the restaurant with a happy and indulged stomach. Check out below for the remaining two set menus.

SHOGUN SUSHI BOAT SET

RM588 (maximum of four diners)

Appetiser

Green Salad / Kumi’s No.1

Main

Edamame / Hourenso Goma-Ae / Enoki Butter / Agedashi Tofu / Assorted Tempura / Chicken Karage / Kushi Age / Shrimp Tempura Cut Roll / Salmon Shioyaki or Teriyaki / Chicken Teriyaki / Garlic Fried Rice / Miso Soup

Dessert

Assorted Mix Fruits

 

SAMURAI

RM888 (maximum of four diners)

Appetiser

Seaweed or Green Salad / Kumi’s No.1

Main

Edamame/ Enoki Butter/ Hourenso Goma-Ae / Assorted Tempura / Beef Kushi Age / Bluefin Tuna Sashimi / Salmon Sashimi / Kampachi Sashimi / Aburi Salmon Cut Roll / Rainbow Roll / Chef’s Selection of assorted Nigiri sushi / Dobin Mushi / 120gm JP Beef Teriyaki / Cod Fish Shioyaki or Teriyaki or Salmon Shioyaki or Teriyaki

Dessert

JP Melon and Ice Cream

 

For reservations, call Wasabi Bistro at 03 2179 8886 or email [email protected].