Best Sushi in Kota Kinabalu

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Sushi is a great alternative to our regular diet as it still contains rice. In fact, it might even be better for some as Japanese food is one of the most commonly haved cuisine in Malaysia. We understand the need for raw fish sliced perfectly and laid on a rice pillow, served with some wasabi and dipped in soy sauce - delicious! 

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    Sakagura Japanese RestaurantPork free d90bfb235d64e73ff14d8ad65b89aaab71a3af43962907cb9cd494af0a63fa21

    You can tell from afar that this has to be a Japanese restaurant, just by the design of the entrance. Inside, you'll find the typical use of timber and warm lighting to set the ambiance, and a fairly large bar at the center of the restaurant, prepping fresh sashimi and assorted sushi. Apart from the freshness of the fish which is fairly obvious, the rice is also done quite nicely. With enough fluff and spacing between each grain, without being too sticky nor too dry, it's a heck of a sushi indeed.

    Tips

    Reservations available.

    Things to expect

    A standard Japanese restaurant.

    Best with

    Green tea.

    Price

    RM5.00 to RM40.00

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    Sakagura Japanese Restaurant View restaurant

    581, Jalan Kota Kinabalu Lama 2, Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, 88000, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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    088273604

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    11:30AM—03:00PM
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    05:00PM—10:00PM
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    Nagisa Japanese RestaurantPork free d90bfb235d64e73ff14d8ad65b89aaab71a3af43962907cb9cd494af0a63fa21

    Nagisa is one heck of a Japanese restaurant located in  Hyatt Regency Hotel. Styled after a Japanese Winter Cottage, Nagisa Japanese Restaurant aims to provide authentic Japanese cuisine in its extensive ala carte menu. It is also the only 5-star international hotel chain in the city, hence quality is definitely something to expect. As for their nigiri, they're incredibly fresh and sliced perfectly, with the rice being slightly tangy and of course, fluffy and well-stuck.

    Tips

    Reservations recommended. Check out their website for on-going promos.

    Things to expect

    A rather posh and luxurious looking place.

    Best with

    Green tea or sake.

    Price

    RM10.00 to RM40.00

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    Lorong Sinsuran 2, Sinsuran Kompleks, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, 88991, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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    01136922050

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    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
    09:00AM—11:30PM
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    Wojamama is another Japanese Restaurant located in Jalan Sulaman that offers a wide variety of classic Japanese cuisine. From bento to ramen, yakitori to nigiri, they have it all. On top of that, all their sushi are also freshly made upon order, unless of course you are in a hurry and wanted to take some of the belt instead. Apart from that, pretty good sushi. 

    Tips

    Check out their FB page for ongoing events.

    Things to expect

    A casual Japanese restaurant.

    Best with

    Green tea.

    Price

    RM5.00 to RM40.00

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    1, Lorong Lintas Square, Taman Southern, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, 88300, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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    088266757

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    11:00AM—10:00PM
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    Yuzu Japanese Restaurant is pretty much your everyday go-to place if you're suddenly craving for some Japanese food. It's located in Oceanus Waterfront Mall, which is easily accessible. They offer the standard dishes that you'll find in pretty much any other Japanese restaurant, but done a whole lot better with the skills of their chef. Similarly, their sushi too is quite delicious - with the fish being fresh and cut perfectly, while the rice is fluffy and tangy. 

    Tips

    Reservations available.

    Things to expect

    A standard Japanese restaurant - nothing too fancy.

    Best with

    Green tea.

    Price

    RM5.00 to RM40.00

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    Yuzu Japanese Restaurant View restaurant

    Lot T-236, 3rd Floor, The Gardens, 59200, Kuala Lumpur
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    0322847663

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    11:30AM—10:00PM
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    Nishiki Restaurant

    Nishiki is the oldest Japanese restaurant in Kota Kinabalu and it is located at the center of the town area and just opposite the Sabah Tourism office. Operating since 1987, it is commendable that they managed to maintain the quality and freshness of their ingredient throughout the years. Their price is a bit pricey, but in exchange you get fresh slices of sashimi recommended would be the salmon sashimi and salmon belly sashimi that just melts in your mouth. 

    Tips

    They do provide catering for private functions.

    Things to expect

    A variety of fresh sashimi

    Best with

    Salmon belly sashimi, Tonkatsu, Donburi dishes

    Price

    RM30.00 to RM80.00

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    59, Jalan Gaya, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000, Kota Kinabalu
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    088230582

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