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Japanese, Sushi, Asian
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

splendid diner in this place!! super quality product: fresh raw fish is amazing, atmosphere and staff, the food list is extensive and every of the many dishes chosen was really good!!

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 20 December 2022

Good quality Japanese food at very reasonable prices. Wa Zen offers a wide range of Japanese food; both raw and cooked. The restaurant was very crowded when we were there for lunch on a Saturday; mostly locals. Luckily we made a reservation a few days...earlier. The attitude of the service staff was pretty good even though the restaurant was very busy. Our food was served within 20 minutes of ordering. I would certainly return to Wa Zen if I would like to have Japanese cuisine the next time I am n Melaka.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 28 July 2022 via mobile

The restaurant is dimly lighting, but the environment is ok. But the attitude of the waiter makes me not want to eat here.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 19 June 2022

I could not thank Wonderful enough for having us accommodated on the second floor, when we had no reservations. For that, I highly advise you to make reservations before you go. And yes, Wonderful is the host's name, indeed. This is a Wonderful place. Ultra...fresh fish for sushi and sashimi, great Japanese dishes with excellent quality, both washoku and yoshoku, in general better than your average izakaya. Excellent fusion ideas too. There are dishes here to satisfy all tastes, as long as they are good taste. And they are Wonderful!More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 1 August 2020 via mobile

One of the best quality and authentic Japanese food in Melaka. Atmosphere is good and clean. Prices are mid to high range. And this place is always full especially towards the weekends. Make sure you call first and reserve.

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 2 March 2020 via mobile

Better call to reserve a table first before going. Reached there before 6pm hence still managed to get a table. Authentic Japanese food. Tasted awesome.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 13 November 2019

Absolutely delicious food, amazing service, good selection of wines and designed with a traditional Japanese theme. I highly recommend 😊😋

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 6 November 2019

Had to wait for sometime for a table and was given a miserable table at a corner with a table space to fit 2 dishes. It was an uncomfortable experience for dinner. Waiter refused to provide another table. Food was only so so and price...on the high side for a small town like Melaka, Not recommended. There are better and cheaper options elsewhere.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 21 October 2019

The atmosphere of the restaurant was great. Went twice and had to make reservation even on weekdays as business is really good. Food was pleasant. Price was slightly above average.

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 19 October 2019 via mobile

Is my anniversary and choose to have the dinner. Better make reservations before go to avoid waiting time. Fresh sashimi and reasonable price. Will revisit again.

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 11 October 2019

My family had lunch at Wa Zen. We found this place by accident and was pleasantly surprised. The quality of the sashimi was superb and the pricing is reasonable. The grilled hamachi and squid were beyond amazing! Almost every dish we ordered was a hit!...Would definitely return.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 24 September 2019 via mobile

Portion of sashimi is still quite generous as before, but the dressing is way too much. Garlic fried rice is not nice at all compare to last time. I think Melaka needs a better Japanese restaurant. Ambient is still very good overall.

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 19 September 2019 via mobile

The layout of the restaurant ensures that diners will have privacy, the layout makes this restaurant very interesting. The prices are reasonable and they are of good quality. Good and prompt table service was provided. Will definitely come back again!

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 22 June 2019 via mobile

During our visit we tried this sushi restsurant! It was definitely the best choice we made. The sushis were extremly fresh, good divided (rice/fish) and sitting are was like traditional Japanese. And above all the personal were very friendly!

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed 18 June 2019

Did not find the food to be especially good. I would describe it average at best. Slightly pricey for Melaka. Good for kids as environment is good.

Date of visit: June 2019
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Suggest you try to book through their contact from their website. Good luck
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Nope. They are selling alcohol and pork. So it's non Halal.
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Wa Zen Japanese Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5