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“Affordable yakitori to serve neighbourhiod”
Review of Maruhi Sakaba

Maruhi Sakaba
Ranked #634 of 5,118 Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
Cuisines: Japanese
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Reviewed 27 August 2017 via mobile

Great Yakitori place to serve the local neighbourhood... But certainly not the best. Tsukune was badly done, did not crush the soft bones properly so every bite is like biting soft bones. No beef selections... Nevertheless it's cheap food so not too bad for overall. Place is very small too.. Sumika is still definitely better than this place.. If i'm too far from here i won't come all the way though.

Date of visit: August 2017
Thank Crystalism
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Reviewed 5 November 2016

nice food with Japanese friends around. fully pack always and only accept cash no reservation. car park is limited here

Date of visit: November 2016
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Thank Adam Siow L
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Reviewed 29 July 2016

Skewers were juicy and not too dry. Prices are reasonable. Must must must order the drink in the kettle (some alcoholic drink) that goes so well with the asam boi!

Date of visit: May 2016
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Thank caseylim1990
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Reviewed 7 July 2016 via mobile

There's just something about the ambiance at Maruhi Sakaba.
There's no air-conditioning, there's no expensive carpets and there's no interior designing.
But what makes this place so popular?
Authenticity.
That's what this place is all about.
According to a Japanese friend, Maruhi Sakaba reminds him of home a lot.
He said the concept is very similar to small izakayas found in Japan.
But of course, the owner is none other than Fuji-san, who is famed for running another popular Taman Desa restaurant located at Bukit Desa that sells bowls and bowls of handmade udon.
People commune here after work during happy hours.
That's typically what an izakaya is unique for.
There are regular groups of Japanese who flock here after work.
Must-tries: start off with the hayashi tomatoes followed by the tofu; enoki mushrooms wrapped with bacon, tsukune stick, raw chicken liver, chopped chicken skin in mustard sauce and the pork belly of course.
Wash it all down with a Carlsberg or any of the Japanese beers on the menu for absolute bliss.
If not working the next day, ask what sake they have in stock.
Or better yet, get a large bottle of soju to share with a group of friends.
While it may be a sweaty affair, and your clothes may hold the flavours of food after that, I can assure you that you will return for more.
Bring cash though as they do not accept credit cards here.
Kampai!!!

Date of visit: June 2016
Thank Patrick S
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Reviewed 22 May 2016

I wanna keep this place a secret but in the spirit of sharing, I have to write this review. This is almost close to what you can get in Tokyo for a simple down to earth yakotori hang-out place in KL. The food is simple, unpretentious, good and as authentic as you can get. Not many yakitori places in KL serve chicken,pork liver sashimi, pig intestine skewers. This place excels in all. The organ stew is awesome too and the salmon soup rice is close to what I had tasted in Japan.

The setup is simple and non pretentious. Beer and alcoholic drinks are affordable. Judging from the happy guests and continuous stream of Japanese expat having a great time here, you know this place can't be wrong.

Date of visit: May 2016
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Thank joekwchen
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