Let us see, how many Japanese Restaurants do we have at Queesnbay Mall? Sushi King, Sakae Sushi, Nippon Yataimura, Japin, Shimaya Teppanyaki. Now another has popped up inside Queensbay Mall and just located above the Borders Bookstore, Azuma Japanese Restaurant is the name. The latest addition of Japanese Restaurant is probably an indication that Penang has lots of Japanese food lovers residing here.
Azuma Japanese Restaurant recently opened its door to Penang customers as its 5th outlet. Azuma at presence has 3 outlets in Sabah and one in Kuala Lumpur. The outlet in Penang also has resident chef who quit the previous job at a 6 star hotel to join Azuma. Given such credibility itself, we automatically have higher expectations towards the dishes served here.
The outlet size looks rather small and a little cramped as we enter the premise yet the bright interior greets us rather graciously and makes the layout looks larger. The use of natural lighting during day time has also helped too. It feels rather warm and comfortable as we enter inside Azuma. However, do take note that seats beside the window especially during the afternoon can be quite warm unless you do not mind sunbathing… hehe
Besides, the seating arrangment inside Azuma is well organized and the space is also well utilized despite the limited space. Also, the use of brightly coloured chairs with dark tables give quite a distinct contrast that is pleasant to the eyes.
You can choose to seat outside or dine in at the private rooms or semi private rooms. The semi private room like above is the one where it can fit few tables inside. Of course, this can also be a good place if you have a private function with bigger group.
For those who prefer to dine along the conveyor belt, there are few seats along the sushi bar too. As we mention earlier, Azuma tries to fully utilize the seating arrangment as well as to cater the different preferences that customers have.
The conveyor looks rather long but actual seatings along the conveyor is pretty limited as well.
For those who prefer to see the sushi chefs in action, the sushi bar is definitely a place for you.
Just next to the entrance, on the right side is another type of seating that is quite unique, as we have not seen it in any other Japanese Restaurant in Penang yet. This could be something normal in Japan as space needs to be fully utilized, as such the “L” shaped seating can fit three adults but a little cramped for TuaPui though.
The pride of any Japanese Restaurant is typically its wine and alcohol. There is no exception here as well as we can see lots of Japanese alcohol being displayed as decorative items. Of course, you can order them as long as they do not run out of stock.
This is another shot of the wine available at Azuma.
And another one….
We quite like the table wares used at Azuma especially the dark porcelain plates and sauce plates which give more Japanese feeling, unlike the usual white plates.
Soft Shell Crabs (Watari Gani Karaage – RM18.00) is our first dish of the day to arrive. Tam Ciak said the look of the soft shell crabs resembles a bit like Vegetarian duck. This deep fried marinated soft shell crabs look slightly different from the menu.
Only upon closer look that we can start seeing the shape of the crabs which has been deep fried. Based on the supervisor’s explanation, the crabs have been marinated with special sauce before frying.
The soft shell crabs have bitter taste which is rather surprising to us although it taste quite normal initially. We ask the supervisor if the soft shell crabs have been over fried but the supervisor assures us it is the actual taste. Depending on the season, sometimes the crabs served can be quite salty.
The soft shell crabs must be eaten while it is still hot as the crabs can turn soggy fast after a while.
Salmon Roll (Shake Tataki Maki – RM28.00) comes next in 8 pieces on a single plate. The salmon toppings on the sushi roll is the specialty here. The salmon has been marinated with special sweet sauce and then briefly grilled which the outer part is cooked but not the middle part.
The explanation from the supervisor that the brief grill on the salmon makes the salmon easier to consume as if the texture can melt easily when put into the mouth. Well, it taste quite soft to us but not to the extent of it can melt. The salmon smell is not that strong either which makes it suitable for those who used to shun salmon because of its smell. Also, you can request for the salmon to be completely grilled to make sure its properly cooked.
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