Friday, September 27, 2019

廚師發辦 Omakase & 大関清酒 Sake Ozeki @ 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya in PJ Empire City

27.09.2019 Lunch
@ 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya in PJ Empire City (click here to Google Map)
G-89H, Empire City Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia 47820
GPS Location: 3°10'06.1"N 101°36'52.3"E
廚師發辦 Omakase rm$99 👍👍😋😋 
大関清酒 Sake Ozeki rm$11.90 👍👍😋😋 
Total bill: rm$122 (10% Service Charge)
Budget: MYR$50 - rm$120++
Payment method: Cash or Credit Card
Cuisine: Japanese  
Highlights: Omakase at rm$99 (weekdays)
Parking: Free (for now)
Thoughts: Its an afternoon food hunt to the new "Empire City" in Damansara Perdana which is less than 1km from IKEA (LDP towards Kepong) and around 2km before the Penchala Toll Plaza (exit to Kepong), best to use Google Map or Waze (recommended to use "WAPP Campus Lobby" for location direction) which will lead you directly to "free carparking" within walking distance to the Restaurant. 
戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya opened for business only 5-6 months. And maybe戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya offers perhaps one of the more "affordable" Omakase in town (Klang Valley) with a meal of 18 items from Appetizer, Sushi, Yakitori, and Dessert. The meal of the individual items probably will add to rm$200 - rm$250, but now offered at rm$99. Initially looking at the price will be awful lots of skepticism, but not expecting too much, decided to make a booking. (1 day advanced booking is required). The general booking requirement is minimum 2 person but I was able to persuade Mr Xian for a single person booking. Bear in mind that the Omakase served on weekends or public holidays will be rm$119 (but weekdays will be at rm$99) and available at 12noon or 6pm with a maximum capacity of 16 people per session. 
For Sake to go with the meal, I was just having the House Sake "関清酒 Ozeki at 14.5%ABV and rm$11.90/glass 100ml where the captain recommended to have it WARM. The Captain also offered a more premium Sake bottle 男山清酒 by Otokoyama Sake Brewery 男山酒造 (I think rm$130+/bottle). Both Sake are user-friendly dependable and suitable for Sake beginners.
The 18 course/items Omakase was mostly prepared by Chef Mr Wong who explains each serving; the preparation of the meal will be in-front of the customer. The entire course will take around 2 hours, and I was lucky that half-way through the servings; Owner/Chef Mr Xian was cutting Salmon fillets and generously offered a piece of (I believe if I remember correctly) "金枪鱼中腩鱼片寿司 Chu-Toro Sushi" which I think worth maybe rm$15-rm$20+ per piece in high-end restaurants!
Here's the 18+1 item
前菜 Appetizer
1 金薄叶 Tataki (Edible Gold Leaf), mayo Salmon white Tuna, Maguro cubes, 牛油果 Avocado mixed with some wasabi and 柚子酱 Yuzu sauce (spicy sweet salty) 
2 烟鱿鱼 Smoked salted Tako
3 あさりの姜汤 (Japanese Lala) Asari ginger clam soup
寿司 Sushi
4 三文鱼腩寿司 Salmon Belly
5 白金枪鱼寿司 Maguro white tuna Sushi
6 烟金枪鱼寿司 House Smoked White Tuna Sushi
7 老虎虾寿司 Tiger prawn Sushi
8 油金魚寿司(ハまち) Hamachi fish Sushi
9 北极贝(北海道) North Pole Clam Sushi
10 甜虾寿司 Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp) Sushi
11 鳗鱼寿司 Unagi Sushi
+1 金枪鱼中腩鱼片寿司 Chu-Toro Sushi
天妇罗 Tempura
12 拉长鱼(沙长仔鱼)天妇罗,  红薯天妇罗 Sweet Potato Tempura, & 秋葵天妇罗 Okra Tempura 
串烧 Yakitori
13 雞胗串燒 Chicken Gizzard Yakitori
14 鸡皮(かわ)串烧 Chicken skin (Kawa) Yakitori
15 香菇串烧 Mushroom Yakitori
16 鸡肉明太子酱串烧 Mentai Sauce Chicken Meat Yakitori
17 番薯叉烧配明太子酱和自制酸甜酱 Patato Yakitori with Mentai and Homemade "Obah" Sauce (sweet sour)
甜点 Dessert
18 蛋羹 Dessert Egg Custard
I shouldn't be complaining today! although most items were not too special and basically available in standard menu of many typical Japanese Sushi restaurants; it was still quite a satisfying meal and perhaps value for money is the word albeit for me maybe not too much excitement except just a few items. But the overall package of price, above average taste of most items coupled with overall good and friendly service by the team of Chef and waiters at 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya made my day.
Food: 7 / 10 👍👍😋😋
Service: 7 / 10 👍👍👍😋😋😋
Price: 7 / 10 👍👍😋😋 
Ambiance: 7 / 10 👍👍😋😋
Parking: 7 / 10 👍👍😋😋
Telephone: +6011-2621 6881
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senso6881/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpireCity/
Operating hours: 11:30am - 09:30pm

大関清酒 Sake Ozeki.. 14.5%ABV rm$11.90/glass 100ml (House Sake)
大関清酒 Sake Ozeki.. 15%ABV rm$11.90/glass 100ml
大関清酒 Sake Ozeki.. 15%ABV rm$11.90/glass 100ml

Another more premium Sake recommendation for Omakase
@ 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya in PJ Empire City

1 金薄 Tataki, mayo Salmon white Tuna, Maguro cubes, 牛油果 Avocado mixed with some wasabi and 柚子酱 Yuzu sauce (spicy sweet salty) (Chef Wong)
1 Appetizer 金薄 Tataki.. Yuzu sauce. mayo salmon white tuna.. maguro.. 牛油果.. with some wasabi.. mixed spicy sweet salty
1 Appetizer 金薄 Tataki.. Yuzu sauce. mayo salmon white tuna.. maguro.. 牛油果.. with some wasabi.. mixed spicy sweet salty
1 Appetizer 金薄 Tataki.. Yuzu sauce. mayo salmon white tuna.. maguro.. 牛油果.. with some wasabi.. mixed spicy sweet salty
1 Appetizer 金薄 Tataki.. Yuzu sauce. mayo salmon white tuna.. maguro.. 牛油果.. with some wasabi.. mixed spicy sweet salty

2 烟鱿鱼 Smoked salted Tako & 大関清酒 Sake Ozeki.. 14.5%ABV rm$11.90/glass 100ml
2 烟鱿鱼 Smoked salted Tako
2 烟鱿鱼 Smoked salted Tako
2 烟鱿鱼 Smoked salted Tako
2 烟鱿鱼 Smoked salted Tako & 大関清酒 Sake Ozeki.. 15%ABV rm$11.90/glass 100ml

3 あさりの姜汤 Japanese Lala .. Asari ginger clam soup
3 あさりの姜汤 Japanese Lala .. Asari ginger clam soup
3 あさりの姜汤 Japanese Lala .. Asari ginger clam soup
3 あさりの姜汤 Japanese Lala .. Asari ginger clam soup
3 あさりの姜汤 Japanese Lala .. Asari ginger clam soup

4 三文鱼腩寿司 Salmon Belly.. a bit oily.. rice hot.. should be consume immediately when served
4 三文鱼腩寿司 Salmon Belly.. a bit oily.. rice hot.. should be consume immediately when served
4 三文鱼腩寿司 Salmon Belly.. a bit oily.. rice hot.. should be consume immediately when served
4 三文鱼腩寿司 Salmon Belly.. a bit oily.. rice hot.. should be consume immediately when served

5 白金枪鱼寿司 Maguro white tuna Sushi
5 白金枪鱼寿司 Maguro white tuna Sushi
5 白金枪鱼寿司 Maguro white tuna Sushi
5 白金枪鱼寿司 Maguro white tuna Sushi
5 白金枪鱼寿司 Maguro white tuna Sushi

6 烟金枪鱼寿司 House Smoked White Tuna
6 烟金枪鱼寿司 House Smoked White Tuna
6 烟金枪鱼寿司 House Smoked White Tuna
6 烟金枪鱼寿司 House Smoked White Tuna
6 烟金枪鱼寿司 House Smoked White Tuna

7 老虎虾寿司 Tiger prawn sushi
7 老虎虾寿司 Tiger prawn sushi
7 老虎虾寿司 Tiger prawn sushi
7 老虎虾寿司 Tiger prawn sushi
7 老虎虾寿司 Tiger prawn sushi

8 油金魚寿司(ハまち) Hamachi fish sushi
8 油金魚寿司(ハまち) Hamachi fish sushi
8 油金魚寿司(ハまち) Hamachi fish sushi
8 油金魚寿司(ハまち) Hamachi fish sushi

9 北极贝(北海道) North Pole Clam Sushi
9 北极贝(北海道) North Pole Clam Sushi
9 北极贝(北海道) North Pole Clam Sushi
9 北极贝(北海道) North Pole Clam Sushi
9 北极贝(北海道) North Pole Clam Sushi

10 甜虾寿司 .Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp) Sushi. remove head to eat
10 甜虾寿司 .Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp) Sushi. remove head to eat
10 甜虾寿司 .Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp) Sushi. remove head to eat
10 甜虾寿司 .Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp) Sushi. remove head to eat
10 甜虾寿司 .Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp) Sushi. remove head to eat

11 鳗鱼寿司 Unagi Sushi
11 鳗鱼寿司 Unagi Sushi
11 鳗鱼寿司 Unagi Sushi
11 鳗鱼寿司 Unagi Sushi

12 拉长鱼(沙长仔鱼)天妇罗,  红薯天妇罗 Sweet Potato Tempura, & 秋葵天妇罗 Okra Tempura
12 Tempura 拉长鱼 (沙长仔鱼) 瓜
12 Tempura 拉长鱼 (沙长仔鱼) 瓜
12 Tempura 拉长鱼 (沙长仔鱼) 瓜
12 Tempura 拉长鱼 (沙长仔鱼) 瓜

阿贤 Ah Xian (Owner and Main Chef) offering a piece of Toro Chef offering additional tasting of + 1 金枪鱼中腩鱼片寿司 Chu-Toro Sushi.. special i think maybe worth rm$15-rm$20+/pc
Chef offering + 1 金枪鱼中腩鱼片寿司 Chu-Toro Sushi.. special worth rm$50
Chef offering + 1 金枪鱼中腩鱼片寿司 Chu-Toro Sushi.. special worth rm$50
Chef offering + 1 金枪鱼中腩鱼片寿司 Chu-Toro Sushi.. special worth rm$50
Chef offering + 1 金枪鱼中腩鱼片寿司 Chu-Toro Sushi.. special worth rm$50

13 串燒雞胗 Chicken Gizzard Yakitori
13 kai kan.. 鸡 yakitori
13 kai kan.. 鸡 yakitori
13 kai kan.. 鸡 yakitori
13 kai kan.. 鸡 yakitori

14 鸡皮(かわ)串烧 Chicken skin (Kawa) Yakitori
14 鸡皮(かわ)串烧 Chicken skin (Kawa) Yakitori
14 鸡皮(かわ)串烧 Chicken skin (Kawa) Yakitori
14 鸡皮(かわ)串烧 Chicken skin (Kawa) Yakitori
14 鸡皮(かわ)串烧 Chicken skin (Kawa) Yakitori

15 香菇串烧 Mushroom Yakitori
15 香菇串烧 mushtoom yakitori
15 香菇串烧 mushtoom yakitori
15 香菇串烧 mushtoom yakitori

16 鸡肉明太子酱串烧 Mentai Sauce Chicken Meat Yakitori
16 鸡肉明太子酱串烧 mentai sauce chicken meat yakitori
16 鸡肉明太子酱串烧 mentai sauce chicken meat yakitori
16 鸡肉明太子酱串烧 mentai sauce chicken meat yakitori
16 鸡肉明太子酱串烧 mentai sauce chicken meat yakitori

17 番薯叉烧配明太子酱和自制酸甜酱 Patato Yakitori with Mentai and Homemade "Obah" Sauce (sweet sour)
17 番薯叉烧配明太子酱和自制酸甜酱 Patato Yakitori with Mentai and Homemade "Obah" Sauce (sweet sour)
17 番薯叉烧配明太子酱和自制酸甜酱 Patato Yakitori with Mentai and Homemade "Obah" Sauce (sweet sour)
17 番薯叉烧配明太子酱和自制酸甜酱 Patato Yakitori with Mentai and Homemade "Obah" Sauce (sweet sour)
17 番薯叉烧配明太子酱和自制酸甜酱 Patato Yakitori with Mentai and Homemade "Obah" Sauce (sweet sour)

18 蛋羹 Dessert Egg Custard
18 蛋羹 Dessert Egg Custard
18 蛋羹 Dessert Egg Custard
18 蛋羹 Dessert Egg Custard

The Interior
@ 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya in PJ Empire City
@ 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya in PJ Empire City
@ 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya in PJ Empire City
@ 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya in PJ Empire City
@ 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya in PJ Empire City

The Chefs (Mr Ah Xian (owner) and Mr Wong)
@ 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya in PJ Empire City
@ 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya in PJ Empire City
@ 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya in PJ Empire City
@ 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya in PJ Empire City
@ 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya in PJ Empire City

廚師發辦 Omakase & 大関清酒 Sake Ozeki @ 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya in PJ Empire City
@ 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya in PJ Empire City
@ 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya in PJ Empire City
廚師發辦 Omakase & 大関清酒 Sake Ozeki @ 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya in PJ Empire City
廚師發辦 Omakase & 大関清酒 Sake Ozeki @ 戰居酒屋 Senso Izakaya in PJ Empire City