This month saw Isetan The Japan Store unveil their concealed fourth floor to be The Table KL, a collective of premium dining establishments. For now, five esteemed Japanese restaurants have taken residence here: Yakiniku Toraji, Toriden, Tonkatsu Anzu, The Tokyo Restaurant & Bar and Tokyo's Michelin-starred Sushi Azabu. The central bar area with Japanese lanterns and red noren cloths hanging overhead afford mysteriously enticing vibes — perfect for an exciting date night. Head to Tonkatsu Anzu for a quality meal that won't break the bank. The restaurant uses only premium aged black pork from Kyushu and the lush experience is affordable, starting from RM35 for the Pork Loin Katsu Set. The light batter is crisp while the deep-fried meat remains moist and tender. Savour this with the supplied tonkatsu sauce, and the tiny dollop of mustard at the corner of your dish. On rainy nights, consider visiting Toriden for Fukuoka-famous chicken hotpot — a hearty meal of chicken meatballs in peppery soup.
Avg price per person: RM80
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