Sakana Japanese Dining

A good Japanese restaurant, very conveniently located that you can sit outside where it was very quiet and not hot. In principle, a decent menu, everything was fresh, but for some reason the sushi was very small, no, it was tasty but small. They cook quickly, an interesting system of self-ordering. In general, it's good for 4 stars.

I genuinely don’t understand how this restaurant earned such high ratings, that’s the reason I decided to try it. The portions were shockingly small, and the sushi was clearly not fresh. It honestly tasted like cheap, frozen supermarket salmon. For the prices they charge, this was extremely disappointing and nowhere near worth it.

Now available at SAKANA, Suria KLCC 🔥 Big flavours in every bite 💖 that’s what this new menu is all about. ✨ What to try: 🔹 Fatty Tuna Handroll – melt-in-your-mouth luxury 🔹 Grilled Unagi Handroll – sweet, smoky perfection 🔹 Salmon Ikura Avocado – creamy + briny with a pop 🔹 Vegetable Handroll – light, fresh, and flavourful 🍜 Spicy Duck Ramen – rich broth, tender duck, slurp-worthy noodles 🍨 Dessert Parfaits: 🍧Matcha Red Bean (earthy + refined) 🍓Strawberry Vanilla (creamy + nostalgic) 🍹 Mocktails you'll love: 🍑Tropical Passionfruit Plum 🍋Yuzu Lemongrass 📍 Suria KLCC, G Floor #SakanaKLCC #SmallBitesBigFlavour #JapaneseDiningKL #LuxuryEats

The beef katsu is very awful! I spend 88 ringgit just for five pieces of disgusting beef and a bowl of rice which is not fresh and cold I spit out all the beef and feel so ew to swallow i didn’t expect the experience will be worse like this .I feel excited to try before I tasted it im so disappointed at this restaurant and I didn’t ask for refund because im rushing back to work this meal I only ate rice and dip the barbecue sauce to fill up myself .

Great Japanese Restaurant in a very convenient location. Quality is great, the staff were kind and the atmosphere is very relaxed.

We’re big fans of sushi and ramen, so we were excited to try this place. Unfortunately, it didn’t quite meet our expectations. First, the menu was very limited. Perhaps we’re not sushi experts , but compared to other standard sushi restaurants, the variety was disappointing — we simply didn’t have many options to choose from. Second, the taste was underwhelming. The soup was decent compared to the rest of the dishes, but overall, the flavors just didn’t impress us. It’s definitely not a place we’d return to. The environment was okay, and to their credit, the food was delivered to our table very quickly. However, the prices were shockingly high — it was extremely expensive and simply not worth the money. Definitely an OMG moment, but not in a good way.

I highly recommend to ‘skip’ this restaurant. The price is really high but low quality and small portions. The eel was burnt not grill. It was overcooked and had a bitter, burnt taste.

Dropped by Sakana Japanese Dining with a friend for lunch on a quiet Tuesday afternoon. The place is super convenient—right on the ground floor of Suria KLCC, behind Dome and overlooking the KLCC pool (very close to the Mandarin Oriental). We loved that you could choose to sit inside or go for the al fresco area with a view of the park. Not crowded at all during our visit, which made for a really relaxing meal. This restaurant is very clear about being halal—no pork, no lard, and all the sauces and vinegar are halal-certified (even the mirin and rice vinegar are JAKIM-approved from Japan). The chef, Makoto Saito Sam, has a super impressive background—he’s trained in top places around the world and was even named a Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador in 2025. He’s managed to keep the menu authentic while making it totally Muslim-friendly. We kept it simple since we’d had a late breakfast: Edamame (RM 15): Classic, lightly salted, and great for snacking while you chat. Salmon Kama (Grilled Fish Collar) (RM 38): Super juicy and flavourful, especially with the lemon and grated radish on the side. Chicken Teriyaki (RM 35): Tender chicken, sweet-savoury glaze, fresh salad on the side—can’t go wrong. Aburi Salmon Nigiri (RM 38): Five pieces, perfectly torched. The fish was so fresh, it basically melted in the mouth. The vibe here is cozy and chill, especially if you can get a seat by the window with the park view. Service was friendly and quick—staff checked in just enough without being overbearing. Nice bonus: if you order a set, you get free refills on miso soup, rice, and onsen egg. Perfect For… This spot is great for family outings, business lunches, or a casual meal with friends. There’s even a private space for bigger groups if you need it. Anything to Improve? The menu’s not huge, and a couple of popular items were out when we were there. It’s also on the pricier side, so maybe save it for a treat or special occasion. Overall Thoughts If you’re after fresh Japanese food, a peaceful spot, and halal assurance, Sakana really delivers. Prices are a bit high and the menu is focused, but the quality and experience make it worth it. Would definitely recommend, especially for anyone looking for authentic Japanese in KL!

Tasty Japanese fare. Fresh fish and grilled teriyaki meats. It is on a quiet side of KLCC which is nice.

Great dining experience serving authentic japanese cuisine. The seafood is fresh and the dishes have their unique taste. Waiters are very attentive. Atmosphere is peaceful and vibrant, great for social functions or family meal.