The Japanese are masters of patience. But, when it comes to grilling, they don’t do the low-and-slow-then-let-it-rest thing. They do yakitori!
Yakitori traditionally means grilled chicken, but it has come to refer generally to the beautiful ritual of sliding the prized parts of the animal like ox tongue, little chicken hearts, fatty pork jowls, tender octopus tentacles etc onto skewers, brushing on a layer of tare or sake, rotating them above an open fire until moist and charred in all the right places—and eating immediately! (Well maybe not for us cos need to take pictures haha)
And imagine having piping hot yakitori with some Japanese booze like beer or whisky!
Let’s do it at:
Torii
Capitalises on splashes of warm lighting, dark and wooden surfaces, but despite being infused with Japanese influenced decor, it’s also incorporated with some modern touches – a Japanese-accented gastro-bar. Huge posters of Japanese whiskies adorning walls, with more whiskies info next to it.
Despite being such a hip place, the traditional dishes are still done right with a range of unique Japanese-inspired dishes in the culinary spotlight.
Every Wednesdays and Thursdays all night long at Torii TTDI outlet, enjoy Kirin or Heineken Beer at only RM10 per glass!
It was really a waste that they didn’t serve Kirin Beer on the night we visited so we have to settle for Heineken instead. Anyways, RM10 per glass is quite a deal!
Paired with Edamame. Yums!
They have quite a variety of Japanese inspired food on their menu. I personally prefer having just yakitori and beer / drinks. Their mains wasn’t that bad but it was just ok for us. Very flavour-packed but they lack the wow factor still.
Broiled Lobster Chowder & Crab Croutons – RM18.90
Porcini mushroom, shallot & olive oil
Deconstructed Soft Shell Crab Salad – RM25.90
Tofu, mis berries compote with vegetable vinaigrette
Chilled Somen & Kampachi – RM19.90
Seared kampachi with yuzu bonito sauce
Mentaiko Pasta – RM21.90
Spaghetti with creamy fish roe, seaweed & herbs
Autumn Risotto – RM27.90
Crab claw, egg yolk & asparagus
Torii Donburi – RM34.90
Sashimi toro, uni, ikura & Japanese rice
Torii Fried Rice – RM25.90
Foie gras, herbs, garlic chips with fried rice
Chicken Bomb – RM9.90
sweet BBQ sauce & egg yolk
Crispy Cheesy Beef – RM12.90
sea salt & black pepper
Ox Tongue – RM17.90
sea salt & black pepper
Rack of Lamb – RM19.90
sea salt & black pepper
Ginko Nuts with sea salt – RM7.90 & Escargot with garlic miso & scallion – RM10.90
Sweet Corn – RM6.90
sea salt & butter
A great place to hang out and chill with friends and family though!
Torii
18, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 1,
Taman Tun Dr Ismail,
60000 Kuala Lumpur.
*Same row as Tadika Diyana, next to Presto Grocers.
Tel: +603 7733 9309 / +6012 668 4399
Opening hours:
Mon-Sat: 5.30pm till late
Close on Sundays
