Kogetsu, Japanese, Saujana Hotel KL

Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Mixed Sashimi Platter – Kogestu, Saujana Hotel

Lunch at Kogetsu – “99 Delectable Dishes”

Words by Brooke Keel
Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall)
If elegantly prepared, classical Japanese cuisine is your style, then you absolutely must pay a visit to Kogetsu at the Saujana Hotel – particularly since there is an all-you-can-eat weekend lunch special with a twist. Rather than simply partake in a typical help-yourself buffet, the Kogetsu offers something a bit more classy – for RM99, a diner may order as many items from the specially designed a la carte menu, and these will be served up to you at the table in classic dining style. The options are numerous, of high quality, and all presented beautifully by Kyoto born Chef Taketoshi Minami.
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Mixed Sushi Platter
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Kogetsu
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
View from Kogetsu
The ambiance alone is enough to warrant a visit. Sitting right on the water, with expansive glass windows looking out over a small lake and hotel grounds, it’s distinctly classic and beautiful, made in the style of a traditional Japanese countryside restaurant. We enjoyed sitting near the window, taking in the natural light and water views. Naturally, we were first brought a cleansing washcloth and served hot green tea. Salted edamame followed shortly after, and then we began our sampling of the ‘99 Dishes’ menu.
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Edamame
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Chawan Mushi
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Hot Soup
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Snapper Soup
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Deep Fried White Bait
Some of our favorite samplings were the Shirauo Karaage (crispy fried and salty little sea creatures), the classic Agedashi Tofu, the Wakame Kyuru Su (a soup-like seaweed salad prepared with vinegar), an assortment of sashimi samplings (over a dozen options, including the Shiro Maguro – yum), and two simmered dishes: Niku Jaga (a beef with potato stew) and Shimeji Aburaage Ni (bean curd skin). The Nigiri and Makimono were beautifully prepared and delectable (try the Hamachi and Anago), and the Soft Shell Crab Tempura was equally delicious. Unagi Kabayaki, grilled eel with sweet sauce, was loved by all (even by one who normally dislikes the strong flavor of unagi), as was the homemade garlic chips on grilled beef tenderloin, prepared in classic teppanyaki style.  
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Shimeji Aburaage Ni 
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Wakame Kyuru Su 
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Teppanyaki Scallops
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Unagi Kabayaki
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Niku Jaga
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Teppanyaki Mushrooms
Just to be sure we didn’t miss anything, we tried the traditional Cha Soba (cold green tea noodles, beautiful in its simplicity) and the Niku Udon Matawa Soba (Sliced beef noodles in hot broth), which perfectly ‘hit the spot’ at our table. 
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Niku Udon Matawa Soba
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Cha Soba
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Garlic Fried Rice
For dessert, we enjoyed the much loved Green Tea Ice Cream as well as the Grilled Gelatinous Rice Cake and Red Bean (grilled mochi and azuki, for those who recognise this old favorite). If you are at all like us, and you enjoy a spot of sake with your meal, we should note that there is a nice selection available in addition to an array of other classic and Japanese style beverages.  
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Grilled Gelatinous Rice Cake and Red Bean
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Cold Sake
Kogetsu, Japanese Restaurant, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur
Green Tea Ice Cream and Red Beans
Reason to visit: Lakeside ambiance, elegant and traditional Japanese food and setting, buffet style options with classic dining service.
Kogetsu
Saujana Hotel 
Jalan Lapangan Terbang SAAS
40150 Shah Alam
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
+6 03 7843 1234 ext 6122 
Attire: Smart Casual
Hours: Lunch 12.00pm to 2.30pm daily, Dinner 6.30pm to 10.00pm

4 Comments

  1. wow, impressive sashimi platter i must say. The chawan mushi looks nicely done too!

  2. I love the lush green views…and that fountain!

  3. Oh this place is so Japanese!
    There's even a Japanese school nearby?
    I would like to visit Japan again soon! 😉

  4. Top marks for the place – absolutely authentic. Food presentation is stunning too.

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