Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Quite possibly my new sushi hangout place!

(In Conjunction with my 25th B'day... - When it comes to Sushi...)
- Stand your chance to win 3 eXclusive invites to dine at YO!sushi this 22nd July**

As i was saying, when it comes to Sushi - i definately am one of those kind of people that is pretty strict on what i eat, its quality and taste! Therefore i don't mind paying a little bit extra for great fresh food and comfort. Being in Malaysia, we do have a variety of gourmet food available and quite a range of restaurants to cater to everyone's taste from local, Chinese to western and even Arabian food.

But when it comes to Japanese food, there's very few that really cater to your needs. There's Sushi Kingy, Genko Sush (sorry la my spellig very bad), and the new ones like some Zanmai place in the Gardens and Ichiban sumthin'... well (OMG! I really am bad with names huh), well i haven't personally tried Zanmai but i tried the others...and i tell ya... it's really worth it to try YO!sushi. Take it as a new culture for Japanese food in this 21st century... new way of presentation but still keeping the same great authentic Japanese taste to it like how u want it to be!




Salmon Sashimi...as fresh as you can get! Just flown into the country this morning and straight away delivered to YO!Sushi.

A selection of their dishes...all of these came in at once! I had hard time taking photos or wanting to eat!!!

Now now, have you tried YO!sushi?

I have and i definitely love it! I heard from 2 out of 10 friends that they said that YO!sushi is just ok and expensive but the other 8 out of 10 LOVES it to the max! You see...my judgement on this is that if you want real great food (fresh and great taste) you have to pay the premium price for it! And perhaps my friends who came in only tried the usual sushi that is served on the kaiten belt! But hey some of the best dishes at YO!sushi is found in the menu and cooked right in front of you in their open kitchen, for example try their Black Miso Cod* (this is their signature dish, the best i've ever tasted) and their skewers are worth a try as well. So next time you go to YO!sushi, try out their Black Miso Cod! Yummmmyy...


If you haven't tried YO!sushi... (here's your chance!)

In conjunction with my 25th Birthday this year, i am inviting 4 of my friends for dinner here at YO!sushi and will be having a small little contest on my blog for 3 of you to win an all-paid dinner (eXclusive closed door dinner @ YO!sushi / by invitation only) also in conjunction with Kendall Jackson Wine Dinner

All You Have To Do To Win this Dinner...

Option A - Be one of my 4 friends to join me for dinner this 22nd July for the Kendall Jackson Wine Dinner. Just e-mail me shazFX[AT]gmail.com and tell me that u wanna dine with me at YO!sushi.

Option B - Be one of my 3 friends to participate in this online BLOG contest, just blog about YO!sushi on your blog, you can use the photos here on my blog or don't use at all...doesn't matter - just write a little something nice! Or just start your blog update by writing about whatever you did or you went with "YO!" (e.g.: YO!, i went to Pavilion today for a movie with some friends!). Yep...you don't have to even write a big blog post, (if you want...you can just link it back to my blog :P haha..) just a one line is enough to win yourself this eXclusive dinner! Once you're done with this... just e-mail me your link and contact details (Name, Contact Number and URL) to shazFX[AT]gmail.com.


Wanna Know What You Will Be Indulging Yourself Into...

APPETIZERS
Combination of Fried Renkon, Fried Salmon skin, Edamame &
Salmon Tataki Sashimi
Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

DEEPFRIED HAIRY PRAWNS
Crispy, kadaifi pastry wrapped black tiger prawns with wasabi-ginger mayonnaise
& fried Shirao baitfish
Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay

BEEF TERIYAKI
Succulent Tenderloin Beef grilled with teriyaki sauce
Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

ASSORTED ROLLS ISO
Special Rolls Sushi - Eel roll, soft shell crab roll & Spicy Salmon roll
Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

DESSERT
Imported fresh mango

RM 120.00 ++ Per Pax


** If you would like to attend the close Wine Dinner event @ YO!sushi (Kendall Jackson Wine Dinner) You may call the restaurant for a reservation (walk-ins on the day is not allowed).

A night with Mr. Jeff Cook, Principal of Kendall Jackson Californian vineyard premium wine paired with the finest Japanese cuisines dinner course. Dress code for the evening is smart casual. The prestigious wine dinner is co-host by Bacardi Martini.


YO!Sushi is not a local restaurant that not only looks good but it's a franchise from the UK (started off their first outlet on Poland Street in 1997). Since then people have been queueing up their front door to have more of what YO!sushi (the new trendsetter in Japanese food) has to offer! - With more than 30 outlets opened globally, it has to be THE new trend in Japanese food outlets!

It's the Melium group people here in KL that has made YO!sushi big ever since it came into Malaysia thanks to Datuk Farah Khan who's now venturing into food outlets (from it's first Dome). Let's see what else the Melium Group will be bringing into Malaysia making our city not just a place to shop but also to dine...

YO!Sushi - with its kaiten sushi bar (conveyor belt), it served a myriad of sushi, sashimi, sushi rolls, nigiri, and awesome fried tempura and teriyaki japanese foooods!!!

The food at YO!sushi is prepared in the middle of the guest sitting area, the concept of the store is as such that is meant to provide a cheer fealing for us youngsters (teenagers / youths / young adults...you name it), its really a hip and happening place to be!


Location @ YO!sushi Pavilion / YO!sushi TheGardens MidValley

Pavilion Mall
Level 1 Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
168 Jalan Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-2148 8588

Official Website: http://www.yosushi.com/

Other's Perspectives on YO!sushi:

Shaolin Tiger's "We Ate This Updated - YO!sushi"
http://www.shaolintiger.com/2008/03/03/melium-lifestyle-event-at-yo-sushi-pavilion/


Aiyoo... this pic again! I know la.. i love their Salmon.. REALLY!

Their range of sashimi really makes my mouth watery now!

Here comes the Salmon sashimi again! Look at how fresh it is!

Prawns...with light drizzling of mayonnaise on top!

One of their famous dishes as well... salmon roll with cream cheese inside! It melts in your mouth!!! Becareful cheesie!!! Don't get knocked out with this!

THE ULTIMATE - Miso Black Cod! This is "THE" dish that YOU MUST TRY!!! Miso Black Cod is the first thing i order and the last that i order here at YO!Sushi, a must have everytime i come here! the taste...i shall not describe it out to y'all! - JUST GO!!!

It's 10 sumthin PM... time for us to leave, everyone else left already! Well... le'ts go HOME! Stomach's full...REALLY FULL!

Three of us here seated on the side of the conveyer belt! Forgotten what it's called in Japanese la... anyone has a clue?

PSS: Dinner @ YO!sushi would be on 22nd July 2008, winners have to be from Kuala Lumpur and be present. Contest duration from now till 20th July 2008 Midnight. Winners will be announced via e-mail / phone on the 21st July 2008.

*Winners selection will be random as the contest doesn't require much participation from the contestants apart from putting something on their blog... perhaps the most attractive post may win it! You'll never know :P

** Or just do both of the options A & B - to win :P

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Friday, March 07, 2008

A night with the Melium Group @ YO! Sushi

(Here's the YO!Sushi Experience...Update For 3rd March 2008)

YO! Sushi's awesome Japanese food experience! The story goes like this... i received an invite from the Melium Group to attend to a dinner function with them but this time around with the presence of their key members from Aigner. One of the many brands brought down here to Malaysia by Melium Group.

So i went to YO! Sushi with Gary & Ian, but was suppose to be there with a few others aswell but they couldn't make it. Not to worry about that... time well spent, food was FRESH and there's absolutely nothing more for me to ask for from that night - company was great aswell!

YO! Sushi originated from the UK, now in Malaysia at 2 locations - Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and MidValley - The Gardens. Both outlets brings the same kind of atmosphere and treatment! You will LOVE their Sashimi's and Miso Black Cod dish!!!

Last last week when i went for the dinner at YO!Sushi for the first time with Melium Group was with Sandra and met up with Shaolin Tiger and Kimberlycun was there too! Anyways more about YO! Sushi later below...at the end of this post! - But for now let's checkout YO! Pictures shall we!!!

That's Ian and Gary - we were about to start our meal here tonight!!! We ate a WHOLE LOT of food! The first time i ate so much of raw food ever!!!

Their sashimi combo - with a mixture of everything!

Salmon Sushi... this is as fresh as you can get!

The Salmon is just so so so GOOD i tell you... (no..this is NOT a paid post!)

This is one of the must try roll!!! Check it out when you go to YO!Sushi next..!

Salmon Sashimi...as fresh as you can get! Just flown into the country this morning and straight away delivered to YO!Sushi.

Beef Shitake with mushroom...skewered!!! The sauce that covers this skewer is delicious and the taste is even better!

I didn't try this out but Ian had this, it was their SAKE! Hehehe... a must try for those who loves JAPANESE Alcohol!

Salmon teriyaki if i am not mistaken on skewers...

A selection of their dishes...all of these came in at once! I had hard time taking photos or wanting to eat!!!

This is a MUST TRY as well!!! OMG...when's my next trip down to YO!Sushi...let's all go together!

Salmon coated with light Wasabi... i tried it, but Wasabi is not my cup of tea! But their Wasabi tastes really FRESH!

Aiyoo... this pic again! I know la.. i love their Salmon.. REALLY!

Their range of sashimi really makes my mouth watery now!

Here comes the Salmon sashimi again! Look at how fresh it is!

Prawns...with light drizzling of mayonnaise on top!

Takoyaki balls...these are delicious aswell!

One of their famous dishes as well... salmon roll with cream cheese inside! It melts in your mouth!!! Becareful cheesie!!! Don't get knocked out with this!

Three of us here seated on the side of the conveyer belt! Forgotten what it's called in Japanese la... anyone has a clue?

THE ULTIMATE - Miso Black Cod! This is "THE" dish that YOU MUST TRY!!! Miso Black Cod is the first thing i order and the last that i order here at YO!Sushi, a must have everytime i come here! the taste...i shall not describe it out to y'all! - JUST GO!!!

It's 10 sumthin PM... time for us to leave, everyone else left already! Well... le'ts go HOME! Stomach's full...REALLY FULL!

Jessie and Me... She was invited to the event as well.. What a small world, she was my collegemate back in APIIT.

All of us together with the Head Chef of YO!Sushi here in KL, Alex... the guy behind all those yummy food!

What's up after main course.. of course the desserts! Green Tea ice-cream!!! My favourite la!!! this is a MUST try aswell! - There's so much more for you to try out, come with a friend here and try it all out!
Food looks awesome! The taste is so much better than any other restaurants i've tried. I've eaten at Sushi King, Genki Sushi before... YO!Sushi will be guaranteed to blow your mind! Try it out first and you'll taste a different kind of Japanese food made for you.
You can't compare YO!Sushi with the restaurants that i just mentioned to you, because YO!Sushi is a level above the rest! Whereby Jogoya, Saisaki are mainly buffet style... Alot of people ask me if its comparable to Sushi Groove.
Well let's answer that question here! I've been to Sushi groove a couple of times and the service is kind of slow even during non peak hours. Lots of my friends who went there said the same thing as well. There's nothing to shout about their sushi at sushi groove. The food is just average, price is reasonable for Japanese food yes.
But on the other hand, YO!Sushi is affordable, it is a bit more expensive than the usual Sushi King and Genki Sushi and Ichiban Boshi, but you are paying for the GREAT food, FRESH food that is served to you! Want something of quality, you gotta pay for it! But honestly speaking, YO!Sushi is affordable for the kind of quality food they serve to you!
More updates about YO!Sushi and their food coming up soon again...!!! :)
*This is not a paid food review / based solely n the owner of the blog!

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