Weekend Brunches in Kuala Lumpur: Sushi Brunch Buffet at Zipangu

Photography: Jenna Milne

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur has introduced a Zipangu exclusive, a curated experience of truly authentic comfort Japanese food. Staying true to the signatory style of Zipangu’s culinary identity built across time, tradition is maintained in its inventive sushi creations. The newly introduced Weekend Sushi Buffet runs across both Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 2.30pm. The experience was an opulent escape of Zen gardens and a stellar spread of sushi.

Photography: Jenna Milne

Photography: Jenna Milne

Catered to everyone, Zipangu’s Sushi Brunch Buffet embraces all. It offers a unique weekend experience that is not offered otherwise in KL’s food and beverage scene, a wholesome Japanese buffet which focuses on delivering quality without any compromise. From the authentically dessert selections to the service provided by the Zipangu family.

Guests are treated to a wide selection of sushi rolls, from Red Hot Beef Roll, Busan Roll with spicy cod and crab meat and Asian Rainbow with prawn, salmon and avocado. What gave the Zipangu brunch experience a twist was the Spicy Dragon and Mango Cheese sushi paired alongside a daring rendition of Durian and Chocolate roll. Keeping true to the evolving nature of food, culture and novelty. Their menu spans out other dishes such as Teriyaki chicken and bittergourd teppan grill sushi and a beautiful seafood miso.

Photography: Jenna Milne

Web Editor of BAZAAR speaks to Chef Hiroaki Karasawa on the influences behind the food philosophy and the rotating menu which evolves each week to sustain novelty to its regulars.Chef Hiroaki Karasawa emphasizes on the artistry of ingredients which adds an elements of fusion to incorporate hints of Asian ingredients. He speaks fondly of keeping the food served in Zipangu close to Japanese traditions as many expatriate Japanese regular seek comfort in Zipangu and view it is a ‘home away from home food’ and a respect cultural establishment.