Best Japanese Restaurants in Melaka

Ichi Zen belongs to the Edo Ichi Group of Restaurants, a leading proprietor of five different brand names in Japanese restaurants. A combination of traditional and contemporary cooking styles are incorporated into the menu with the likes of sushi, sashimi, agemono (deep-fried) and yakimono (grilled) dishes making up the menu. For starters, try the Soft Kani Karaage to Shake Kawa Sarada - deep-fried soft shell crab salad topped with crispy fried salmon. The Ninniku Yaki Meshi guarantees the strong fragrance of garlic with fried rice as you savour each bite - perfect for accompanying any shioyaki grilled dish.

Wa Zen is a neighbourhood restaurant in Melaka that serves first-rate Japanese cuisine in a formal setting. With ingredients imported all the way from Tokyo and a head chef with years of experience up his sleeves, your meals will not be short of authentic. One of the recommended dishes here is the Ama Ebi Sashimi - sweet shrimps served on a bowl of ice. This is the only species of shrimp that is best enjoyed raw for its natural saccharine taste. In addition to sushi and sashimi, delight in their comprehensive menu featuring makimono, nabe hot pots, tempura, teishoku, donburi and an assortment of grilled seafood and meats.

Founded in early 2015, Fugo Ryori Japanese Restaurant is a new restaurant in town offering an extensive menu ranging from sushi and sashimi to donburi, noodles and grilled seafood. Using the finest ingredients that are air-flown from Japan, one can be guaranteed authenticity of taste at the skillful hands of their chef. Start your Japanese culinary journey with a fine selection of fresh sashimi that will warm up your taste buds for the stronger flavoured, yet delicate tasting main courses. Of these, a top recommended dish is the Ika Teriyaki - grilled squid in teriyaki sauce that fills the air with the ambrosial aroma of grilled seafood.

Formerly known as Sushi Boat Restaurant, this tiny kiosk has grown into a restaurant specialising in teishoku and bento set meals for lunch and dinner such as Chicken Katsu Bento, Salmon White Sauce and more. A full a la carte menu is available for the discerning diner, offering a plethora of traditional dishes such as sushi, sashimi, udon, donburi and yakimono, among others. They do have some tempting appetisers such as the delicious Nasu Seafood Guratan - a round eggplant, stuffed with mixed seafood in a cream sauce, served chilled. For light bites, try the California Temaki - a conical sushi hand roll wrapped in a piece of seaweed and stuffed with avocado, crab sticks, cucumber, and shrimp roe.