2025 Guide To Japanese & Korean Restaurants In LaLaport: Directory, Menus & Halal Guide

The chef at Sushi Yoshi Omakase, LaLaport BBCC is preparing Aburi sushi, where a blowtorch or searing technique is used to partially cook the sushi, adding a smoky flavour and enhancing the texture of the ingredients. This technique, called "aburi," means "flame-seared" and involves gently searing the surface of the fish to create a contrasting texture and flavour.
Sushi Yoshi Omakase, LaLaport BBCC

LaLaport BBCC is a paradise for Japanese and Korean cuisine, featuring over 20 restaurants and dessert cafes offering everything from sizzling grills and refreshing kakigori to spicy street food and savoury hotpots.

Hut Sake Bar is a Japanese cuisine restaurant, known for using selections of high-quality and fresh ingredients with a real Japanese drinking experience located in Lalaport Mall in Kuala Lumpur.
Hut Sake Bar at Gourmet Street

Japanese cuisine takes center stage with highlights like omakase at Sushi Yoshi, premium wagyu at Tamaruya Honten and Yakiniku Sizzle, izakaya-style dining at Ikkyu and Hut Sake Bar, and artisanal matcha desserts at Matcha Eight and Sakanoue Café

K-Wing, Gourmet Street, LaLaport BBCC

On the Korean side, indulge in crispy fried chicken from KorFry and K-Wing, or gather with friends and family at Seoul Garden, a halal-certified buffet offering Korean BBQ and hotpot.

A vibrant Tsukiji Market-inspired street food concept featuring traditional yatai (food stalls) and drinks vending machines.
Yatai at Gourmet Street

For street food lovers, Yatai LaLaport brings a Tsukiji Market-style vibe with takoyaki, robatayaki, okonomiyaki and other Japanese favourites while PapaFry serves up Korean classics like kimchi fried rice, bibimbap, rice cakes and bento sets.

Hut Sake Bar (Hut Dining Buffet)

Super Platter, included in the Premium Buffet, at Hut Sake Bar Gourmet Street Lalaport BBCC, Kuala Lumpur
Super Platter at Hut Sake Bar

Featuring upscale all-you-can-eat Japanese buffet packages, Hut Sake Bar, pairs a casual izakaya-style dining experience with premium sake offerings. Highlights include the King Crab With Uni, Scampi Sashimi, and Shimomuragyu A5 Wagyu Don.

Ikkyu Izakaya Restaurant & Bar

Tender Wagyu beef steak, cooked on iron plate with salt, pepper & butter, served with broccoli, corn and sauteed garlic, available at Ikkyu Izakaya Restaurant & Bar, Gourmet Street Lalaport Bukit Bintang City Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
Wagyu Teppan Steak at Ikkyu Izakaya Restaurant & Bar

A traditional izakaya-style eatery offering an extensive selection of grilled skewers, sushi, and premium sake. Signature dishes include their Nabe Tonkotsu and Sashimi Moriawase.

IPPUDO

Kushiyaki Skewers at Ippudo
Kushiyaki Skewers at Ippudo

Renowned worldwide and winner of numerous awards including Michelin, Ippudo brings a rich variety of broths and toppings to ramen culture. Signature dishes include Shiromaru Motoaji, Akamaru Shinaji, Ippudo Kuro and Karaka Kanuni.

Ken Chan Curry (Halal)

Beef Omelette Curry at Ken Chan Curry
Beef Omelette Curry at Ken Chan Curry

Features over 100 varieties of bento, rice, udon and ramen dishes based on recipes by Japanese chef Ken-chan. Their best-seller and signature dish is the Ishikawa-style Chicken Katsu Curry.

K-Wing

Korean Spicy Shin Ramyun, a signature dish at K-Wing, Gourmet Street Lalaport BBCC
Korean Spicy Shin Ramyun at K-Wing

K-Wing specializes in Korean fried chicken with bold sauces like Soy Garlic, Hot & Spicy, and Cheesy. Other highlights include classic street food favourites such as Kimchi Fried Rice, Cheesy Hotpot Kimchi Udon, and Spicy Shin Ramyun.

  • Menu: View Menu
  • Opening Hours: 11am to 12am, Everyday
  • Location: G-89, G-90, Ground Floor, Gourmet Street, Lalaport BBCC
  • Website: K-Wing Facebook Page

KorFry (Halal)

KorFry Party Platter, a combo set consisting of Hot & Spicy Chicken Wings (4 pieces), Soy Garlic Chicken Wings (4 pieces), Onion Sweet Sauce French Fries, Sambal French Fries, Dry Ramen With Egg, served at KorFry, LaLaport BBCC, Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur
KorFry Party Platter: Hot & Spicy Chicken Wings (4 pieces), Soy Garlic Chicken Wings (4 pieces), Onion Sweet Sauce French Fries, Sambal French Fries, Dry Ramen With Egg.

Specializing in crispy, golden Korean fried chicken with a variety of savoury dips like Hot & Spicy, Soy Garlic, Sambal, and Onion Sweet sauces. Enjoy it with sides like kimchi and pickles for an authentic Korean street food experience.

  • Menu: View Menu 
  • Opening Hours: 10am to 10pm, Everyday
  • Location: L4-FC-18, 4th Floor, Garden Dining Food Court, Lalaport BBCC
  • Website: KorFry Facebook Page

Matcha Eight (Halal)

Sencha Ice Cream with Shiratama Mochi and Azuki, available at Matcha Eight, Gourmet Street Lalaport BBCC
Sencha Ice Cream with Shiratama Mochi and Azuki at Matcha Eight

Serves artisanal Japanese tea ice cream crafted with the finest single-origin tea powder from Wazuka town, Kyoto Prefecture. Specialising in sencha, matcha and hojicha, offering eight types of tea richness to suit everyone’s palate.

Menya Shishido

Yakibuta Ramen, Menya Shishido, LaLaport BBCC
Yakibuta Ramen

Specialises in Hakata-style ramen with a Malaysian twist, featuring creative dishes like Bak Kut Teh Ramen and Durian Ramen. Offers free ramen, dessert, and green tea on birthdays, with complimentary meals for children under three.

  • Opening Hours: 11am to 9.30pm, Everyday
  • Location: LG1-15E, Lower Ground Floor, Main Atrium, Lalaport BBCC
  • Website: Menya Shishido Facebook Page

Osaka Kitchen

Okonomiyaki Set, served at Osaka Kitchen Gourmet Street Lalaport BBCC
Okonomiyaki Set at Osaka Kitchen

A popular Japanese open kitchen concept restaurant featuring teppanyaki, okonomiyaki, yakisoba and other Edo-style dishes grilled on a large, flat iron griddle in front of you. Winner of the World Famous Gourmet Award in Japan for four consecutive years.

PapaFry (Halal)

PapaFry in LaLaport BBCC serves Korean street food, featuring classic dishes like fried rice, ramen, bibimbap, rice cakes and bento sets. Highlights include the Spicy Dry Ramyeon With Egg, Hot & Spicy Boneless Chicken And Fries, and Kimchi Fried Rice With Boneless Chicken.
PapaFry

Serves Korean street food, featuring classic dishes like fried rice, ramen, bibimbap, rice cakes and bento sets. Highlights include the Spicy Dry Ramyeon With Egg, Hot & Spicy Boneless Chicken And Fries, and Kimchi Fried Rice With Boneless Chicken.

  • Opening Hours: 10am to 10pm, Everyday
  • Location: LG1-FH-44, Lower Ground Floor, Depachika Marche, Lalaport BBCC
  • Website: PapaFry Facebook Page

Sakanoue Café (Halal)

Strawberry Shortcake and Cheese Berry Panda Kakigori, light and fluffy shaved ice desserts flavoured with syrup, milk, and toppings like fruits and whipped cream, available at Sakanoue Café, Gourmet Street Lalaport BBCC
Strawberry Shortcake and Cheese Berry Panda Kakigori at Sakanoue Café

Specializing in Kakigori, a light and fluffy shaved ice dessert flavoured with syrup, milk, and toppings like mochi, fruits and whipped cream. Highlights include the signature Strawberry Shortcake, Cheese Berry Panda and Mango Passion Custard.

Shabu-Yo

Japanese Hotpot Buffet, available at Shabu-Yo, Gourmet Street Lalaport BBCC
Hotpot Buffet at Shabu-Yo

An authentic all-you-can-eat shabu shabu and sukiyaki restaurant offering unlimited high-quality meats and fresh vegetables with soups, sauces and sides bursting with umami. Enjoy desserts like takoyaki, waffles and ice cream after the steamboat.

  • Opening Hours: 12pm to 10pm, Everyday
  • Location: G-78, G-79, Ground Floor, Gourmet Street, Lalaport BBCC
  • Website: Shabu-Yo Facebook Page

Seoul Garden (Halal)

Seoul Garden (Halal) features an all-you-can-eat buffet with a wide selection of marinated meats, fresh seafood, vegetables, and hearty soups for hotpot and grill. Highlights include the Spicy Bulgogi Marinated Chicken Chop, Smoked Duck, and Kimchi Soup.
Lunch Buffet at Seoul Garden

Offers an all-you-can-eat Korean buffet with a wide selection of marinated meats, fresh seafood, vegetables, and hearty soups for hotpot and grill. Highlights include the Spicy Bulgogi Marinated Chicken Chop, Smoked Duck, and Kimchi Soup.

Sukiya Tokyo Bowls & Noodles (Halal)

Una-gyu Don (eel and beef served with rice), available at Sukiya Tokyo Bowls & Noodles, LaLaport BBCC
Una-gyu Don (Eel and beef served with rice) at Sukiya

A modern dining atmosphere inspired by Japanese pop culture, serving daily staple rice and noodle dishes such as Gyudon, Chicken Katsu-Don, Ramen, Unagidon, Curry Rice, and Yakiniku Don.

Sushi King (Halal)

Various sushi available at Sushi King, famous for serving freshly made sushi on the kaiten (conveyor belt) for customers to pick up and enjoy, along with à la carte dishes like Teppanyaki, Temaki, Sashimi, Yakimono, and Donburi.
Various Sushi at Sushi King

Famous for serving freshly made sushi on the kaiten (conveyor belt) for customers to pick up and enjoy, along with à la carte dishes like Teppanyaki, Temaki, Sashimi, Yakimono, and Donburi.

Sushi Yoshi Omakase

Chef’s Selection Nigiri Sushi, available at Sushi Yoshi Omakase, LaLaport BBCC
Chef’s Selection Nigiri Sushi at Sushi Yoshi Omakase

Enjoy an exquisite omakase experience in a serene setting, enhanced by natural light and a bonsai-adorned zen garden. Signature offerings include the Omakase Fuku (10 courses), Omakase Kotobuki (10 courses), and the premium Omakase Takumi, which requires advance booking. 

Tamaruya Honten Steakhouse

Premium Japanese Wagyu Steak Set, served at Tamaruya Honten Steakhouse, LaLaport BBCC
Wagyu Steak Set at Tamaruya Honten Steakhouse

Famous for premium Japanese wagyu and Angus beef steaks grilled to perfection, seasoned with freshly grated wasabi. Signature offerings include the Wagyu Steak Set, Angus Steak Set, and Wagyu Hamburger Steak.

Wagyu And Rice (Halal)

A5 Shimomuragyu Wagyu Set, served at Wagyu & Rice, Gourmet Street Lalaport BBCC
A5 Shimomuragyu Wagyu Set at Wagyu & Rice

Specializing in premium wagyu beef rice bowls, this cozy eatery combines top-grade wagyu with Japanese culinary techniques for a rich, satisfying meal. Signature offerings include the Wagyu Don, Wagyu Sukiyaki Don, and Wagyu Teriyaki Don.

Yakiniku Sizzle By Yakinquest

Premium Wagyu Trio Platter (450g), available at Yakiniku Sizzle By Yakiniquest, Gourmet Street Lalaport BBCC
Premium Wagyu Trio Platter (450g) at Yakiniku Sizzle By Yakiniquest

A premium yakiniku restaurant specialising in top-quality wagyu cuts grilled to perfection over a smokeless roaster. Highlights include their Signature Premium Wagyu Trio Platters, Wagyu Karubi, Wagyu Tongue, and Wagyu Harami.

Yatai Lalaport

A chef at Yatai grills yakitori and tamago in an open kitchen, in front of you. available at Gourmet Street BBCC
Grilled Yakitori & Tamago at Yatai

A vibrant Tsukiji Market-inspired street food concept featuring traditional yatai (food stalls) and drinks vending machines. Highlights include Takoyaki, Robatayaki, Okonomiyaki, Kushiyaki skewers, and popular Japanese snacks and desserts. 

LaLaport BBCC

K-Wing, a relaxed gastropub with live music performances, specializing in Korean fried chicken with bold sauces like Soy Garlic, Hot & Spicy, and Cheesy. Located in Gourmet Street Lalaport BBCC
K-Wing, a relaxed gastropub with live music performances, Gourmet Street Lalaport BBCC

Beyond hosting the bustling array of Japanese restaurants and the culinary offerings of Gourmet Street, LaLaport BBCC features a dynamic blend of shopping, entertainment, and cultural experiences.

Rooftop Garden at night, with a view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline, featuring the Warisan Merdeka Tower from the 4th floor of Lalaport BBCC
Rooftop Garden, Lalaport BBCC

Don’t miss the Instagrammable hotspots like the Grand Steps, the serene Central Rooftop Garden with breathtaking city views, and the architecturally unique BookXcess bookstore.

BookXcess LaLaport BBCC is known for its unique layout and design, which incorporates artwork and sculptures, making it a popular spot for photography.
BookXcess Lalaport, a beautiful combination of books and art.

The lifestyle mall features a cinema with immersive 4DX and BIG screens, a retro Korean roller rink, electric go-kart racing, and interactive game centers. 

Moonlight Memories at Immersify Kuala Lumpur captures precious moments as celestial and terrestrial forms seamlessly merge, revolutionising how we create memories with this fusion of space and earthly wonders.
Moonlight Memories, Immersify Kuala Lumpur, The Labs

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