Chances are you have heard of okonomiyaki, a dish which is popularised by the Japanese and brought over to Malaysia. It’s clear that Malaysians love this oriental dish so much so that its cousin, the monjayaki, has finally arrived from Tokyo to KL!

Monjayaki is basically a combination of cabbage, tofu, carrots, flour and water, and the Monjayaki Restaurant is the first outlet to provide this dish in Malaysia.

Image Credit: Monjayaki Restaurant
Image Credit: Monjayaki Restaurant

The Monjayaki team told Discover KL, “We lived in Japan for almost 6 years as a family and fell in love with the amazing food! At the back of our minds, we always felt that we would bring something back here. A friend from Japan who has many businesses in the F&B industry gave us the idea to open Monjayaki here and we were happy to jump on board! It feels good to bring something new and exciting to Malaysia.”

Even so, the Malaysian monjayaki outlet brings about its own local flavours, making them different from their Japanese counterpart. Although their recipes and batter seasonings are straight from Japan which ensures the authenticity of taste, they still try to appease their local crowd by bringing in Malaysian flavours to their dishes whenever possible.

Image Credit: Monjayaki Restaurant

Image Credit: Monjayaki Restaurant

“For example, during Hari Raya last year, we had a special ‘Rendang Okonomiyaki’. These Malaysian twists are seasonal. Though since we understand how spice and that ‘Malaysian Kick’ is essential to many locals, we do provide cili padi upon requests,” the team quipped.

Image Credit: Monjayaki Restaurant
Image Credit: Monjayaki Restaurant

Besides monjayaki, you could also opt to have their yakisoba and okonomiyaki which are equal crowd favourites at the restaurant! Monjayaki Restaurant opened on September 28 and already many are raving about the restaurant for fulfilling their monjayaki fix. So why not try the dish out yourself and you can be the ultimate judge of its unique flavour?

Monjayaki Restaurant

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 11.30am-9.30pm; last order at 9.30pm. (Closed on Mondays).

Address: Lot DGF-07, Sunway Nexis, Kota Damansara, 47810 Kuala Lumpur.

Website: Monjayaki Restaurant

Tel: 012-818 8456

Feature Image Credit: Monjayaki Restaurant

 
 
Also Read
ZEN by MEL’s newest menu “Volume: Jordan” is the brand’s metamorphosis in action

We review ZEN by MEL's Volume: Jordan 11-course fine dining dinner menu, created by Chef Jordan Alexis Yap in Bukit Jalil.

Expectations were high for Sage Restaurant & Wine Bar’s new looks & menus—it met them all

We review Sage Restaurant & Wine Bar's French-Japanese fine dining cuisine at The Gardens Residences. Is the renovated space worth visiting?

BAKE by Mel strikes again with their new take on croissants. Here’s our review of them.

We review BAKE By Mel's croissant crisp pastries that come in five flavours. They're available at their store in Bukit Jalil.

Nostalgia on a plate: We tried MiCasa All Suite Hotel’s elevated classic dishes for Ramadhan

We review MiCasa All Suite Hotel's Ramadhan menu for 2024 in their Shiso Dining restaurant. Here's what to expect from their festive buffet.

Immerse yourself in Martell’s AI-inspired Pop-Up Store at Pavilion Bukit Jalil

Martell has organised a 130 Years in Malaysia Pop-Up Store at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, happening throughout December 2023.

Don’t let the amazing views at Alva KL distract you from its delightful food & cocktails

We review Alva KL's views, food, and cocktails on the 57th floor of Ascott Star KLCC. Here's what we liked at the sky dining restaurant.

Christmas came early with One World Hotel’s sprawling buffet, here’s our review

We tried One World Hotel Petaling Jaya's 2023 Christmas and New Year's buffet, here is our review of the festive offerings.

The “By Mel” team takes on hot pastries & fine desserts with a new bakery in Bukit Jalil

We review BAKE By Mel, a pastry and fine desserts bakery at Bukit Jalil opened by the team behind CC by Mel and ZEN by MEL.