I FEEL QUITE PRIVILEGED, as I'm now privy to something that not many of the JAPANESE expat population Penang know about, and I can share it with you!: the Miraku Restaurant in g Hotel has a very special "Eat as Much as you Can" offer, available only on WEDNESDAY evenings for the next THREE WEEKS, on all their fresh-as-a-daisy sushi (it's flown in 3 days a week).
As it just costs RM50++ per person, if a sushi enthusiast were to tuck away say 50, it will cost just a little above RM1 each! That is real value for money, although I was assured that they have not skimped on the quality: it's the same excellent sashimi that Miraku, described to me by another Japanese businessman as "the best in town" has been famous for since they opened their doors to the public a few years ago. And not only that, it's delicious and healthy to boot, the raw protein easily absorbed into our blood stream.
According to Deputy Managing Director Mr Hijioka, they are keeping it quite low-profile because (and here I have to whisper ... ) they just want the local community to know about it this time round. They know how popular it will be with the Japanese, especially the businessmen, who will go over there after work for a beer with the first sitting which starts at 6pm. And as it's just available at the main sushi bar which can seat just 22 pax, it is limited to that number of people per sitting. The second one starts at 8 and goes through to 9pm.
There are over 12 items of sushi (squid, cuttlefish, yellow tail, shrimp, tuna, salmon belly, soft and creamy; there's unagi (eel) and roe, and many more) which are skilfully made up and handed over to you on the spot, beautifully presented on a long wooden platter, after which you can just request more of your favourites: for me, it's the salmon of course.
As it just costs RM50++ per person, if a sushi enthusiast were to tuck away say 50, it will cost just a little above RM1 each! That is real value for money, although I was assured that they have not skimped on the quality: it's the same excellent sashimi that Miraku, described to me by another Japanese businessman as "the best in town" has been famous for since they opened their doors to the public a few years ago. And not only that, it's delicious and healthy to boot, the raw protein easily absorbed into our blood stream.
Obviously with such an incredible price they will only entertain bookings so if you are at a loose end as to where to eat tomorrow, do try it. But don't just show up if you're interested - do book in advance 04 229 8702.
IF it proves popular enough they will extend the Wednesday specials further - here's an opportunity to encourage them to do it.
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