Everyone knows sushi. It’s undoubtedly Japan’s most popular culinary import, found in countries throughout the globe.. Look around—there’s surely a sushi joint peddling maki and nigiri. Whether it’s KL’s most dazzling malls or pop-ups at a neighbourhood supermarket, sushi is readily available in endless interpretations. With that many options, it’s hard to separate what’s good from the mediocre, what’s tasty from the basic. Fortunately, it’s our job and not yours to do the groundwork, and we’ve done it extensively to create this handy guide that points you in the direction of the best sushi spots in KL and PJ, broken down by two budget categories.
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Bite-sized goodness without biting into your budget.
1. Sushi Zanmai
Reliable and consistent are two words that come to mind when describing Sushi Zanmai. The menu is standardised across all its outlets in the city, and the stringent quality control ensures two of the same sushi from opposite ends of the Klang Valley taste just the same. Whether you’re eager for a full meal or something light, you’ll find something that suits your appetite, from the usual conveyor belt favourites to house-special maki rolls.
Address: Multiple locations, check website for full list
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2. Shin Zushi
Shin Zushi came onto the market just a few years ago, but the chain has become one of the best affordable sushi spots in KL and PJ. Not skimming on quality despite wallet-friendly prices, Shin Zushi’s all-encompassing sushi selection spans the usual salmon and tuna, though premium proteins like unagi and hamachi are available too. Waiting is a rite of passage at a Shin Zushi branch, so opt for takeaways if your hangry-ness is passing the point of no return.
Address: Multiple locations, check website for full list
3. Sushi Jiro
Sushi shouldn’t be a luxury and Sushi Jiro ensures each plate is priced fairly, so you don’t have to worry about denting your wallet if you go overboard. How economical? The plates are priced at RM3.68 each, inclusive of taxes. But if you’re craving more than just sushi, there are rice bowls, ramen, and donburi sets too. And yes, also affordable.
Address: Multiple locations, check website for full list
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4. Sushi Mentai
A pioneer in affordable sushi, Sushi Mentai is one of the most recognisable Japanese chains in the country. Despite the low prices, it doesn’t cut back on good quality ingredients with each sushi made fresh daily on the premises using fresh seafood. Aside from conveyor belt sushi clocking in at RM2.80 per plate, you’ll also find ramen and rice bowls on the menu if you want something more substantial.
Address: Multiple locations, check website for full list
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5. Sakura Sushi
Sakura Sushi is one of the best affordable sushi restaurants in KL for when cravings are high but bank accounts are low. With two outlets spread across Pandan Indah and Cheras, the colourful restaurants have everything from RM1.70 sushi plates and RM10.50 salmon sashimi to bento sets for RM15.30 per pop.
Address:
Cheras
20, Jalan Midah 3, Taman Midah, 56000 Cheras
Daily, 11am – 8.45pm
03-9133 8718
Pandan Indah
69, Jalan Pandan Indah 4/3A, Pandan Indah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Mon – Fri: 12pm – 9.30pm
Sat – Sun: 11.30am – 9.30pm
6. FujiYama Japanese Restaurant
Damansara Uptown may not be the first place that comes to mind for cheap eats, but FujiYama makes an exception by pricing sushi from as low as RM0.80—even an iced tea at your local hawker centre costs more than that! And the selection is impressively diverse, running the course from out-of-the-ordinary toppings like avocados and mangos to the usual scallops and salmons.
Address: No 21, Jalan SS21/60, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya
Opening Hours: Daily, 10.30am – 11.30pm
Contact: 03-7732 6691
7. Sushi Q
Sushi Q is great for quick meals if you’re pressed for time but still want sushi. Just glance over the glass counter, pick out your order, and choose to dine in or take away. The ordering process is seamless as the sushi is pre-made and sold at economical prices from as low as RM3. But don’t discount convenience for mediocrity because the restaurant keeps to high food quality standards, using only fresh premium ingredients and sauces.
Address: Multiple locations, check website for full list
Best Sushi Spots In KL & PJ: Splurge
When you don’t mind paying a bit (actually, a lot) more.
1. Chipta 11a
Taman Paramount’s vibrant food scene (a curated guide coming soon!) revolves around watering holes, cafes, and dessert spots, which makes Chipta 11a such a standout. Though the restaurant’s identity is omakase-forward, the preparation and ingredients pay homage to Malaysian flavours. Like, lacing rice with assam vinegar for the sushi bed or pairing the humble sengkuang with premium Hokkaido scallops.
Address: 11a, Jalan 20/16, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya
Opening Hours:
Tues: 6pm – 10pm
Wed – Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sun: 6pm – 10pm
Contact: 011-2899 6296
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Related: 7 Omakase Experiences In KL Worth Spending Your Hard-Earned Money On
2. Sushi Hara
Loyalists of chef Usami Yasuro will say the best sushi in KL lives at Sushi Hara. Here, you’ll sit through a rotating menu curated by the Yokohama native who boasts over three decades of experience behind the counter. Choose between lunch and dinner, and decide how many pieces of sushi you’d like to have. If your budget permits, you can even include a serving of A5 Japanese wagyu. Once your order is locked in, sit back and leave the rest to Usami and his brigade.
Address: No. 360, Level 2-12 & 13, The Linc, Jln Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: Daily, 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Contact: 017-821 5556
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3. Sushi Oribe
Run by a group of seasoned sushi chefs, Sushi Oribe has amassed an unbreakable reputation for offering the finest quality of seafood (tuna air-flown from Japan) and proteins (marbled Wagyu beef) based on the four seasons. As such, there’s always something fresh on the menu. Due to its immense popularity, please make reservations ahead of time.
Address: Vipod Residences, Ground Floor Block C-1, No 6, Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours:
Tues – Thurs: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Fri – Sat: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 8pm, 8.30pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Contact: 03-2181 4099
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4. Sushi Hibiki
The food is to-die-for but that isn’t the only reason why Sushi Hibiki is always booked out. Chef Makoto Saito Sam, the amiable sushi maestro, is known for his warm hospitality and charming personality. Having done his time at restaurants in Italy and Australia, chef Makoto will playfully chat up guests while he multi-tasks on his creations with weightless ease.
Address: Lot B1-04(A), Basement 1 Shoppes at Four Seasons Place KL, 145, Jln Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: Tues – Sun: 6pm – 10pm
Contact: 03-2391 9008
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5. Sou Omakase Dining
Klang Valley’s premier shopping destination, The Gardens, is also the place where the art of omakase thrives. The rotating menu at Sou is exciting and fresh, with each new iteration presenting a slew of dishes curated by a Yokohama-born chef and his team. Surprises await diners as seasonal ingredients like tuna belly and cod fish are freshly sliced for sashimi and sushi.
Address: G247, Ground Floor, The Gardens Mall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 58000, Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: Daily, 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Contact: 03-2202 1133
Treat Yourself To A Japanese Feast At These Best Sushi Spots In KL & PJ
Sushi is always a good idea. The compactly-shaped rice goodie can be enjoyed in all possible scenarios; whether it’s a snappy 15-minute lunch before the next big meeting or a romantic date night with a master chef churning out specialised dishes from his omakase menu. From conveyor belt joints and family-friendly restaurants to high-end indulgences, keep this handy list for your next sushi excursion.
Can’t get enough of Japanese grub? Check out the rest of our guides on the best ramen spots in the Klang Valley for slurp-worthy broths and springy noodles, or these buffet locations for all-you-can-eat seafood and proteins.
