FOOD: Raku Pizza @ SS15, Subang Jaya

The Italians have always set the benchmark of how a pizza should be. Here at RAKU PIZZA @ SS15, Subang Jaya has given it a twist from what we know as the "norm"!

Recently, my foodie friends and I got invited for a review session and I personally are very curious of the kind of pizza that they will be serving here. The name of this place "RAKU PIZZA" gave me the impression that pizza will be served in the "Japanese way/style".

Read on to find out more!!

A simple decorations yet comfortable and spacious space for you to dine-in.

BUILD YOUR OWN PIZZA!

Yes! You read that right! Here at RAKU PIZZA, you can build and create you very own pizza of your choice!

Before I continue about my experience that night during the session, let me introduce to you how things work here at RAKU PIZZA.

 You may pick the combination that has already been set/fixed from the menu

or

You may want to be creative and create your very own pizza!

 If so, 

1. Pick your crust - Plain/ herbs/ charcoal

2. Choose your own sauce - Miso/ Teriyaki/ Wasabi Mayonnaise/ Japanese curry

3. Choose your own toppings - Various toppings for you to choose from the menu with respective                                                          prices! Do check it out! 

4. Place your order and witness your very own pizza made before your eye!

BEWARE: It is advisable to check with the staffs while ordering on whether or not the toppings and sauces that you picked compliments each other before it's too late!

The session started off with the introduction of their Signature pizzas, 

Haru Range (Served with Raku's Teriyaki sauce)

 Sakurajima Lava
RM 12.90

Using a charcoal crust, it contains teriyaki sauce, cheese grilled chicken, sweet onions, Japanese Mayo, topped with shredded seaweed and an onsen Tamago. It is best to spread the egg over the top of the pizza in equal share before consuming. A rather unique way of having your pizza! Eat it quick as the egg will make it slight soggy after awhile.

 Fujiyama Sunrise
RM 12.90

Served with cheese, egg, japanese mayo, okonomi sauce, rice seaweed, and you can also opt for either chicken sausage, chicken ham, karaage chicken, or beef pepperoni. Sauces and toppings fuses and compliments each other very well with plain crispy thin crust.

FUYU Range ( Served with Raku's wasabi mayo)

 Americano Sumo
RM 12.90

Charcoal crust topped with cheese, beef pepperoni, sweet onions, sweet corns, shredded seaweed before drizzled with wasabi mayo. A great combination of sweet, salty and pungent ( by the wasabi mayo).

We also got the opportunity to custom make our very own pizza,

 Carmen's signature pizza (my foodie friend no.1)
RM 19.80

 Carmen decided to give the herbs crust a try. Served with toppings such as soft shell crab, bonito flakes, sweet corn and mentai mayonnaise topped with Japanese curry sauce. 

 Clarrisha's signature of the night ( foodie friend no.2)
RM 26.30

Clarrisha decided to make do her toppings on a plain crust as it was her favourite crust among all. So here's what she chose, served with miso sauce with toppings of soft shell crab, extra cheese, boiled potato, chicken ham and mentai mayonnaise. It was a generous amount of toppings especially with the price that comes with it.

 Jason's Specialty
RM 20.90

Last but not least, it's my turn to make my pizza. Plain crust with teriyaki sauce topped with karaage chicken + beef pepperoni, cheese, mushrooms, shredded seaweed and drizzled with okonomi sauce. This combination was slightly too salty for me, as there was a combination of beef pepperoni and okonomi sauce which both are salty. Perhaps either 1 of it will do the trick!


DONBURI

 Chicken Shiogayaki Don
RM 11.90 ( M size)
RM 14.90 ( L size)

If you're not feeling pizza, there are also rice served here at RAKU PIZZA. This chicken shiogayaki Don is served with fried chicken slices and onions with ginger sauce. You just mixed it well together and there you have it! RECOMMENDED!

UDON

Chicken Katsu Don
RM 11.90


Located in the heart of the busy town of SS15 surrounded by colleges, universities and offices apart from household, RAKU PIZZA provides to you Weekdays Promotion Pizza Set to those "pizza cravers" from ONLY RM9.90/set! This is definitely worth it for a personal pizza + 16oz soft drinks.

A mandatory group picture

Many thanks to Raku Pizza for having us around! It was a great dining session with you!

Fattyjason's Rating: 

FOOD: 7/10 

AMBIANCE: 6/10

SERVICE: 8/10

OVERALL SATISFACTION: 

An unique experience on having our very own custom made pizza! If you're looking for a twist to your pizza, Look no further and head on over to check it out!  

For more information,

Raku Pizza 楽ピザ
No 80 Ground Floor
Jalan SS 15/4D
47500 Subang Jaya

Selangor

Phone Number : 03 - 5631 2188

FOOD: Ramen Kanbe @ Empire Damansara

From the "Land Of The Rising Sun", Ramen Kanbe has expanded their business to Malaysia at Empire Damansara! 

They originate from the city known as 'Kobe'. I'm pretty sure this will remind you of the famous Kobe Beef. With it's first outlet in Malaysia, they boast about their authentic distinctive flavour mainly due to the special soy sauce ( or more commonly known as 'shoyu' in Japanese) that they use in making the perfect bowl of ramen just for you!

 Modern and spacious looking setting of the place

To those who aren't familiar of this place (someone like me!) this might help you locate the place easier as I got lost the very first time I was there ( HAHA! SILLY ME!). Lookout for this banner which directs you into the small tunnel there ( in the picture) to get yourself to Ramen Kanbe.

You might be already curious with what do they serve there. Read on to check out what they have!

 Charsiu Ramen (RM 21) (MUST TRY!!!)

(Japanese Barbecue pork Ramen)

Being Kanbe Ramen's signature dish, this bowl of goodness is served with slices Japanese barbecue pork, chopped scallions, bean sprout and a generous amount of black fungus for the extra bites! Not forgetting the noodles here are made fresh daily too!

To those wanting to try some authentic and original Ramen, this might just be the bowl for you!

Why? 

The broth is made from boiling chickens, garlic, onions, spring onions, and carrot for hours. These ingredients sweetness or 'umami' can definitely be tasted! Besides the Ramen itself being the key ingredient, up next would be the flavor of the broth would be equally as important for a good bowl of Ramen. 

 Reimen (RM21)

(Cold Ramen)

Served with a little wasabi for some extra kick!

For those looking for some twist to your bowl of ramen, this might just be it! Reimen is served cold which i think it's pretty interesting and unique. I personally find it slightly light compared to the "conventional" ramen which is served hot. 

 Spicy Ramen (RM21)

Topped with a generous amount of minced pork, some chopped garlic and chives. This may look spicy however as a Malaysian, I pretty sure you can handle it. To be honest, it does not taste as spicy as it seems to be :) 

 Torisoboro Rice ( RM10)

A simple Japanese steamed rice topped with spicy mixed minced chicken and pork meat. However, I personally feels that it's slightly dry. It might be better if there was a tad bit more gravy to it.

                               Fried Rice (RM12) (MUST TRY!!!)

Well, this fried rice is definitely one of the MUST TRY dishes at Ramen Kanbe! 

A very flavourful with sufficient 'wok hei' plate of goodness! Here, the Japanese rice is imported from Vietnam which has a better quality almost similar to the 'sushi rice'. It comes in 2 different portion size! ( Refer to picture below)

 Mini Fried Rice (RM9)

 Karaage (RM10)

De-boned chicken marinated overnight in their very own special sauce which makes it so flavourful and tasty up till the last bite! This version of Karaage may look slightly darker than others simply because Ramen Kanbe's special shoyu is added in during the marinating process.

Otsumami Charsiu (RM10) 

The perfect snack that compliments your bottle of beer!

Gyoza (RM10)

PROMOTION!!!

Last but not least, Ramen Kanbe will be having a promotion from 

25th June - 1st July 2015!!!

where they'll be a 50% discount to ALL ITEMS!!      

ALL DAY!
(Except alcohol) 

You read that right! ALL ITEMS ranging from Ramen to Side dishes!

So, wait no more and head over to Ramen Kanbe during that period! You might also want to reach early to secure a place to beat the crowd!

Ramen Kanbe

G28, Block Empire Retail, 

Empire Damansara No.2, 

Jalan PJU 8,47820, 

PJ, Selangor

For more information, please call:

Tel : 016-202-5812