Kurotomon 黑燈门 @ Johor Bahru City Square, JB

Kurotomon 黑燈门 @ Johor Bahru City Square, JB

Distinguished from typical Japanese restaurants which offer Sushi, Sashimi and Teriyaki, Kurotomon is a Japanese Restaurant with its specialty of Ramen and Sumiyaki. Kurotomon is located in the busiest shopping mall in Johor Bahru-- City Square Mall. 

Kurotomon occupies a open air corner at level 4 of City Square Mall and the entrance is very welcoming. Kurotomon embodies the bond of devotion and passion of Japanese dining. Each meal prepared delicately that shapes the diner's experience be it spirited or calming , in an atmosphere of modern oak interior with contemporary touches.  

Traditional Japanese tableware is served before our meals. 

Raspberry & Lemon  RM14

There are limited choices for beverage. Other than green tea and Japanese wine, they serve several flavours of fruity sparkling drink in bottle. We have chosen Raspberry and Lemon. The bottle cap is in pink colour and the attractive packaging is the main reason we ordered this. The taste turns out good too, very chilling and refreshing. 

Kin Maru (Special) 金丸 RM29

*Each Kurotomon's ramen bowl is made with traditional techniques and sincerity. With distinct ingredients criteria for assured quality, each Kurotomon ramen bowl creates an experience that is both satisfying and rewarding.

We have ordered one of their signature Ramen- Kin Maru (Special) which consists of Chasu, Braised Pork, Flavoured Egg, Seaweed, Spring Onion and Menma. It has been a while I have not tasted an authentic bowl of Ramen and I feel great that I finally found one in Johor Bahru. The Chasu and the hot spring egg are superb! The soup base is excellent too, it is thick but not over salty, just right to my liking.

Buta Teisyoku 猪肉餐  RM26

*Ancient style of Japanese cooking prepared with skill and dedication where freshest ingredients from skewers are charcoal grilled and caramelised with robust flavours.

Sumiyaki is another signature dish of the restaurant, but instead of Sumiyaki, we have ordered another type of charcoal grilled cuisine, the set meal contains a bowl of pearl rice, side dishes, salad, soup and not to forget the main role--grilled pork belly. The pork belly is well marinated and excellently grilled. It tastes so traditional!  

The fact that this restaurant in City Square is the first and only Kurotomon restaurant in Malaysia really surprises me.  We had a good dining experience here and it will be good if the same concept and cuisine could be brought to different part of Malaysia.

Address : Kurotomon 黑燈门

Lot J4-19, Johor Bahru City Square Shopping Mall,

Jalan Wong Ah Fook, 80000 Johor Bahru.

Bussiness Hour : 11am - 10pm

Tel : 07-221 5118

Website : www.kurotomon.com

Season's Cafe 时新 @ Johor Bahru City Square, Johor

Season's Cafe 时新 @ Johor Bahru City Square, Johor

On a heavy rain night, I come across from border to have my dinner here. Although that night traffic was terrifying congested and it was quite late in night already, but restaurant/cafe here were still operating. Feel glad that I am still in time for my dinner, or more appropriately supper?

One of a famous brand in Johor Bahru--Season is the cafe I visited on that night. Interesting to find out that most of the cafe, for example SDS and Lavendar, started gain their reputation with bakery, and expanded into cafe and increase the variety of foods.

Initially I was here for the buy 1 free 1 promotion, but too bad, the promotion just ended and replace with pasta promotion. Think on the bright side, I am not restricted to the buy 1 free 1 menu already lar, can order whatever I like and desire. So we act like very big eater and order 3 main dishes for two of us! 

Teriyaki Chicken Burger  RM13.90

This teriyaki chicken burger is highly recommended. I think you couldn't agree more with me that it has a very patriotic presentation, little Malaysia flag is planted on burger despite it was not national day. The juicy grilled chicken in between layers of bun looks so tempting. Debone chicken thigh is used, that is why the texture of the meat is so good, marinated well with teriyaki sauce, make it extremely flavourful. I like their fries too, not the kind of thin and dry, but plump and generous cutting makes it better biting texture.

Black Pepper Chicken with Rice  RM15.90

Black pepper grilled chicken chop is quite common, but the interesting presentation renders it appetizing. The rice is shaped into cylinder, and pair up with green salad, is a nutritious-wise combination.I am glad that they actually put in effort to make dishes outstanding, the rice is not normal white rice, but is stir-fried with egg, so it is more fragrant and even goes well with the black pepper sauce.

Cheese Seafood Pasta  RM13.90

To make sure that I am in line with their pasta promotion, we ordered a cheesy seafood pasta. The regular price is RM 16.90, now I can enjoy the luxury by spending RM 13.90 only. Two big prawn on top definitely attracts my attention, more sea treasure hidden in the pasta are awaiting to be discovered. Very worthy and filling! 

All in all, I quite like their foods because they really put their thought on the taste and presentation of the dishes, at the same time, at good and reasonable price. Next round, I will probably try the Swensen ice cream, the creative ice cream in the menu quite seducing too. 

Address : Season's Cafe 时新

Lot JK2-01 – 03, Level 2,

Jalan Wong Ah Fook,

80000 Johor Bahru, Johor.

Business Hour : 10am - 10pm

Tel: +607-221 0246

Website : http://www.seasongroup.com.my/