Rakuzen Publika at Publika Shopping Gallery
Location: Lot No 6, Level, G2, Jln Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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The menu spans sashimi platters, nigiri and maki sushi, tempura, ramen, udon, donburi, grilled fish, and teppanyaki items. Set meals for lunch and dinner combine a main dish with rice, soup, and pickles at a fixed price. The restaurant sources fish daily to maintain freshness, and the sushi counter allows diners to watch chefs at work. Sake and Japanese beer complement the food menu.
A meal typically costs between RM35 and RM70 per person. The Publika outlet is quieter than city-centre Japanese restaurants, making it suitable for relaxed family meals and casual business lunches. Weekend dinner is the busiest period, and reservations are recommended. The restaurant is Muslim-friendly, broadening its appeal in the neighbourhood.
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Rakuzen Publika
Raku Zen Entrance
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Raku Zen Shop Front
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Raku Zen Shop Entrance
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Rakuzen Restaurant Entrance
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Japanese Meal Set
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Japanese Meal Spread
A table set with various Japanese dishes including curry rice, tempura, beef steak, miso soup, and fruit.
Japanese Restaurant Menu Page
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Japanese Meal Spread
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Japanese Udon Meal with Tempura
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Dining Room Interior
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Sashimi Bowl with Dressing
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Restaurant Interior with Counter and Seating Area
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Baked Oysters with Cheese Topping
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Korean-style stew meal set
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Sushi Platter with Sashimi
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Katsu Don Bowl
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Sushi Bar Interior
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Japanese Meal with Okonomiyaki and Side Dishes
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Raku Zen Interior Display
Interior view of a restaurant entrance featuring wooden slat walls, illuminated signage with 'RAKU ZEN' branding, and a menu stand displaying printed materials.
Raku Zen Entrance Display
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Fried Chicken Salad with Sauce
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Grilled Steak with Side Dish
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Shrimp Rice Bowl with Toppings
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Salad with Crab and Tomatoes
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Sushi and Sashimi Platter
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Dining Room Interior
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Sushi Platter with Avocado and Sauce
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Sushi Platter with Wasabi and Soy Sauce
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Sashimi Platter with Salmon and Roe
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Japanese Meal Spread
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Japanese Rice Bowl with Tempura Shrimp
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Fried Chicken with Lemon and Mayo
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Miso Soup in Black Bowl
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Raku Zen Interior View
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Eel Sushi Platter
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Japanese Meal Set
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Restaurant Interior with Christmas Tree
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Salad with Crab and Tomatoes
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Sushi Platter on Table
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Sushi Restaurant Interior
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Oshokuji Rice Menu Page
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Raku Zen Menu Page
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Grilled Eel Dish
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Japanese Meal Set
A table setting featuring a variety of Japanese dishes including tempura, sashimi with salmon and tuna, rice, miso soup, pickled vegetables, wasabi, ginger, and watermelon.
Fried Chicken Salad
A plate of golden-brown fried chicken pieces served on a bed of fresh green lettuce, garnished with lemon wedges and a side of creamy dipping sauce.
Grilled Eel Sushi Platter
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Japanese Meal Set
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Baked Oysters with Cheese Topping
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Raku Zen Interior Lighting Display
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Sushi Menu Page
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Oshokuji Rice Menu Page
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Dining at a Japanese Restaurant
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Japanese Kaiseki Meal
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