Yayoi Malaysia • The Gardens Mall at The Gardens Mall
Location: LG-231C, Lower Ground Floor, The Gardens Mall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Gardens Mall
The menu centres on teishoku, a Japanese set meal that provides a healthy balance of dishes on a single tray. Each set includes a main dish, Japanese rice, miso soup, leaf salad in sesame sauce, cold tofu, and pickled plum. Best sellers include the Chicken Namban Teishoku with fried marinated chicken and tartar sauce, Miyazaki Namban Gozen with chicken and breaded prawn, Chicken Miso Katsu Teishoku, Beef Sukiyaki Teishoku, Unagi Hitsumabushi with dashi broth, and Tori Shoyu Ramen. Yayoi is pork-free and serves no pork. The brand operates additional outlets at Lot 10 Bukit Bintang, The Waterfront Desa ParkCity, IOI City Mall, and Setia City Mall.
Yayoi The Gardens Mall opens daily. The outlet can be contacted at 03-3010 9880. The website is yayoi.com.my.
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Yayoi Malaysia • The Gardens Mall
Yayoi Japanese Teishoku Restaurant
The exterior of a Japanese Teishoku restaurant with a prominent "YAYOI" sign in blue neon letters. The entrance is decorated with green tinsel and red bows, suggesting a festive season. Inside, diners are seated at tables, and staff members are visible. The restaurant has a modern interior with wooden accents and checkered flooring.
Yayoi Japanese Teishoku Restaurant
The exterior of a Japanese restaurant called Yayoi. The sign is illuminated and features the restaurant's name in English and Japanese. Below the sign, the words "JAPANESE TEISHOKU RESTAURANT" are visible. The entrance area is decorated with wooden lattice work and modern lighting fixtures.
Yayoi Japanese Teishoku Restaurant
The exterior signage of a Japanese Teishoku restaurant named YAYOI. The sign is illuminated and mounted on a wooden panel above the entrance. Below the sign, a digital screen displays a promotion for Gyoza.
Yayoi Restaurant
The exterior of a Japanese restaurant called Yayoi, with its prominent signage visible above the entrance. The interior is visible, showing diners seated at tables and booths, with a modern and clean aesthetic.
Japanese Meal Set
A close-up view of a Japanese meal set on a dark tray. The set includes a bowl of white rice, a small bowl of chilled tofu with chives, a small dish of pickled vegetables, a bowl of miso soup, and a plate of stir-fried tofu with vegetables. A side salad with dressing is also visible.
Katsudon
A close-up shot of a katsudon dish, with a piece of crispy fried pork cutlet being lifted by chopsticks. The dish is served in a black bowl over white rice, with scrambled egg and onions mixed in. A person wearing a blue chef's coat with "Chef Davi" embroidered on it is visible in the background.
Japanese Meal Set
A Japanese meal set is presented on a wooden table. The set includes a grilled fish fillet with a lemon wedge, a side of stir-fried vegetables with eggplant and carrots, a small salad with dressing, a bowl of white rice, a bowl of miso soup, a small dish of pickles, and several pieces of sushi rolls wrapped in nori seaweed. A small dish of wasabi is also visible.
Oyakodon Meal
A close-up shot of a Japanese Oyakodon meal served on a dark tray. The main dish features chicken and egg simmered in a savory sauce, served over a bed of white rice in a black bowl. A black spoon rests on the side of the bowl. Accompanying the main dish are a small bowl of green salad, a small dish of sliced pickles, a bowl of miso soup, and a glass of amber-colored liquid, likely tea. Chopsticks are placed on top of the Oyakodon.
Japanese Food
A close-up shot of a meal featuring a bowl of rice topped with stir-fried meat, onions, and mushrooms, sprinkled with sesame seeds. In the background, there are three sushi cones wrapped in seaweed, with salmon and imitation crab. A small teapot and a condiment container are also visible.
Ramen Bowl
A close-up overhead shot of a black bowl filled with ramen. The ramen includes noodles, broth, two halves of a soft-boiled egg with runny yolks, slices of chashu pork, green onions, and a piece of narutomaki (fish cake). A large piece of nori (seaweed) is tucked into the side of the bowl, and a black ramen spoon rests on the rim. The bowl is placed on a light-colored wooden table.
Udon Noodle Soup
A close-up shot of a bowl of udon noodle soup. The soup contains thick udon noodles, pieces of chicken, fish balls, tofu, imitation crab sticks, cabbage, mushrooms, and shredded carrots, garnished with chopped green onions.
Salmon Hand Rolls
Three hand rolls made with nori seaweed, sushi rice, and topped with diced salmon mixed with a creamy sauce. One roll has a slice of tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet), another has a piece of imitation crab stick, and the third has a slice of cucumber. The hand rolls are arranged on a wooden board.
Salmon Sushi Rolls
A wooden board holds six salmon sushi rolls, each topped with a dollop of white sauce and a few orange roe. Pickled ginger is served on the side. A small black dish contains a mound of wasabi. The food is arranged on a light-colored wooden table.
Japanese Set Meal
A Japanese set meal is presented on a dark tray. It includes a bowl of white rice, a small dish of pickled green vegetables, a bowl of miso soup with seaweed and tofu, a small salad with dressing, and a grilled fish fillet served with a slice of lemon and grated daikon radish.
Interior of Yayoi Teishoku Restaurant
The image shows the interior of a busy Japanese restaurant called Yayoi. Diners are seated at tables, and staff members are visible. The restaurant has a modern and clean aesthetic with wooden accents and soft lighting. A digital menu board is visible on the left side of the image.
Salmon Hand Rolls
Three salmon hand rolls are presented on a wooden board with a metal stand. Each roll consists of sushi rice wrapped in nori seaweed, topped with a creamy salmon mixture and a slice of tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet). A small dish of wasabi and two dark ceramic condiment containers are also visible on the table.
Japanese Meal Set
A Japanese meal set is presented on a dark tray. The set includes a bowl of white rice, a bowl of miso soup, a small salad with lettuce and dressing, a dish of cubed tofu with green onions, a plate of fried chicken pieces, and three small side dishes containing what appear to be various dips or condiments. A dark spoon rests on the tray.
Japanese Meal Set
A Japanese meal set is presented on a wooden table. The set includes a bowl of white rice, a small bowl of salad with dressing, a dish of cold noodles with seaweed and green onions, a plate of fried chicken with tartar sauce, and a bowl of miso soup. A glass of iced tea is also visible.
Fried Seafood and Chicken Platter
A platter of fried food, including what appears to be fried chicken pieces and fried shrimp, is served on a light-colored, textured rectangular plate. The fried items are topped with a creamy white sauce, possibly tartar sauce or mayonnaise-based salad, garnished with chopped green onions on some portions. A dark sauce, likely soy sauce or teriyaki, is drizzled over the chicken. In the background, a bowl of white cubes, possibly tofu, and a dark bowl are visible.
Shrimp Tempura Sushi Roll
A close-up shot of a sushi roll topped with tempura flakes and garnished with shrimp tails, served on a dark plate with a cherry blossom design. A creamy orange sauce is artfully drizzled on the side.
Salmon Sushi Rolls
A wooden board holds several salmon sushi rolls, each topped with a dollop of white sauce and orange roe. A small black dish contains a mound of green wasabi, and a dark lidded pot with a spoon sits on a saucer in the background. Pickled ginger is visible on the side of the board.
Salmon Donburi Set
A close-up overhead view of a salmon donburi set. The main dish is a bowl of white rice topped with diced raw salmon, shredded egg, sliced cucumbers, and shredded nori seaweed. A small bowl of miso soup, a dish of soy sauce, and a side salad are also visible.
Japanese Hot Pot Dish
A close-up view of a Japanese hot pot dish, likely sukiyaki or udon, served in a dark ceramic pot. The dish contains thick udon noodles, thinly sliced beef, tofu cubes, napa cabbage, mushrooms, and is garnished with chopped green onions and shredded carrots. A small bowl with a soft-boiled egg and a bowl of water or broth are also visible on the side.
Ramen with Tamagoyaki
A bowl of ramen with pork, seaweed, tofu, crab sticks, and a soft-boiled egg. A side of tamagoyaki (rolled omelet) is in a small dish. Chopsticks and a spoon are placed on the side.
Tonkatsu Set Meal
A set meal featuring tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet) served on a wire rack with a lemon wedge and mustard. It also includes a bowl of white rice, a small salad with dressing, a side of somen noodles with green onions, a dipping sauce with sesame seeds, and a bowl of miso soup.
Ramen Bowl
A close-up shot of a ramen bowl filled with broth, noodles, meat, and a soft-boiled egg. A small dish of chili paste is on the side.
Japanese Set Meal
A Japanese set meal is presented on a woven tray. The meal includes a bowl of miso soup, a chawanmushi (savory egg custard) with a slice of kamaboko (fish cake) and a snow pea, a bowl of steamed rice, a small dish of wasabi, a bowl of edamame, a bowl of salmon sashimi with cucumber slices, a small bowl of seaweed salad with a cherry tomato, and a main dish featuring fried chicken pieces and a fried shrimp served with a side salad and a dollop of sauce.
Japanese Meal
A top-down view of a Japanese meal set on a wooden table. The meal includes a bowl of miso soup, a bowl of rice, a plate with fried chicken and shrimp, a small salad, a dish of salmon sashimi with cucumber, edamame, and a green beverage.
Japanese Meal
A table setting with a Japanese meal. The meal includes a grilled mackerel, rice, tofu, pickles, and miso soup. A child's hands are visible in the background. A receipt is also on the table.
Salmon and Roe Rice Bowl
A close-up shot of a rice bowl filled with salmon, mushrooms, and topped with bright orange fish roe and chopped green onions. The bowl is dark and textured, set against a light wooden background. In the background, there are chopsticks in a holder, a dark bottle, and a woven basket with napkins.
Fried Seafood and Meat Platter
A close-up shot of a platter featuring fried seafood and meat. The platter contains several pieces of what appear to be fried chicken or pork, topped with a dollop of creamy white sauce garnished with chopped green onions. Alongside these are two pieces of fried shrimp, also topped with a similar creamy sauce. The food is served on a rectangular, light-colored ceramic plate with a textured surface. In the background, out of focus, are bowls of food and a white plate with a blue floral design.
Japanese Bento Box
A Japanese bento box meal is presented on a wooden tray. The meal includes a bowl of miso soup, a small dish of pickles, a bowl of white rice, a piece of grilled fish with a lemon wedge, a small salad with tomatoes and lettuce, and a dish of meat with vegetables and shredded carrots. A black spoon rests on the tray.
Table with Japanese Food
A close-up view of a table set with several dishes of Japanese food. In the foreground, a large black bowl contains a spicy stew with meat and vegetables. To the left, a small white bowl holds a salad. Behind the salad, a black bowl contains rice topped with grilled eel and green onions. A small red bowl holds miso soup. A small green bottle of seasoning is also visible. A glass of green tea is on the left side of the table. A receipt is visible on the right side of the table.
Japanese Meal
A close-up view of a Japanese meal served on a wooden table. The meal includes a pot of rice with beef and vegetables, a small bowl of fried tofu in sauce, and a side of wasabi. Chopsticks are visible in a holder. A sign in the background advertises "Unlimited Refills" for rice and salad.
Katsudon
A close-up shot of a katsudon dish in a dark bowl. The dish features a breaded pork cutlet, simmered with egg and onions in a savory sauce, and topped with chopped green onions. The bowl is set on a wooden surface.
Japanese Meal Set
A Japanese meal set is presented on a dark tray with a speckled pattern. The set includes a bowl of rice topped with thinly sliced beef and scrambled egg, a small bowl of fried chicken pieces with a lemon wedge, a side of french fries, a small salad with dressing, and a bowl of miso soup. A glass of yellow beverage and a can of a beverage are also visible on the table. Chopsticks in a wrapper are placed on the tray.
Beef Udon Soup
A bowl of udon noodles in broth, topped with thinly sliced beef, seaweed, and chopped green onions.
Diners at a Restaurant
A group of people are seated at tables in a modern restaurant. The interior features light wood paneling, a grid-patterned ceiling with recessed lighting, and comfortable seating. Some diners are looking at menus, while others are engaged in conversation. A staff member in uniform is visible in the background near a doorway. High chairs are stacked near a counter.
Japanese Set Meal
A top-down view of a Japanese set meal. The meal includes a grilled fish fillet glazed with sauce, a small bowl of miso soup, a side of noodles with seaweed and green onions, a small salad with dressing, and a bowl of white rice. A glass of water and chopsticks are also visible.
Japanese Meal Set
A Japanese meal set is presented on a dark tray. The set includes a pot of rice topped with chicken and green onions, a bowl of tofu with broth and seaweed, a small dish of pickles, and a container with wasabi. There are also serving spoons and a lid for the rice pot.
Fried Chicken Meal
A plate of fried chicken pieces is served with a bowl of white rice, a small salad, and a bowl of miso soup. A napkin with a logo is visible in the background.
Fried Chicken and Shrimp Platter
A close-up shot of a Japanese meal featuring a platter of fried chicken and fried shrimp. The chicken appears to be karaage, coated in a savory sauce and topped with a creamy dressing and chives. The shrimp are breaded and fried, with their tails still attached. The platter also includes a small bowl of pickles, a bowl of white rice with chopsticks, and a bowl of miso soup. A small dish with a dipping sauce is also visible.
Shrimp Temaki Sushi
A wooden tray holds four pieces of temaki sushi, each wrapped in nori seaweed and filled with rice, topped with a piece of crispy fried shrimp and a dollop of creamy sauce garnished with chives. The tray is placed on a light-colored wooden table.
Salmon Sushi Rolls
A close-up shot of several salmon sushi rolls served on a black oval platter. The rolls are topped with seared salmon, roe, and chopped green onions. They sit on a bed of creamy orange sauce, with some soy sauce and what appears to be shredded cheese or fried wonton strips scattered around. The platter is placed on a wooden surface.
Ramen Bowl
A close-up shot of a ramen bowl filled with noodles, broth, two halves of a soft-boiled egg, mushrooms, corn, and a slice of nori seaweed. A small pat of butter and chopped green onions are on top of the noodles. A small dish of wasabi and a piece of sushi are visible in the background.
Japanese Bento Box
A Japanese bento box meal is presented on a wooden tray. The meal includes a bowl of white rice, a small bowl of miso soup, pickled vegetables, a grilled fish fillet with a lemon wedge, a salad with salmon and greens, and a dish with stir-fried meat and vegetables. A dark-colored spoon rests on the tray.
Unlimited Refills
A promotional card for a Japanese Teishoku restaurant offering unlimited refills for Teishoku sets. It features images of rice and salad, and states "Strictly No Sharing | T&Cs apply".
Japanese Meal Set
A table setting for a Japanese meal, likely Hitsumabushi, with various dishes and condiments. In the center is a pot with a wooden lid, next to a dark wooden container with a spout. A small bowl contains fried tofu in sauce, garnished with green onions and seaweed. Another small bowl holds wasabi and chopped scallions. A larger bowl with two black spoons rests on a tray. A pamphlet titled "How to enjoy your Hitsumabushi" is visible.
Beef Bowl with Side Salad and Egg
A close-up shot of a Japanese beef bowl served with rice, topped with thinly sliced beef and onions, and garnished with chopped green onions. Alongside the bowl is a small dish of salad with a creamy dressing, a glass of iced tea, and a soft-boiled egg in a small bowl. The meal is presented on a dark tray with a speckled pattern.
Chirashi Bowl
A close-up overhead view of a chirashi bowl, a Japanese dish of scattered sashimi over sushi rice. The bowl is filled with rice and topped with various ingredients including salmon, imitation crab sticks, cucumber, scrambled egg, eel, and tobiko (flying fish roe). Accompanying the bowl are small dishes of soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger, and a side salad with dressing. A bowl of miso soup is also visible.
Yayoi Japanese Teishoku Restaurant Free Refills
A screen displaying an advertisement for Yayoi Japanese Teishoku Restaurant. The advertisement announces "FREE REFILLS FOR ALL TEISHOKU SETS". It features images of a bowl of rice and a bowl of salad. Text at the bottom states it is a limited time offer, free refills are only for teishoku sets, sharing is not allowed, and free refills are not applicable for 16 grain rice.
Yayoi Japanese Teishoku Restaurant Banner
A vertical banner displays information about Yayoi, a Japanese Teishoku Restaurant. The banner advertises "FREE REFILLS FOR ALL TEISHOKU SETS". It features images of rice, salad, and a Chicken Nanban Teishoku set. Text at the bottom indicates a limited-time offer, free refills for teishoku sets only, no sharing, and a menu without pork, using chicken and beef from halal-certified suppliers. The restaurant's name and social media handle "YAYOL.MYS" are visible.
Digital Menu Display
A digital tablet displays a menu for Yayoi Japanese Teishoku Restaurant. The screen shows various teishoku meal sets with images and prices. A QR code for an e-menu is visible above the tablet.
Japanese Meal with Fried Pork Cutlet
A top-down view of a Japanese meal set. The meal includes a dish of fried pork cutlet (katsu) served on a wire rack, a bowl of rice, a bowl of miso soup, a small dish of noodles with green onions and seaweed, a salad with dressing, and a can of Milo. Another dish features katsu served over rice and egg in a clay pot, garnished with green onions.
Ramen and Sushi
A top-down view of a wooden table with two bowls of ramen and two platters of sushi. The ramen bowls contain noodles, broth, eggs, and various toppings. One platter holds sushi rolls topped with fried shrimp, and the other has sushi rolls with salmon and imitation crab. Small dishes of wasabi are also visible.
Beef Bowl Set
A set meal featuring a beef bowl, miso soup, a soft-boiled egg, and a small side salad. The beef bowl is topped with sliced beef, onions, and green onions.
Japanese Meal with Katsu and Soup
A close-up view of a Japanese meal, featuring a bowl of rice topped with katsu (fried cutlet) and a creamy sauce, garnished with green onions. To the right, a red bowl contains miso soup. In the background, a person is using chopsticks to eat from a dish of sushi rolls. A glass of beverage is also visible on the left. The meal is served on a dark tray with a speckled pattern.