Yuzu is a Japanese-inspired dining establishment featuring dishes and beverages centred on the yuzu citrus fruit that gives the restaurant its name. The menu draws on Japanese culinary traditions while incorporating contemporary twists, with yuzu featuring prominently as a flavouring and garnish across the offering.
The menu includes yuzu-infused sashimi, yuzu ponzu salads, grilled meats with yuzu marinades, and yuzu-flavoured noodle soups. Desserts highlight yuzu sorbet, yuzu cheesecake, and yuzu tarts. Beverages feature yuzu-based cocktails, yuzu tea, and yuzu soda alongside a broader drinks list. The cooking style is light and citrus-forward, providing a distinctive alternative to heavier Japanese dining formats.
A meal costs between RM30 and RM60 per person, placing Yuzu in the mid-range for Japanese dining. The restaurant appeals to diners seeking a lighter, more refreshing meal experience. The atmosphere is contemporary and bright, suited to both lunch and dinner. Weekend evenings are the busiest period, and reservations are advisable.
+60 3-2284 7663
3rd Floor, The Gardens, T236, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Floor 3 · The Gardens Mall
Operating Hours
Closed - Opens Tomorrow
Opens tomorrow at 11:30 am
Monday
11:30 am–10 pm
Tuesday (Today)
11:30 am–10 pm
Wednesday
11:30 am–10 pm
Thursday
11:30 am–10 pm
Friday
11:30 am–10 pm
Saturday
11:30 am–10 pm
Sunday
11:30 am–10 pm
Our Menu
Menu Photos
GOHAN RICE DISHES
A menu page featuring various rice dishes with images and descriptions.
NOODLE
A menu page featuring various noodle dishes with images and descriptions.
SET MENU
A menu page featuring various set meals with images and descriptions.
SASHIMI A LA CARTE
A menu page featuring various sashimi dishes with accompanying images and prices.
SASHIMI MORIAWASE & SASHIMI A LA CARTE
A menu open to a page with assorted sashimi dishes. The left side shows a large platter of assorted sashimi and shrimp, and a dish of thinly sliced sashimi. The right side shows various sashimi dishes with descriptions and prices.
Unagi Menu
A menu featuring various unagi dishes, including bento boxes, salads, donburi, and set meals.
Menu Page
A menu page with images and descriptions of dishes.
SALAD
A menu page featuring various salads with images and descriptions.
Sushi Menu
A menu page featuring various sushi dishes, including nigiri and gunkan sushi, with descriptions and prices.
WAGYU JAPANESE BEEF
Menu featuring various beef dishes, including grilled wagyu beef ribs and stone-grilled US beef steak.
AGEMONO FRIED DISHES
A menu page featuring various fried dishes, primarily tempura and other fried items, with accompanying images and descriptions.
Sushi Menu
A menu featuring various sushi dishes with images and descriptions.
TEMAKI
A menu page featuring various sushi and temaki rolls.
Japanese Grilled Fish Menu
A menu featuring various grilled fish dishes with descriptions and prices.
Wagyu Beef Menu
A menu featuring various cuts and preparations of wagyu beef, including Matsuzaka, Miyazaki, and other Japanese wagyu.
Fish Dishes
A menu page featuring various grilled fish dishes with descriptions and prices.
OTSUMAMI
Menu featuring various Japanese appetizers and small dishes, including beef tongue, squid, shrimp, tofu dishes, and more.
YUZU SEAFOOD MEIBUTSU
Menu featuring various seafood dishes, primarily oysters and scallops, prepared in different styles.
Japanese Menu
A menu page with various Japanese set meals, including sushi, sashimi, bento boxes, and grilled fish dishes.
If you are looking for slightly premium Japanese cuisine, you may consider Yuzu. We ordered Unagi & Hamachi Chirashi Don and Special Chirashi Set. Both gave us surprises. Another level up for our Chirashi experience. Only a bit disappointed …
Positive Reviews
Bee Wei
The food was actually not too bad with good portion. We randomly walked in here because we wanted Jap for dinner. Requested for the beef to be medium rare and it was prepared accordingly; super juicy and tender. Nice. My kid loves it too. …
Jimmy Ooi
The food totally not nice the fish and unagi not worth with the price tag. Waitress service is good. I'm really unsatisfied with this restaurant good quality.I will no repeat here anymore.
YC Khong
Most dishes that we ordered were nice except for the HOKKAIDO IKA GESO (Stir fried Hokkaido squid tentacles with butter and salted egg yolk). There was no butter and salted egg yolk taste at all, only fried batter. Service was fast and good. Like the setting of the place too.
Fr Andrew Kooi
If you happen to be at Midvalley (Lembah Tengah) and you are looking for some Yummylicious shockalingam slurpylicious Japanese restaurant, one place to go to is Yuzu Japanese Restaurant. This restaurant has various Japanese dishes including …
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Photo Gallery
Yuzu
Chawanmushi with Carrot Garnish
A close-up shot of a bowl of chawanmushi, a Japanese savory egg custard. The custard is a pale yellow color and appears smooth. A decorative piece of carrot, cut in the shape of a flower, is placed on top of the custard. The bowl has red stripes around its rim and sits on a dark, textured saucer. The setting appears to be a restaurant table with a wooden surface. Utensils are visible in the background.
Soba Noodles with Toppings and Sashimi Bowl
A close-up shot of a Japanese meal. In the foreground, a serving of soba noodles is presented on a black rectangular plate with a gold insert. The noodles are topped with what appears to be grilled eel, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, and accompanied by a small portion of seaweed. To the left, a small bowl contains a green salad with shredded carrots and purple cabbage. To the right, a bowl filled with rice is topped with various slices of raw fish, including tuna and white fish, along with pickled ginger and wasabi. A small red dish with green pickled items is also visible.
Mango Sushi Roll
A white platter holds a row of sushi rolls topped with mango slices and red roe. The rolls are placed on a green leaf. Pickled ginger and wasabi are on the side. The platter sits on a wooden table.
Salmon Sushi Rolls
A platter of salmon sushi rolls is served on a white plate with a green leaf garnish. The rolls are topped with a dollop of white sauce and a few orange roe. Wasabi and pickled ginger are on the side. Two dipping sauces, soy sauce and a red chili sauce, are also visible on the wooden table. A chopstick holder with the logo "YUZU" is in the background.
Sizzling Skillet Meal
A close-up view of a meal served on a tray. In the center, a cast-iron skillet with a sizzling meat dish, broccoli, and garlic is heated by a small blue flame. To the left, a bowl of fried rice with green onions and a small salad with cucumber and tomato are visible. To the right, two small yellow bowls contain pickled cabbage and a meat appetizer. A slice of watermelon and cantaloupe are also present. A purple ceramic pot with a wooden lid sits on the right side of the tray.
Japanese Meal
A tray of Japanese food including grilled fish, salmon, rice, salad, chawanmushi, and a fruit cup.
Japanese Meal
A table laden with various Japanese dishes, including udon soup, tempura, sushi, grilled eel, teriyaki chicken, rice, and fruit. A cup of green tea and a small bowl of chawanmushi are also visible. A chopstick wrapper with the text "YUZU JAPANESE RESTAURANT" is on the right side of the image.
Japanese Meal Set
A Japanese meal set is presented on a tray. The set includes a bowl of white rice, a small dish of pickles, a red dish with glazed meat, a small bowl of salad, a steamed egg custard with a mushroom and carrot garnish, and a small dish of sashimi. A teapot, a glass of white wine, and a cup are also on the tray. A napkin with the YUZU Japanese Restaurant logo and chopsticks are to the right.
Japanese Meal Set
A Japanese meal set is presented on a wooden tray. The set includes a sizzling plate of teriyaki chicken, a bowl of white rice, tempura, a small salad with cucumber and lettuce, a dish of pickled ginger and chili, a cup of miso soup, a steamed egg custard with a carrot garnish, and a small bowl of fruit with watermelon and papaya.
Skewered Meat Dish
Two skewers of grilled meat are served on a teal-colored plate. The meat appears to be beef, cut into cubes and grilled to a dark brown color. Each skewer has a piece of lettuce and a dollop of yellow sauce, possibly mustard, on one end. The plate also contains a slice of lemon and a small pile of pickled ginger. In the background, another plate with food and a lemon slice is visible.
Chawanmushi with Carrot Garnish
A close-up shot of a bowl of chawanmushi, a savory Japanese steamed egg custard. The custard is smooth and pale yellow, topped with a decorative slice of carrot shaped like a flower and a piece of mushroom. In the background, a dish of sliced watermelon is visible.
Octopus Stew
A close-up shot of a steaming bowl of octopus stew. The stew is served in a rustic, earthenware pot with handles. Inside the dark broth, small octopuses, mushrooms, and green onions are visible. A slice of lemon or lime adds a touch of color. The dish is presented on a wooden table.
Shrimp Tempura
A close-up shot of shrimp tempura served in a bamboo-like container on a white plate. The tempura is golden brown and appears crispy. In the background, there are hints of other dishes and a bottle of sauce.
Sushi Platter
A close-up shot of a sushi platter featuring various types of nigiri sushi, including salmon, white fish, and tuna, alongside grilled eel. A side of pickled ginger and wasabi is also visible. A bowl of white rice and a small dish with what appears to be pickled vegetables and meat are present. The setting seems to be indoors, possibly a restaurant or dining car, with a window in the background.
Table Setting with Japanese Food
A table is set with a meal, including a bowl of noodles, a side of fruit, a small salad, and fried rice. A glass of orange juice and a phone are also on the table. The meal appears to be served in a restaurant setting.
Tempura Platter
A light blue rectangular plate holds a generous serving of assorted tempura, including shrimp, vegetables, and possibly fish. The tempura pieces are golden brown and crispy, arranged in a mound. To the left, a small white dish contains a dollop of creamy yellow sauce, likely mayonnaise or aioli, and another small white dish holds a pile of green powder, possibly matcha or a spice blend. A slice of lemon is placed on the side of the tempura. In the background, there are small dark dipping bowls, chopsticks, and other plates of food on a wooden table.
Restaurant Entrance
A group of people are standing near the entrance of a restaurant. There are large red Chinese characters on the left side of the image, and a wall decorated with many square images of seafood and produce on the right. A yellow banner hangs above the entrance. A sign on a podium reads "PLEASE WAIT TO BE SEATED".
Assortment of Sushi and Tempura
A close-up shot of a meal featuring various sushi pieces, tempura, and a small dish of seared meat. The sushi includes salmon, white fish, tuna, shrimp, eel with sesame seeds, and ikura (salmon roe). Small bowls contain soy sauce, pickled vegetables, and what appears to be a meat dish. In the background, tempura and sashimi are visible.
Uni and Tuna Sushi
A dark brown rectangular plate with a light wood grain background. The plate contains two pieces of sushi: one is a slice of pink tuna topped with bright orange uni (sea urchin roe), and the other is a nigiri sushi with seaweed wrapped around rice and topped with uni. To the right of the sushi are a small mound of green wasabi and a pile of pickled ginger.
Restaurant Interior with Japanese Decor
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with a modern Japanese aesthetic. Red Chinese characters are prominently displayed on a yellow backdrop above a display of food images. The walls are decorated with a collage of food photographs, and wooden slats create a warm, textured effect. Several people are seated on a sofa, appearing to be waiting or relaxing. Red lanterns and potted plants add decorative elements to the space.
Chirashi Don Set
A set meal featuring a bowl of chirashi don, a small side salad, and a bowl of miso soup. The chirashi don is topped with various sashimi, shrimp, eel, tamagoyaki, and roe. The miso soup contains chunks of salmon and other ingredients. The meal is served on a tray with a placemat featuring a citrus fruit design and the restaurant name "YUZU".
Fried Appetizers with Dipping Sauce
A close-up shot of two golden-brown fried appetizers, possibly croquettes or cutlets, served on a red tray with a white paper liner. A small white bowl contains a dark dipping sauce sprinkled with sesame seeds. A wedge of lemon and a dollop of yellow mustard are also on the tray. A sprig of lettuce garnishes the appetizers. In the background, a blurred table setting with plates and chopsticks suggests a dining environment.
Japanese Bento Box
A close-up overhead view of a Japanese bento box meal. The meal includes a bowl of rice topped with tempura and drizzled with sauce, a salad with mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, and cheese, a small bowl of chawanmushi (savory egg custard) with a mushroom and carrot garnish, a small dish of roe, a bowl of sashimi, and a small dish of grilled meat. A teapot is also visible on the right side of the tray.
Restaurant Entrance Display
A restaurant entrance features a large red Japanese character sign above a display table with menus and photos of food. The table is decorated with red lanterns and plants. To the left, a digital display shows images of sushi. To the right, a curved wall is covered with a collage of images depicting seafood and other dishes. A sign on a stand reads "PLEASE WAIT TO BE SEATED.".
Japanese Meal Set
A Japanese meal set is presented on a tray. The set includes tempura, sushi rolls, soba noodles, and dipping sauce. The tempura consists of two pieces of shrimp and what appears to be a piece of eggplant or squid. The sushi rolls are small and covered in orange roe. The soba noodles are served in a dark broth and topped with shredded seaweed and green onions. A hand roll, filled with seafood and vegetables, stands upright in a metal holder. A small dish of dipping sauce and a black square dish are also part of the meal. A purple lidded container is on the left side of the tray.
Soba Noodles with Tempura
A close-up shot of a Japanese meal featuring soba noodles served on ice with nori seaweed on top. To the side, a small dish contains chopped green onions and wasabi. Another small basket holds tempura, and a dipping sauce is in a black bowl.
Pan-fried dumplings
A close-up shot of pan-fried dumplings served on a black cast-iron plate, which is placed on a wooden board. The dumplings are golden brown and appear to be filled with meat and vegetables. A few sprigs of green garnish are placed in the center. The table surface is a warm, reddish-brown wood.
Japanese Bento Box
A Japanese bento box filled with various dishes, including salmon sashimi, grilled mackerel, sushi, rice, salad, chawanmushi, and pickled vegetables.
Oysters with Caviar and Lemon
A close-up shot of a plate of oysters served on ice. Each oyster is topped with a small dollop of black caviar and a wedge of lemon. A small dish of red sauce is visible on the right side of the plate.
Sizzling Steak Platter
A close-up shot of a sizzling steak platter served on a wooden board. The steak is sliced and arranged over vegetables, including broccoli and what appear to be mushrooms or garlic. A garnish of green sprouts is placed on top of the steak. The platter is hot, with steam rising from the food. The setting appears to be a restaurant with a wooden table.
Seafood Stew Meal
A top-down view of a meal served on a tray. The main dish is a stew in a dark pot with shrimp, clams, and pieces of fish or chicken, garnished with a lemon wedge. Accompanying dishes include a bowl of white rice, a small salad with lettuce, cucumber, and tomato, a cup of chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) with a carrot flower, a small dish of pickled vegetables, a small dish of green beans, a small bowl of soup, and a dish with cut fruit including watermelon.
Mango Sushi Rolls
A close-up shot of several sushi rolls arranged on a white plate. The rolls are topped with a bright yellow layer, likely mango, and garnished with a dollop of white sauce, roe, and crispy bits. The sushi is presented on a green leaf and served on a white, wavy plate. The background is blurred, showing a table setting with a white cup and a small red object.
Japanese Meal Set
A wooden tray holds a Japanese meal set. The set includes a bowl of soba noodles with seaweed, a plate of assorted sushi (salmon, white fish, tuna, shrimp, tamagoyaki, and tobiko), a piece of grilled fish with sauce, a small salad, pickled fruits, a small dish of soy sauce, pickled vegetables, a steamed egg custard with mushroom and carrot, and a slice of watermelon with cheese. A blue smartphone is visible in the upper right corner.
Pan-fried dumplings with dipping sauce
A close-up shot of pan-fried dumplings served on a black cast-iron skillet with a wooden base. The dumplings are golden brown and garnished with microgreens. Two small square dishes filled with dark dipping sauce are placed to the right of the skillet. The food is arranged on a wooden table.
Restaurant Entrance
A woman in a black uniform stands near a reception desk inside a restaurant. The restaurant has a wooden ceiling and walls decorated with images of seafood. A sign on the desk reads "PLEASE WAIT TO BE SEATED. THANKS!" and another sign states "NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED". The restaurant's name, "YUZU", is visible on a banner above.
Japanese Bento Box
A Japanese bento box meal is presented on a wooden table. The meal includes a variety of dishes arranged in compartments. Visible items include rice with grilled fish, salmon sashimi with wasabi, tempura, soba noodles, a small salad, pickled vegetables, a small dish of sauce, and a steamed egg custard with mushroom and carrot. A blue lidded bowl and a small black dish are also on the tray.
Japanese Meal Set
A tray of Japanese food including sushi, grilled fish, soba noodles, salad, chawanmushi, pickled ginger, and fruit.
Sizzling Beef Tongue Dish
A close-up shot of a sizzling dish featuring thinly sliced beef tongue, garnished with chopped green onions and a dollop of bright orange roe or sauce in the center. A wedge of lemon is placed on top. The dish is served in a dark, textured bowl or plate, likely on a wooden surface.
Restaurant Interior
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with a modern, naturalistic design. Tables and chairs are set up, with some patrons visible in the background. The decor features bamboo accents, wooden paneling, and white paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling. Red cushions add a pop of color to the seating.
Hot Pot Ingredients
A table set for a hot pot meal with various ingredients laid out on a white platter. The platter includes napa cabbage, enoki mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, fish cakes, and thinly sliced fish. Two small black dishes contain a red sauce and chopped green onions. In the background, a pot of broth is heated on a portable stove, and there are dipping sauce bowls and cups.
Sashimi Platter
A platter of assorted sashimi served on ice, garnished with shiso leaves and wasabi. The sashimi includes tuna, salmon, white fish, sea urchin, and shrimp.
Japanese Meal Set
A tray holds a Japanese meal set. The main dish is a bowl of rice topped with various seafood, including shrimp, salmon, and roe. Accompanying dishes include a small salad, pickled vegetables, a small bowl of chawanmushi (savory egg custard), and a cup of fruit salad. A small teapot and a portable stove are also on the tray.
Chicken Yakitori Skewers
Three skewers of grilled chicken yakitori, glazed with a dark, savory sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. A small piece of lettuce garnishes the plate.
Fried Soft Shell Crab
A close-up shot of a deep-fried soft shell crab served on a white plate with a decorative pattern around the rim. The crab is golden brown and crispy, resting on a bed of lettuce. Orange sauce is artfully drizzled on the plate, and a slice of lemon is visible on the side. The dish is presented on a wooden table.
Food Menu Display
A display board showing two Japanese set meals. The left side features the 'Gyu Jingisukan Teppan Yaki Set' for RM 28.00, with an option for garlic rice at RM 29.00. The right side shows the 'Neba Neba Don to Iwanori Udon' for RM 26.
Food Menu Display
A display board shows two Japanese meal sets with their prices. The left side features the 'Tori Kinoko Teppan Yaki Set' for RM 26.00, with an option for garlic rice at RM 27.00. The right side shows the 'Mini Special Vegetarian Bento' for RM 21.45.
Restaurant Entrance with Menu Displays
A restaurant interior with a prominent red Japanese character and the word "YUZU" on the wall. Several menu displays with food images and prices are set up in front of the entrance. A cylindrical display column features a collage of food images. A staff member is visible at a counter to the right.