HAKU - Extraordinary Japanese Cuisine — Restaurant in George Town

📍HAKU Japanese Fine Dining, Penang Newly opened 3 months ago, located in Jazz Hotel, Tanjung Tokong. A recommended fine dining, great food and service. Warm ambience and cozy, nice design. Sushi Sashimi Bar, public area and VIP Room. All ingredients seafood and meats are imported air flown from Japan. Pork Free resto. Great tasty food, premium quality, art on plate, nice presentation. Signature dishes are all delicious. Plenty choice of drinks from beer, liquor to Sake. Large menu, complete from sushi sashimi, warm food, noodles to Set Lunch/Dinner at RM88. Friendly and helpful staffs. Quick serving time, pretty chinaware too. Parking around hotel or inside the building. Highly recommended!

⭐️ Tai Otsu RM38: sashimi of Sea Bream fish, yummy and pretty plating. ⭐️ Shiromi Tapas RM38: cod fish crackers with topping sauce, Tobiko and Ikura. Delicious and fresh. ⭐️ Engawa Temaki RM 27: hand roll sushi, Flounder fish fin with slices cucumber. Yum yum! ⭐️ Fugu Mirin Boshi RM43: Puffer Fish! Soaked in mirin overnight, grilled to the perfection and served with yummy cheesy (I think) mayo sauce. Soooo good! Must try! ⭐️ HAKU Chawan Mushi: premium topping from Uni/sea urchin, Foie Gras, Ikura, silky egg, tasty, with chicken n prawn inside. Love this! ⭐️ Shio Ramen RM45: soyu base soup, tasty broth, generous noodle with slices of thin tenderloin. Love the crispy garlic in oil. So good! 🍜 Yaki Soba RM32: fried Japanese ramen with big prawn, mushroom and cabbage. Quite tasty. More vegetables...

Review of HAKU - Extraordinary Japanese CuisineI recently had the pleasure of dining at HAKU - Extraordinary Japanese Cuisine, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Here are some highlights of my visit:Taste and PreparationThe dishes at HAKU were delicious and expertly prepared. Each bite was a testament to the skill and dedication of the chefs, showcasing the best of Japanese culinary traditions with a modern twist.PresentationThe plating at HAKU was nothing short of artistic. Each dish was presented with such style and precision that it felt like a visual feast before even tasting the food. The attention to detail in the presentation added an extra layer of enjoyment to the dining experience.Ambiance and DecorThe environment at HAKU was inviting and well-designed, providing a perfect backdrop for a memorable meal. The decor is elegant and thoughtfully arranged, creating a serene and sophisticated atmosphere.ServiceThe service was outstanding. The waitress who attended to us had a very good attitude, making us feel welcomed and valued. Her attentiveness and professionalism enhanced our overall dining experience.Overall ExperienceOverall, I would rate my experience at HAKU a 5 out of 5. It’s a place where great food, impeccable service, and beautiful presentation come together to create an extraordinary dining experience. I highly recommend HAKU to anyone looking to enjoy high-quality Japanese cuisine in a...

This is one of the rare occasions where I’ve given such a low rating to a restaurant.

Parking: The parking situation is inconvenient as the restaurant is located in a hotel and service apartment complex. Hotel guests have to drive all the way to the 6th floor to park, which is tedious. I’d recommend parking at Lotus, which is just in front of the building and much cheaper than parking in the hotel.

Food: For the price of RM138+ (promo 10-course meal), the food was very underwhelming with no wow factor. The dishes felt ordinary and lacked uniqueness. Most disappointing was the pace—finishing the 10 courses took 3 hours, which is far too long. Additionally, the waitstaff didn’t bother explaining the dishes, leaving us guessing. FYI 1 of the photos with 2 sushi is considered as 2 course.

Environment: The ambiance was decent, but the choice of background music (Chinese New Year songs) felt completely out of place for the setting.

Service: I pre-ordered a birthday cake with “Happy Birthday” plating, but they served just the cake, completely ignoring my request. After waiting nearly 3 hours to finish the meal, this was especially disappointing. I also don’t understand why the dishes took so long to prepare since they didn’t seem complex at all.

Overall, it’s not worth trying. Save your time and money for a better dining...