Teien Japanese Buffet — Restaurant in Petaling Jaya

I absolutely love Teien Japanese Fusion Restaurant at Ativo! Their constant introduction of new food menu items keeps me excited to visit every time. The cozy ambiance creates a perfect dining environment, and I'm always blown away by the delicious food they serve. The attentive service adds to the overall wonderful experience.

This place has truly mastered the art of tantalizing taste buds with their exceptional food offerings. Each dish is a masterpiece of flavors, meticulously crafted to perfection. From the first bite to the last, I am consistently amazed by the harmonious blend of ingredients and the burst of flavors in every mouthful.

Their commitment to innovation reflects in their ever-evolving menu, which continues to surprise and delight. Whether it's the innovative twists on classic dishes or entirely new creations, the chefs at Teien Japanese Fusion Restaurant showcase their culinary prowess in every dish they present.

The quality of the ingredients they use is evident in the freshness and authenticity of the flavors. Each plate feels like a journey through the vibrant and diverse Japanese culinary landscape. The attention to detail is truly commendable, and it's evident that every element on the plate is carefully considered to create a symphony of taste.

In addition to the delectable food, the cozy ambiance of the restaurant creates an inviting and warm atmosphere. It's the kind of place where you can relax, savor your meal, and engage in meaningful conversations without any rush. The combination of great food and a comfortable environment makes dining at Teien Japanese Fusion Restaurant a memorable and delightful experience.

Not to be overlooked, the attentive and friendly service provided by the staff enhances the overall dining experience....

I recently visited Teien Japanese Buffet and had a mixed experience. The restaurant focuses heavily on flavor, but some dishes were a bit overwhelming. For example, even the chawanmushi had a heavy soy sauce taste, which might not be to everyone’s liking.

A few highlights include their spicy grilled squid, especially the grilled scallops, which were quite tasty. Their homemade lime juice was decent as well. The salmon belly was okay, but unfortunately, it’s limited to only two slices per person, which makes it not worth the high price.

However, I would recommend avoiding their fried soft shell crab — it wasn’t good. Their dessert cakes also lacked flavor, and I’m not sure if it was due to them sitting out too long or something else, but they weren’t fresh.

One major issue was with the grilled salmon had a strange odor. For salmon sashimi, the first plate was great, but when we ordered a second round, the salmon looked much darker and seems like colouring. Maybe the salmon wasn’t wild-caught, and the quality was inconsistent. We decided to stop ordering salmon altogether after that.

Another downside was the rice; it wasn’t cooked properly and was a bit hard. I hope they improve their rice quality. On a positive note, if you’re celebrating a birthday, you get a chance to throw the dice for a discount, which is a fun touch.

One more thing to note is the placement of drinks and desserts. It was a bit inconvenient for customers sitting further inside the restaurant to access these items.

Overall, there are some good options here, but I think the quality and consistency could be improved, especially...

I came here because of a XHS post (where it claims it’s better than another restaurant Mitas). But in reality, it’s NO WHERE close to Mitas at all, NO WHERE CLOSE TO, with a higher price charged (RM102.08 including tax) vs Mitas**, with a few reasons below:

1. Food: Apart from Sashimi (which is pretty standard across all places), the overall food standard is really “so so” vs the other places with the same price range. Hmm in short, the taste is just plain and “lack a bit” for everything, e.g. the grilled meat is under-seasoned, the fried stuff is just lacking quality - it’s just, not good :(

The variety is low, they serve a lot of “rice” in overall. The Menu has a lot of different sections (like rice, noodles, soup, sashimi), but the options under each section is very limited. Mitas** definitely wins on this.

2. Drinks: The standard “tea and coffee”, + those sugary cordial drinks. They do not serve carbonated drinks - so no Coke no Sprite! Again, Mitas** wins it.

3. Dessert: They have waffle, fruit, and Ice Cream. But then their artificial ice cream is not good at all, just comes with 2 flavours - Chocolate and Vanilla (that’s all?!) , operated at a self-service Ice cream machine like those in Ikea. Again, Mitas** serves you with premium ice-creams with flavour like Matcha and Black sesame.

In short, I will not come back with the price paid for such quality, there are much better options available in...