I have not come across any
Japanese food that cooked in Fusion ways and it has its one of its kind of
taste. Well, I would say it is creative in respective dishes presentation and
innovative in its dishes designs, thus an article from The
Star in April 2011 was featured this new restaurant.
Matsu means Pine in Japanese. The
entire place decorated in a modern design and tables were keeping a distance to
save guard individual customers’ dining privacy. It’s located at the mezzanine floor
and it’s above of BatuBar. BatuBar is a place where you can relax and listen to
their deep soul, R&B music, apart from that, they also serve Japanese
Tapas. Do look out for their menu on your visit.
Each customer’s will be given a different
type of appetizer. Ours was a steamed sweet potato cut into small cubes and
mashed banana on top of it. Isn’t the Chef having a wild idea to impress his customers?
Rainbow Carpaccio (RM35) is the
New Type of Sashimi that the staff had recommended to me. It’s 2 slices of each
Salmon, Tuna and White Tuna that rolled like a ball to cover the thin slices of
lettuce; and it sits on top of the dressing that is made of Basil Mint Oil and
Ponzu Sauce. It’s a bit too salty for me, but it does have its tangy taste, and
create one’s appetite.
Wasabi Egg Fried Rice (RM10) is something
that caught my attention when I read thru the menu. Instead of getting 1 Garlic
Fried Rice which we can get anywhere, might as well, let’s have something that
I can’t find it in any other ordinary Japanese Restaurant. True enough, this
fried rice gave me a surprise and the way they presented it was absolutely
impressive. It’s like serving in a mortar than an ordinary bowl. Isn’t that
creative?
Char Grill Teriyaki Cod Fish (RM32)
is something that you couldn’t find this in any places, but here in Matsu. The fish
is definitely fresh and to many people may find it a bit wasteful if you grill
it and not eaten it raw. But, the skill of grilling it does needs lots of
patient and knowledge too. I personally appreciate and value the chef’s
experience that brings out the fish’s freshness.
Italy Udon (RM25), do you find
this a bit too weird? This is another dish that is recommended by the staff.
Udon is Japanese noodle but it stirs fry in Italy ways, with tomato, smoked
duck, onions and green beans. It was
unique and it is like crossing boundaries as an ordinary Japanese food.
If one thinks that driving up to
Batu Feringghi is a hassle, well think it as a slow drive enjoying the sunset
along the way that could easily build up your appetite before you reach Matsu!
Do make your reservation soon!
Address & Contact Number
Matsu Japanese Restaurant
Lone Pine Hotel
97 Batu Ferringhi
11100 Penang
Tel: +604-886 8555
Fax: +604-886 8666
Business Hours:
Daily 5pm to 11pm
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