Food Review 3: Sushi Zanmai

Inari Soft Shell Crab

Sakura Sushi Roll

I have tried several Japanese restaurant, but this is my first time at Sushi Zanmai. It has a lot of branches with different names; Ozen Zanmai, Zanmai, and Hokkaido Sushi. Its owned by the largest sushi company in Malaysia, SuperSushi Sdn Bhd.

There are several outlets -- at Avenue K, Sunway Pyramid, Nu Sentral, Fahrenehit 88 and Paradigm Mall.

The one that I've tried is the Avenue K and Sunway Pyramid's outlet.

Inari Soft Shell Crab

Inarizushi (Inari) is a simple and inexpensive type of sushi, in which sushi rice is filled into aburaage (deep fried tofu) bags. Soft shell crab is a type of crab that can be eaten entirely including their exoskeleton. The combination of sushi rice and soft shell crab gives an interesting flavour for your taste bud because it feels rich and salty. Its topped with salmon roe which gives the perfect finish.

Priced at RM 8.90 for two pieces, it is actually an affordable price because soft shell crab are known to be expensive.

Sakura Sushi Roll


Topped of with monroe, mayonnaise and dry shrimp; this sushi is the best. It is stuffed with crab and avocado with sushi rice. Priced at RM 13.90, it is worth it because the serving is generous. It looks small, but it is actually really fulfilling.

I've never been to any other Japanese restaurants after I tried Zanmai. It is so good that its on a standard on its own.

Overall rating: 5/5

Reviewed by: Alia Almaz