2026 Guide
Updated October 2026 ยท 8 spots
โก Quick answer
The best Japanese & Omakase in Kuala Lumpur is Sushi Taka (KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur). Also great: Sushi Hibiki, Sushi Masa and Wagyu Kappo Yoshida.
KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
omakase counterhotelMichelin Selectedreservation only
Order: Edomae omakase; tamagoyaki
An edomae counter carved from centuries-old hinoki, where the team flies in its own fish and shapes each nigiri in front of you. Michelin-selected and on Tatler's best omakase list โ the benchmark for a blow-out sushi night in KL.
Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
omakase counterintimate countersake listreservation only
Order: Chef Makoto Saito's seasonal sushi omakase
Long one of KL's most respected sushi counters, now tucked into Four Seasons Place. Fish arrives straight from Japan and the intimate counter turns dinner into a quiet, chef-led show.
Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
omakase counterMichelin Selectedreservation only
Order: Ginza-style edomae omakase
A Ginza-rooted sushi-ya run by chef Masakazu Ishibashi, with a menu that turns over with the Japanese seasons. Michelin-selected and a regular on Tatler's omakase shortlist.
KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
kappo counterwagyucity viewMichelin Selected
Order: Wagyu-centric kappo omakase
A 48th-floor kappo counter from Michelin-starred chef Junichi Yoshida that builds a whole course around top-grade wagyu. Michelin-selected; there's a seafood set if beef isn't your thing.
Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
omakase counterkappoMichelin Selectedtwo counter rooms
Order: Edomae sushi omakase and Miyazaki wagyu kappo
Formerly Sushi Kazu, now split into two counter rooms โ one for edomae sushi, one for wagyu kappo. Chef Norikazu Shibata's long counter earned a Michelin Selected nod in the 2026 guide.
KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
omakase counterprivate roomsreservation recommended
Order: Edomae omakase; truffle-caviar nigiri
A hinoki counter plus private rooms with their own entrances โ handy for business dinners. Classic edomae with a few luxe flourishes; named on Tatler's best omakase lists two years running.
Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
city viewbargroupsJapanese-Peruvian
Order: Black cod miso; yellowtail jalapeรฑo
The global Japanese-Peruvian name, done properly in KL with skyline views and a buzzy bar. Less purist than an omakase counter, but the black cod miso still delivers every time.
Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
omakase counterreservation recommended
Order: Caviar uni croissant; golden otoro
A 2022 neighbourhood counter that has punched well above its postcode, earning a spot on Tatler's 2025 best omakase list. Playful luxe bites like the uni croissant sit alongside proper otoro.
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