#17 Japanese & Omakase in Malaysia · 2026
Haku
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Wajib Cuba · Must Try
Penang's modern Japanese standard-bearer, known for whole bluefin and buri cutting nights and a solid sake list. On Tatler's 2025 best omakase line-up.
- What to order
- Bluefin tuna cutting events; omakase with sake pairing
- Address
- 1, Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang 1, Seri Tanjung Pinang, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang
- Area
- Seri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong, Penang
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner, reservation recommended (check before you go)
- Price
- RM300–RM700 per person
- Halal status
- 🐖 Non-halal
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