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#3 Japanese & Omakase in Malaysia · 2026

Restoran Samurai Yakiniku

🌶️🌶️🌶️ Wajib Cuba · Must Try

☪︎ Muslim-friendlyRM40–RM90

KB's top-rated Japanese spot, a yakiniku grill with nearly 3,000 reviews.

What to order
Yakiniku grill sets
Address
PT2301, Jalan Hospital, Berek 12, 15200 Kota Bharu, Kelantan
Area
Jalan Hospital, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
Price
RM40–RM90 per person
Halal status
☪︎ Muslim-friendly (no pork/lard; certification not confirmed)

☪︎ Halal status shown here is based on public sources and may change. Please check that the restaurant holds a valid JAKIM (or state religious authority) halal certificate before dining — look for the certificate on display or verify at myehalal.halal.gov.my.

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