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Zipangu

11 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur 50250, Malaysia (Formerly Shangri-La Hotel, Level 1)
+603-2074 3900
Ranked #90 of 933 restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
4.0 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Cuisines: Japanese
Dining options: Reservations
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KL
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW via mobile

Fantastic food, crazy spread and really good! Top notch really, second time here and it still rocks

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See 5 more reviews by Thivanka for Kuala Lumpur
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Zipangu is not cheap, but the food, service and atmosphere are worth it. Get a reservation. It fills up later in the evening. I have been here a couple of times when in KL and never been disappointed. Don’t even bother to pick through the nigiri offerings. Get the combo plate, which has items that are not on the ala... More

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See 3 more reviews by travelinpalladin for Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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103 reviews 103 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

This place serves good japanese food and normally is packed during lunch time. As in a 5 star hotel, this place is expensive.

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See 97 more reviews by Tan_Siew_Meng for Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

This is my usual place for Japanese food. The ambience is tidy, thanks to Superpotato, a Japanese interior design company. You should try their foie gras, simply amazing. The crew, always polite and helpful and willing to suggest new dishes.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

I love the ambience. Foods are delicious and well presented. Anyway, it's SHANGRILA HOTEL

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14 reviews 14 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

Atmosphere from the 90's (but good) ,food very average. Nothing sticks in the mind. Try Ikateru (Hilton KL) instead.

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See 13 more reviews by andri2805 for Kuala Lumpur
Penang
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011

It was just an average place for me. The deco was nice. However food was just average. Can take a miss.

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See 10 more reviews by StefanieLee for Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011

This is in the Shangri La Hotel and used to be very fine a few years back. Food is still good but the service very rushed especially during the busy lunch time.

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See 29 more reviews by Trvlbug1974 for Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011
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After some time of serious neglect the beautiful Zipangu is back. A fish smells from the head they say, and all the smell is gone. A very hands-on Japanese manager has taken over and the restaurant now lives up to its potential once again. A la carte not surprisingly boasts better quality than the buffet. If you feel the place... More

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See 5 more reviews by RatmanKL for Kuala Lumpur
Singapore, Singapore
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My business associate invited me to at the Zipangu Japanese restaurant in Shangrila Kuala Lumpur. At that time i think they offered a 50% dining promo package. I must say the food & service was simply wonderful. In truth i'm not a sushi buff but the garnishing was so lovely to the point it makes you just wanna try it!... More

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