Ippudo Gurney Plaza Kushiyaki Platter

How It Ate

Each skewer was attractively charred with a light dusting of seasoning, the kind that gives enough flavour without masking the ingredient itself. The okra was surprisingly juicy, the mushrooms plump, and the pork belly skewers had the right amount of fat to stay tender without turning greasy.

The platter leaned clean and well-executed rather than smoky or heavily marinated. The negima delivered the best balance, with the chicken staying moist and the leeks adding sweetness. The buta bara skewers were enjoyable, especially with that slight caramelisation from the grill.

Brussels sprouts were a nice surprise — slightly charred on the outside, soft and sweet inside. The okra remained firm without being fibrous, and the tomato-maki brought a fresh burst of acidity against the pork.

It was a satisfying set, especially if you prefer your kushiyaki simple and ingredient-forward.

The free beer, however, was a Tiger draught, not a Japanese beer. That one is on me — I should have checked before ordering, but I was expecting Asahi or Sapporo given the branding. That said, the platter itself was nicely done and pleasant to eat.

Pricing

Kushiyaki Platter (Beer for Free Set) – RM52.00
Includes:
• Okra Kushi
• Negima Kushi
• Button Mushroom Kushi
• Mekyabetsu Kushi
• Buta Bara Kushi
• Tomato-Maki Kushi
• Free Tiger Draught (1)

Service Charge (10%) – RM5.20
SST (6%) – RM3.12
Total: RM60.30