Hachiban Izakaya Japanese Restaurant at Kelawai Road, Penang
Hachiban Izakaya Japanese Restaurant 八番 is one izakaya-style dining spots in Penang to enjoy Japanese cuisine and alcoholic beverages. Located on the bustling Jalan Kelawai, this outlet with a casual concept, is one of the brands under the Edo Ichi Group of Japanese Restaurants.
On the menu is an endless offering of dishes which encompasses freshly prepared raw, fresh seafood as well as cooked meats, vegetables and noodles, along with plenty choices of alcoholic beverages – sake, shochu, beer and whisky.
Our visit took off with a few starters. First, there are the Hotate Tataki Mo Truffle, and the Asparagus To Kaori Bako perked up with truffle oil. We also ordered up a portion of Shoyu Ikura. All are light and refreshing.
Hotate Tataki Mo Truffle RM39
Asparagus To Kaori Bako RM18
Shoyu Ikura RM35
Iced Lychee Fruit Tea RM11.80
Freshly made rice rolls are aplenty here – the Salmon Mentai Roll prepared with thick slices of salmon, creamy mayonnaise and roes will wow you away.
Salmon Mentai Roll RM36
For skewered grilled meat, the restaurant has many chicken and pork choices; Momo Cheese, Buta Enoki Maki, Buta Maki Cheese, and Tako Yaki. We opted for several skewers along with dishes like Surume Ika Sugata Yaki and the Shima Hokke Hiraki. We particularly enjoyed the Shima Hokke Hiraki for its deep and rich taste.
Surume Ika Sugata Yaki RM33
Shima Hokke Hiraki RM49
In addition to the dishes, we also had a noodle and two bowls of fried rice – Ninniku Yakimeshi RM22, Kimuchi Yakimeshi RM11, and Cha Soba RM19. The latter served on ice is a cooling choice. For desserts, we could not resist the myriad of ice cream that Hachiban offers.
Cha Soba RM19
Ninniku Yakimeshi RM22
Hachiban Izakaya Japanese Restaurant serves late brunch, lunch, and dinner with its daily business hours from 11.30am till 10.30pm. Reservations can be made at: 016 – 6178228.
Hachiban Izakaya Japanese Restaurant
Level 1, 32, Jalan Kelawai
10250 George Town
Penang