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Nishiki

59 Jalan Gaya | Kota Kinabalu Lama, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
(088) 230 582
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Ranked #18 of 123 restaurants in Kota Kinabalu
4.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Chateauroux
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

A very good traditional/authentic Japanese restaurant serving fresh and tasty traditional food. Sashimi, sushi, miso, udon...Very cosy atmosphere the evening we went. Discrete and efficient service. More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

If you don't mind the bright lights and the almost canteen like atmosphere here then this is the place to go - the food is excellent and the service is always reliable. More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

walk pass this hotel when i first backpacked to KK and I thought I would try this restaurant up one day. this evening, decided to take a break from work having caged up in the hotel for hours. this is not exactly a cheap place to go but the teishoku i ordered was really worth it. there was a grill... More

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canada
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

I am a fan of Japanese food and was pleasantly surprised to find such a good selection and good quality food in Borneo More

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See 6 more reviews by westsidewoamn for Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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Newly refurbished last year. Staff are experienced. Very clean. Set menu not expensive. More

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See 3 more reviews by GeeJee for Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

One of the few Japanese restaurant where you can fine Japanese dining , shows that its authenticity! More

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See 9 more reviews by Lovebackpacking for Kota Kinabalu
London
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

This was a nice place for Japanese food located conveniently near the Gaya St portion of town. Being one of the oldest Japanese restaurants in town really shows as some of the more traditional Japanese dishes have been modified to local tastes. The sashimi was very fresh and the dished like the Salmon head were also equally good. A very... More

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See 6 more reviews by AdventJunkie for Kota Kinabalu
Singapore, Singapore
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011

Good for fresh sushi but wasabi was a little overwhelming. Nice cold green tea soba. More

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See 6 more reviews by boonliang for Kota Kinabalu
Santa Rosa, California
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191 reviews 191 reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011

My husband ordered from a fixed menu. He loved all of the different flavors and variety. I had the Sukyiaki, and ate every bite. It was as good as any I have ever had. Great staff and ambiance More

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See 8 more reviews by Morcella for Kota Kinabalu
putney, UK
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011
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We were recommended this place by some people we met diving and it was a great find - cheap and tasty and a great experience. We had the Shabu Shabu - which you cook yourself at your table - thin pieces of beef you cook in a broth - very cool and very tasty. The tempura prawns were great, as... More

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