Tenji Japanese Buffet @ Solaris Mon't Kiara

Huge huge dissapointment... :( Read on below...

Location: Lot L-01-01, SohoKL, Solaris Mont’ Kiara, 2 Jalan Solaris, 5o480 Kuala Lumpur

Weekdays:
Lunch 11.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. RM77++
Dinner 5.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. RM88++
Supper 10.00 p.m. - 2.30 a.m. RM88++

Weekend & Public Holiday:
Lunch 11.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. RM77++
Dinner 5.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. RM88++
Supper 10.00 p.m. - 2.30 a.m. RM88++

It was Father’s Day 2 weeks ago and we brought daddy for a special treat at Tenji Japanese Buffet; along with our relatives too. Hence it was a big group that night and we had a long table for 18 people.

Japanese Buffets seemed to be popping around like mushrooms in town. Friends and family love buffets; typically enjoying moments with endless good food and drinks. I’ve tried most of them – Shogun at 1 Utama, Saisaki at Wisma UOA, Yaki Yaki at Federal Bowl, Jogoya at Starhill, Kampachi @ Equatorial Hotel and the latest was Tenji at Solaris Mont Kiara.

First of all, the food was a huge disappointment. I’ve heard so many good reviews of Tenji but only to be thrown into displeasure with the quality of the food. Having to pay RM 88 ++ for a Japanese buffet like this? They got to be kidding me!!!!!!!!!!

Nevertheless here are my 2 cents of the restaurant:

1. Ambience was great with huge dining areas indoor and outdoor; overlooking the view of Mont Kiara.
2. Even their basic food like sushi was simply a disaster of all time. No doubt the sashimi was fresh but the sushi was terrible. The rice rolls were so hard I reckon it was either overcooked or not cooked at all. We just ate the sashimi toppings and left the rice on the plate.
3. The offerings and varieties at Tenji are limited compared to Jogoya for the price you’re paying. We had so many clips with us; only to return to the table not knowing what to order. Can you believe that?
4. I simply couldn’t understand why the food served here can be so cold. Can you believe their superior boiled soup is not even hot? So disappointed.
5. Steamed fish was simply hopeless too. Jogoya is definitely a better option. Yes they have cod fish and such; but it tasted bland and the serving was soooo small. SAD!
6. I reckon their best bet would be the Western Food section. They have grilled lamb, chicken and fish. But the pasta that night was simply hopeless. I can cook better pastas for sure
7. You can also forget about the desserts. The cakes seemed like they were there for ages waiting to be eaten. It didn’t look appetizing at all. The best was perhaps the Haagen Diaz ice cream.

I guessed it would be my first and last visit ever again. To pay a full price for an experience like this? Nope I would never again unless they start changing the quality of the food!

The entrance at Solaris! The ambience is good...




A long table at the corner for 18 pax!



Siblings and cousin! :) More photo of us before the food... :P





Playful pose! :P


Ok a more proper one.. :) I love this photo! :)


Grilled lamb outside...


The first plate of sashimi... no doubt it was fresh and nice!


You see the cawamushi a.k.a egg custard? It was horrible... so cold.... my god! How is that possible? Perhaps their steamer is not working?


Stir fry vegetables... Greens are good for you! :)

Teppanyaki mushrooms...


The assorted grilled cuisines... fish, salmon head, prawns and crabs.. not too bad...


It took a while for the steamed fish to come and when we dive into our first bite, no one touched it after that...


The small portion of cod fish... I didn't like the sauce at all... :(



The paper steamboat... You can opt for seafood, beef or even vegetarian...


The puff with creamy soup...


I tried their cookies... I prefer the dessert options at Jogoya...


Everyone is mingling around... complaining about the food? :P


A nice family photo!



More photos after the dinner outside the restaurant...


Dearie & me! :)



My uncle and cousin...


Little sis and me who is so much taller... :P



Final photo of cousin & me! :) Ok that's about it folks... All in all the dinner was a disaster and everyone wasn't satisfied with the quality of the food... Anyways have a good week ahead! :)