When one is in BSC and wishes to eat nothing but Japanese, there is only this establishment to choose. The time I gave it a chance, the atmosphere was very nice by the counter. I have nothing to really complain about, the standard of Japanese food in Malaysia never exceed expectations so as long as I can't complain, I would be back again.

Had my usual sashimi platter (rarely satisfied there), grilled saba, teapot soup, sakes and other cooked dishes. The prices are regular. However, my alarm was set off when they tried to flog off a whole silver fish for around RM200 when I asked for their grilled saba which they have sold for about RM30 in their regular menu. I don't normally appreciate such hard sell unless the restaurant has earned my vote. Will be back purely because it is in BSC, when I want nothing else but Japanese within that complex, but I will not be making a special trip just for a meal here.

BSC is great with doorstep valet and there is a lift by the complex entrance that takes you straight up to the top floor. Convenience wins a point here.

I have to say Kuriya is a mixed bag for me. You can get a bland meal if you order the wrong thing and a good meal if you get lucky. Here's my suggestions!

What to order: cold soba (very authentic), soft shell crab sushi roll, tempura

What's okay: their other sushi rolls, sashimi, unagi eel rice, omakase sushi (dinner only), wagyu beef

What to avoid: oyako-don, miso soup, any katsu, hot udon

My dinner experience is always better than lunch. Service is much better and food has more taste...? I don't mind joining friends for a b-day party here once in a while.