Fresh salmon sashimi sushi

Salmon sashimi roll

Chawan Mushi

Assorted fresh sashimi (along with ramen set)

Ramen set

Unagi rice

   Ishiharu is a rare find, in a small town like Batu Pahat. Located just beside the 'Glutton Street' near Jalan Abu Bakar, this Japanese Restaurant is not hard to find. Just like the typical Nippon places, they offer an array of Japanese wonders. Ranges from sashimi, sushi, ramen, bento, rice, sides and sakae. Everybody has something to enjoy over here. I've tried their pork broth ramen, salmon sashimi, unagi rice as well as fresh sashimi. Although its ramen still fell short comparing to the famous Tonkatsu ramen i had in Singapore, but the light and flavourful broth still managed to warrant a second visit. I would prefer some increase in the size of this dish. Sashimi dishes were all fresh and fulled of fishy fatness. I also like the addition of bonito in their unagi rice, successfully increased the sweetness in this dish.

   Overall, i was satisfied with their food but was very disappointed with their service. Perhaps we came in a big group, but i don't accept this as a reason for slow and ineffective service. Most of their staff are not fluent with any Malaysian language and are dependent on one staff to take orders. Some of the diners did not ven receive their full orders. Hopefully the management will pull this problem together and Ishiharu Izakaya will definitely be a must-visit spot for tourists vising Batu Pahat. Till then, xoxo.

More information~
Address: 26-1, Jalan Jenang, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor.
Phone No.: 07-4383811 (recommended to make a reservation prior to your visit)