Pictures taken on 05.02.2005

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Sekali tengok like normal row shops in new townships only ler

i was really disappointed to see how it looks like.It looks like a shop lot that cost only Rm60-80k to buy:(

i was really disappointed to see how it looks like.It looks like a shop lot that cost only Rm60-80k to buy:(


I believe that place is purposely designed that way so that respective tenants could renovate later on to suit each own taste.... That's my guess anyway.

kinda my thought too since it looks so boxy which offers dynamics :)

A typical Japanese restaurant, like in Roponggi

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By VIVIENNE PAL
KL Rakuzen Japanese Restaurant
Block B, Lot 2A Chulan Square
92, Jalan Raja Chulan
50200 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-2145 6200

Business Hrs: Daily, Lunch (11.30am-3pm); Dinner (6pm-11pm)

Halal, although sake and shochu are sold at the premises


At Rakuzen, one can opt to dine in traditional Japanese style in a cosy corner of the restaurant.
WITH the slate of Japanese restaurants claiming authenticity of the highest order in the Klang Valley, one wonders how true these claims are.

The acid test, however, is what Japanese diners say about the restaurant and whether they keep coming back.

"Our Japanese patrons have commented that when they dine here, they feel like they are in one of the typical Japanese restaurants back in Roponggi or Shibuya. To me, that's a real compliment," said Daisho Food (M) Sdn Bhd sales development director Atsushi Miyagawa.

"Typical" no longer means waiters clad in Japanese getup and Japanese music streaming from the speakers, nor does it mean backdated layout. These days, restaurants in Japan are aesthetically contemporary while retaining authenticity in the food, said Miyagawa.

Recently opened at Chulan Square, Rakuzen's ambience brings from Japan the latest in restaurant interior design. Classic lines and colours dominate, complemented by creative use of space to accentuate roominess and accommodate a large crowd, while at the same time maintaining privacy.

Culinary-wise, there is no compromise. Backed by years of experience, executive chefs Takahiro Kinoshita and Yoshikatsu Taira stay on the beaten path of authentic Japanese cooking.

"We do not try to localise the taste of the food here at Rakuzen. All our ingredients are from Japan, and although we come up with our own creations, the food is authentically Japanese," said Kinoshita.


The Senraku Sashimi Moriawase offers associated sashimi for at least two diners.
Though the two chefs specialise in different Japanese culinary styles, they complement each other well in the kitchen and agree on the kinds of dishes to recommend to diners.

For starters, there is refreshing Sushiya no Sakusaku Sappari Salada, a lovely tossing of seafood and greens with special Rakuzen dressing made of mayonnaise, oil, miso and blended vegetable.

The Jumbo Chawanmushi Kaisen Ankake is a nice blend of soft steamed egg with shark's fin, scallops, prawns and crabmeat. This comes with a top layer of clear, flavourful broth.

Of course, what is a Japanese meal without raw seafood dipped in soy sauce and wasabi? The Senraku Sashim Moriawase is where connoisseurs can judge the worth of a Japanese restaurant: through the freshness of the raw tuna belly, salmon, scallop and squid, among others.

A popular dish with both local and Japanese diners is the Dragon Roll, in which crispy fried prawn is wrapped in seaweed and rice, and topped with avocado slices.

Then there is the Inaniwa Udon for the noodle-lover. The udon is cooked, then immediately dipped and eaten with cold gravy garnished with radish, wasabi, raw quail egg, ginger, spring onions and seaweed.

For something more cooked, try the Hotate no Misomayo Yaki (grilled scallop with miso and mayonnaise), topped with springy hon shimeiji mushrooms.

Other dishes to try include the Sashimi to Unagi Zen (sashimi and roasted eel set) and Bizen 12piece Sushi Moriawase (12-piece assorted sushi).

For dessert, try the refreshing, citrus Yuzu Sorbet to cleanse the palate. Alternatively, if you are into a richer flavour, go for the Goma Ice (black sesame ice cream).

A wide selection of sake and shochu is served at Rakuzen. Some white and red wines as well as other non-alcoholic beverages are served there as well.



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Haven't tried this one yet..so far only O'Brien aje ;)

Cool, some restaurants have opened already... Must give these places a try, especially the Japanese restaurant... The food there looks delicious!

Btw, has Eden Village moved there yet?

Cool, some restaurants have opened already... Must give these places a try, especially the Japanese restaurant... The food there looks delicious!

Btw, has Eden Village moved there yet?


Nope....but looks like the renovation is nearly done. They should be moving there very soon....probably within a month's time ;)

Wah!The jap food looks so tempting!I believe by the time i balik in June,most restaurants are opened:D btw,wats the Chulan Tower being used for?Office?

EDEN VILLAGE open already. :carrot:

Wah!The jap food looks so tempting!I believe by the time i balik in June,most restaurants are opened:D btw,wats the Chulan Tower being used for?Office?
I don't think that building is part of Chulan Square... If i'm not mistaken, it belongs to Karyaneka...

Oh thats cool... Finally Eden has moved in to Chulan Square... Must give the restaurants there a try someday...

Eden Restaurant is halal right?

Eden Restaurant is halal right?


Yea...Eden is halal ;)

I still prefer the design of the old Eden......the traditional look is very unique and stylish :okay:

Yea...Eden is halal ;)

I still prefer the design of the old Eden......the traditional look is very unique and stylish :okay:

Thanks for the info ;)

So what happen to the old Eden then?

I think the old Eden site belongs to KL Pavillion lah. So most probably it would be demolished :(

I think the old Eden site belongs to KL Pavillion lah. So most probably it would be demolished :(

Oh no....:(

Such a lovely building :cry:

^^^ Yaloh....the new Eden have no such unique identity :(

Can we save the building?

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it's got soul and not tacky..i love it :)

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I guess you did come back to KL for a while n then dissapear again like usual :lol:

Nobody seem to know the purpose of this building. At least it is finally completed. Its a good thing :D

Nobody seem to know the purpose of this building. At least it is finally completed. Its a good thing :D


If I am not mistaken, it is a hotel ;) But there are unconfirmed reports that this could be an office buiilding. If it is an office building then it must be one of the most elaborate one in KL :D

The owners might also convert it into service apartments since it is so lucrative these days to do so :D

If I am not mistaken, it is a hotel ;) But there are unconfirmed reports that this could be an office buiilding. If it is an office building then it must be one of the most elaborate one in KL :D

The owners might also convert it into service apartments since it is so lucrative these days to do so :D

Elaborate in sense of what :?

It has a kinda Thai look about it no?!

(< 5 weeks to go for my trip.............!)

Elaborate in sense of what :?


Design lah :D

It has a kinda Thai look about it no?!

(< 5 weeks to go for my trip.............!)


Well..it is based on traditional Malay architecture. But there are some similarities as both are South East Asian ;)

Design lah :D

Oh...thought something else ;)

Nice Terengganu style! :eek:

Still look odd IMHO

yeah,my first thing i felt was as if i was in Indonesia:P
And in my opinion,i think it looks rather out of placed

congratulations Gary!5 weeks countdown then ur here!!!!!!

Yeah, can't wait!

close up
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Wow...now I know how beautiful the building really is :omg:

Hi,

My small picture contributions. Views from 42nd floor of tower 2 Petronas building.

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http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b26/myf282828/KL%20Buildings/200507103.jpg :laugh:

Very lovely indeed. Thank you for the picture myf282828

Hmm...the building does look kinda like fat by the way :D

Is Chulan square a happening spot? :cool:

End-Dec opening for five-star Royale Chulan
By Vasantha Ganesan Published: 2008/10/20
BusinessTimes

http://www.btimes.com.my/Monday/OurPick/iroyalc.xml/Article/Current_News/BTIMES/Images/btgraph11/kuscher.jpg

ROYALE Chulan, a five-star hotel that will be managed by the Boustead group, will open its doors by December this year.

The hotel, which has a total of 300 guest rooms and 102 serviced apartments, will stagger its room openings between December and March next year.

For a start, a total of 120 rooms will be available for occupancy, said its general manager, Leo Kuscher.

"The hotel will be managed by Boustead Hotels and Resorts Sdn Bhd. The date for the soft opening has been set for end-December, with the opening of 120 rooms, the reception, coffee house, lobby lounge, ballroom, heritage bar, meeting rooms and the courtyard," Kuscher told Business Times in an interview.

"The remaining rooms will be opened in phases ... about 100 rooms each month until March including the serviced apartments," he said.

Royale Chulan is located on Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur, adjacent to The Chulan Tower. The hotel features authentic Malay influence, to blend in with the design of The Chulan Tower.

Based on a RM400,000 investment on each of the 402 rooms, the cost of the hotel is estimated at RM160 million.

An average occupancy of 60 per cent and an average room rate of RM350 are anticipated in the first year of operation.

Royale Chulan is designed to be a business hotel. It has a ballroom that can accommodate 1,000 guests and 13 meeting rooms. It expects two-thirds of its guests to be from the business crowd, particularly local businessmen.

Up to a third of its guests are expected to be the leisure group due to the hotel's emphasis on Malaysian culture.

Kuscher expects the hotel to be a landmark building because of its authentic Terengganu-styled architecture. In fact, he expects the building's heritage appearance to help it double up as a tourist attraction.

Kuscher said the lure factors of the hotel include what he calls the "charisma of Malaysia" especially in the facade and the offering from the Malay fine-dining restaurant which will also showcase cultural shows.

Another pull factor is the hotel's interior which features a glassed-in courtyard conservatory. Coupled with four large crafted rainforest trees adorning the internal supports, the space offers a tropical ambience.

The hotel is owned by Irat Hotels & Resorts Sdn Bhd, a company 70 per cent owned by Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) and 30 per cent by the Ministry of Finance.

Construction work on the foundation of the hotel started in 1997, but was halted a year later due to Asia's economic crisis.

In more recent years, there was a change in ownership to Irat. Boustead is affiliated with Irat through LTAT.

"Boustead decided to realise this project about three years ago and work started on it about two years ago," Kuscher said.

"It was initially planned as a boutique hotel. Now it will be a five-star hotel and we have enlarged the area of the hotel to cover 1.66ha," he added.

http://www.theroyalechulan.com.my/

^^

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=564288&page=3