Japanese eateries in Penang

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Any recommendations?  I know there are a growing number of Japanese MM2Hers out there - any nice restaurants you have found in Penang?

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There are many in the area around Island Plaza. I find the new one in Island Paza to be excellent. It is called Edoichi.

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Cheers steveso, will have to try that one.  I just googled and found a review on Lingzie's Tummy Treats  http://www.lingzie.com/2010/01/27/edo-ichi-japanese-cuisine-island-plaza-tanjung-tokong/  Just love all these Penang foodblogs.

I am very slightly clueless with Japanese food but think it's about time to learn.  The Kimuchi Ramen looks interesting and the Nameko Fried Rice looks good.  I must say I'm surprised about the prices - the Ramen RM 18 and the rice RM 8 - seems very reasonable for a pukka restaurant - that's more like foodcourt prices isn't it?

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No lah, foodcourt is way cheaper.
But the food looks nice, another one to try (and the list isn't getting shorter, sigh)

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Try the Alaskan Salmon Roll. It is excellent.

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There is a Japanese satll in the food court out the front of the Naza Hotel.
It is fanatstic and the people who run it typify what I love about Penang.
Try the Rainbow Maki or if you want a real treat the smoked eel.
Enjoy 

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Try the Alaskan Salmon Roll. It is excellent.

I saw the picture of that and couldn't work out what those little orange balls on top were.  Is that fish roe or what?

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Yes. It is tobiko. It is an ingredient in a lot of sushi and other rolls.