Tao Cuisine Japanese Buffet @ Juru Autocity, Penang

Unlike KL, finding a Japanese Buffet in Penang is not easy.
But the first one to think of would definitely be Tao Cuisine!
They probably monopolized Penang market with one in Penang Times Square.
And the one I have visited located at Tao Juru Autocity - the 1-stop food hub!

Tao Cuisine Japanese Buffet 2014

This photo leads you here right? READ ON! =D

Walking up the stairs you will notice Tao signage!

Tao Juru Autocity located at upstairs of Nandos which is just beside Starbucks.

So it's not hard to find if you know where Starbucks is! 

Looks like Zen-style interior design to me! 

With all the Christmas decorations right at the entrance,

Tao Juru Autocity definitely ready for Christmas already!

Tao Juru Autocity offers comfy tatami seats too!

Self service buffet section

All are in individual serving size! 

These foods are ready for grab at the self service section.

Subsequently you may order through their big menu too!

We went on a gloomy day with cool breeze.

Tao Juru Autocity - Chawanmushi

The chef was very thoughtful to serve us with warm Chawanmushi and Miso soup.

It certainly helps to "warm up" our appetite! 

Ko Ebi Karaage (Top) & Deep Fried Mantis Prawn (Bottom)

We started off with Zensai, which means appetizer.

The Zensai are usually some finger foods.

Okonomiyaki (Top) & Gyoza (Bottom)

Okonomiyaki is the Japanese Pizza with Seafood & Assorted Vegetables.

Quite a special dish that you rarely can find elsewhere.

Meanwhile, I believe everyone would be very familiar with Gyoza.

The Pan Fried Minced Chicken Dumpling tastes good with the dipping sauce.

Next, we moved on to Age Mono or the Deep Fried food.

Tao Juru Autocity - Crabmeat Cream Cheese

Deep fried flour skin wrapper with stuffed crabmeat and cream cheese.

Crispy skins with surprised filling of soft smooth cream cheese inside.

It would be even better if there is more filling inside!

Or perhaps make it in smaller size, probably a bite-sized.

Tao Juru Autocity - Soft Shell Crab Karaage

Deep fried soft shell crab with assorted vegetables.

Crispy soft shell crab with sprinkles of spicy chili powder.

Gotta eat it while it's hot and crispy! Yum yum!

Tao Juru Autocity - Wakatori Karaage

Crispy Deep Fried Marinated Chicken with egg on top.

The chicken thigh was cut into small cube size.

Crunchy on the outside yet juicy in the inside! Delicious!

Next up, Yakimono or grilled and pan-fried dishes!

Tao Juru Autocity - Motoyaki Scallop

Baked scallop with spicy mayo.

Really spicy but you just have to shove out the scallop.

Tao Juru Autocity - Misoyaki

Tao Juru Autocity - Sanma Shioyaki

Next one would be Itame Mono or Stir Fried Dishes.

Tao Juru Autocity - Sake Hamaguri

Stir Fried Clam with Japanese Wine (Sake)

Looks like a normal dish that a Stir Fried stalls would sell right?

But with the Sake, it helps to bring out the freshness and sweetness of clams.

 Big succulent clams!

I like it BIG! Everyone likes BIG isn't it! XD *don't simply think*

It's tiring to eat those small small one, so these can absolutely satisfied you!

I'm sure you know what I mean. Haha

Here comes the Teppanyaki!

Tao Juru Autocity - Beef Bacon

Hotplate beef bacon with cream cheese & spring onion.

Chewy thin slice of beef bacon wrapping crunchy spring onion and cream cheese.

I love this very much! 

Next - Maki!

Tao Juru Autocity - Green Dragon Roll

Deep fried prawn, cucumber, kani, avocado and mango.

Not a avocado person but luckily mango covered the smell.

Another good dish with multi-textured of soft creamy avocado and crispy prawn.

Tao Juru Autocity - Sushi Moriawase

Here comes the AWESOME Sashimi Moriawase!

Tao Juru Autocity - Sashimi Moriawase

And many many more! So much that I just could not cover all!
So as usual, the best way to uncover by yourself is to try it out!
Be it any celebration or farewell, Tao Juru Autocity will be a good choice!
Here are some of the info that you might want to know.

Operating Hours:

Lunch - 12pm - 4pm

RM53++ per pax (Mon - Fri)

RM56++ per pax (Sat, Sun & Public Holiday)

Dinner - 5.30pm - 10.30pm

RM56++ per pax (Mon - Thurs)

Early Bird dine in before 6.30pm DISCOUNT 10%

Dinner - 5.30pm - 11pm

RM56++ per pax (Fri - Sun, Eve & Public Hol)

Children charges are according to height measurement:

Below 90cm - FREE

90cm - 140cm - Half Price

140cm & above - Adult Price

For Reservation:

Tel: 604 - 5017826

Fax: 604 - 5017826

Tao Juru Autocity

1820-f1 & 1822-f1, 

Jalan Perusahaan Autocity, 

North South Highway, Juru Interchange, 

13600, Prai, Penang.

Other Japanese Buffet in Penang:

Miraku Japanese Restaurant @ G Hotel, Penang