A hidden Seibu dining room delivering satisfying Japanese set meals and standout okonomiyaki at moderate prices, though peak-period service and occasional salty dishes warrant realistic expectations.
Teppan Maru Take by OKONOMI earns its standing through praised okonomiyaki and teppanyaki, with carefully assembled set meals that draw repeat diners and loyal followers of Chef Takeshi Wada. Attentive hospitality and open-kitchen views add appeal, but peak-period understaffing and slow lunch service keep it from a higher standing. Its straightforward setting is comfortable rather than destination-worthy.
Tucked behind Seibu's grocery area at The Exchange TRX, Teppan Maru Take is the kind of place diners describe as an accidental find: spacious, relatively calm and centered on an open teppan kitchen. The recurring impression is a quiet escape from the mall rush, with the chef visible at work and staff often warmly attentive. One repeat guest likened the meal to home cooking, only more carefully composed. The cooking is elevated traditional Japanese comfort food rather than experimental dining. Okonomiyaki is the star, with smoky sauce, balanced toppings and Osaka associations, while harami, salmon, yakisoba, curry and generous set meals give the menu broad appeal. The best value is in the RM30-60 sets, which commonly bundle a main with sides, soup and ice cream. The trade-off is operational: several diners report salty meat, occasional sold-out items and distinctly slower, less organized service during busy lunch periods. Families should find the menu approachable, with chicken teppanyaki, chicken sets, noodles, rice, curry-style dishes and familiar sides such as omelette and potato salad. Reviews describe spacious seating and family visits positively, although the menu is not presented as a dedicated children's program. Picky eaters may prefer the simpler chicken, original noodles or original okonomiyaki over kimuchi, mentaiko or premium preparations.
The safest orders center on smoky okonomiyaki, salmon, and harami sets, with prices starting at RM25.
Plan for a calm hidden mall setting, but allow extra time at lunch and expect seasoning, service, and drink costs to require some attention.
Expect spacious seating and visible teppan cooking that feel removed from the mall rush, with a busier side during peak lunch.