you must be kidding m.e.

Once upon a time, for some forgotten celebration, the High Council decided to have Japanese buffet for a change, due to persuasion from the Elven Princess :: my dearest sister. Given the fact that Matriach :: my dearest mummy ... do not fancy japanese food but wanted to try; the High Council voted to settle for something moderate first; and headed to I-chi-ban... I, the ArchMage, have never actually heard of this place before...

Irashaimase!!! Irashaimase!!!

Upon stepping into the premises, the ArchMage was greeted by a not so pleasant scent, not horrible, just unpleasant. [Ladies and gentlemen, do take note that when an individual enters an unknown premise, their senses will be extra alert :: the main three (3) things that will be affecting them first will be sight, smell and sound...]. Anyhow, the ArchMage went for a scout around the premises to devour anything that looks and smells good... much to his disappointment...

Clock-Wise from top-left: Miso Salty Soup, Green Tea, Chawanmushi, Some porridge that looks like consisting of blended leftovers

LAFF - Lots of Anonymously Fried Food

Well, for a Japanese Buffet restaurant, it does serve a wide variety of Asian Food, in fact, I can boldly say, overwhelming array... Kinda suit the Matriach's and Patriach's liking... I turn left, got Chinese food, I turn right got Malay food. Eh, where my Japanese food?

Eh, Japanese buffet restaurant... serve more Japanese food, can?

I can't even remember what these stuff are, more non-Japanese fried stuff perhaps...

If you had experienced badly served Sashimis, I can now show you the worst Sashimi servings... Please be mentally prepared for the following picture as it might affect your appetitte for the rest of the day... The warning has been placed, scroll down at your own risk...

Its looks sticky and mushy, sliced in uneven portion, in chunks!!! OMG, how can you serve Sashimi in chunks?!?!?! See also don't want eat already... FYI, I did not take those...

No matter how bad a restaurant is, there is sure to be some consolation items/food just to cool your anger and make you leave the place peacefully, and not irritated. In this case...

Ahhhh... Fresh Meat... The oysters were quite fresh, though they don't come out often; and once its out, its like bargain sale in the market...

The green one if my fav, nopez, not green tea but mint choc chip... had plenty of those

According to the Elven Princess, the quality of the food and environment in I-Chi-Ban has dropped trememndously compared to the previous time she was here (few years back). For me, I guess if there's no improvement in this place, I would never head back there ever again. I can get my own Min Choc Chip ice cream, thank you...