Strange Beasts And Where To Find Them

Redefining fusion cuisine, one bite at a time.

- Teh Wi-Liam

The word Kaijū ( 怪獣 , kaijū) derives from the Japanese term “strange beast”, which talks about the popular Japanese film genre that brought us the likes of Godzilla. When speaking with owner, Edwin Yau, who has a breath of experience being a Japanese master chef cum restauranteur in Malaysia, he talks about his love for kaijūs from an adolescent age and how each kaijū is unique with different characteristics.

Located in the creative industrial space at the heart of Bangsar that caters to the modern day urban millennials, who enjoy overpriced brunches and coffee, Kaiju stands out in a big way, bringing together a collaboration between the locals love of both Thai and Japanese cuisine. Although only able to accommodate smaller parties and having a strict ‘no reservations’ rule, Kaiju still manages to retain a healthy blend between loyal followers and new patrons alike. What makes Kaiju different from many restaurants is its ever-changing menu, that varies every couple of months. A never-ending journey of R&D, Kaiju isn’t afraid to add something new and exciting to its menu, which Yau has considered it to be crazy at times.