Ricky Ong
We had already been queuing for about 15 minutes to order sushi when one of the staff (Malay Girl) rudely told us, You must queue from there, everyone queues from there. …
Location: No. 106, Lot MK3-08, Tingkat 3, 108, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, 80000 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Floor 3 · Johor Bahru City Square
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Ricky Ong
We had already been queuing for about 15 minutes to order sushi when one of the staff (Malay Girl) rudely told us, You must queue from there, everyone queues from there. …
Jun
Quick and easy grab and go style "sushi". Sushi in quotation marks because I'm not too sure if it qualifies 😅, but like their tag line says it's Truly Malaysia Sushi and I'll give them some credit for their creativity, but don't go in …
Nur
I recently visited your City Square outlet and was disappointed to encounter a staff member with poor attitude. I had asked for an Ebi Vege roll, which was already partially prepared, and politely requested to take it as it was since I was …
Jefry Liew
Simple light meal for dinner. Later continue to others place for meal. Nice and cheap sushi.
Emily Ho
The service was decent; queue moved fast and I got my sushi fast. However, these are the worst sushi I've ever had. The sauce was all the same, some sort of mayo and cheese, and sushi rice was very mushy. The imitation crab meat was mushy too. Totally gross :(
Empire Sushi Johor Bahru City Square
Empire Sushi Storefront
A brightly lit sushi display counter with various sushi rolls and bento boxes. Staff members in uniform are visible behind the counter. The prominent red neon sign above reads "EMPIRE SUSHI". The store is located within a shopping mall, with other shops and escalators visible in the background.
Empire Sushi Storefront
A brightly lit sushi shop with a prominent "EMPIRE SUSHI" sign above a display counter filled with various sushi and food items. A customer stands in front of the counter, looking at the selection. Refrigerated cases display drinks and more food items. The shop appears to be located within a larger commercial space, possibly a mall.
Empire Sushi
A brightly lit sushi shop with a prominent red sign that reads "EMPIRE SUSHI". The storefront features a display case filled with various sushi items. Several customers are standing in front of the counter, some with luggage, suggesting they are either arriving or departing. The interior of the shop is visible behind the counter, showing more food displays and staff members.
Empire Sushi
A brightly lit sushi counter with a large red sign that reads "EMPIRE SUSHI" above it. The counter displays various sushi rolls and other food items in refrigerated glass cases. Several staff members are visible behind the counter, and customers are standing in front. The overall impression is a clean and modern food establishment.
Empire Sushi Storefront
A brightly lit sushi shop with a display case filled with sushi and other food items. The shop's name, EMPIRE SUSHI, is prominently displayed in large red letters above the counter. There are several customers in line, and staff members are visible behind the counter. The shop is located in a mall or shopping center, with other stores visible in the background.
White Frosting Cupcake
A close-up studio shot of a white frosted cupcake in a black and gold patterned liner. The frosting is textured and appears to be a light, airy confection. The cupcake is centered against a plain white background.
Unagi Hand Roll
A close-up studio shot of a hand roll sushi cone against a white background. The cone is made of dark nori seaweed and is filled with rice, lettuce, cucumber slices, and topped with pieces of grilled unagi (eel) glazed with a dark sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Empire Sushi Wasabi Packet
A single-serving packet of wasabi from Empire Sushi. The packet is light green with a red top. The Empire Sushi logo, featuring a woman and the text "EMPIRE SUSHI SINCE 2011", is visible in the center. Below the logo, it reads "EMPIRE SUSHI ES WASABI". There are decorative line drawings of wasabi and other greens on the packet.
Inari Sushi
A close-up studio shot of a piece of inari sushi. The sushi is made with a fried tofu pouch filled with rice and topped with a mixture of chopped ingredients in a glossy sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds. The tofu pouch is golden brown and has a slightly textured surface. The filling appears to be a mix of red and orange pieces, possibly vegetables or seafood, coated in a dark, savory sauce. White sesame seeds are scattered over the topping. The background is pure white, isolating the food item.
Salmon Nigiri Sushi
A close-up studio shot of a single piece of salmon nigiri sushi. The sushi consists of a bed of white rice topped with a slice of bright orange salmon. The salmon is drizzled with a creamy white sauce and garnished with crispy, shredded toppings, possibly bonito flakes or fried shallots. The background is pure white, isolating the food item.
Oyoshi Green Tea Bottle
A bottle of Oyoshi Green Tea, labeled as "Original" and "100% Organic". The bottle is green and clear, with the brand logo and text prominently displayed.
Savory Toast with Mayonnaise and Herbs
A close-up studio shot of a piece of savory toast, likely a Japanese-style dish. The toast is golden brown and appears to be a thick slice of bread or a similar baked good. It is topped with a layer of what looks like scrambled eggs or a similar savory filling, drizzled generously with mayonnaise in a crisscross pattern. Finely chopped green herbs, possibly parsley or chives, are sprinkled over the mayonnaise, adding a touch of color and freshness. The background is pure white, emphasizing the food item.
Sushi Roll
A close-up studio shot of a single sushi roll against a white background. The roll is made with nori seaweed on the outside, encasing rice, salmon, and cucumber.
Shrimp and Lettuce Roll
A close-up studio shot of a single, fresh spring roll. The roll is wrapped in translucent rice paper, revealing layers of green lettuce and what appears to be cooked shrimp or fish. The top of the roll is crowned with a generous portion of crisp, bright green lettuce leaves, and a golden-brown, battered piece of shrimp or fish peeks out from the center. The background is pure white, emphasizing the food item.
Shrimp Tempura Inari Sushi
A close-up studio shot of a piece of inari sushi. The sushi is made with seasoned fried tofu skin filled with rice. It is topped with shrimp tempura, drizzled with mayonnaise, and garnished with crispy fried strands and chopped herbs. A shrimp tail is visible protruding from the tempura.
Unagi Nigiri Sushi
A close-up studio shot of unagi nigiri sushi against a white background. The sushi features a bed of white rice topped with a glazed slice of grilled eel, secured with a strip of dark green nori seaweed. The eel is coated in a glossy, dark sauce and sprinkled with white sesame seeds.
Tempura Shrimp Sushi
A close-up studio shot of a sushi roll featuring tempura shrimp, rice, and nori seaweed, against a white background.
Wakame Gunkan Maki
A close-up studio shot of a single gunkan maki sushi roll, featuring a dark green nori seaweed wrapper encasing a generous portion of vibrant green wakame seaweed salad. The salad is topped with scattered white sesame seeds. The background is pure white.
Empire Sushi Shichimi Togarashi Packet
A small, sealed packet of Shichimi Togarashi seasoning from Empire Sushi. The packet features the Empire Sushi logo, which includes a woman in a kimono, and the text "SINCE 2011". Below the logo, it reads "EMPIRE SUSHI" and "SHICHIMI TOGARASHI". A green circular "HALAL" certification is also visible.
Inari Sushi Pouch
A close-up studio shot of a single, golden-brown inari sushi pouch against a white background. The pouch is made of seasoned fried tofu skin, which has a slightly wrinkled and textured surface. It is rectangular in shape with a slightly open end, ready to be filled with sushi rice. The lighting highlights the glossy sheen of the tofu skin, suggesting it is moist and flavorful.
Eel Nigiri
A close-up studio shot of an eel nigiri sushi piece against a white background. The nigiri features a bed of rice wrapped in fried tofu skin, topped with a glazed slice of eel and sprinkled with white sesame seeds.
Sushi Roll with Toppings
A close-up studio shot of a single sushi roll against a white background. The roll is coated in crispy orange breadcrumbs and appears to have rice and green elements inside. It is topped with fresh green lettuce and several pieces of glazed, red, possibly octopus or squid, tentacles sprinkled with white sesame seeds.
Sushi Roll
A close-up studio shot of a sushi roll on a white background. The roll is topped with white sauce, orange sauce, and chopped green herbs. The exterior of the roll is coated with orange roe and black sesame seeds. Inside, it appears to contain tempura shrimp and lettuce.
Crab Stick Sushi
A close-up studio shot of a single piece of sushi against a white background. The sushi is a nigiri-style piece, consisting of a bed of white sushi rice, wrapped with a strip of dark green nori (seaweed), and topped with a rectangular piece of imitation crab stick (surimi). The crab stick is bright orange on the top and sides, with a white underside. The nori band is textured and slightly glossy.
Octopus Onigiri
A close-up studio shot of a Japanese onigiri rice ball topped with a small, cooked octopus. The rice ball is wrapped in a strip of dark green nori seaweed. The octopus is a deep red color and is positioned on top of the rice, with its tentacles spread out. The background is pure white.
Shrimp Sushi Roll
A close-up studio shot of a sushi roll against a white background. The roll is wrapped in dark green nori seaweed and topped with shredded lettuce, crispy tempura bits, and a drizzle of red sauce, with a piece of fried shrimp protruding from the top.
Sushi Roll
A close-up studio shot of a sushi roll. The roll is cylindrical and wrapped in dark green nori seaweed. The top is generously filled with a mixture of crispy tempura flakes, possibly with some shredded seafood or other ingredients mixed in, creating a textured, golden-brown topping. The background is plain white.
Spicy Tuna Gunkan Maki
A close-up studio shot of a single gunkan maki sushi roll. The roll is wrapped in dark green nori seaweed and topped with a generous portion of chopped tuna mixed with a spicy red sauce. White sesame seeds are sprinkled over the top. The background is pure white.
Sushi Roll
A close-up studio shot of a single piece of sushi roll against a white background. The roll is covered in bright orange tobiko (flying fish roe) on the outside. The top of the roll is generously garnished with shredded white meat, possibly crab or fish, mixed with chopped green herbs and crispy fried shallots or bonito flakes. Visible within the roll are layers of rice, dark seaweed, and what appears to be grilled eel or a similar dark protein.
Tamagoyaki Nigiri Sushi
A close-up studio shot of a single piece of tamagoyaki nigiri sushi against a white background. The sushi features a bed of white rice, wrapped with a strip of dark green nori seaweed, and topped with a rectangular slice of golden-yellow tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet).
Salmon Nigiri Sushi
A close-up studio shot of a single piece of salmon nigiri sushi against a white background. The sushi is topped with a slice of bright orange salmon, which is then covered with a mixture of chopped ingredients, possibly shrimp, herbs, and a creamy sauce. A strip of dark seaweed wraps around the base of the salmon and the rice. The sushi rests on two mounds of white sushi rice.
Empire Sushi Wasabi Packet
A single-serving packet of wasabi from Empire Sushi. The packet is light green with a red top band. The Empire Sushi logo, featuring cherry blossoms and the text "SINCE 2011", is visible on the red band. Below the logo, the text "EMPIRE SUSHI" and "ES MINI WASABI" is printed in black. The packet has a subtle pattern of what appears to be wasabi roots or leaves.
Crispy Rice with Topping
A close-up studio shot of a piece of crispy rice topped with a creamy orange sauce and sprinkled with herbs and spices. A small, round dollop of sauce sits in the center of the topping. The rice base appears golden brown and textured, while the topping is glossy and rich.
Empire Sushi Bag and Receipt
A white plastic bag with "I LOVE EMPIRE SUSHI" printed in large black letters is shown. Below the text are several award logos. A receipt from Empire Sushi Sdn Bhd is placed in front of the bag.
Sushi and Rolls Display
A refrigerated display case filled with various sushi rolls, tempura, and other Japanese-inspired snacks. The items are arranged in white trays with price labels. Some trays are full, while others are partially empty, indicating they are popular items. The display is well-lit, showcasing the fresh ingredients.
Sushi Assortment
A close-up view of an open takeout box filled with various types of sushi. The top layer contains salmon nigiri and what appears to be tuna tartare. The bottom layer features a large sushi roll, several pieces of nigiri topped with sauces and seasonings, and other sushi rolls.
Assorted Sushi Rolls
A close-up shot of two clear plastic containers filled with various sushi rolls and pieces. The top container holds a gunkan maki with egg salad and a ham roll with lettuce and mayonnaise. The bottom container features several pieces including what appears to be inari sushi with a glazed topping, a roll coated in spices, and other sushi pieces topped with mayonnaise and herbs.
Onigiri Display
A display of individually wrapped onigiri (rice balls) with seaweed. A sign above reads "FRESH MADE EVERYDAY PREMIUM SUSHI AT ANYTIME AND ANYWHERE FOR ANYONE WITH LOCALIZED TASTE." Below the onigiri, a sign reads "ONIGIRI (ALL FLAVORS)" in English and Chinese. Some onigiri have circular stickers indicating flavors and prices, such as "EMPIRE SUSHI LOBSTER RM 5.00" and "EMPIRE SUSHI CRAB RM 4.50.".
Sushi Order
A box of assorted sushi is shown, along with a delivery order slip. The sushi includes various rolls and pieces, some topped with sauces and garnishes. The order slip lists items such as Unagi Cheese Roll, Inari + Potato Mayo, Corn Mayo, Cheese, Inari, Salmon, Aburi Kanifumi, and Salmon Maki. A bottle of Coca-Cola and PlayStation controllers are also visible in the background.
Sushi Counter Staff
Several staff members in red shirts and black aprons are working behind a sushi counter. The counter has a wooden facade with the words "EMPIRE SUSHI" visible. In the background, there are display cases with food items and other shop fronts in a mall setting.
Empire Sushi Bag and Drink
A translucent plastic bag with the Empire Sushi logo and slogan "Premium Sushi For Everyone" is placed on a wooden table. Below the slogan are several circular emblems indicating awards. To the left of the bag is a glass of green liquid with a straw.
Empire Sushi Counter Display
A display at a counter for Empire Sushi, featuring a promotional sign that says "TAMBAH JER SAUCE?" with cartoon sushi characters. Below the sign are boxes of condiments for sale: Green Tea (RM 1.50/pc), Mini Shoyu (RM 0.40/pc), and Mini Wasabi (RM 0.60/pc). A tablet screen shows a transaction summary with a Grand Total of RM4.00 and information about the "ONE EMPIRE" loyalty program.
Food Display Case
A brightly lit display case filled with various food items, including pastries, sushi, and fried snacks. Price tags are visible for many items. The display is part of a larger food court or mall setting.
Sushi and Green Tea
A bottle of Oyoshi Green Tea sits next to two open sushi boxes. The sushi includes various rolls and nigiri. A sign in the background reads "ONLY FOR CUSTOM EMPIRE S".
Sushi Display Case
A display case filled with various sushi items and other food items. There are price tags for each item. A person wearing a mask is visible behind the counter. A sign above the counter advertises RM1, RM2, RM3, and RM4 deals.
Sushi with Octopus and Sauce
A close-up view of a takeout container filled with sushi. The sushi features rice and nori, topped with what appears to be cooked octopus tentacles. Some pieces are coated in a red sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds, while others are topped with a creamy orange sauce or a white, cheesy sauce with red flecks. A small piece of lettuce is visible as a garnish.
Sushi Bento Box
A white bento box filled with various sushi items. Visible sushi includes tamagoyaki nigiri, tobiko nigiri, a triangular sushi roll topped with tobiko, and several pieces of fried sushi rolls drizzled with mayonnaise. Two pairs of chopsticks with the branding "EMPIRE SUSHI" and the slogan "Premium Sushi For Everyone" are placed on the side.
Sushi Display Case
A refrigerated display case filled with various types of sushi and sushi rolls. The items are arranged on white platters with price labels.
Sushi Takeout with City View
A hand holds a clear plastic container filled with various types of sushi. In the background, a hazy cityscape with tall buildings and elevated train tracks is visible under a cloudy sky.
Sushi Takeout
Two containers of sushi are shown on a blue and white patterned surface. One container holds a hand roll with visible ingredients and a label that reads "EMPIRE SUSHI SINCE 2015". The other container holds slices of salmon sashimi and a piece of sushi roll.
Sushi Display Case
A refrigerated display case filled with various types of sushi rolls and other Japanese food items. The items are neatly arranged on shelves and labeled with names and prices.
Empire Sushi Counter
A customer is at the counter of an Empire Sushi store, looking at sauces. There are small bottles of sauce and packets of wasabi for sale. A cashier is visible behind the counter. In the background, other shops are visible, including one labeled 'Ming Ang'.
Woman looking at food display
A woman in a red top and black shorts stands in front of a display case filled with various food items, possibly sushi and pastries. The display case is illuminated and shows multiple rows of food. In the background, a shopping mall interior is visible with other shoppers and store fronts.
Sushi Rolls and Toppings
A close-up view of several sushi rolls and toppings in a clear plastic container. The rolls are wrapped in dark seaweed. One piece of sushi is topped with a creamy white sauce and green specks, another with a yellow, scrambled egg-like mixture, and a third with green seaweed salad sprinkled with white sesame seeds.
Sushi in a container
Two pieces of sushi, one with orange roe and the other with red topping, are in a clear plastic container. A green can with white flowers and a white plastic bag are also visible on a wooden surface.
Dessert Display
A display case filled with various desserts, including mochi, cakes, and sushi-like pastries. Several customers and staff are visible in the background. A sign states "ALL PRICES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF 6% SERVICE TAX.".
Empire Sushi Counter
A view of the interior of an Empire Sushi food stall with staff behind the counter and green stools in front. A menu board displays sushi items.
Empire Sushi Takeout
A teddy bear wearing a yellow shirt with "Frappuccino" printed on it stands next to a plastic bag from Empire Sushi. The bag has "I ❤️ EMPIRE SUSHI Premium Sushi For Everyone" printed on it, along with several award logos. In front of the bag is a clear plastic container with five pieces of sushi, labeled "Meatless Vege Sushi" on one piece. A pair of chopsticks in a wrapper with an image of a woman and the Empire Sushi logo is also visible.
Sushi Assortment
A close-up overhead view of a variety of sushi rolls and nigiri. The top features two thick maki rolls wrapped in nori. Below these are several pieces of nigiri: two with a red, chopped topping sprinkled with white sesame seeds, two with a creamy white filling and green herbs, and two topped with bright orange tobiko (flying fish roe). At the bottom is a slice of salmon nigiri.
Display Case with Sushi and Mochi
A refrigerated display case filled with various types of sushi and mochi. The items are arranged in white trays with small black labels indicating the name and price of each item. The top shelf shows sushi rolls and nigiri. The middle shelf contains more sushi and what appear to be small pastries. The bottom shelf features mochi in different colors and flavors, as well as some fried items.
Sushi Display
A refrigerated display case filled with various types of sushi rolls and inari sushi. The labels indicate different flavors and prices.
Sushi Takeout
A plastic bag with the logo "I LOVE EMPIRE SUSHI Premium Sushi For Everyone" is next to two containers of sushi. The sushi includes various rolls with toppings like sauce and seaweed, as well as pieces of imitation crab and what appears to be eel. The bag also has awards printed on it.
Assorted Sushi and Desserts
A top-down view of several clear plastic containers filled with various sushi rolls and mochi desserts. One container holds salmon sashimi. Another contains mochi in pink, green, and chocolate colors. The other containers are filled with different types of sushi, many topped with sauces and sesame seeds.
Sushi and Drink
Three containers of sushi and a bottle of green tea flavored drink are arranged on a wooden table. A sign with the words "EMPIRE SU" is visible in the background.
Empire Sushi Promotion
A promotional sign for Empire Sushi featuring grilled lobster, chuka idako, and inari sushi. The sign advertises a deal for 1 box (3 pieces) at RM5.50 with a minimum purchase of RM11, and 2 boxes (6 pieces) at RM11.00 with a minimum purchase of RM20. A separate sign shows Green Tea for RM1.50.
Sushi Display Case
A refrigerated display case filled with various types of sushi and other prepared food items. Several trays contain maki rolls, some topped with what appears to be egg or potato salad. Other items include what look like fried or baked savory snacks. Price tags are visible for some items, indicating prices like RM 1.60, RM 2.80, and RM 3.00.
Assorted Inari Sushi
A display case filled with various types of inari sushi. Visible options include Inari + Spicy Lobster, Inari + Korea Spicy Kani, Inari + Tako Yaki, and Inari + Idako.