Cold crab and jellyfish starter, sashimi (chutoro and sea bream ), grilled prawn with mentaiko, A5 wagyu in paper sachet, and rounding up with mikan jello and musk melon.
Hideyoshi Junmai Daiginjo
Ordered the keyaki kaiseki, which consist of eight-course kaiseki. the sashimi is really fresh & all the food doesn’t disappoint!
The exterior of keyaki is really beautiful as well, the services from the staffs are really nice. However the waiting time for the food can be a lil long.
Of course, I can’t not have beef at a teppanyaki place. The succulent and juicy cubes of US beef were very enjoyable. Though not to the point of melt-in-your-mouth, the cut was sufficiently tender and tasted deliciously rich without that big, overwhelming beefy flavour. And if you want to elevate the meatiness, the dip on the side worked wonders. The crisp and thin garlic chips served on the plate were also really satisfying to munch on.
* Part of Kaze 風 set ($155)
A competent lineup of Japanese grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables, Keyaki’s Kaze 風 set ($155) was rather substantial and allowed me to sample a good variety of proteins. Grilled and flamed right in front of me, the plate of seafood trio (Prawn, Scallop, and Salmon) were pretty good, and went swimming with the tangy-vinegary dip that came alongside. The chunks of prawn and scallop were sweet and plump. The salmon was also flaky and nicely seasoned.
Pretty good especially the juicy scallop. Pork was ordinary. Liked the garlic chip that came together with the pork.
Spring is short, but Keyaki's Spring Menu is even shorter. Two weeks after its launch, Circuit Breaker was announced and the menu had to be suspended.
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But they're reopening soon. As we wonder what menu they'll serve be, I'm thinking of sharing with you the Spring Menu I had at Keyaki, for a glimpse into what we can expect for the Summer Kaiseki. It's a delicious and elegant dinner that I would like to share about. 🔸
Pictured: tomezara, which is soy miso marinated Australian wagyu grilled and wrapped in a leaf.
Can't wait to share with you my dinner last Saturday at Keyaki, Pan Pacific Singapore, which has just started serving their Spring Kaiseki Menu. There's a Haru Kaiseki at $180++ and a Sakura Kaiseki at $200++.
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Exclusive to the Sakura Menu is the Hassun, which represents the current season in a kaiseki meal. All these little but exquisite dishes were Keyaki's Executive Chef Shin's elaborate expression of spring, including:
* Takenoko (bamboo shoot) with Japanese pepper leaf;
* Deep-fried minced crab (those little colorful balls);
* Boiled broad beans;
* Grilled hamaguri clam with sour plum jelly fish;
* Soy sauce hotaru-ika; and
* Grilled mebaru (rockfish).
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I think this dish alone is the reason why I prefer the Sakura Kaiseki ($200++) over the Haru Kaiseki ($180++). But there were some really good dishes in the Haru Kaiseki as well. I'll share that soon.
It is actually a dessert, Ruby Roman Grape Jelly, taken when Pan Pacific brought in delicacies from the region of Hokuriku. That was one gastronomic journey, quite literally, as @siewyan49 and I had premium produce from Toyama, Ishikawa, to Fukui, which borders the Sea of Japan. This menu is over as it lasted only for a very short time, but I hope there'll be more of such theme dinners at Keyaki in future!
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It's the last few days to enjoy Keyaki’s Hokuriku special menu, as it is available only till 25 December. Besides delicacies from the region of Hokuriku in north-western Honshu (Toyama, Ishikawa and Fukui which borders the Sea of Japan) renowned for its fresh and premium seafood, rice and sake, not to be missed are these traditional Japanese confectioneries. Each of these intricate works of art are meticulously handcrafted by skilled patisserie, and you know the standards that the Japanese expects of themselves.
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Besides the wagashi confectioneries, other delicacies in the menu include the snow crab, sweet shrimp, and buri.
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Please refer to my IG posts on 28 Nov, 1 Dec and 12 Dec for the details for other courses served in the menu, as well as my IG story highlights - Keyaki Hokuriku.
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Keyaki has put the spotlight on the region of Hokuriku in north-western Honshu. The Hokuriku menu will therefore consists of delicacies from the three prefectures that make up the Hokuriku region (Toyama, Ishikawa and Fukui which borders the Sea of Japan) renowned for its fresh and premium seafood, rice and sake.
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Pictured is one of Hokuriku's speciality - the snow crab. This was grilled with crab miso, so alongside the natural sweetness of the crab, you get strong umami creaminess from the crab miso as well.
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This dish is included in the Yukitsuri Menu ($190++/pax), available till 25 Dec. Other dishes in this menu consists of -
1. Zensai - White Shrimp with Seaweed Soy Sauce; Deep-fried Echizen Noodles wrapped with Prawn Simmered; and Deep-fried Tofu with Kaga Vegetables
2. Sashimi - Toro and Buri (first photo);
3. Yakimono - Grilled Snow Crab with Crab Miso and Kaga Vegetables
4. Agemono - Deep-fried Aori Ika Squid wrapped with Seaweed (second photo);
5. Tomezara - Buri Shabu Shabu (third and fourth photo);
6. Shokuji - Himi Udon Noodles mixed with Sweet Shrimp Oil (fifth photo);
7. Dessert - Ruby Roman Grape Jelly (sixth photo);
8. Sweets - Wagashi, which is traditional Japanese Confectioneries, and Kaga-bocha (seventh photo).
Dishes may vary slightly depending on seasonality of ingredients.
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Please refer to my IG story highlights - Keyaki Hokuriku - for all courses served in both menus.
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I just went for an exquisite eight-course dinner at Keyaki @panpacificsingapore, where Executive Chef Shinichi Nakatake showcases cuisine from the region of Hokuriku, located in north western Honshu. It's famous for fresh and premium seafood, which features prominently in the Hokuriku specials offered.
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The Yukitsuri Menu ($190++/pax), available till 25 Dec, consists of -
1. Zensai - White Shrimp with Seaweed Soy Sauce; Deep-fried Echizen Noodles wrapped with Prawn Simmered; and Deep-fried Tofu with Kaga Vegetables
2. Sashimi - Toro and Buri (first photo);
3. Yakimono - Grilled Snow Crab with Crab Miso and Kaga Vegetables
4. Agemono - Deep-fried Aori Ika Squid wrapped with Seaweed (second photo);
5. Tomezara - Buri Shabu Shabu (third and fourth photo);
6. Shokuji - Himi Udon Noodles mixed with Sweet Shrimp Oil (fifth photo);
7. Dessert - Ruby Roman Grape Jelly (sixth photo);
8. Sweets - Wagashi, which is traditional Japanese Confectioneries, and Kaga-bocha (seventh photo).
Dishes may vary slightly depending on seasonality of ingredients.
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Please refer to my IG story highlights - Keyaki Hokuriku - for all courses served in both menus.
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Teppanyaki Beef Fried Rice - $13
Gyuniku Hotatemaki - $35
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Perfectly grilled scallops wrapped in thinly sliced US beef is so tender so shiok, just give me a bowl of white rice and I’m good! The teppanyaki beef fried rice is rather fragrant with the wok hei taste. I also love their Teppanyaki Broccoli ($13), which have a buttery taste, only if it was double the portion I would be double satisfied. Pampering fine dinning at Keyaki
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Keyaki
Pan Pacific Singapore
@panpacificsingapore
And even though I did not settle for a set dinner or some sort of an Omakase, the food items that I chose for this meal were largely things that I enjoyed having, for instance the Garlic Fried Rice (S$9.00), the Gyuniku Hotatemaki (S$35.00) and the Tempura Moriawase (S$33.00). In fact, the Broccoli Teppanyaki (S$13.00) surprised me with its rich buttery taste above that crisp and crunch.
But one day if I decide to come in again, I should be getting myself a place at the Teppanyaki section of the restaurant, because it is always fun to watch the chef in action and catch a whiff of the fragrance (and grease) from all those cooking.
On the whole, the prices listed on the menu was not near the “affordable” category, but I chose to believe the occasional spending here would be worth the splurge.
Inaniwa udon has been my favorite udon since I first had them 3 years ago. It's getting popular and more commonly found in many Japanese restaurants now, but I heard that Keyaki at Pan Pacific was the first (or at least one of the first) to serve inaniwa udon many years back.
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I liked that the inaniwa udon because it's smooth and springy, and came with a really nice al dente bite to it. At Keyaki, you have a choice of having it cold or hot. Pictured is the cold version.
I mentioned about the Ohmi beef which was included in this menu (IG post dated 27 May 2018), and this follows up with all other courses I've had that evening.
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The courses in this $180 Hoshi Menu includes (swipe for all pics):
* Amuse bouche
* Japanese salad
* Choice of sashimi or tempura
* Wagyu beef sirloin
* Seafood - prawn, scallop, salmon and white fish (cover pic)
* Sautéed vegetables
* Fried rice
* Miso soup
* Desserts
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Of which, I liked that the seafood plate in the cover pic had a lovely char scent to it, while retaining the sweet seafood juices. The tempura too, it had a light batter (not too hard nor oily), but if you want something lighter you could choose sashimi (ala carte sashimi pictured in last few photos for reference).
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Taken during a Burpple Eatup.
![星 Hoshi Prix Fixe Set [$180]](https://burpple-3.imgix.net/foods/1cf99aa6056b5505c4e1639003_original.?w=645&dpr=1&fit=crop&q=80&auto=format)
Our Teppanyaki prix fixe set came with a range of salad, sashimi/tempura, teppanyaki seafood, wagyu beef, sautéed vegetables, fried rice, miso soup, pickles and dessert (we had Japanese musk melon and a mad sweet Thai mango!) While the other components were pretty decent at its price point, the star of the whole meal for me was this fresh chunky lobster (kindly swapped from beef) - smoky, buttery and sweet, loved the pairing of this with their ponzu sauce and the super addictive chopped spring onions with garlic!
Thank you @panpacificsingapore for having us and @burpple for the invite! 🙆🏻♀️
You know I've eaten at quite a number of Japanese establishments, and have tried many good beef from different Japanese prefectures. Yet I found this to be one of the best grilled wagyu I've had.
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These cubes fried to medium rare had only a very thin layer of crisp to it, and beyond that was bursts of clean, sweet, and flavorful wagyu juices. And I was lucky to have the prized Ohmi that evening. But beyond the grade and origin of the beef, I felt it was the expert grill of the chef that made all the difference. Reason is, I've had good grades of Kobe beef in Japan, but possibly under the wrong hands, so those tasted nothing close to this.
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The courses in this $180 Hoshi Menu includes:
* Amuse bouche
* Japanese salad
* Choice of sashimi or tempura
* Wagyu beef sirloin (pictured)
* Seafood (prawn scallop, salmon and white fish)
* Sautéed vegetables
* Fried rice
* Miso soup
* Desserts
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I'll share with you in another post photos of all the other dishes I've had in this menu. I just wanted to tell you about this beef first cos it should be given dedicated attention.
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Alternatively, you can order 150g of this beef as ala carte for $120++. What's given in the teppanyaki set (and pictured) is 80g.
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Taken during a Burpple Eatup
