E-Wen Hooi: Japanese Food Fiesta at Dorsett Hotels

From the Land of the Rising Sun, Dorsett Hotels and Resorts proudly presents the Japanese Food Fiesta with Chef Shigeaki Ota. Chef Ota is no ordinary toque bearer. He was the privileged few chefs who was given the opportunity to serve The Crown Prince of Japan. Other than that, he had TV appearances as well. Throughout his culinary journey, Chef Ota has organized numerous culinary events such as Koyomi-Kai, Jisake-Kai (local sake party) and enjoys a strong reputation as a skilled chef and is held in high-esteem in the industry. His standards are high from the smallest ingredients used to presentation of food. It is a testimony of how being fussy serves well in the preparation of premium Japanese food.

Dorsett Residences Kuala Lumpur

From 22nd to 30th September 2017, Chef Ota-san will preside over the kitchen of Dorsett Kuala Lumpur to present an amazing array of authentic Japanese specialties at Checkers Cafe. You have to catch Chef Ota's creations as the Senior Chef of Koyomi (Japanese Restaurant of Hotel Agora Osaka).

At Checker's Cafe Dorsett Kuala Lumpur

The Japanese Food Fiesta only from 22nd to 30th September

Japanese Food Fiesta

Dorsett Grand Subang

4th-16th September 2017

Dorsett Putrajaya

14th-23rd September 2017

Dorsett Kuala Lumpur

22nd-30th September 2017

Dorsett Grand Labuan 2

8th September- 8th October 2017

Sushi Set RM78 nett

If those vinegary sticky rice has a way a to your heart then the Sushi Set is perfect for you. Fresh slices of fish glued on rice with the right amount of wasabe will keep you wanting for more. Scroll down for tips on how to eat sushi with the right Japanese etiquette.

Sushi Set RM78 nett
Clockwise from top left: Simmered shrimps with vegetables, 3 assorted Nigiri-sushi, chawan mushi, miso soup, 1 pickled-gourd roll, sesame tofu, soy-grilled Japanese Spanish Mackerel (yuan-style)

3 assorted Nigiri-sushi

Hues of sushi that scream freshness

Tip: How to eat sushi the true Japanese way

Following true Japanese etiquette, chopsticks are not used to eat sushi

Use bare hands and dip the top into soy sauce as rice will soak up too much soy sauce

Enjoy!

Tempura Set RM55 nett

Crispy and light is the batter of the tempura set. Fried prawns, mushroom, okra and shiso leaves are simply fun to have. Enjoy the brittleness of tempura in your mouth while enjoying the view of the bustling street.

Tempura Set RM55 nett
Clockwise from top left: Simmered shrimps with vegetables, 3 assorted Nigiri-sushi, chawan mushi, miso soup, 1 pickled-gourd roll, sesame tofu, soy-grilled Japanese Spanish Mackerel (yuan-style)

Crispy tempura

Chef Ota preparing tempura

Beef Sukiyaki Set RM78 nett

The sweetness of the Sukiyaki broth is appetizing while thinly sliced beef is cooked to the right texture. Tease the palettes with cool fresh sashimi, contradicting the pot of steamy sukiyaki pot.

Beef Sukiyaki Set R88 nett
Clockwise from top left: 2 assorted appetizers, sukiyaki pot, cawan mushi, appetizer, sesame toufu, 1 picked-gourd roll, soy sauce, steamed rice

Fresh beef slices and sashimi- squid, salmon, shrimp

Sweet sukiyaki broth

Shokado Bento Set RM108 nett

Delight yourself with variety in a box with Shokado Bento Set! To the fickle-minded, torture your brian no more! Savour the best of cooked and raw dishes that will certainly satisfy all departments of your appetite.

Shokado Bento RM108 nett
Clockwise from top left: 2 picked appetizers, bento, cawan mushi, miso soup, soy sauce, tempura sauce, steamed rice

For those who likes variety- prawn tempura, simmered prawn, grilled beef, sashimi, grilled mackerel, and sesame tofu

Sashimi Set RM128 nett

There is no compromise when it comes to freshness of sashimi under the watch of Chef Ota. The Sashimi set, placed on a bed of ice, ensures that the most finicky of sashimi consumers are happy. The innate sweetness of the seafood speaks volume for itself.