Plenty of Japanese restaurants in Bangkok such as Sukhumvit or Thonglor area, but how many of them can be called as an authentic one, with best quality and well-known for world-class reputation?
In this review, our “9journeythailand” will bring you to a world-class Japanese cuisine, “Yamazato, The Okura Prestige Bangkok”, located on Witthayu Road, Ploenchit BTS Station.
On 24th floor of the hotel, well-known for its consistent food quality, the use of standardized recipes and the original Japanese way of preparation called “Kaiseki Ryōri”. Known as the first Japanese restaurant opened in Okura Hotel, Tokyo, the five star hotel in Japan.
The Yamazato specially decorated in an original Japanese style with the “Origami”– the popular japanese paper folding, the waitress dress in Kimono, and using the classic japanese pottery, completely turn this restaurant as you are dining in Japan.
The restaurant opens during breakfast, lunch and dinner time, served you Teppanyaki, Sushi and “Kaiseki Ryōri”.
“Teppanyaki” is a style of japanese cuisine that uses an iron griddle to cook, “Teppan” means iron plate and “Yaki” means grilled or pan-fried. “Yamazato” offers 2 modern teppanyaki grills where customers can closely experience the japanese cooking from professional chef.
“Sushi”, “Yamazato” concerns every single detail in food preparation, perfect food cutting skills and techniques, imported varieties product from famous cities in Japan. Using the best quality of fish from well-known Sukuji fish Market, served with finest fresh wasabi and side dishes.
“Kaiseki Ryōri” is a traditional muiti-course dinner, served on an individual tray, the ultimate in Japanese fine dining. This cuisine were developed over time, in the past, can be seen only in major ceremony.
“Tenshin Zen”, December’s special set lunch. (Starts December 2014 onward)
“Tenshin Zen” (THB 1500++), a combitionation of starter– steamed egg custard, sashimi, assorted tempura, grilled fish, simmered dish, grilled beef or pork, steamed rice, miso soup, pickles and dessert
Yamazato’s popular menu, “Nigiri Sushi Gozen” (THB 880++) – Nigiri sushi and sushi rolls, Today’s special dish, miso soup and fruit
“Steak Jhu” (THB 880++) – steak rice box
“Kuzukiri” – Kuzukiri starch noodles with rich black sugar syrup, Yamazato’s delicious dessert
Yamazato’s executive chef, “Shigeru hagiwara”, being a great chef for Okura Hotel for more than 32 years, developed and leaded “Yamazato” as a leading Japanese restaurant in thailand. With chef’s soul and determination, makes him legendary among Japanese chef and Japanese gourmet.
“Shigeru hagiwara” joined “Yamazato, Okura Prestige Bangkok”, shared food knowledge and techniques to the experienced team who have the same motivation and goal, which is to cook the best quality of food. His food initiative inspired by Japan’s 4 different seasons, shows in his colorful dishes, food freshness, and special varieties taste.
For more detail and reservation:
Tell: +66 (0) 2 687 9000
Email: yamazato@okurabangkok.com
Open daily:
Breakfast 6-10.30am,
Lunch 11.30-2.30pm,
Dinner 6-10.30pm.
Edited by Patt Chan