With the global spotlight on Japan ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, there is a whole world of cuisine and etiquette to uncover. Japanese cuisine encompasses the regional and traditional foods of Japan, the recipes being refined and shaped over centuries of political, economic, and social changes. Although the traditional cuisine of Japan washoku (Japanese eating) is based on rice with miso soup with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients, Japanese cooking has fused into a global favourite.
Eccentric and eclectic Japanese foods and where to try them
Despite the conservative culture, Japan is home to some quirky trends (and the island of rabbits in Japan’s Inland Sea).
· Wild blowfish: Wild Caught ‘Tora-Fugu’ (Tiger-Blowfish) farmed in Usuki Oita, and served at Unkai at ANA InterContinental-Tokyo with Kyoto miso soup, blowfish sashimi, deep-friend blowfish, ‘Tecchiri’ blowfish hot pot, rice porridge and dessert. Guests interested in this dish need to request the dish prior to reservation
· Tomato Sauce flavoured Flat Lemon: at Teppanyaki TAKUMI at InterContinental Tokyo Bay the Takumi Supremacy Dinner offers grilled Japanese Lobster and tomato sauce flavoured flat lemon with bitter gourd chips.
Japan’s best hotel restaurants, with Michelin-Stars to prove it
Earning a Michelin Star is no easy task, it means consistently creating innovative food, providing the highest standards of service, and being truly passionate about the guest experience. These restaurants exemplify the best:
· Positioned on the 20th floor overlooking Osaka city, Pierre is InterContinental Osaka’s signature restaurant. Serving seasonal ingredients prepared with elements of Japanese and French techniques, highly skilled Pierre kitchen team led by Chef de Cuisine Susumu Okubo creates a memorable dining experience producing original dishes that are striking to the eye. Using creativity to combine Japanese ingredients with French cooking techniques. Creating menus which are intrinsically seasonal yet executed with the accuracy of modern French cuisine.
· ANA InterContinental Tokyo is home to three Michelin starred Chef Pierre Gagnaire’s highest restaurant in the world. Discover his award winning contemporary French cuisine in elegant surrounds with the stunning Tokyo metropolis and Tokyo Tower as a backdrop. Experience a unique culinary journey of passionate dedication to the best quality produce and the creation of unprecedented tastes that reflect this world-renowned chef’s philosophy of using food to communicate and incite emotion.
Chef Pierre’s signature is to serve multiple dishes within each course and he has introduced his new menu, inspired by Japanese “KAISEKI style”; where guests can choose from a multitude of intricately prepared dishes, each expressing their own story and flavour. In 2015, after a poll of over 500 Michelin-starred chefs from around the world, Chef Gagnaire was named 'best chef' by France's authoritative 'Le Chef' magazine.
· Maison Tateru Yoshino is the award-winning French restaurant nestled on the second floor of ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka. Its "white balance" theme is designed to accentuate fine elegance, combining elegant cream white and gold walls, gentle curved surfaces, glass screens surrounding individual circular booth seats, and soft carpets with discreet patterns based on the huge coral reefs and flowers that are found in Tateru Yoshino’s native Kikai Island. The restaurant embraces tradition, culture and nostalgic new cuisine, quickly winning guests’ hearts and stomachs.
· Maison Tateru Yoshino is the award-winning French restaurant nestled on the second floor of ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka. Its "white balance" theme is designed to accentuate fine elegance, combining elegant cream white and gold walls, gentle curved surfaces, glass screens surrounding individual circular booth seats, and soft carpets with discreet patterns based on the huge coral reefs and flowers that are found in Tateru Yoshino’s native Kikai Island. The restaurant embraces tradition, culture and nostalgic new cuisine, quickly winning guests’ hearts and stomachs.
Top sushi joints in Japan (that you don’t need to leave your hotel to visit)
· Overlooking the manicured perfection of a traditional garden and pond designed to highlight each season’s beauty, Unkai at ANA InterContinental Tokyo showcases seasonal specialties and the essence of Japanese cuisine. For an unforgettable experience, private tatami dining rooms offer refined surrounds in which to savour traditional cuisine such as the famous Kaiseki degustation meal. The restaurant offers Unkai Experience - A Taste of Japan to give guests an authentic dining course including sashimi, tempura and steak.
· Try the Kaiseki (traditional multi-course Japanese meal) at Wake-tokuyama at InterContinental Tokyo Bay. Wake-tokuyama provides cordial hospitality and dishes from Chef Hiromitsu Nozaki, Executive Chef since 1989, that are based on traditional Japanese techniques but are also creative and unconventional.
· Overlooking the manicured perfection of a traditional garden and pond designed to highlight each season’s beauty, Unkai at ANA InterContinental Tokyo showcases seasonal specialties and the essence of Japanese cuisine. For an unforgettable experience, private tatami dining rooms offer refined surrounds in which to savour traditional cuisine such as the famous Kaiseki degustation meal. The restaurant offers Unkai Experience - A Taste of Japan to give guests an authentic dining course including sashimi, tempura and steak.
· Try the Kaiseki (traditional multi-course Japanese meal) at Wake-tokuyama at InterContinental Tokyo Bay. Wake-tokuyama provides cordial hospitality and dishes from Chef Hiromitsu Nozaki, Executive Chef since 1989, that are based on traditional Japanese techniques but are also creative and unconventional.
Olympics leaving you craving a taste of Japan (without the cost of a flight)?
· Come in to experience Shiki’s award-winning authentic Japanese cuisine in the heart of our very own Adelaide. Observe the skill and talent of Chef de Cuisine, Kenny Trinh, as he and his team create delicious and succulent dishes through their culinary mastery. Shiki’s professional chefs and world-class service offer an incredible and unique experience to remember for all guests, combining seasonal produce with amazing Japanese sushi and sashimi, tempura and teppanyaki.
· Come in to experience Shiki’s award-winning authentic Japanese cuisine in the heart of our very own Adelaide. Observe the skill and talent of Chef de Cuisine, Kenny Trinh, as he and his team create delicious and succulent dishes through their culinary mastery. Shiki’s professional chefs and world-class service offer an incredible and unique experience to remember for all guests, combining seasonal produce with amazing Japanese sushi and sashimi, tempura and teppanyaki.
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