Sampling the Exquisite Flavors of Okada
Filipino food aficionados and lovers of anything sumptuous and delectable are in for an amazing treat!
Okada Manila, the country’s biggest and newest integrated resort is bringing to the Philippines a wonderful world of gastronomic delights and culinary masterpieces. Home to 21 different self-operating restaurants, Okada Manila is poised to become the Philippines’ hottest dining destination.
Recognizing Cebu as the country’s second biggest metropolis and the next most important lifestyle center in the Philippines, Okada Manila recently launched here in Cebu a two-day dining spectacle aptly called “Taste of Okada.” Taste of Okada is a preview of what Okada Manila has to offer. Headlining the event was Michelin-starred Chef Hirofumi Imamura of upscale contemporary Japanese restaurant Kappou Imamura which is set to open at Okada Manila this year.
Read on to know more about Chef Imamura’s well-loved signature specialties at the “Taste of Okada” event here in Cebu.
Taste of Okada
The two-day Taste of Okada event, which brought together digital influencers, members of the local media, as well as some of Cebu’s most important names, was held at the posh Anzani Prime in Banilad.
Guests enjoyed a wide variety of arrival canapes before the start of the 6-course meal.
First Course
Flash-Smoked Seasonal Fish Salad
Seared Rosy Sea Bass and Rolled Scallion with Julienned Vegetables in Miso Vinegar
Flash-smoked Seasonal Fish Salad
Second Course
Sake-Simmered Live Lobster in Thick Winter Sauce
Simmered Lobster with Lily Bulb and Lotus in Thick Taro Sauce
Sake-Simmered Live Lobster in Thick Winter Sauce
Third Course
Yaki-Nituke Style Charcoal-grilled Kinki Fish
Grilled Kinki Fish with Stewed Daikon Radish, Shishito Pepper, and Japanese Leek
Yaki-Nituke Style Charcoal-grilled Kinki Fish
Fourth Course
Stewed Japanese Wagyu Beef and Yuba Soy Skin
Stewed Wagyu Beef in Sweet Soy with Arrowhead, Spinach, Napa, and Japanese Carrot in Egg Foam
Stewed Japanese Wagyu Beef and Yuba Soy Skin
Fifth Course
Truffle Rice and Miso Soup
Winter Truffle with Buttered Rice and Miso Soup
Truffle Rice and Miso Soup
Sixth Course
Yuzu Gianduja with Bitter ChocolateMousse Mango Sorbet
Yuzu-Flavored Parfait with Gianduja Crisp Grand Cru 64% Valrhona Chocolate Mousse
Yuzu Gianduja with Bitter ChocolateMousse Mango Sorbet
Ending the 6-course meal with more sweet treats!
Okada Manila executives flew in from Manila in full force for the special intimate gathering and to show their support for their very own Chef Hirofumi Imamura.
Okada Manila Executives: (from top clockwise) Senior Vice President – International Marketing Raymond Ching, Senior Vice President – Premium Marketing Minoru Oshimoto, Senior F&B Manager Gerald Savigny, Director of Promotions & Events Peter Delantar, Michelin-starred Chef Hiro Imamura, Executive Director of Property Marketing at Okada Manila Bryan Bass and Director of Public Relations Shariza Relova.
Chef Imamura and his whole team at the end of the 6-course dinner.
Chef Hirofumi Imamura
Chef Hirofumi Imamura with digital influencers and members of the local media.
Chef Hirofumi Imamura is the Michelin-starred Chef de Cuisine of Kappou Imamura, one of Okada Manila’s 21 restaurants. Chef Imamura is an expert in sushi and kaiseki preparations, food and wine pairings, Fugu preparation, and more. With over 20 years of experience in culinary management, Chef Imamura has worked in various world-renowned fine dining Japanese restaurants in Hong Kong, Macau, Las Vegas, New York, and Tokyo.
Chef Imamura, who is very passionate when it comes to the gastronomic arts, strongly practices the Philosophy of Five. Chefs who follow this age-old Japanese culinary tradition inculcate the 5 senses, 5 colors, 5 tastes, 5 ways, and 5 attitudes in their gastronomic masterpieces.
Steve Wolstenholme, President of the Board of Directors of Okada Manila said of Chef Imamura during the event: “The gentleman is an artist and what you’ll experience here tonight is his art – and his art is exceptional. Every property has a star and our star is Chef Imamura!”
Kappou Imamura
Kappou Imamura is an upscale contemporary Japanese restaurant that is set to open in Okada Manila in 2017. It is headed by Okada Manila’s Michelin-starred culinary master Chef Imamura. Kappou Imamura is located at the upper ground level of the integrated resort complex. It features posh and elegant interiors, coupled with a relaxed atmosphere to make the dining experience not only memorable but also truly satisfying.
Kappou Imamura has a 360-sqm dining area and can seat up to 90 guests at a time. It also has smaller rooms for private functions and more intimate gatherings. It is open from 6:30 am to 3:00 am.
For reservations and information, contact Okada Manila at +63 2 880 7555.
Chef Hirofumi ‘Hiro’ Imamura, Chef de Cuisine of Kappou Imamura
Okada Manila
Okada Manila is one of the country’s most exciting developments to date. Located just 3 kilometers from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Okada Manila occupies 44 hectares of Asia World City in the booming Entertainment City in Parañaque, Metro Manila – smack dab in the middle of all the action.
A fantastic addition to the country’s ever-growing gaming and leisure industry, Okada Manila is the ultimate lifestyle destination. It has gaming floors which can accommodate up to 500 tables and around 3,000 slot machines, a high-end shopping promenade, a night club, an indoor beach club, upscale restaurants, luxury treatment suites and spas, magnificent hotel rooms, an awe-inspiring US$30 million light and water fountain, and so many more.
To know more about Okada Manila, visit their official website and follow them on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
OKADA MANILA
New Seaside Drive, Entertainment City, Parañaque, 1701 Metro Manila
(02) 888 0777
https://www.okadamanila.com/
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