Radisson Blu Cebu turns Japanese
Area director of sales and marketing Ann Olalo, Delia Suplig of Timex Philippines, Janine Matig-a , Mira May Dacalos of Knowles Electronics and Arabella Barz
Radisson Blu Cebu, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel companies, took diners on an epicurean journey to Japan with the launch of Sushisake.
The 21-seater contemporary restaurant elegantly nestled in an intimate and relaxed setting at the upper lever of the hotel offers an impressive collection of premium sakes and the finest selection of sushi and sashimi, all delicately prepared in traditional Edomae style.
The Japanese word “Edomae” has several meanings. Literally it means in front of (mae) Tokyo Bay (Edo is the old name of Tokyo).This bay is said to be teeming with fish and other sea life. Eventually the locals started referring to delicacies such as shellfish, prawns and eel in the area with the word Edomae. This style of
preparation does not use much sugar. It is all about balance of rice, vinegar and salt.
Japanese cuisine offers an abundance of gastronomic delights with a boundless variety of regional and seasonal dishes. It is as much about the careful preparation and meticulous presentation as it is the food itself.
Sushisake’s menu features chef Jefferson Yalung’s savory infusion of specialty rolls and rich signature sauces and marinades — a refreshing combination of traditional and modern approaches to Japanese cuisine.
Chef Jeff, the hotels resident sushi and sashimi specialty chef, refined his skills in a culinary career spanning over 10 years as sushi chef for international hotel brands in Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Having prepared over 50 sushi specialties, chef Jeff welcomes all opportunities to create even more. Guests
seeing him in action at the restaurant’s open kitchen can easily request him to customize such rolls according to their liking.
The restaurant’s design and aesthetics instill elements behind the delicate preparation of its menu: waves of the sea, a fishnet, rice grain and the distinctive chopsticks-inspired lights, enticing guests to partake of the distinct flavors of Japanese food.
