Iketeru at Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel has continuously won the heart of Japanese food lovers, being recognized as one of the best Japanese Restaurant in Klang Valley. Helmed by affable Japanese Executive Chef Ricky Kamiishi, authenticity of all dishes in Iketeru are never compromised, at the same time with a touch of creativity to satisfy even the most discerning palates.
This July 2015, Iketeru proudly presents a series of ala-carte Unagi menu, as well as Iketeru Unagi Course Set to celebrate the best season for Unagi in Japan – Summer time. During Summer, Japan weather is hot and humid, causing lost of appetite. Apparently, Unagi is said to be able to boost energy, help to relieve heat and stimulate appetite, hence making it one of the essential meal components in this period.
But of course, Malaysia is surrounded by unbeatable heat all year round, hence the arrival of Unagi Promotion in Iketeru Hilton KL is more than welcomed, even though just for a month. In order to guarantee the best quality Unagi for customers, Iketeru imports freshwater eels twice a week from the Miyazaki prefecture in Kyushu Island, Japan, a place renowned for premium Unagi.
Iketeru Chef Ricky skillfully crafted the menu based on traditional eel cooking method preference in Japan, highlighting Unaijyu-style, grilled and brushed with Kabayaki sauce or Nagoya-style Hitsumabushi where the skin is crispy and appealingly aromatic.
Iketeru Unagi Set Menu 池輝うなぎ懐石お献立 features a 7-course dishes, starting from eel appetizer followed by sashimi, simmered fish, grilled fish, fried dish, rice dish and dessert to end. Priced at RM350nett per person :
先付 APPETIZER
枝豆豆腐 うざく
Chilled edamame bean curd with wasabi shoyu sauce Grilled eel, cucumber & wakame seaweed mixed with vinegar sauce
造り SASHIMI
季節のお造り盛り合わせ
SASHIMI Assorted seasonal plate
煮物 SIMMERED DISH
うなぎ豆腐 鼈甲餡かけ わさび
Simmered eel dumpling with bonito sauce
焼八寸 GRILLED DISH
鮎塩焼き 骨煎餅 うなぎ白焼き 笹寿司 う巻玉子
新じゅん菜落とし芋 水茄子 丸十レモン煮
Grilled sweetfish with salt, eel sushi, water shield Served with seasonal vegetables
合肴 FRIED DISH
丸茄子煮おろし うなぎ 海老 おくら
Deep-fried round egg plant, eel & prawn with grated radish sauce
食事 RICE
うなぎひつまぶし 吸汁 薬味
Sliced grilled eel on a bed of steamed rice served with clear broth
デザート DESSERT
白玉抹茶パフェ
Green tea parfait with rice dumpling
For diners who prefer ala-carte menu, there is 8 selections to go with, including:
うざく UZAKU RM30
Grilled eel, cucumber & wakame seaweed mixed with vinegar sauce
うなぎ笹寿司 UNAGI SASAZUSHI RM45
Thinly sliced eel maki roll wrapped with bamboo leaf
うなぎ豆腐 UNAGI TOFU RM42
Simmered eel dumpling with bonito sauce
うなぎと丸茄子煮おろし UNAGI MARUNASU NIOROSHI RM65
Deep-fried round eggplant & eel served with grated radish sauce
う巻玉子 UMAKI TAMAGO RM32
Japanese omelet with grilled eel
国産うなぎ白焼き PREMIUM UNAGI SHIRAYAKI RM225
Grilled premium Japanese eel without seasoning
国産うな重 PREMIUM UNAJYU RM255
Grilled premium Japanese eel on a bed of steamed rice
ひつまぶし UNAGI HITSUMABUSHI RM68
Sliced grilled eel on a bed of steamed rice served with clear broth
We sampled few of the dishes, and especially enjoyed Japanese Omelet with Eel and Maki Roll enveloped within bamboo leaf.
The former folds in pleasing juiciness, enhanced with slimmy, melt-in-the mouth texture of Unagi while the later scores for the good marriage of loosely rolled sushi rice, Unagi and faint hints of bamboo leaf.
Apart from that, Iketeru has just introduced few new dishes to their menu. Broiled sliced salmon Carpaccio style, Steamed cod fish with rice wine and Teppanyaki grilled lamb rack are some of the highly recommended delights.
Go for Steamed cod fish if you loved savoring natural, original sweetness of cod fish.
Tuck into Teppanyaki lamb packed with distinct gaminess and smokiness from grill if you are in the mood for something meaty, plenty of chews, flavours loaded.
End the meal with dessert platter which is not within Iketeru Unagi promotional menu, namely Vanilla wrapped with mochi, chocolate & cheese ice cream.
Can’t tell which one is the best, as all three tasted so good. Love the creaminess of vanilla filling, chewiness of mochi, deep chocolaty of dark chocolate and ice cream wrapped with cheese aroma to every bit.
Unagi lovers, don’t wait! Book now and indulge your favourite till 31st July 2015 at Iketeru, 8th floor Hilton Hotel. For Standard discounts applicable for Hilton Premium Club Members and CIMB credit cardholders. Call Hilton KL Hotel at +603 2264 2596 for reservations.
Photography: Summerkid
Address:
Iketeru Japanese Dining Restaurant
8th Floor, Hilton KL Hotel,
3, Jalan Stesen Sentral,
50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +603 2264 2264
Fax: +603 2264 2266
Email: kuala-lumpur@hilton.com
Website: www.life.hiltonkl.com
