Keyaki Japanese Restaurant, Pan Pacific Hotel
0 Comments Published by andrea on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 10:34 PM.Keyaki at the Pan Pacific Hotel serves excellent teppanyaki. The ingredients used are fresh and skillfully prepared. Definitely a cut above teppanyaki at Inagiku (Raffles the Plaza) and more than a few notches above the over-rated Shima (Goodwood Park Hotel). To compare, Keyaki's style highlights the natural flavour of the ingredients, while Shima relies too heavily on sauces that is somewhat overwhelming to the palate.
The Kobe Beef at Keyaki is particularly recommended. Served in a platter with deep fried garlic, the beef is evenly marbled, incredibly juicy and expertly cut to cook evenly. The result is nothing short of perfection as each velvety piece is so tender, it almost melts in your mouth at a bite. What's more, the robust flavour of the meat leaves you with a pleasant lingering aftertaste.
Sadly, "good teppanyaki" and "not too expensive" don't seem to go together in Singapore. The Kobe Beef and Seafood Teppanyaki Set at Keyaki will set you back by $142+++.
Recommended for:
Teppanyaki fans, business lunches
Ambience:
Keyaki is tucked within a quaint Japanese garden on level 4 of the Pan Pacific Hotel. Walking along the passageway to enter the dining area, you'll pass by a small bridge overlooking a koi pond with a mini cascading waterfall. The entire scene has a rather picturesque quality, as if you've been transported away from the hustle and bustle of the city to a quiet and tranquil haven.
The decor within the restaurant is simple and pleasant, with wooden panels, pillars and celling, and adequate spacing between tables to allow privacy. However, the place does tend to get noisy when the its packed.
Menu:
Keyaki also serves other Japanese cuisine including robatayaki, sushi and sashimi, tempura, shabu shabu and kaiseki.
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