Join the Japanese Emperor Celebration at Izakaya by OKU

Nusa Dua’s favourite Japanese restaurant is back with a three-night Japanese Emperor Celebration at Izakaya by OKU. After last year’s success, Bali-based chef Hashimoto and chef Hatanaka are back to serves lucky guests with their take on Japanese cuisine. This year, they will be joined by their fellow countryman and bartender, Nishi Yuji.

Located at The Apurva Kempinski Bali, Izakaya by OKU will see different creations from both chefs. Hashimoto will kick start the celebration on Wednesday, 23 February with a three-course set menu, from Zensai (appetizer) to Amami (dessert). Find Wagyu Sando, a treat made from charcoal toast bread, foie gras, truffle mayo, and wasabi coulis; Nabeyaki, Sakana Moriwase made of gindara saikyokaki, saba shioyaki and hotate kaibashira; and lastly, three kinds of sweet treats: Apple Candy, Matcha Parfait and Mandarin.

Hatanaka will showcase his prowess on Thursday, 24 February. Taste his Katsudon Set, as part of a three-course set menu, featuring Carpaccio Sarada and Misoshiru. On Friday, 25 February, both chefs will present their creations.

The bartender will be present during the evenings with his cocktail creations. Opt for either the Roku Gin-based Haru Urara or Uguishu, a concoction made of Bali’s own Karu Sotju, pure matcha, bitters, and honey.

The three-course set menu (incl. one cocktail option) is priced at Rp500,000/nett/person. Available on 23–25 February 2022, the dinner starts at 6pm until 9pm.

For reservation, contact the Culinary Concierge at +62 811 382 09541 or email restaurants.bali@kempinski.com