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REVIEW: CHEF IGARASHI’S SUSHI OMAKASE AT KAMPACHI EQ
Buro 24/7 – Kampachi first opened its doors in 1974 at Hotel Equatorial—which you may now recognise as the recently-revamped EQ—and has remained a pioneer of authentic Japanese cuisine in Malaysia ever since. The restaurant has built its sparkling reputation on its commitment to quality, serving only the finest air-flown ingredients in each dish at the hands of their team of Tokyo-trained chefs.
The latest addition to the team is none other than Mr Kyohei Igarashi, the restaurant’s newest Sushi Master. Chef Igarashi has over 20 years of experience in sushi making, with a resume that places him all around the world, from Canada, Macau, Bangkok, Hawaii and now Malaysia.
I had the absolute privilege of witnessing Chef Igarashi’s work in-person, opting to try his 6-course omakase menu. Without further ado, here are my thoughts.
KAMPACHI EQ PRESENTS A SPRINGTIME SUSHI OMAKASE MENU BY CHEF KYOHEI IGARASHI
Tatler Malaysia – Having discovered a passion for sushi towards the end of his teenage years, Chef Kyohei Igarashi has not looked back since. With more than 20 years of experience under his belt, the well-travelled Yamagata native has always stayed true to his Japanese roots. A great new addition to the ever-growing team at EQ’s Kampachi, whose philosophy is to deliver the most authentic KL Japanese buffet experiences, Igarashi is here to promote the art of omakase in Malaysia.
The Japanese gastronomical journey begins with a trio of zensai, Japanese for appetisers, composed of kazunoko (cured herring roe), kurumi konago (walnut with anchovies) and take no mozuku (vinegared seaweed with octopus). The latter is laced with a hint of acidity that prepares the senses for the next course.
ROTHSCHILD SUNDAY ROAST, SABAYON EQ KL
The Yum List – In line with more relaxed SOPs, Sabayon in EQ Kuala Lumpur has opened bigger and better and now welcomes guests to a Rothschild Sunday Roast.
The Rothschild Sunday Roast at Sabayon is held every Sunday from 12 noon until 3 pm. The introductory price of RM 228 per adult and RM 98 for children aged six to 12 years is valid until the end of March 2021 and includes a free flow of non-alcoholic beverages. You can upgrade to a free flow of wine, beer and select cocktails for RM 428 or go the whole shebang with the lovely Barons de Rothschild Champagne for RM 578. Reservations and pre-payment are necessary to hold your table.