Famed for its kaiseki, Nadaman has extensive lunch and dinner menus offering selections of sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki, tempura, sukiyaki and shabu-shabu – all created by experienced chefs with the best imported vegetables, seafood and meat.Kaiseki is a traditional Japanese meal of multiple courses of intensely flavoured food served in succession and in tiny portions. The dishes embody seasonal and high-quality natural ingredients meant to delight the diner’s senses through the chef’s skills, cooking techniques, aesthetic presentation and exquisite chinaware, earthenware and pottery to reflect the chef’s attention to details and the seasons. It is such a highly gastronomic, elaborately choreographed tasting menu similar to Western haute cuisine and enjoyed slowly over a period of several hours.
The kanji characters of kaiseki literally mean “embracing a stone in the bosom” and refer to a centuries-old austere custom that the Buddhist monks followed in the winter. To ward off the cold and sooth their hunger pangs when the monks were practising in a secluded and confined area, they put hot stones under their robes. When they finished practice, they could eat a light meal, so kaiseki literally means heart-warming food.
In the present day, kaiseki is a type of art form that carefully balances the taste, texture, heat temperature, presentation and colours of food. To this end, only fresh seasonal ingredients are used and prepared in different ways aimed at enhancing their flavours. The finished dishes are artistically presented on plates chosen to enhance the aesthetic appearance and the seasonal theme of the meal.
Dishes are beautifully arranged and garnished, often with real leaves and flowers. Over the years, kaiseki has since evolved to include an appetiser, soup, sashimi, a simmered dish, vinegar-marinated or deep-fried seafood or vegetables, a grilled dish, a noodles or fried rice course and dessert, in addition to other dishes at the discretion of the chef.
At the helm of the Nadaman kitchen is Chef Nobuo Tsuji, who exhibits the traditional fine art of Japanese cooking with a creative touch. His inspirational and trendy presentations bring a new dimension of Japanese cooking to the restaurant. At Nadaman, there are over 400 different sets of chinaware with designs changing according to the season.
This February, Chef Tsuji is set to impress his loyal patrons with a new kaiseki menu, featuring the seasonal Tarabagani, which is the most premium kind of crab from Hokkaido, and another seasonal favourite, the Zuwai snow crab. The Taraba crab-focused kaiseki set features six courses: appetiser, sashimi, tempura, shabu-shabu, porridge and dessert. The distinctive, delicate taste of Taraba crab outshines all other flavours in the pot; the crab meat is juicy and sweet, and the texture is fresh and crisp.
Other seasonal Hokkaido crab dishes, such as char-grilled fresh Hokkaido Taraba crab (HK$ 1,500*), Zuwai snow crab tempura (HK$ 800*), lightly boiled Zuwai snow crab with special crab sauce (HK$ 1,500*), Zuwai crab meat and scrambled egg rice bowl with truffle sauce (HK$ 250*), and steamed rice with Zuwai snow crab meat and truffle sauce (HK$ 350*) are also on offer. The Kudoki-jozu junmai daiginjo sake (HK$ 360*) perfectly complements the mild flavours of the Hokkaido crab and leaves a lasting taste on the palate. Available from now until 28 February 2019, this kaiseki set is priced at HK$ 2,800* and is the best choice for crustacean lovers who are searching for a high quality, flavourful menu to warm the soul.
Located on Lower Level 2, Nadaman’s interior incorporates strong Japanese flavours with a contemporary twist. Combining a range of Japanese dining experiences within one restaurant, Nadaman’s main dining area includes a sushi bar, double teppanyaki grills and a private teppanyaki room. The teppanyaki room seats up to 16 persons and is also known as the T-room for its long T-shaped table with a teppanyaki grill at the end. It features a cooking theatre with a dedicated chef. A divisible deluxe private dining room and tatami room are also available. Please call (852) 2733 8373 for reservations.
*All prices are subject to a 10 per cent service charge
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