Just landed and needed a place to eat with some very important clients. We settled to meet in the hotel’s teppanyaki restaurant as it was close to them and convenient for us.
The teppanyaki counter looked like it had seen better times. It did not pass the “sizzle test”, i.e. when you spray water on the hot plate, the water beads would dance across and steamed away. Here the water just stuck around.
Everything was cooked to maximum doneness. And everything used the same condiments – salt, pepper, soy sauce. For a country that export seafood, I was disappointed by the freshness of the seafood used, in particular the spiny lobster that was sourced locally.
This was the only course not from the teppan. The premium sashimi was not so premium.
The okonomiyaki was quite delicious. Lots of chopped seafood like scallops, prawns and bits of vegetables, this Osaka-style pancake was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.
As you can see, we had lots of food. But they were all forgettable. Except for the use of the teppan, there was nothing to shout about with regards to the culinary skills of the teppan chef.
For that premium price, the quality of the teppanyaki was not on par with anything you can get in Japan or Singapore. This is a place to entertain the clients – exclusivity, excellent service in a setting to impress. If you are looking for authentic teppanyaki, this is not the place, not even for a casual meal.
Sumire Japanese Restaurant
Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.Kav. 28-30, Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350, Indonesia
Tel : +62 21 29921298
Visited Nov 2023
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