Teppanyaki by Chef Ambon Ruslan
For
a sensory and sizzling dining experience of Japanese cuisine, catch Chef Ambon
Ruslan’s fiery teppanyaki action at Kampachi
from now till August 15. Available at Kampachi at Plaza 33 or Kampachi at Troika,
diners are in for a sumptuous treat of teppanyaki set menu from Chef Ambon.
Renowned
for fine Japanese cuisine, Kampachi
has always been a popular dining hotspot for authentic Japanese food. With
several outlets spread out in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya and Penang, each
Kampachi restaurant is set in a class of its own.
Gorgeous
modern and contemporary ambiance injected with Japanese design and materials, Kampachi offers a Japanese fine dining
experience with elegant ambiance and exquisite Japanese food with an amazing list
of Japanese sakes and wines.
Kampachi at Plaza 33 is beautifully spacious and elegant. Diners can opt to
dine in the main dining area, sushi bar or one of the many private rooms
available. There is a teppanyaki corner as well where Chef Ambon will showcase
his teppanyaki culinary actions.
With
two Teppanyaki set menus available, one can select from the option of savoring
4-courses or 7-courses set menu. To personally catch Chef Ambon in action,
reservations are highly recommended.
Chef
Ambon kicked off the teppanyaki course with some flaming action as well as his
showcase of the art of juggling and flipping utensils. Impressive and a great
ice-breaker to start the meal, Chef Ambon has certainly mastered this skill
well. I could barely take my eyes off his notable skills!
One
can also opt to savor the teppanyaki with the extensive list of sakes ad wine
available. For our first course, a chilled sake of Benten Musume Kimoto Junmai was recommended.
As
we watched our first course being prepared on the hot teppanyaki, the aroma of
the dish was certainly tantalizing the air and our nostrils with much delight. Chef
Ambon’s take of a hot salad was unique as we watch our lettuce being charred on
the hot grill.
Beautifully
presented, the Hot Caesar Salad with Anchovies
and Egg tasted as lovely as its presentation. The smoky charred aroma on
the crisp lettuce, now warm, was such a delightful take on a salad. A thick and
creamy Caesar house dressing married the warm lettuce with fluffy scrambled
egg, anchovy and generous shavings of parmesan cheese deliciously.
For the next dish of Grilled Salmon wrapped in Foil, Chef Ambon seared the salmon before wrapping up all the ingredients in a foil to be baked on the teppanyaki.
For the next dish of Grilled Salmon wrapped in Foil, Chef Ambon seared the salmon before wrapping up all the ingredients in a foil to be baked on the teppanyaki.
The aroma that first
escaped from the package was heavenly. Fragrant with a citrusy note, the salmon
was moreish with soft and creamy leeks, tangy cherry tomatoes and the light
citrusy soy-based sauce. While the fish was nicely cooked, I prefer mine
slightly under done as a matter of personal preference.
Chef
Ambon proceeded to then sear two neatly trimmed
lamb racks on the hot grill for the next course.
Cooked
perfectly, the Grilled Lamb Rack &
Vegetables with Chef Crafted Sauce was delicious and succulent in every
bite. Served with sautéed vegetables and mushrooms, the lamb had a lovely smoky
aroma which is further enhanced by the rich sauce. Do let Chef Ambon know your
preference of lamb doneness just like I did.
We
had the lamb paired with warm artisanal Fusozuru
Junmai Nigori sake. This unfiltered sake is simply marvelous on the palate.
A cloudy appearance enhanced the creamy note with light sourness that lingers
beautifully in the mouth. This sake paired so well with the meatly lamb rack.
To
end the savory courses, the Japanese
Clam Miso Soup hit all the right spots of much comfort pleasures. The essence
of the clam paired so well with the miso, making the soup deliciously moreish. The
clams were also tender and yummy.
Together
with the Crab Meat Fried Rice, our
teppanyaki meal was pretty much faultless and pleasurable. A solid breath of
charred and garlicky notes, the fluffy rice was well-studded with sweet crab
meat and egg.
The
finale of Chef Ambon’s meal was his Signature
Pancake Ice Cream. Dessert was superb!
Thin pancake enveloped a block of vanilla ice cream filled with crunchy bits and finished with whipped cream and strawberry was the perfect ending to our teppanyaki affair. Our dessert was accompanied by Yamada Jyuro, Japanese plum wine that has a juicy fruity plum sweetness.
Thin pancake enveloped a block of vanilla ice cream filled with crunchy bits and finished with whipped cream and strawberry was the perfect ending to our teppanyaki affair. Our dessert was accompanied by Yamada Jyuro, Japanese plum wine that has a juicy fruity plum sweetness.
Chef Ambon’s Teppanyaki is available for lunch and dinner
with options of 7-courses (RM288nett) and 4-courses (RM188nett). This promotion
is available till 15 August 2018.
DO
also look out for Kampachi coming Kanpai!
with Sake Masters from Japan, taking place on 3 August at Plaza 33. It is
an exclusive Drink-All-You-Can sake event with some of the finest artisanal
Sake and delectable mini-buffet for pairing.
KAMPACHI
P1-02, Level 1 Podium,
Plaza 33,
No. 1 Jalan Kemajuan,
Seksyen 13,
46200 Petaling Jaya,
Tel: +60 3 7931 6938
Fax: +60 3 7931 8294
Business Hours:
Monday – Saturday Lunch 12.00pm – 3.00pm
Monday – Sunday Dinner 6.00pm
– 10.00pm (Bar: 11.00pm)
Japanese Buffet Every Saturday, Sunday
and Public Holidays
12.00pm – 2.30pm
