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METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Last Updated: January 06, 2022
Japanese Kappou Imamura is a fine dining restaurant at Okada Manila where guests can order a multi-course meal consisting of dishes made with premium seasonal ingredients. Guests can likewise order individual dishes from the a la carte menu. The restaurant is a concept by Michelin-starred chef Hirofumi Imamura.
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Operating Hours: Daily | 11:00am to 3:00pm & 5:00pm to 11:00pm Reservation: +63 (02) 8555 5799 Updated as of January 2022: Operating hours are subject to change. Please contact the restaurant to confirm the schedule. |
Dining Venues
The main dining area is divided into two sections. The bar counters allow guests to fully experience kappou restaurant style of dining. Here you can watch the chefs prepare fresh and seasonal ingredients and cook your dishes in front of you.
There are window-side tables ideal for small groups. I personally prefer the table next to the courtyard exit door. The restaurant is well air-conditioned so it doesn't get warm even at noontime.
Japanese Kappou Imamura also has a private dining room that can accommodate 6 to 8 persons. As of my recent visit, you can book the private room for a group of at least four persons. The restaurant doesn't require a minimum spend to book the private room. This is subject to change so please check with the restaurant first.
Ichiju-gosai (一汁五菜)
The best way to experience Japanese Kappou Imamura is to order one of its set menus. I recommend the Ichiju-gosai which translates to "one soup, five dishes" in English. This multi-course meal includes a seasonal appetizer, assorted sashimi, simmered chicken with vegetables, grilled seasonal fish, assorted tempura, miso soup, rice, pickles, and a choice of dessert.
The simmered chicken was very tender and had a well-balanced sweetness and saltines while the daikon, carrots, beans, and shiitake mushrooms absorbed all the rich umami of the chicken.
The Ichijugosai comes with a selection of four tempura including one shrimp tempura and three seasonal vegetable tempura. The shrimp was very tender and tasted fresh while the vegetables were perfectly cooked to retain their natural sweetness and texture.
The selection of sashimi depends on the season and the availability of fresh ingredients. During my visit, they served tuna, salmon, and mackerel. The sushi tasted naturally sweet and fresh.
For my grilled seasonal fish, they served a generous portion of black cod teriyaki with slices of pickled lotus root on the side. There was another seasonal appetizer and pickled vegetables served with the Ichijugosai, together with the miso soup and steamed Japanese rice.
Ichiju-gosai comes with ice cream for dessert. I opted for matcha ice cream which comes with hojicha pudding.
Ichiju-sansai (一汁三菜)
Ichiju-sansai is another set menu that means "one soup, three dishes". This set includes assorted sashimi, assorted tempura, chicken teriyaki, miso soup, rice, pickles, and a choice of dessert.
The Ichiju-sansai includes only two types of sashimi. Two slices of tuna and three slices of salmon were served during my visit.
The Ichiju-sansai comes with four varieties of tempura including one shrimp tempura and three seasonal vegetable tempura. The shrimp tasted fresh while the vegetables were sweet.
The chicken was tender and moist with excellent caramelization. The sweet and smokey flavor went well with steamed rice.
The Ichiju-sansai also includes ice cream and hojicha pudding for dessert. This time, I went for ruby chocolate ice cream.
From the A La Carte Menu
The Wagyu Udon has a dark but lightly flavored broth. The wheat noodles were thick and flat. The slices of wagyu were fairly thick and the meat was very tender and full of flavor. This is a must-try for beef and udon lovers.
The Wagyudon is a simple rice bowl meal consisting of steamed Japanese rice topped with thin slices of Wagyu simmered with onion and sweet soy sauce. The meat was very tender and easy to bite. The rice was richly flavored by the juices of the beef and onion.
The selection includes two pieces of shrimp tempura, one piece of white fish tempura, one piece of squid tempura, and two pieces of seasonal vegetable tempura. The tempura was perfectly cooked keeping the tender texture of the meat and the crunchiness of the batter.
Japanese Kappou Imamura
Ground Floor, Okada Manila
New Seaside Drive, Entertainment City Complex
Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Contact: +632 8555 5799
Email: RestaurantReservation@okadamanila.com
Dined again at Japanese Kappou Imamura last December 2021 for lunch. I had breakfast buffet that morning so I wanted something light. I ordered the Ichiju-sansai which includes miso soup and three dishes, plus rice and dessert.
ReplyDeleteThe quality of the tempura and sashimi was consistently good. I loved the chicken teriyaki that came with my Ichiju-sansai.
Article Updated: January 06, 2022