Thursday, January 12, 2012

Birthday Celebration at Kampachi (Part 1)

Yes, another post on my birthday celebration, and this is no be-earlieth meal but the actual day itself.
This is a photo-loaded post, and hope you enjoy the full post, and can see why I needed more time to edit and select the photos!:)

I was craving for Japanese lately; it is no surprise seeing that I was having one Japanese meal after another!
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Hubby was really sweet to arrange for a lovely meal at one of the finest Japanese restaurants on the island and maybe in the country on my birthday this year, thank you!:)
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Kampachi Japanese Restaurant, located inside the 5-star Equatorial Hotel on Bukit Jambul, is reputed to be one of the top restaurants serving one of the finest Japanese food.
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Coincidentally, the hotel was where I held my wedding banquet, enjoyed the finest Chinese dim sum and cuisine, relaxed in their lounge, and also celebrated our engagement.
So, you can see how this place really means to me? :) Perhaps my review may be a little biased here, or maybe I am in more of a celebrating mood rather than reviewing?:p

The ambience inside the restaurant was designed to simulate that of a typical Japanese home/restaurant and was really welcoming.
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Even the waiters and waitresses are dressed in Kimonos and wearing clogs around the restaurant
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Our table settings and spot the appetizer on the bottom right
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Appetizer
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It was mashed sardines; but it tasted scrumptious!:)

Mandatory Green tea   to complete my Japanese meal
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Fresh salad to start our meal
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The Kampachi Bento (MYR74)
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(Kobachi, Salad, Assorted Sashimi, Egg Roll, Assorted Fried Seafood, Vegetables Takiawase, Eel Kabayaki, Grilled Miso Salmon, Teriyaki Chicken, Chawan Mushi, Rice, Miso Soup, Pickles)
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The portion was quite big, and the varieties were just well-proportioned.

The following are the closer shots of each of them:
Chawanmushi
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This is by far one of the most smooth egg custard I have ever tasted; and it is just so silky that it slips through one's tongue and into the throat immediately!
Yes, it is THAT silky smooth and fine!:)
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Fresh fruits: Papaya, Watermelon, Green Apple
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Unagi Kobayaki
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Vegetables Takiawase
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Teriyaki Chicken and Miso Salmon
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Assorted Tempura/Fried Seafood and Vegetables
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Assorted sashimi
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Teppanyaki Lunch Set: Prawn And Salmon Set (MYR48)
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(Kobachi, Chawan Mushi, Miso Soup, Main Course, Garlic Rice, Assorted Vegetables, Fruits)

Garlic Rice
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The rice was quite fragrant and tasty with the teppanyaki set.

The prawns are medium in size and tasted really juicy and succulent! Hmmm, I could still remember the taste like I've just had it :)
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Salmon
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Pickles
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Jellyfish
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Miso soup was a little salty though; a pity as I love Miso soup!
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Itadakimasu !! (いただきます)
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14 comments:

  1. nice pictures & nice post



    Aarthi
    http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/

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  2. Yummy, yummy, and happy birthday Christy! The mashed sardines looks particularly interesting... do you know if it had a specific name? I'd love to try and re-create it myself!

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  3. happie birthday! capricorn baby :D

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  4. Christy I am so glad you enjoyed your birthday..the food was so yummy..we have the same resto here but it is called yoshi noya..they also serve yummy bento and fresh side dishes..ok a tummy on a roar now hehehe..thank you for sharing to us your birthday celebration..passing by ;)

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  5. oh by the way I love your new header Christy ;)

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  6. Heehee I always enjoy looking at what kind of food are being served in oversea restaurants. =) Looks delicious!

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  7. What a wonderful feast for your birthday, Christy. Those prawns look amazing.

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  8. Charles, Thank you thank you!:) You've wished me in almost every post, LOL!:)
    Unfortunately, I really do not have the name of the appetizer, but they really do taste awesome! I can do a bit of homework and see if I can find anything to help you out on the recipe?;)

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  9. Ivy, Yeayyyy, *slaps hi-five* at another Capricorn baby!;)
    January/Capricorn babies rock, yeah? :D

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  10. Sie, ooooh, it's great to have a good local Japanese restaurant to satisfy that occasional Japanese cravings huh? I have been having Japanese food for almost the whole week:p

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  11. Sie, thanks!!:) I loved it too...hehe, not too much self-obsession I hope:p

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  12. Nami, yeah, and this is something familiar to you..hehe :D

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  13. nancy, oh yeah!! I've enjoyed the celebrations and food tremendously this year!:D
    The prawns don't just look amazing but they taste excellent too!:D

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