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yuzu-truffle-soya dressing (which gently cures the fish as
it’s plated) with pineapple salsa and a dash of jalapeno. The
hamachi slices, radiating from an edible micro
chrysanthemum in the centre, appear akin a flower. The
tacos – soft and hard shell – are prepared with batter fried
nori sheets, with vegetarian/non vegetarian fillings (such
as salmon avocado tartare, yuzu kosho, mayonnaise) and
topped with a bubu arare (tiny rice crackers) garnish giving
them a distinct and delicious profile.
The beverage menu has a wide selection of non-alcoholic
drinks, wines and spirits. In the spirit of the Ukiyo’s
Among the showpieces of the menu is gyoza, in different concept is Gehutsu Keishiki, a cocktail menu that pays
variants; perfectly pan-seared casings, crispy-edged, tightly tribute to Japan’s Edo period. The six cocktails in this
retaining the flavours and juices of the ingredients sealed special menu are created to reflect Japan’s artistic heritage
within, served with a tasty soy-based sauce. Crispy Ukiyo, with Edo era origami influences in the garnishes, and edible
an avocado and asparagus tempura (uramaki style where manga strips and calligraphic brushstrokes adding a layer
the rice is outside and the nori sheet is on the inside) with of storytelling to the experience.
teriyaki sauce and shio konbu mayonnaise served along The meal may be blissfully wrapped up with a dessert.
with a soy dip, pickled ginger and wasabi is a crunchy, Perhaps the Ukiyo Signature Cheesecake served with wild
flavourful and layered delight. Grilled Asparagus with cherry compote that – unlike New York-style cheesecake
sesame sauce, presented on skewers on a small grill, is – is light and fluffy. Or the dark, dense, velvety and melt-in-
lovely visually and to taste. the-mouth Nama chocolate made in-house. With just the
A simple and tasty preparation is Hamachi Carpaccio right touch of sweetness, flavour and indulgence, it is a
featuring thin slices of raw yellowtail fish (hamachi), in a perfect ending to a memorable dining experience.