[Event] Promotion of Japanese Seafood: A Seafood Spectacle - Cebu

The culinary showcase is not just to raise awareness about Japanese seafood but to celebrate its exceptional quality and distinctiveness especially in different parts of the Philippines. JETRO aims to delve into the nuances of Japanese seafood, highlighting its unparalleled taste, freshness, and diversity to deepen public understanding and appreciation of Japanese seafood, fostering a heightened demand for Japanese products and brands in the Philippines. The event serves as a vibrant platform to share the unique characteristics of Japanese seafood, fostering a deeper connection between consumers and the essence of Japan's rich culinary heritage. Collaborating with Kazuwa and Hightower, the five-course dinner showcases extraordinary Japanese seafood, emphasizing its exceptional quality and diverse range available in various regions of the Philippines with a particular spotlight on Cebu. Each dish highlights premium Japanese products like fresh seafood, and confectioneries — all paired with equally premium beverages from the Land of the Rising

Sun. Crafted in collaboration with Kazuwa's culinary team, the menu aims to provide a relaxed yet luxurious atmosphere, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the richness of Japanese cuisine and culture.

Kazuwa Prime Executive Chef Elvin Quintero, together with JETRO, curated a sublime feast to highlight the best of Japanese seafood prepared using traditional techniques and of course paired with Japanese beverages. Utilizing his expertise in Japanese cuisine, which he honed for more than two decades, Chef Elvin and his team prepared a five-course dinner to remember.

The evening starts with a duo of appetizers, Tako Wasabi featuring tender pieces of tako (octopus) from Iwate Prefecture and delicate Chawanmushi with various ingredients from Japan like Kamaboko Fish Cake, Ebi (Shrimp), Shimeji mushrooms, Gingko, and Mitsuba. A warm bowl of Seafood Wakame Soup (Japanese Kelp) is served to further whet the diners’ appetites.

For the main course, a trio of fresh and succulent Moriawase is served: Sushi, Sashimi, and Tempura. Premium seafood like fresh Otoro and Chutoro from Kyoto, whole shelled Oysters from Miyagi, Hamachi from Ehime, Ama Ebi from Miyazaki, and Hokki Gai and Komochi Shishamo from Hokkaido are expertly prepared to showcase the bounty of Japan’s seas in its best form.

In a stellar display of fiery expertise, Kazuwa Prime’s chefs performed a teppanyaki show and cooked Hokkaido Hotate Kaibashira (Scallops) and Ika (Squid) from Aomori Province.

Dessert is also a display of Japanese artistry through the Hokkaido Mille Crepe, which got its name from its numerous layers of delicate crepe with luscious cream in between. Each bite is a celebration of one of Hokkaido’s greatest contributions to Japan: Dairy.

To complete the culinary spectacle, the dishes are paired with popular sake like Hino Shizuku Yuzu Sake and Miyakanbai Junmai Daiginjo from Miyagi, and Mutsu Hassen Ginjo Pink Label from Aomori, to compliment the delicate and sublime flavors of Japanese seafood.

RELATED ARTICLES:

• Quibranza III, L. (2024 February, 9). Where, how I tried a legit Japanese meal in Cebu. SunStar Philippines. https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/quibranza-where-how-i-tried-a-legit-japanese-meal-in-cebu

• Keeta. (2024 February, 6). JETRO and Kazuwa Prime Serve Up a Fin-Tastic Seafood Extravaganza. Keeta. https://keeta.ph/jetro-and-kazuwa-prime-serve-up-a-fin-tastic-seafood-extravaganza/

• (2024 January, 26). Immerse Your Palate in the Exquisite World of Japanese Seafood. Istorya.net. https://www.istorya.net/forums/content.php?r=4180-Immerse-Your-Palate-in-the-Exquisite-World-of-Japanese-Seafood