HIDE YAMAMOTO

Hide Yamamoto’s dimly lit interiors, with glistening chandeliers overhead, entices with its warm and welcoming ambience. Diners have the option of choosing to sit in the main dining area, teppanyaki area or at the sushi bar. Staff are knowledgeable and engaging without being intrusive, and are able to explain each dish with detail. And since there is usually a twist to the dishes, the staff will recommend the best ways to enjoy and indulge in every single menu item. The assorted seasonal sashimi is traditional and a good way to sample the variety of the freshest fish of the season. The chef carefully prepares each ingredient and is mindful about not letting anything to waste, so if the platter includes raw shrimp, make sure you request the head to be used in a simmered soup or served deep-fried. The soy braised baby abalone is a starter that is marinated to perfection without overpowering its freshness, while the teppanyaki Kagoshima wagyu beef is perfectly grilled—we suggest medium rare—and accompanied with five different sauces.