LittLe Japan in Jakarta
Nishimura brings an authentic Japanese culinary experience right to the heart of the city.
Japanese-cuisine enthusiasts in the capital city of Jakarta should head to Nishimura at Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta to find an authentic experience, from ambience to flavours. Guests are welcomed by natural stone pathways over running water that lead to a bamboo-roofed aisle, reminiscent of a real Japanese tea garden. Choose one of the private-dining areas, including the tatamistyle seating or teppanyaki bar. Those with a penchant for sushi and sashimi will find the sushi perfect.
Nishimura serves only the freshest and best quality of perfectly cut sushi and sashimi. Authenticity is paramount at Nishimura, and it's evident in the variety of Japanese delicacies served there. Try the fresh prawn tempura served with homemade tentsuyu sauce for a hearty start. You can also go big for lunch by ordering the donburi combination, a rice bowl lunch set that comes with hanachirashi, una don, and ten don served with udon or soba. The King Salmon Zen is a big hit for those who like something more on the savoury side, with juicy king salmon steak and butter sauce. Find something sweet in the black sesame pudding served with caramel sauce.
The most enticing offer that you shouldn't miss is the wagyu beef course teppanyaki, which takes the usual teppanyaki experience to the most premium level. Serving a special set menu of prawn, scallop, oyster, foie gras, king crab or cod, and, of course, wagyu beef sirloin or tenderloin. The set menu also includes the appetiser of the day, smoked salmon salad, onion soup, grilled mushroom, grilled vegetable and fried rice.
If you have a big appetite and appreciation for the art of Japanese cuisine, you also should try the Kaiseki menu – a traditional eight-course Japanese chef 's selection comprising the whole package of appetiser, soup, seasonal sashimi, boiled dish, tempura dish, grilled fish, rice dish and dessert. All in all, whatever you Japanese-cuisine preference, Nishimura has the best premium dishes to suit your palate.