A taste of Autumn
Experience fall flavours courtesy of Iron Chef champ Sin Keun Choi at Armani/Hashi this October
Celebrated Japanese restaurant Armani/ Hashi marks its post-summer return to Dubai’s vibrant dining scene with the arrival of a new head chef. Iron Chef Thailand alumnus, Sin Keun Choi (‘SK’) may be a first timer on the Middle East food scene but makes his UAE debut backed by an impressive culinary track record, including two years of rigorous formal training in Japan, mentoring by renowned chef Akira Back at his posting in Las Vegas, followed by high-profile positions in China, Malaysia, Japan and Thailand - where he also competed in, and won, the popular international TV cooking show, Iron Chef.
To celebrate a new season of world-class gourmet experiences at Armani Hotel Dubai, Chef SK kicks off his tenure this October with a seasonal ‘A Taste of Autumn’ menu. “Autumn in Japan is synonymous with aki matsuri, the fall festival season, when we thank mother nature for a good harvest,’ explains Chef SK. “I am genuinely thrilled – and thankful - to be able to bring my experience and passion for contemporary Japanese cuisine to Armani/Hashi and to this amazingly diverse city.”
Chef SK’s culinary philosophy is rooted in authentic Japanese cuisine, following the classic cooking methods and using a light seasoning touch to bring out the natural beauty of the ingredients.
The Festival of Autumn Flavours menu includes tuna and beluga caviar tartare with sushi crackers, a pickled tomato and seared salmon salad with aji amalio, a wagyu beef-stuffed chicken wing, and a delectable pairing of Hokkaido scallops, beef short ribs and foie gras served with poached egg and black truffle.
The Armani/Hashi ‘A Taste of Autumn’ menu costs Dhs599 per person and is available from October 12 to 31.