Hanare is truly an iconic restaurant that can bring you the unique pleasure of authentic Japanese cuisine. The name Hanare is synonymous with the pampering and comfort of home. Hanare is that very place away from home that you long to be at, where you can experience authentic Japanese cuisine – with special emphasis on quality and freshness to give some of the best and freshest seafood that is flown in.
The Executive Chef is Sudo-san. He has more than 30 years of experience in the skilled art of Japanese cuisine. He has worked at many well known hotels and restaurants in Malaysia, Singapore, Hawaii & Bali. His uniqueness is creating excellent Omakase and authentic Japanese cuisine using seasonal specialities – fresh fish and garden produce. He now has a strong following of those who relish fine Japanese dishes and creativity in Kuala Lumpur. The menu:
Aperitif: Ozeki Hana-Awa-Ka Sparkling Sake. This exhilarating Junmai sparkling sake brings your taste buds alive with a cheerful balance of bursting sweetness, bright fruit flavours and tangy bubbles. It is a refreshing after work drink or as great aperitif.
Corn Mousse with Sea Urchin
Crab Meat with Vinaigrette Jelly
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Shiitake Mushroom and Sesame Tofu Soup
Sake: Amanoto Hyoushou ‘Diamond Dust’ – Junmai Ginjo. The Diamond dust comes from the Asamai brewery in Akita, famous for the yin-yang labelled Ama no To sakes that are instantly recognisable on store shelves. This dry Nigori is named for the fine ‘dust’ evident in the sake after the bottle has been shaken. Medium bodied with aromas and flavours of liquorice and sweet cream. This is perfect sake to pair with seafood dishes
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Sashimi
Tuna with Ponzu Sauce
Fresh Prawn with Sesame Sauce
Sake: Amanoto Junkara - Tokubetsu Junmai.
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Simmered Wagyu Beef, Duck and Vegetables
Sake: Kamoshibito Kuheiji – Junmai Ginjou–Aichi. This sake tastes like white wine - such as an aged Riesling without the petrol fragrance. Now a few restaurants in Paris are using this Junmai Ginjo in their restaurants. It matches well with western dishes especially light flavoured seafood and meat dishes
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Deep fried Sweet Fish with herb dressing
Beef Rice and Umani Stock
Sake: Gekkeikan Horin – Junmai Dai Ginj. Gekkeikan’s top class sake. ‘Horin’ has been awarded a Grand Gold Medal in the Spirits & Liqueurs Division of the 2006 Monde Selection international food & beverage competition. Brewed slowly at low temperature, this sake develops a pleasantly rich fragrance and smooth taste.
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Soup of Peach and Vanilla Ice