With each new season, Ironplate breathes fresh life into teppan artistry through its Omakase Menu. It presents a seasonal culinary adventure where the drama of open flames dances with the gentle bounty of nature. Debuted in early July, the Summer Omakase distils the spirit of the sunniest months, uniting fire and finesse in a showcase of Japanese mastery.
The soul of the menu is a deep respect for ingredients at their seasonal best. The opening course, Hamachi, immediately demonstrates this. Japanese amberjack sashimi meets crisp, emerald-green strawberries and jalapeño in a lively medley that sparks the senses with tang and contrast. It’s finished with amazu, a traditional Japanese sweet-and-sour rice vinegar sauce that rounds things out with a refreshing pop of flavour. Just as evocative, the 9+ Bresaola features sun-kissed, sweet dwarf tomatoes balanced with savoury bresaola, an Italian salami, and yaki nasu, a smoky grilled eggplant, capturing the essence of summer in every mouthful.
Still, this seasonal degustation never abandons Ironplate’s Franco-Asian culinary identity, which blends French and Asian flavours. The menu alternates between the two influences without being disjointed, guiding diners from courses like ‘Devilled egg’, which incorporates foie crèmeux and crispy jambon, to Ika Tagliatelle that earns its savoury, oceanic notes from the salty Japanese kelp product, shio kombu.
Other dishes strike a perfect balance of the two palates in one plate. The Onion Soup, for example, blends elements of French onion and miso soups into one warming bowl. Meanwhile, Shiromi features a miso beurre blanc that marries Japanese flavours with French techniques.
The experience ends on a whimsical note with Mille-feuille, a dessert that balances elegance and fun. Tart rhubarb enlivens delicate pastry layers and mascarpone cream, while arbei sorbet delivers a cool, invigorating edge to this sweet finale. Together, they leave a lingering taste of summer’s joy.
Showcasing the season’s finest ingredients, Ironplate’s Summer Omakase brings together Japanese culinary traditions and French sensibilities into a menu shaped by the freshness and character of summer. Every course is designed to highlight the natural qualities of each ingredient, taking diners on a sunny trip without having to leave Jakarta.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Hamachi with green strawberry, jalapeño, and amazu
- 9+ Bresaola, served with dwarf tomatoes and yaki nasu
- Mille-feuille, alternating layers of puff pastry with rhubarb compote and mascarpone cream, topped with arbei sorbet
Exquisite Taste Volume 52
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