High Brunch at Sekitei
With nearly 50 years of experience in the Japanese culinary world, it is no secret that Chef Yamaji Masaharu’s Sekitei at The Dharmawangsa Jakarta is one of the best Japanese restaurants in town. Following in his father’s footsteps, Chef Akira Yamaji is now in charge of upholding the restaurant’s leading reputation. For a new, and very welcome, innovation, Sekitei is bringing together the best of their à la carte dishes and presenting them buffet style for Sekitei Saturday Brunch.
Overlooking The Dharmawangsa Hotel’s lush garden and lively swimming pool area, guests from both the hotel and otherwise can enjoy a great selection of premium Sushi and Sashimi, Sukiyaki, Ramen, Teppanyaki, Wagyu Fried Rice, a wide variety of desserts, and many more.
The three most popular dishes in the Sekitei Saturday Brunch right now are the Teppanyaki, Chawanmushi, and Sushi and Sashimi.
The Chawanmushi is a warm appetizer made of egg custard minus the sweetness. The word “chawanmushi” literally means “steamed food in a cup”, and Chef Yamaji’s take on the dish truly reflects authentic Japanese taste, which is savoury underneath a soft, warm custard texture. The well-cooked chicken broth blends well with the seafood ingredients, such as prawns, and produces a distinct, inviting aroma.
The Chawanmushi offers a compelling combination of vegetables, meat and seafood presented with a unique nourishing softness that caresses your stomach with gentle warmth.
With the Teppanyaki at Sekitei Saturday Brunch, you can’t go wrong. Choose from a wide variety of beef, chicken, shrimp, scallop, along with side vegetables such as mung bean sprouts, zucchini, crisp garlic chips, and several types of sauces. The Chef recommends taking the Wagyu Fried Rice to eat your Teppanyaki, along with soy sauce to dip the food. With succulent wagyu beef and assorted minced fresh vegetables, the Wagyu Fried Rice is already a delicacy on its own.
Perfect for brunch, the Sushi and Sashimi selection is also a must-have in the Sekitei Saturday Brunch. The traditional salmon roll is composed beautifully and is just the right size for one bite.
Another popular selection from the Sekitei Saturday Brunch buffet is the Tempura. The wide variety of deep-fried vegetables and seafood includes shrimp, squid, green bell pepper, eggplant, sweet potatoes, kabocha, carrot, mushrooms, shiso, and so on. The icing on the cake, however, is the unique dipping sauce that’s full-flavoured and somewhat thick. Ask for some grated ginger and daikon if you prefer a bit of an extra kick.
Sekitei Saturday Brunch is available every Saturday from 11AM to 3PM. Prices are set at IDR325,000 for adults and IDR225,000 for children 4-13 years old. Prices include free flow hot or cold Ocha.
