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JETRO dazzles Cebu with 'A Seafood Spectacle' dinner at NUSTAR
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) brings its signature event, "Bringing You A Taste of Japan: A Seafood Spectacle," an exclusive culinary extravaganza, to the beating heart of Cebu City.
Like most forms of Japanese artistry, the dinner event is meticulously crafted to elevate the appreciation for Japanese seafood and products in the ever-evolving Filipino market. This one-of-a-kind event will unfold at Kazuwa Prime in NUSTAR Resort Cebu, promising an unmatched dining experience featuring the best Japanese seafood, sake, and confectionery.
The culinary showcase raises awareness about Japanese seafood and celebrates its exceptional quality and distinctiveness, especially in different parts of the Philippines. JETRO aims to delve into the nuances of Japanese seafood, highlighting its unparalleled taste, freshness, and diversity to deepen public understanding and appreciation of Japanese seafood, fostering a heightened demand for Japanese products and brands in the Philippines.
The event serves as a vibrant platform to share the unique characteristics of Japanese seafood, fostering a deeper connection between consumers and the essence of Japan's rich culinary heritage.
Collaborating with Kazuwa and Hightower, the five-course dinner showcases extraordinary Japanese seafood, emphasizing its exceptional quality and diverse range available in various regions of the Philippines with a particular spotlight on Cebu.
Each dish highlights premium Japanese products like fresh seafood and confectioneries — all paired with equally premium beverages from the Land of the Rising Sun. Crafted in collaboration with Kazuwa's culinary team, the menu aims to provide a relaxed yet luxurious atmosphere, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the richness of Japanese cuisine and culture.
Kazuwa Prime Executive Chef Elvin Quintero and JETRO curated a sublime feast to highlight the best Japanese seafood prepared using traditional techniques and with Japanese beverages. Utilizing his expertise in Japanese cuisine, which he honed for more than two decades, Chef Elvin and his team prepared a five-course dinner to remember.
Tako Wasabi
Chawanmushi
The evening starts with a duo of appetizers, Tako Wasabi featuring tender pieces of tako (octopus) from Iwate Prefecture and delicate Chawanmushi with various ingredients from Japan like Kamaboko Fish Cake, Ebi (Shrimp), Shimeji mushrooms, Gingko, and Mitsuba. A warm bowl of Seafood Wakame Soup (Japanese Kelp) is served to whet the diners' appetites further.
A trio of fresh and succulent Moriawase is served for the main course: Sushi, Sashimi, and Tempura. Premium seafood like fresh Otoro and Chutoro from Kyoto, shelled Oysters from Miyagi, Hamachi from Ehime, Ama Ebi from Miyazaki, and Hokki Gai and Komochi Shishamo from Hokkaido are expertly prepared to showcase the bounty of Japan's seas in its best form.
Kazuwa Prime's chefs performed a teppanyaki show and cooked Hokkaido Hotate Kaibashira (Scallops) and Ika (Squid) from Aomori Province in a stellar display of fiery expertise.
Dessert is also a display of Japanese artistry through the Hokkaido Mille Crepe, which got its name from its numerous layers of delicate crepe with luscious cream in between. Each bite celebrates one of Hokkaido's most significant contributions to Japan: Dairy.
To complete the culinary spectacle, the dishes are paired with famous sake like Hino Shizuku Yuzu Sake and Miyakanbai Junmai Daiginjo from Miyagi, and Mutsu Hassen Ginjo Pink Label from Aomori to compliment the delicate and sublime flavors of Japanese seafood.
The 'Seafood Spectacle' culinary event is just one of the many activities mounted by JETRO as part of the "Bringing A Taste of Japan" campaign in Metro Manila. The Cebu leg is the first of JETRO's numerous plans to reach more of the Philippines.
For updates, visit www.jetro.go.jp/philippines.
About JETRO
The Japan External Trade Organization, or JETRO, is a Japanese government-related organization that promotes mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. JETRO aims to help small to medium-sized Japanese firms maximize their global export potential through its various services and activities.
The certification program of Japanese Food and Ingredient Supporter Stores Overseas was designed to certify overseas restaurants, bars, and retailers who carry Japanese food and beverages as official Japanese Food Supporters (JFS) to promote Japanese agricultural, forestry, fishery, and food products around the world.
