OKU Japanese Restaurant, Hotel Kempinski Indonesia.

Oku Japanese Restaurant headed by Chef Kazumasa Yazawa, OKU offers a modern take on Japanese dishes combined with traditional flair & combined with its Zen-like atmosphere.

Private Room

Last month, I tried the 7 course Omakase named as Okukase Menu.

Uni

Sea Urching, Lumpfish Caviar and Seaweed cracker. A whole bite of luxurious freshness!

OKU Karaage

An ingenious crispy Japanese fried thigh chicken with Shichimi a modern touch. Inspired by black feathered chicken in West Java,

Tsukiji Market - Rp. 450.000

Seasonal fresh fish flown from Tsukiji Market in Japan. Every Tuesdays and Fridays.

Wagyu

Yuan Miso Tajima Wagyu. Yuzu Olive Bean curd.

Unagi

Fresh Water Eel Rice Porridge, Charcoal Grill Rice.

Mizu,

the Japanese raindrop water Mochi with Kinako and Anmistu Sauce. It's a light, delicate and refreshing

Matcha

Green Tea, White Chocolate, Raspberry Marshmallow.

Aburi Salmon Roll 

This is only an additional dish in the middle of the 7 course of the Okukase menu because  this Aburi Salmon Roll is  one of the favorite ones at OKU.

Shinrin Yoku - Rp. 85.000

Homemade Hojicha Macerated Syrup (lime, strawberry, rosemary)

Opening hours:
Lunch:  Mon - Sun 12:00 - 15:00
Dinner: Mon - Sun 18:00 - 22:30
Bar:
Mon - Thu 12:00 - 00:00
Fri - Sat 12:00 - 01:00
Sun 12:00 - 00:00

Location:
Oku Japanese Restaurant 
Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta
Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1 Jakarta 10310
Telephone: +62 21 2358 3896

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Omakase at Umaku Sushi Resto, Duren Tiga

On a shiny Saturday during the rainy season, Food Escape and I had an amazing and impressive Omakase lunch together at the Umaku branch in Duren Tiga, Pejaten area.

I noticed that many sushi lovers are praising about Umaku Sushi Resto. It is not only about the high quality of the freshness fish for the sashimi and sushi but also the affordable price for their famous Omakase.

Frankly speaking, this was my first time Omakase experience. Thus, sitting at the Omakase counter is an educational and fun experience for me. I must admit that the fresh and high quality of the ingredients with a twist at Umaku Sushi Resto totally impressed me.

Chef Syaiful

Talking to and learning from Chef Syaiful, definitely gives a personal and intimate experience. 

The Omakase comes first with salad, followed by sashimi (4 servings), sushi (7-8 servings), yakimono (1 serving), nimono (1 soup), ginzaro (1 handroll), and dessert.

Salmon Salad with sesame dressing

Undoubtedly this salad was a good appetizer to start with. 

Scallop Hokaido

Salmon Nuzu Miso

Toro

This Tuna's belly was truly amazing delicious.

Tako Utsuzukuri Konsumi 

Thin slices octopus with ponzu sauce, tangy and spicy.

Toro Yakimono

Tempura Akake - silomi

White grouper with grated daikon sauce.

Ebi sushi

Fresh and crunchy

Saba sushi 

Mackarel fish

Saki Aburi sushi sweet teriyaki sauce

The best salmon that ever melted in my mouth

Ikura Gunkan (battle ship)

Love how these oil fish popped inside my mouth.

Mekajiki sushi 

Sword fish

Toro Aburi sushi 

Ika sushi
Squid

Unagi sushi
Eel with teriyaki sauce.

Handroll ginza style 

Similar to what usually being served in Japanese restaurants, only not in cone shape 

Miso soup Katsubusi 

Matcha ice cream (green tea)
 it definitely gave a good closure after a great lunch.

Current currency:

1 USD - Rp. 13.335

To experience this wonderful Omakase - Rp. 325.000/person, it would be better to make a booking first a day before.

Location:
Umaku Sushi Resto
Duren Tiga
Jl.Duren Tiga Raya No. 32
Duren Tiga, Jakarta Selatan
Telp: 791 70337/ 716 50299

Disclaimer: The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the food might change later on, which could affect the review and opinion here. I also affirm that no monetary or non-monetary compensation has been received from this restaurant for writing this review.