WELCOME the New Year with the timeless elegance of Japanese culinary traditions at Zipangu by Nadaman at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur.
Chef Kazuo Takizawa is presenting two dining experiences that embody the spirit of renewal and prosperity.
The Osechi Bento Box is available until Jan 31, while the New Year’s Special Course is available only for lunch and dinner on Dec 31 and Jan 1.
Crafted with care and steeped in meaning, these dishes embody the essence of Japanese New Year, blending exquisite flavours with heartfelt symbolism to wish guests health, happiness and prosperity for the year ahead.
Osechi is a special festive feast served on New Year’s Day, an important day for Japanese people.
The centuries-old tradition celebrates renewal and good fortune, with each ingredient carrying special significance.
The golden chestnuts with sweet potato paste represent financial prosperity, while black beans signify health and strength.
Simmered root vegetables, deeply grounded in the soil represent enduring happiness.
Herring roe, abundant with eggs, symbolises fertility and family prosperity while red and white fish cakes mark celebrations.
Sweet rolled omelette, resembling ancient scrolls, conveys wishes for academic success while candied sardines reflect hopes for a bountiful harvest.
Completing the bento box is a hearty bowl of Hokkaido’s teppo miso soup, offering warmth and comfort, alongside a luxurious rice bowl crowned with premium salmon, salmon roe, tender scallop and fresh sea urchin.
This menu is priced at RM280 per person.
The New Year’s Special Course, offering a harmony of traditional flavours and seasonal delicacies, is priced at RM380 per person.
The course begins with Osechi hors d’oeuvre, showcasing symbolic dishes such as sweet rolled omelette for academic success, herring roe for prosperity and candied sardines for a bountiful harvest.
Highlights include the zoni clear soup with chicken and grilled rice cake, fresh cuts of sashimi and grilled black cod marinated with Saikyo miso, paired with miso-glazed eggplant.
The meal concludes with a delicate matcha ice cream and red bean monaka, delivering a satisfying balance of creamy and crisp textures.
For reservations, call 03-2786 2378 or email dining.kl@shangri-la.com
