by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 6, 2017 | Food & Beverage
Katsu Sora’s Katsudon
Filipinos have a big appetite for Japanese food— including tonkatsu, a breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet. Taking this delectable dish to new heights is Katsu Sora, home of premium Tonkatsu and Japanese dishes, with its panache that promises authentic Japanese dining.
Derived from Japanese terms “Katsu,” which is short for tonkatsu and “Sora,” which means sky, Katsu Sora is dedicated to offering only the highest quality tonkatsu and a host of other Japanese dishes. This goes with a salad bar where diners can enjoy a wide range of healthy greens and fruits, among others, delivering a satisfactory experience in a class of its own.
Katsu Sora’s four kinds of world-class pork
The Otameshi set comes with Katsu Sora’s four kinds of premium pork: Iberico, Shimofuri, Kurobuta, and Sakura.
Katsu Sora takes pride in four kinds of world-class pork. One of which is the Iberico Pork, a highly coveted pork imported from Spain and comes from the family of black Iberico pigs. With meat that has butter-like texture and is rich in Oleic acid that raises good cholesterol and helps lower bad cholesterol, customers are in for an exceptional and healthy Japanese treat.
Katsu Sora also offers Shimofuri Pork, yet again originating from Spain and comes from a pure line of Duroc. Called the “Black Angus” of pork, it has a high percentage of marbling that results in a tender and flavorful meat.
Dubbed as the Wagyu of pork, Kurobuta pork is known for its melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Savor the taste of meat that comes from a line of heritage pigs called Berkshire, which is bred in Kagoshima, Japan.
Last but not least, Katsu Sora serves Sakura Pork, grain-fed pork from Canada specially bred for the distinct Japanese taste buds. Fed with barley, it has a lighter color and a firmer texture. Its meat is moist with a mild flavor and a clean finish that will surely excite the taste buds of Katsu Sora diners.
Salads, dressings, and a wide selection of good food
Enjoy unlimited refills at Katsu Sora’s salad buffet bar available for all sets.
What makes Katsu Sora more unique is that it gives its customers free rein in choosing their rice, soup, and ingredients to create their own salad. Imagine the infinite number of combinations that you can make with each visit, making your dining experience more amazing.
With an unlimited refill at the salad buffet bar for all sets, you can choose from different kinds of greens and ingredients. This includes Romaine Lettuce, cucumbers, shredded cabbage, broccoli, fresh fruits in season, white onions, fresh tomatoes, corn and cherry tomatoes, to name a few. Katsu Sora’s delicious potato salad and tasty pumpkin salad are popular among patrons. As for the dressing, you can choose from up to 12 options such as Soy Sesame dressing, Grated Onion dressing, and Wasabi Creamy Dressing.
Pair your favorite Katsu Sora set with a hearty serving of either Awase Miso or Shin-su Shiro Miso soup. Forget guilty pleasures as Katsu Sora serves brown rice for those who are health conscious.
If you’re not up for pork, though, try one of the chicken katsu or seafood sets. Light meals such as Katsu Sandwich, Menchi Katsu Burger, and Ebi Tempura are also served. Katsu Sora also offers a la carte dishes like karaage, edamame, tempura, chahan, and yakisoba.
Dine at Katsu Sora to satisfy your cravings for authentic and unique Japanese cuisine. Visit any of the Katsu Sora branches at:
- SM City BF in Paranaque City
- TriNoma Mall in Quezon City
- Glorietta 4 in Makati
- Promenade Greenhills in San Juan City
- Eastwood Mall in Libis, Quezon City
- Ayala Malls Serin, The District in Tagaytay City
- Solenad in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
- SM Clark in Pampanga or SM Pampanga.
For more information, visit http://katsusora.com/.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Aug 24, 2017 | Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
They say every great meal takes you on a journey to a new destination. In many ways, this is true for the patrons of Epilogue, the newly opened Fine Bistro at S Maison. It takes every diner on a culinary experience that highlights the best of global travel cuisine.
Epilogue is a concept rooted in kodawari, the Japanese dedication to craft and mastery. The brand collaborated with several experienced chefs who all practice kodawari and have trained extensively in different parts of the world to become masters in their chosen culinary specialty.
The brand, which takes its name after the conclusive chapter of a book, stays true to the meaning of an epilogue. It is the platform where every one of the Japanese chefs showcases the culmination of his culinary journey.
Each chef is a master of his own craft, and they all work together to complete Epilogue’s thoughtfully curated menu.
Chef Tomohide Ono
Chef Tomohide Ono
Head baker Tomohide Ono, who has been a pastry chef for 20 years, is the brain behind the new bread and pastry recipes. He has worked in famous bakeries in Japan, Indonesia, and Hong Kong.
With his new bread creations, Ono takes on the challenge of pleasing the Filipino palate.
Chef Hayato Mitsuhashi
Chef Hayato Mitsuhashi
Chef Hayato Mitsuhashi, on the other hand, specializes in Italian cuisine. He has trained extensively in various Italian restaurants in Japan, Indonesia, and Italy for over 14 years.
His training in Umbria, Italy is what inspired him to create new gnocchi, risotto, and pasta dishes for Epilogue, using only the best and freshest ingredients.
Epilogue also has two outstanding Chef Directors, Chef Kenji Ishihara and Chef Minoru Sorimachi.
Chef Kenji Ishihara
Chef Kenji Ishihara
Chef Ishihara is an award-winning pastry chef who has 30 years of experience in France, Japan, and Indonesia.
The beautiful cakes offered in the restaurant are the product of his creativity and constant experimentation.
Chef Minoru Sorimachi
Chef Minoru Sorimachi
Dubbed as the Steak Master at Epilogue, Chef Sorimachi has over 20 years of experience working in well-known teppanyaki steakhouses in Japan, and now runs his own steakhouse in Jakarta, Indonesia.
At Epilogue, customers can now have a taste of his excellent steaks and sides created to suit the Filipino palate.
Completing the impressive line up is Chef Hiroyuki Meno, whose expertise lies in French cuisine. He has honed and perfected his craft working in various Michelin-starred restaurants such as the Domaine Les Haut Roches in Loire, France, Le Pont de Ciel in Osaka, Japan, and L’Auberge De L’ill in Tokyo, Japan. He was also the executive chef of Brasserie Paul Bocuse and one-star Maison Paul Bocuse in Tokyo.
Every step of the way, these chefs have immersed themselves in the techniques and flavors of every new country they explore. Each culinary master seamlessly combines Western flair with Eastern care, taking diners on an exceptional gastronomic adventure—to be experienced where their stories intersect—at Epilogue.
Epilogue is a homegrown brand under the Food Revolution Group. To know more about Epilogue, go to www.epilogue.ph or visit Epilogue at G/F S Maison, Conrad Manila, Ocean Drive, Mall of Asia, Pasay City.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 25, 2017 | Food & Beverage
Everybody’s favorite premium tonkatsu is now in Makati! Katsu Sora, the Japanese restaurant that offers authentic tonkatsu and a diverse selection of high-quality Japanese dishes, is set to open its ninth branch at the ground floor of Glorietta 4 on July 26, satisfying cravings and stirring more excitement among food enthusiasts all over the metro.
Visit the newest branch at the grand opening and enjoy a free Sakura Tonkatsu set with every order of any two Katsu Sora sets. Gather your friends and family and indulge in any of Katsu Sora’s premium pork – Iberico, Shimofuri, Kurobuta, and Sakura. Each of which is guaranteed of the highest quality: tender, juicy and an outstanding flavor.
Katsu Sora Buffet Bar
Katsu Sora takes pride in its wide variety of options at the buffet bar. Make your own salad with a variety of ingredients and explore as many salad mixes as you want with 12 salad dressings to choose from. You may also fill your bowl with a hearty serving of either Awase Miso or Shin-su Shiro Miso soup. For the health-conscious ones, worry no more as Katsu Sora serves brown rice.
Katsu Sora Tonkatsu Set
Experience authentic tonkatsu and a host of other Japanese meals at Katsu Sora. For more information, visit http://katsusora.com/.
Epilogue is a concept rooted in kodawari, the Japanese dedication to craft and mastery. The brand collaborated with several experienced chefs who all practice kodawari and have trained extensively in different parts of the world to become masters in their chosen culinary specialty.
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