Okinawa brought its prestine ingredients to the table

In February, Naruto has brought some of the Okinawa’s pristine natural ingredients to town which explained the longevity and health of this famous island.

Garnering a great deal of attention, this green caviar salad ($48) was our table’s favourite. Fresh carrots and green caviar were the highlight, giving an additional crunch and popping texture to the dish, allowing the taste of ocean shining through the dish. A Colourful option for early spring. 

Having won the award of No.1 Japanese award ($168/10 ps) in 2013, Beef in Okinawa has a greater fat proportion which also explained why Chef didn’t cook it into its oily buttery form but presenting it in sashimi instead. Dipped with freshly granted wasabi, and veggies on spicy verge of flavour, ( raw spring union and union), the best of the beef has been presented in our mouth. 

Commonly found in the country, Mozuku, aptly means as “the cloud in the water, is a kind of seaweed found on the sea floating; characterised by its unique viscous texture, with low calories. Naruto has created a deep fried mozuku ball ($48), on a flavourless and floury inside, not much to our liking; healthy though.

For mains, we opted for a HK/Japanese fusion-Steamed rice pot with Okinawa sausage, and “lap cheung”, the local marinated sausage. This kind of pig is specifically fed by purple sweet potato and sugar cane. ( quite healthy right?). Drenched in the essence of pork, the rice has a perfect accompaniment of flavour- both sweet and savoury. We would recommend devouring the okinawa fresh sausage first,for fear of getting dominated by the strong flavour of lap cheung.

Another highlight is the deep fried rice paper roll with carrot filling. ($28) Creatively wrapped with rice paper, instead of battered, texture is quite interesting, making these lighter and crisper than usual chinese-style sprig rolls.  Sliced carrot ad extra crunchy in contrast to the fresh draw cake inside. 

Surprised by Naruto group as I have never tried something as authentic as this okinawa’s campaign before. Wish it is able to keep such quality, and the passion towards fresh ingredients in the future. 

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