Miyuki

We have a good news for the diehard fans of Japanese cuisine residing in Pune city. Now you can enjoy your favourite fare right in the city for what is steal of the prices. Enclosed at Double Tree By Hilton, Chinchwad, Pune is their wonderful Japanese place, ‘Miyuki’. The restaurant may seem tiny to you but with its compact surroundings comes a memorably authentic food ensured to dazzle you with its defined flavours. Not only are they imaginative, they also keep the originality of the cuisine well in bounds. You will not be disappointed if you choose to take an important business associate here for a power lunch. The place is dimly lit and stylishly furnished. The low lights give a sense of privacy and intimacy required by the couples. If you want to see the action up close then we suggest you ask to be seated at the teppanyaki table. The chef will entertain you with his mad knife skills and the whole cooking performance.

Food which come to your table at Miyuki is a visual delight. The chef carefully chooses the most stunning bowls and platters to display his food so you are left salivating just by the look of the plate. Japanese cuisine is a delicate and lovely cuisine which focuses on the integral flavour of the ingredients. Each ingredient is highlighted and given a chance to retain its natural flavour. To save you the headache of filtering through the entire menu they have come up with set menus, where you can sample the little bit of everything. Kick off with the delectable appetizers such as, yakitori skewers (eggplant with miso, pork rib, shrimp, salmon, lady finger), softshell crab, chicken gyoza, eggplant with fish broth, chilled kinu tofu, stuffed squid, barbequed pork, salted edamame and spicy Korean pickle.

As far as mains are concerned, worry not for Miyuki makes some sensational delicacies. Be prepared to savour, sashimi, sushi, maki rolls, salmon skin salad, umani stew, teppanyaki (squid with spicy sauce, barbequed tenderloin, wilted spinach, black cod with miso, tenderloin steak and sautéed vegetables), fried tofu with tempura sauce, steamed chicken with ponzu sauce, steamed egg pudding, ramen noodles, white fish with sake and miso and tempura soba noodles with soup. The desserts at Miyuki are unique and creative. Try, tempura sesame ice cream or castella (traditional sponge cake). Miyuki is pocket-friendly comparing the high end Japanese places in the city.