Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa Launches "Ryukyu Robata by Kanda," a New Menu Curated by Michelin 3-Star Acclaimed Restaurant "Kanda"
Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa will launch a new menu, "Ryukyu Robata by Kanda," on March 17 (Sunday). The menu is curated by Hiroyuki Kanda, owner and chef of the Michelin 3-star acclaimed restaurant "Kanda" in Moto-Azabu, Tokyo, who has been awarded 3 stars for 11 consecutive years. He will serve as culinary advisor and producer for the hotel's restaurant, "Shirakachi Robata."
Chef Kanda approached this supervision with a desire to honor the long history and tradition of Ryukyu cuisine, and to prepare this local dish with unparalleled deliciousness and care. Driven by this passion, a menu was created that transcends generations, enjoyable for everyone from children to the elderly, and designed to further enhance the Okinawa travel experience.
Ryukyu Robata by Kanda Menu
The menu features several "Osozai" (simmered dishes) such as Irichi (stir-fry and simmer) and Ninjin Shirishiri (grated carrot stir-fry), allowing guests to see and choose their dishes. "Ryukyu Specialties" include Okinawan local dishes like Goya Chanpuru and Rafute (braised pork belly).
Dishes that have been cherished for generations will be transformed into unique creations through Chef Kanda's meticulous attention to ingredients, preparation, and seasoning. Additionally, the menu offers a full array of Okinawan-inspired dishes, including robata-style charcoal-grilled dishes like Yanbaru chicken thigh salt-grill, sashimi, Okinawa soba, and desserts.
Two Types of Rafute (Braised Pork Belly)
Rafute is the quintessential Okinawan-style braised pork belly, a representative pork dish. "Ryukyu Robata by Kanda" offers two types: the elegant "Agu Pork Rafute, Ryukyu Style," which combines clear broth with pork, resembling a delicate simmered dish; and "Agu Pork Rafute with Braised Egg," which has a richer, more pronounced flavor profile enjoyable even for children.
Jimami Tofu
Jimami refers to peanuts. Jimami Tofu, with its smooth, elastic texture and the nutty aroma of peanuts, can be enjoyed as a dessert paired with kuromitsu (black sugar syrup).
Fluffy and Creamy Goya Chanpuru
Hidden beneath fluffy, creamy eggs is Goya Chanpuru. This playful dish features a perfect harmony of goya and pork, retaining its distinct bitterness and sweetness, combined with the new texture of fluffy eggs. A standard Goya Chanpuru is also available, making a comparative tasting a delightful option.
Hiroyuki Kanda
Comment
I have long been fascinated by Okinawa and have wanted to explore its unique food culture and dishes made with ingredients found only there. I actually traveled to Okinawa for menu development and repeatedly experimented with various Okinawan ingredients. Some ingredients, like goya and handama, are seasonal and limited in quantity, but they are incredibly delicious. Ideas came to me naturally.
Profile
Opened "Kanda" in 2004 after going independent. Selected as a "Contemporary Master Craftsman" in 2005 and awarded 3 Michelin stars in 2007. Has maintained 3 Michelin stars for 11 consecutive years since then.
Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa
Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa, the first Hyatt beach resort in Japan, opened in August 2018. The entire Seragaki Island, surrounded by the beautiful sea of Onna Village, one of Okinawa's premier beach resort areas, has been transformed into a hotel.
With abundant accommodation, dining, activities, and spa facilities, guests can experience something beyond the everyday. The resort offers intriguing content that sparks curiosity, providing a sense of relaxation, surprise, and enjoyment throughout Seragaki Island.
Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa
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