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Chef Iwane, the Kaiseki expert will be dropping in for a 2-week visit at Oriental Pearl sky-high restaurant from 11 – 20 May showcasing his artful Japanese signatures serving in buffet style while the Japanese-themed buffet will be carried on until the end of June. ‘Umami Japan’ and seafood buffet dinner with Saigon’s best views from the 66th floor of Vietnamese’s tallest building, Landmark 81 will be served every Thursday – Sunday dinner from 6.00 pm – 10.30 pm. Reservation is highly recommended. 

‘Umami’, means “essence of deliciousness” in Japanese, is one of the core fifth tastes besides sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. It describes the balance of the meaty, savory deliciousness that deepens flavor.

‘Umami Japan’, boasting 2 months of Japanese-theme buffet and a special 2 weeks visit by Chef Kazushi Iwane, the event is a part of ‘Guest Chef Dinner Series’ initiated by Oriental Pearl Restaurant and aiming to bring to Vietnam a line-up of culinary masters from Marriott’s famous restaurants around the world.

Starting from 11 May – 30 June, Oriental Pearl’s buffet line will be enhanced with Japanese traditional and modern dishes as well as premium seafood, Vietnamese specialties and international dishes. 

Born in Saitama Prefecture of Japan, Chef Iwane dedicated his entire career to Japanese Kaiseki cuisine. Trained in his hometown and also in leading Kaiseki establishments in Ueno and Ginza, Chef Iwane joined The Westin Tokyo in 2003. He is best known for his simple yet sophisticated approach in which the combination of top-notch ingredients, seasonal narrative, and bespoke presentation orchestrates a poetic culinary experience unique to the time of the year.

During the 2-month promotion, guests can taste the magic of umami in every dish of Japan's incredible cuisine created by Chef Iwane, serving in buffet style. Apart from fresh sashimi, nigiri and sushi, the chef will treat diners to a range of delicate dishes made from the finest ingredients and cooked by traditional Japanese methods such as: “HOKKI” clam and cabbage marinated with dried fish flakes, Broiled Salmon and Avocado Mixed Wasabi, Fluffy Grilled Crab with fresh cream, Wagyu Sukiyaki DON rice bowl and so much more.

Take your buffet dinner to greater heights at the Oriental Pearl on the 66th Floor, the truly spoiling menu showcases the finesse buffet with the best views in town. Saigon’s best Pho with signature Truffle Quay, our Uni Pasta with lobster, premium seafood and imported cheeses are just some of the highlights from our extensive food spread. With the city as your backdrop, Oriental Pearl offers the perfect venue for every occasion.

Dinner buffet available every Thursday – Sunday from 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm.

To reserve your table, please call Oriental Pearl Restaurant at 028 3971 8888 or reserve online at https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/orientalpearlrestaurantsgnak/press

• Thursday, Friday & Sunday (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM): VND 1.800.000++ inclusive of soft drink, water, tea, and coffee
• Saturday with live music & special menu (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM): VND 2.200.000++ inclusive of soft drink, water, tea and coffee
• Free flow beverage package: VND 890.000++ inclusive of red wine, white wine, sparkling wine, and beer.