It’s SUSHI Time: Learn to Make & Eat Your Own Sushi

It’s about that time of year again….it’s SUSHI Time!!

Many of you are probably sushi addicts like me and for us, it’s always sushi time, BUT it’s not every day that you can 1. make your OWN sushi and 2. learn how to make sushi from Alan Wong, the sushi samurai master of the Hatsune Restaurant Group.

Here’s your chance to learn the secrets behind the legendary Hatsune sushi rolls, eat your own creations and you even get to take home essential equipment to start making your own sushi at home!

Hatsune’s next sushi making class will be taking place on Wednesday, February 22nd at the Original Hatsune restaurant in Guanghua Lu.

More About the Event:

Hosted by Alan Wong, the master Sushi Samurai himself, Hatsune presents to you a Sushi Making Dinner Party. This course examines the fundamentals of sushi making and discover some of Hatsune’s secret recipes and get tips on how to make sushi at home. You’ll learn all about the different types of sushi, fish, rice and vegetable ingredients, and then it’s your turn to try it for yourself, preparing THREE different types of sushi rolls, with the expert advice and help from master Sushi Samurai Alan-san. Join us as we show you the path to become a Sushi Samurai.

RMB 300 per person includes the sushi making class, ingredients, dinner and the essential equipment to start making sushi at home!

Limited Seating, RSVP Required: Contact Kristen Lum by Monday, February 20th, e-mail: kristen@lumdimsum.com

Check out More Pics from Previous Hatsune Sushi Making Classes:

• LumDimSummary: Hatsune Sushi School with Alan Wong
• Sushi Samurai Class with Alan Wong

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
• Time: 7-10PM
• Price: RMB 300 per person includes class, materials and dinner
• Location: The Original Hatsune (Guanghua Lu Branch)
• Address: 2\F, Heqiao Building, Bldg C, A8 Guanghua Donglu, CBD/Guomao    光华东路甲8号和乔大厦C座2层
• RSVP: Contact Kristen Lum by Monday, February 20th e-mail: kristen@lumdimsum.com

Hatsune King Alan Wong Uses ThinkPad X1 to DO

Hatsune King Alan Wong is the featured star of Lenovo’s new ad for their new, thin and powerful ThinkPad X1.

“One of the most successful entrepreneurs in the cut-throat Beijing F&B market, Alan Wong is the successful founder and CEO of Hatsune Group, with over 500 employees across nine branches.  

Observe how the ThinkPad X1 ergonomic keyboard, minimalist design, and rapid boot SSD make work and play an experience.  

See how the ThinkPad X1 allows Alan to design new restaurants, the RapidCharge battery – recharging 80% in less than 30 min keeps him going no matter how far he travels; and the Fingerprint reader keeps his business information secure.”

- Cory Grenier, Lenovo China

A cool video that showcases Alan Wong in action at his restaurants, working on new upcoming projects and racing on his bike, this is just something cool I wanted to share!

Check out the full video on Youku.com here:

You can also watch the video on Tudou.com here.

Hatsune’s 10 Year Sushi Winners Announced!

Out of the 37 sushi rolls that were submitted to Hatsune’s 10 Year Anniversary Sushi Roll Contest, it was near impossible to select this year’s winning rolls.

In the end, there were 7 that stood out as clear winners.

See for yourself the creative genius that came forward and stepped up their game…and our’s!  Although it may be a few months before these rolls appear on the new Hatsune menu, each winner received RMB 1,000 restaurant voucher

Hatsune Sushi Winners (in no particular order):

1. LUNI UNI ROLL by Haiwen Lu

Uni aka Sea Urchin, sea scallop and finely minced tuna rolled in cucumber slices and topped with tobiko and a raw quail egg.

2. Cro-COD-ile ROLL by Sophia Ouyang

Glazed miso cod fish with asparagus rolled in sesame seeds and topped with a lotus root chip and a pinch of orange tobiko

3. PAC HAND ROLL by Diane Chia

Nori dusted tempura shrimp with fresh crab meat and avocado, wasabi mayo and sprinkled shichimi chili powder

4. THE MARCUS ROLL by Paul Marcus

Medium Rare Beef Tenderloin, asparagus and tempura shrimp wrapped in an inside out roll and topped with thin slices of asparagus and topped with wasabi mayo and tobiko.

5. The HUTONG ROLL by The Hutong Team

A roll dedicated to vegetarians and foodies alike: Roasted pumpkin, sauteed mushrooms and arugula topped with a thick spread of avocado and sprinkled seed mix.

6.  WHITE RUSSIAN ROLL by Dima K.

Fresh crab meat, deep-fried gobo, avocado and oshinko pickled cucumber topped with torched white tuna and black caviar.

7.  a-MAY-zing ROLL by May Cheng

Soft-shell Crabs Swimming in a pool of Singaporean Chili Crab Sauce.

(There is still no photo as this recipe is still in the works.  If you know Singaporean Chili Crab, you know this is an amazing sauce that we must master to perfection..!  This is to be released soon!)

Once again, MASSIVE thanks to all who took the time to submit your own sushi roll creations!

If you didn’t make the final cut, hopefully this year’s winners will give all aspiring sushi addicts a ray of inspiration and don’t worry, you have another 10 months to tweak and perfect your rolls to submit next year around..!  Better luck next year!

Setting the Record Straight: Haru Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar

I’d like to set the record straight – Haru Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar is absolutely not affiliated with the Hatsune Restaurant Group in any way, shape or form.  There have been a few rumors spreading that Haru was telling its customers that their restaurant is associated with Hatsune and I would like take this opportunity to dispel all false rumors and make it crystal clear: these two restaurants are not related AT ALL.

That being said, these rumors instigated my curiosity to come and check out this Haru Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar and see just how similar it really compares to my beloved Hatsune.  I hear their original restaurant out in Shunyi is excellent, but for convenience sake, I opted instead to venture to their recently opened second branch located just north of Sanlitun Village to an area rather unexplored by me – Sanlitun Village North. There, I went up the third floor of the West Building 西楼 and walked into Haru without a reservation during what I presume to be peak dining time - 8:30PM on a Friday night.

Enclosed in glass, the restaurant is very sleek and modern and I was warmly welcomed in Japanese by three staff.  Not having made a reservation, I was told the wait would only be a few minutes as they were clearing up a table that just left.  With a few minutes to spare, I began to explore and snap, snap away.

Other than a completely empty sushi bar with not even one sushi chef, the restaurant is mostly filled out with 6 private teppanyaki rooms ranging from rooms for two up to rooms for 12 pax.

Is it primarily just a teppanyaki restaurant? Confused, I asked for their menu and the first half is entirely filled with sushi options from sushi rolls (all named after people I presume) and then followed by both a la carte and set teppanyaki meal options.

Not wanting to sit at the deserted sushi bar, I opted for a two person private room where we ordered a few items off their sushi menu and a teppanyaki set to share.  Without a photo menu, I ordered based on my dining experiences at Hatsune and Kagen Teppanyaki.

Haru’s Sushi Roll Menu (offering 25 different rolls)

Trying to pick a roll off their sushi menu, I wasn’t quite sure what to order since there were no photos and there were 25 different rolls to choose from with more than half with basically the same three ingredients- tempura shrimp, snow crab and avocado. Most rolls ranged from RMB 60 (vegetarian roll options) to RMB 92 with the exception of their Toro roll, priced at RMB 185.

After much avail, I finally just randomly ordered the Kevin Roll (RMB 72) with avocado, cucumber and crab meat topped with a rainbow of assorted seafood: shrimp, salmon, tuna, and flounder.  The roll was nicely presented, very clean and neat, but without any sauces or many ingredients for that matter, it didn’t impress me.

*Reader, take note – I openly admit to being a total sushi snob. As the #1 fan of Hatsune’s sushi rolls, I tend to be overly critical when it comes to Japanese food, and especially when it comes to sushi rolls.

That being said, I was more than excited to discover their Nigiri Cucumber Rolls.  With each roll priced around RMB 30, I ordered their Uni and Salmon Roe (RMB 30), Sweet Shrimp (RMB 30) and their Foie Gras Roll (RMB 30). The cucumber wrap is beautiful and these fresh tasting mini rolls were all winners.

Haru’s AMAZING Cucumber Nigiri Rolls (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)

Thinking another two orders of Teppanyaki sets would be over-the-top, we decided to share one set between the two of us.  They had a range of steaks and seafood options and I wanted both so we ordered their Filet Mignon and Ocean Scallops Grilled with Garlic Butter Sauce Set (RMB 305).

Similar to Kagen Teppanyaki’s set dinner menus, each set includes appetizers, Miso Soup, Salad, Sashimi and teppanyaki shrimp, vegetables, fried rice and fruit for dessert.

Small Appetizer Platter

Salad & Sashimi

With the portions being a little smaller than expected, we still had room for more and decided to give it to more dessert! Teppanyaki banana is quite possibly one of the best inventions ever created so I ordered each of us an order at RMB 18 for one.

Bananas Simmering in buttery Sweetness…

Haru Dessert: Melon Slices, Taro Crepe Balls and our additional Teppanyaki Bananas!

Overall:

Haru is obviously much more of a teppanyaki restaurant than it is a sushi bar so rumors of Haru being related to Hatsune seem to be a stretch. If anything, Haru is more similar to Kagen Teppanyaki as both restaurants feature elegant private rooms and both a la carte and set teppanyaki menus.

For the past 3 years in a row, I’ve celebrated my birthday in Kagen Teppanyaki so that just goes to show much I love the restaurant.  I know many of you may consider my opinion to be biased or swayed in Kagen’s favor, but I can confidently say that the portions are bigger and prices are lower at Kagen Teppanyaki and I also prefer the decor of Kagen over Haru.  But Haru does win points for offering both teppanyaki and sushi rolls together in one place.

Verdict:

Haru’s Teppanyaki is  a million times better than Taiyro Teppanyaki (it’s Sanlitun competitor for Japanese Teppanyaki), but still pales in comparison to Kagen Teppanyaki.

Review of Haru Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar 铁板烧餐厅: 30, Bldg N4, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Rd, 三里屯路11号院N4楼30号商铺 Tel: 6415-2112

Best Part:

• High-Quality Japanese teppanyaki and sushi
• Sleek, elegant design of space featuring 6 different private rooms ranging in size from 2 pax to 12 pax.
• Teppanyaki Business Set Lunch priced between RMB 85-RMB 225.

• They offer an extensive wine list and a range of sake and cocktail drinks.
• Two branches: One in Shunyi as well!  Address here: 902 Pinnacle Plaza, Jingshun Lu, 京顺路荣祥广场902. Tel: 8046-5112

Comments:

• Haru’s quality ingredients and sleek, modern decor wins hands-down over the ever-popular Tairyo Teppanyaki (in Sanlitun Village), but pales in comparison to both Hatsune’s legendary sushi rolls and Kagen Teppanyaki’s teppanyaki sets.
• Pricer than Kagen teppanyaki, a dinner for two (excluding alcohol) will be RMB 300-350 per person.
• Service was polite and very professional.

Rating: (On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being best)

• Food: 7
• Atmosphere: 7
• Service: 8
• Overall Experience: 7

LumDimSummary: Hatsune’s 10 Year B-Day Shenanigans

OK People – here you finally have it (drum roll):  Hatsune’s 10 Year Birthday Bash Party Pictures!

Please forgive the delay (logistical difficulties in the apprehension from various photo takers) but now, just about a week later, you can once again re-live our monumental birthday celebration.

After a night of free flow sushi rolls, sake and dangerously delicious cocktails, memories are blurry across the board so I’ve listed a breakdown of the night’s shenanigans.

From the killer Japanese Taiko drummers to Hatsune’s First Wasabi Challenge to the insanely fun sumo action and all the outrageously brilliant Japanese costumes that turned up, here are snapshots throughout the night.

LumDimSum Snapshots of Hatsune 10 Year Sumo Fun:

Japanese Taiko Drummers:

Yummy Sushi & Sake For All:

Sushi Sake King, Alan Wong, Toasts to 10 Glorious Years:

Hatsune’s Wasabi Challenge with 12 Brave Contestants:

Just minutes later, one man prevails as the Wasabi Challenge Winner:

(Can you feel the wasabi pain?? Urgh, it hurts just to think about it!)

Hatsune’s Sushi Sake Addicts Caught In the Act:

And One of My Favorite Costumes of the Evening:

Mr. Tom Pattinson Presenting a Splitting Image of

Hiro Nakamura from the hit TV Series ‘Heroes’

And Last but Certainly Not Least -

HATSUNE SUMO FUN:

****THANK YOU****

to everyone who has been a part of the Hatsune Dream!!

For the full database of Hatsune’s 10 Year Anniversary party photos, click here for LumDimSum’s Facebook Page Group.

＊Note：China Viewers will need a VPN to access FB page

SUMO TIME: Hatsune’s 10 Year Party + Costume Ideas

I think it’s safe to say that everyone is fascinated by sumo wrestling.  Essentially, sumo fighters are massive, monster Japanese men tackling each other wearing giant diapers…which is pretty awesome if you ask me.

As much as I would love to get professional sumo wrestlers to perform their swift moves at Hatsune’s 10 Year Anniversary Party, I have to settle for the next best thing: ordering both blow-up and cushion sumo suits for us to battle/bounce off of one another!  Not quite as cool as the real deal, but should still be brilliant fun.

This Thursday, August 4, Hatsune will be hosting a monumental 10 year birthday party in its Sanlitun Village branch and we welcome all sushi friends and fans to join us!  We will be providing plenty of sushi, sake, cocktails and cake and throughout the night, DJ Patrick Yu will be in high-demand playing his much loved old skool tracks and Hatsune will be hosting plenty of fun activities including sumo wrestling and a deadly wasabi challenge for brave souls who dare to try for their chance to win a Hatsune voucher for RMB 1,000!  If you or any of your friends are interested in participating in Hatsune’s Wasabi Challenge, we will have a sign-up at the door.

Now, Hatsune has got the sushi, sake, DJ, sumo suits and wasabi covered so all we ask is that everyone gets in the spirit by dressing up – anything goes as long as it’s Japanese!

For creative inspiration, I have put together a visual list of costume ideas for you to consider:

The Obvious Costume Ideas (Traditional Japanese Kimono & Geisha Face):

If you’re feeling lazy, a last resort is to just throw on a robe and stick some chopsticks in your hair – easy peasey!

Another Easy Option- Just wear black and be a Ninja:

You could be a little more “modern” and dress up as a Japanese School Girl:

Step it up a notch and be one of Gwen’s Harajuku Girls:

Japanese Anime is pretty “out-there” too:

If you choose to do Japanese Anime, at least get the blue Elvis hair like this guy.

Kill Bill’s Crazy 88′s (a notch up from both standard ninja and Japanese School Girl because they are “crazy”):

Some Very Random Costume Ideas (still holding onto our Japanese theme – I found some pretty wacky stuff on the internet):

And one of my favorites: A Giant Pikachu!

The ultimate costume in my opinion:  A SUMO Wrestler aka you show up wearing nothing but a giant diaper:

To get you in the “Hatsune party mood”, here are some more inspirational sumo maneuvers I plan to master and display in full force this Thursday, August 4:

1.  SUMO Neck Chop:

2.  SUMO Leap Frog:

3. SUMO Double Cartwheel:

In case you happened to miss my very amateur try at poetry, here’s all you will need to know regarding Hatsune’s 10 Year Party summed up into a few stanzas:

On Thursday, the fourth of August,
Hatsune will be anything but modest.

As we get ready to celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary,
We invite all our dear sushi friends, fans and even our adversaries
To join in a celebration of epic proportions
Where sushi, sake and cocktails will be generously apportioned.

All we ask is from you is to get in the spirit of dressing in Japanese theme
Anything goes as long as it’s extreme.
From samurai swords, kimono robes and geisha white faces
To Gwen’s Harajuku girls and anime hair, we can cover all the bases.

DJ Patrick Yu will be back on the attack,
Playing some killer old school tracks.
We will have sumo suits for all to battle and take revenge
And we dare you to sign up for our deadly wasabi challenge!

After 10 years of sake insanity and serious sushi gluttony,
We want to thank you for all the many precious memories!
Here’s to you, to 10 Sensational Years and for being a part of the dream!
With Love, The Hatsune Team

Save-the-Date: Hatsune’s 10 Year Anniversary Party

Mark Your Calendars & Save the Date:

On Thursday, August 4,

Hatsune will be celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary

and we would love nothing more than to celebrate it with all our sushi family, friends and fans!

*To get you all in the spirit, I devoted hours of my life into writing this poem,
which I hope you will at least find amusing.

Don’t forget to come dressed in our “anything goes as long as it’s Japanese” theme.

Pre-sale tickets are on sale NOW at Hatsune Sanlitun so get on it!

Hope to see all you sushi fanatics and party animals THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 at Hatsune Sanlitun!!

(If you haven’t done so already, don’t forget to submit your sushi roll creations for Hatsune’s Sushi Roll Contest and try for your chance to win an RMB 1,000 voucher to dine at any Hatsune restaurant! Deadline is Sunday, July 24).

Get Your Roll On: Hatsune’s Sushi Roll Contest

The Maximus Prime Roll (a winning creation in Hatsune’s 2010 Sushi Roll Contest)

Do you lay awake at night wishing you had a Hatsune sushi roll with your name on it?   Believe me when I say, insomnia is just one of many symptoms sushi fiends suffer when deprived of their dream sushi roll.

Call it what you wanna call it, we’re all sushi-holics!

Luckily for you, Hatsune is an equal opportunity sushi house and we are committed to promoting a diverse menu for our nearest and dearest.

Here’s your chance to get your claim to fame and create your very own Hatsune sushi roll!!

To Enter:

1.    Create your ideal sushi roll combination – what ingredients you’d like to use inside and outside the sushi roll. You can also suggest creative means of presentation.

2.  Submit your creation and sushi roll name to me directly: kristen@lumdimsum.com

3.    Deadline: July 24, 2011.

Winners’ Prizes:

Your genius creation will earn it’s spot in Hatsune’s new menu

We will reward you with a Hatsune restaurant voucher valued at RMB 1,000 and I think it goes without saying, you will be the very first to try your sushi roll invention!

For creative inspiration, you can check out last year sushi contest winners here: Hatsune’s 2010 Sushi Contest Winners Announced!

Hatsune’s 2010 Sushi Roll Competition Winners

Check out Time Out’s Blog Post here: Create Your Own Hatsune Sushi Roll

**Save the Date: Hatsune’s 10 Year Anniversary is set for Thursday, August 4, 2011!! Stay tuned for details to come soon…

Become a Sake Samurai: Sake Tasting Dinner Party

ATTN: Sushi/Sake Lovers

Back by popular demand, Hatsune will be hosting another sake tasting dinner in the Original Hatsune (Guanghua Lu Branch) on Saturday, July 2.

This fun, interactive event received raving reviews and really positive feedback the first time around and we are looking forward to hosting another session of Sake Samurai Training.

Sign Up Now as seating is limited; RSVP Required. RSVP required: kristen@lumdimsum.com.

Event Details:

Become a Sake Samurai: Sake Tasting Dinner

Exclusively at the Original Hatsune (Guanghua Lu Branch)

Hosted by Alan Wong, the master Sushi Sake Samurai himself, Hatsune presents a Sake Tasting Dinner Party.  Learn the culture, origins and significance behind sake and the traditional Japanese art of brewing sake from rice and water. Together with a special set menu highlighting Hatsune’s signature dishes, Alan will be introducing premium bottles of sake from his own personal collection.  Join us as we show you the path to become a Sake Samurai.

RMB 300 per person includes a special Hatsune tasting menu along with four unique types of sake.

Limited Seating, RSVP Required.  E-mail:  kristen@lumdimsum.com

• Date: Saturday, 2 July 2011
• Time: 7PM-9:30PM
• Location: The Original Hatsune
• Address: 2\F, Heqiao Building, Bldg C, A8 Guanghua Donglu, 光华东路甲8号和乔大厦C座2层
• Price: RMB 300 includes Hatsune tasting menu + 4 types of sake
• RSVP: kristen@lumdimsum.com

Vegetarians Love Hatsune Too

Hatsune is known and loved for their legendary sushi rolls, but they also offer a wide selection of dishes catered especially to vegetarians.

Just last night, I had my first vegetarian meal at Hatsune and it was both satisfying and delicious! Well-rounded with plenty of variety, we ordered appetizers, a salad, two vegetarian sushi rolls and a hot dish.

LumDimSum Snapshots of a Vegetarian Dinner at Hatsune:

Wakame-su: seaweed and cucumbers in a light vinegar sauce (RMB 22) / Vegetable Salad (RMB 32)

Edamame Trio: 3 flavors (RMB 15) / Peter Piper Roll: deep-fried sweet potato, kanpyo, cucumbers and topped with shiitake mushrooms and sesame seeds (RMB 50)

Sweet Blossom Roll: Gobo age (black shoots), asparagus, inari (tofu skin), avocado, edamame (RMB 60) / Sweet Potato Tempura (RMB 28)

Other Vegetarian Dishes Available at Hatsune:

• Agedashi Tofu (RMB 15) – Deep-fried tofu topped with tempura sauce
• Hiyayakko Tofu (RMB 12) – Cold tofu with mirin sauce and scallions
• Miso Soup (RMB 12)
• Simple Clear Soup (RMB 15)
• Tomago Nigiri (RMB 25) – 2 pieces of sweet egg on rice
• Avocado Hand Roll (RMB 25)
• Avo Maki (RMB 30) – 6 pieces of sushi rolled with avocado
• Sweepee Roll (RMB 45)  - Deep-fried sweet potato, avocado, topped with sesame seeds
• Stir-fry Vegetables (RMB 28)
• Asparagus Butteryaki (RMB 55) – Asparagus topped with mushrooms in a light butter sauce
• Bamboo Shoots (RMB 22) – Broiled in dashi sauce and seaweed
• Assorted Vegetable Tempura (RMB 28)
• Vegetable Hot Pot  (RMB 50) – Mushrooms and vegetables cooked in paper pot
• Zaru Soba (RMB 38) – Thin soba noodles (or thick udon noodles) served cold with soy dashi sauce

Hatsune Locations:

• 2/F, Heqiao Bldg C, 8A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District
• 朝阳区光华路甲8号和乔大厦C座2层
• Tel: 6581-3939
• 3rd Floor of Sanlitun Village (next to Element Fresh & across from Karaiya Spice House)

• Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District
• 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区8号楼S8-30
• Tel: 6415-3939

Push the Boat Out with Hatsune’s Sushi Boat

Always staying fresh and ahead of the game, Hatsune’s constantly switching things up with both exciting events and fun, quirky attention grabbers.

Recently imported from Tokyo, Japan, Hatsune has just introduced a new way to serve their large sashimi combo platter – on sleek, wooden sushi boats, an impressive new way to present their sashimi combo platter (RMB 398 includes 30 sashimi pieces (5 types of sashimi/6 pieces each) + serving of fresh uni aka sea urchin).

Next time you’re dining at Hatsune, impress your guests and treat them to Hatsune’s new sushi boat loaded with fresh sashimi (perfect for a group of 6 or more)!

LumDimSum Snapshots of Hatsune’s New Sushi Boat:

Try the LumDimSum Roll on Hatsune’s New Menu

The LumDimSum Roll:

Inside: Hotate (Live Scallops), White Albacore Tuna, Seaweed Salad and Cucumbers

Outside: A layer of avocado topped with another layer maguro tuna with black tobiko & yellow dots

Served in a Dim Sum basket, the LumDimSum Roll is created by yours truly.

Inspired by the hot pink and yellow dot color scheme on the website, the LumDimSum Roll is filled with my top sushi pickings including scallop sashimi, tuna (white and normal), lots of avo and it is the only sushi roll on the menu with seaweed salad as one of its many ingredients.

I’m a big sashimi fan and I prefer rolls without tempura or anything fried or an over-abundance of sauces.

The LumDimSum Roll is something for health-conscious individuals who can appreciate the taste of quality sashimi as its main ingredient.

As the creator of the Hatsune Sushi Roll Contest, I was obviously not in the running as one of the contest winners for my roll, but that didn’t mean I could not come up with my own little creation to be shared with sushi friends alike!

I hope everyone will try it out the next time they go to Hatsune and let me know what you think!  Enjoy!

Hatsune Address:

Guanghua Lu Branch: 2\F, Heqiao Building, Bldg C, A8 Guanghua Donglu, 光华东路甲8号和乔大厦C座2层, Tel: 6581-3939

Sanlitun Village Branch: 3rd Floor of the Nike Building (next to Element Fresh), Sanlitun Village South, 3/F, S8-30, 19 Sanlitun Road, 三里屯19号院, 南区三层S8-30. Tel: 6415-3939

Countdown: 3 Days Until Hatsune’s 9 Year Celebration!

Hatsune Friends & Fans:

Don’t forget it’s Hatsune‘s 9 year anniversary party on Aug. 25 from 9PM-onwards.

The more the merrier, so please feel free to help me spread the word and invite all your friends to join the fun!!

If you can make it, please RSVP with me directly: kristen@lumdimsum.com.

Event details here:

Hatsune’s 9 Year Anniversary will be held on Wednesday, August 25 at Hatsune Sanlitun Village.

Party will take place at Hatsune Sanlitun Village and we will be celebrating with anyone and everyone who loves Hatsune.

A Ticket to enter a wonderful world of free flow sake, dangerously good cocktails and Hatsune’s legendary sushi rolls is RMB 150 at the door.

Expect nothing less of Epic.

    * Date: Wednesday, August 25
    * Time: From 9PM-1AM
    * Location: Hatsune Sanlitun Village
    * Tickets: RMB 150 per person
    * Reservations: kristen@lumdimsum.com

ODEN: Contemporary Japanese Comfort

For the first time in a contemporary Japanese restaurant, the traditional Japanese stew, oden, is the spotlighted specialty dish on the menu.  Here at Oden, a modern yet intimate Japanese sake restaurant, they serve this popular Japanese comfort food along with cherished and innovative Japanese cuisine that perfectly compliment Oden’s unbeatable sake tasting sets.

Their specialty oden sets include premium products in a fragrant and nourishing soup made from scratch. Some of the consisting quality ingredients include abalone, giant prawns, bamboo shoots, and various other fresh seafood items flown in daily from Japan.   With the winter season approaching, this nourishing stew will be the perfect remedy to warm your stomach and enjoy among friends.

An oden set inclusive of the typical traditional ingredients is RMB 70, which can be upgraded to the oden special set at RMB 180 comprising of more premium seafood ingredients.

Oden aside, their small, focused menu also features a selection of appetizers, fresh salads, assorted sashimi, innovative sushi rolls (Foie gras sushi roll with fresh mango), premium teppanyaki grill items including Kobe beef sirloin steak and giant prawns, and Japanese staples such as their Inaniwa Udon noodles.

Last but not least, Oden features the best sake samplers in town. You can choose between three different grades of sake tasting flights inclusive of 8 premium sake samplers starting from RMB 160, RMB 260 & 360.  A sake tasting set of 16 is RMB 390.  If you’re not a sake lover, oden also serves a selection of high-grade plum wines, syochu and cocktails courtesy of neighboring Glen Boutique Bar.

With tall glass windows all around, everything dressed in white and a seating capacity of only 28 people, Oden’s simple Japanese style with a touch of traditional Chinese flair combines to create an original, stylish environment.  Utilizing a brilliant concept, Oden’s unique furniture is completely movable producing unlimited possibilities of 3-tier seating arrangements for a fresh look and atmosphere every day. Oden’s all-white design further accentuates the premium food and the white lace screens create an ambiance of intimacy and privacy in a contemporary, comfortable setting perfect for a date or a group of friends.

By the same owner of Glen Boutique Bar, Wilfred Kwok has never compromised on quality, always in a pursuit of excellence, to provide the highest quality and a unique experience in each of his four venues: Glen Boutique Bar, Club Décolleté, Club Glen and Oden.

I encourage you to experience Oden, new Japanese sake restaurant serving traditional Japanese comfort food together with the best sake tasting sets in town.

Oden:  203 Taiyue Suites, 16 Sanlitun Nanlu

三里屯南路16号，太悦203室

Phone: 6506 6700

Open Daily from 6pm-2am

*Note: Due to limited seating, Reservations are required before 10pm

Best Part:

• Foie Gras Sushi Roll with Fresh Mango: melts in your mouth and reason in and of itself to go back regularly
• Oden Sets – soup is made from scratch – it’s super healthy, nourishing, warms your stomach and soothes your body inside and out
• The menu is limited, but focused and extremely well executed – definitely quality over quantity
• Owner is Wilfred Kwok (creator and owner of Glen Boutique Bar, a Japanese whiskey bar with the best cocktails in town) so you know you’re dealing with a professional perfectionist who will deliver above your expectations
• Design is brilliant with the movable furniture – every day will have a different set-up and ambiance for a fresh, new look
• It’s open until 2am, so you can eat there late night

Comments:

• Max seating is 28 pax, so it’s a very cozy space – Note: Reservations are REQUIRED before 10pm
• A bit tricky to find – it’s located just beside Glen Boutique Bar (2nd floor of Taiyue Suites on Sanlitun NanLu) – the door is wooden with no signage – just an image of a stick figure holding Oden