Soi Japanese Cuisine

go — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:15:57 +0000

Soi is the new kid on the block in Remuera. However, the owner/chef, Mr Toru, is an old hand, having honed his skills at a variety of Japanese restaurants over the past ten years. With its bamboo-screened entrance , its intimate interior and its attentive staff, Soi cannot fail to please even the discerning cognoscenti of Auckland’s very own Hampstead. Soi’s udon noodles and tofu are handmade on the premises, and Mr Toru has his own special suppliers for the seafood dish and the Angus sirloin used for the beef tataki. Japanese people are notoriously fussy about their tofu. Substandard tofu can be lumpy and bitter to taste; not so Soi’s tofu, which is silky smooth and melts on the palate. Try the Saikyo-yaki snapper grilled with a Kyoto-style miso sauce for a treat. The restaurant is child-friendly with its great $15 kids’ menu, containing a sampling of all tastes. Please note that families who visit between 5:30-7:30pm will receive 10% off their bill. Soi provides a popular takeaway version of their menu. Soi’s well-stocked counter bar has French and New Zealand wines, as well as sake, and real espresso lovers can get their ‘fix’ well into the night. Keep an eye on the today’s special which are always a treat ( market price).

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Soi Japanese Cuisine