All Hail the Emperor: A Royal Feast with the New Emperor Set Menu at Teppanya in SM by the Bay

The finest seafood and prized beef from around the world, served fresh off the teppan grill. Teppanya pulls all the stops for a royal feast on a grand and epic scale. Come hungry for the new Emperor Set Menu at Teppanya...

Teppanya unveils its most lavish menu yet with the new Emperor Set Menu showcasing a premium selection of the finest and freshest seafood and prime beef for the teppan grill. From Hokkaido Scallops to Spanner Crabs and Maine Lobsters to Hokkaido A5 Wagyu Beef, Iberico Secreto and Australian Duck Breast Fillet, Teppanya rolls out the best from around the world for a next level teppanyaki dining experience. 

Located at SM by the Bay, Teppanya once again sets the standard for the ultimate in teppanyaki dining with its luxurious Emperor Set Menu. With its specially designed teppan grills, Teppanya elevates the usual teppanyaki dining scene with its sumptuous offerings and "unlimited" offerings for more bang for the buck. The popularity of Japanese cuisine in the local mainstream continues with even more options in the metro. And Teppanya leads the way in teppan dining with its impressive selections of Japanese dishes. The Emperor Set Menu is their most opulent selection yet, and the "Unlimited" format adds excellent value to the experience. 

More than just its exquisite selection of tasty options, Teppanya offers the complete dining experience fired up by a spectacular light show right on the teppan grill. Like they say at Teppanya, "it's not just food, it's entertainment." So let the show begin...

A refreshing beverage from their wide array of libations like fresh fruit juices...

...to premium Japanese brews including Kirin sets the tone for the grand feast ahead. Teppanya also offers an equally impressive selection of sake and spirits to fit your mood. 

Your own teppan master then preps the grill in one of Teppanya's private dining rooms...

...to begin your Emperor Set Menu experience. The sumptuous menu includes tasty appetizer courses, succulent seafood, meat and seafood dishes, meat and game and dessert. Each dish on the menu is masterfully executed with the finest premium ingredients, and this is evident from the very first appetizer course served at Teppanya...

The Right Start with Tasty Appetizer Courses

...with the Netherlands Razor Clams. Prepared en papillote or "in the bag," the flavorful juices of the shellfish are retained during the cooking process losing none of the richness or flavor. Topped with a light foam, the dish delivers pure and clean flavors bursting with a briny sweetness. It's the perfect start to the Emperor Set Menu experience at Teppanya.

A taste of Japan's finest Wagyu is served with the Hokkaido Wagyu Sando, a bite-sized treat that's big on pure beefy flavors. Think of it as a preview to the grand feast. Wrapped in perilla leaf and breaded with panko, the Hokkaido Wagyu Sando brings both textural contrasts and flavors into play. The buttery texture of the Wagyu beef just drapes the palate with its legendary richness, teasing the palate for the next courses at Teppanya. 

The flavors of the ocean come next with the Amberjack Tuna Nigiri, a lean cut yet packed with so much flavor. The nigiri is given a fresh and vibrant burst of flavor from the tart aguachile made from Shishito peppers and pickled vegetables. 

The clean and sweet briny notes and mildly sour and soothing heat from the aguachile combine for that contrasting yet delicately balanced finish. The freshness and quality of the ingredients allows you to experience the subtle nuanced notes, releasing even more flavor with each succulent bite. 

The Langoustine Nigiri with Caviar is one of the many highlights of the Emperor Set Menu at Teppanya. Plump and succulent river prawns on soft sticky black rice topped with caviar is as indulgent as it gets, with the delicate flavors of the langoustine complemented by the deep and nutty notes of black rice followed by that distinct sharpness from the caviar for a decadent medley of flavors. 

That fresh snap with each juicy bite and the firm yet tender texture of the langoustine is a sure sign of freshness followed by rich briny flavors. You want more? No worries. Enjoy as much as you want with the "Unlimited" format of Teppanya with the Emperor Set Menu. 

The Hokkaido Scallop Sashimi with Ikura is a sweet and salty temptation with the premium scallop topped with fish roe. The fresh sweetness of the scallop punches through followed by bursts of salty hints from the ikura for another flavorful seafood combo with the Emperor Set Menu. Now's a good time for a shot of Junmai Daiginjo 45 Sake. 

The Premium Aburi Set with Foie Gras drizzled with a tart homemade plum sauce and Wagyu Beef with Truffle sprinkled with Maldon sea salt is a decadent duo of savory richness from the Emperor Set Menu at Teppanya. The subtle sour sweetness of the plum sauce perfectly tempers the deep buttery flavors of the foie gras coating the palate with lingering notes... 

...while the Wagyu beef with truffle and Maldon sea salt is pure beefy indulgence. The truffle and Maldon sea salt cuts through the savory notes of the Wagyu beef for that elegantly refined and balanced finish. 

The Special Nigiri Set is an elegantly plated trio of Amaebi, River Prawn and Spanner Crab Gunkan delivering its own distinct briny sweetness to the palate. The Amaebi or Spot Prawns brings an intense sweetness while the River Prawn topped with caviar brings sweet and salty hints in another delectable combo of fresh flavors. Savoring these fresh flavors in one appetizer set with its subtle yet pronounced differences is an experience in itself. 

The Spanner Crab Gunkan or Curacha is a sweet crab salad wrapped in nori with its generous lumps of crab meat topped with crab fat. Sweet and mildly salty, one bite just seals the deal with its solid flavors. And these are just the appetizer courses...

The Catch of the Day with the Main Seafood Course

The impressive roster of appetizer courses are just a prelude to even more flavorful dishes to come from the Emperor Set Menu. For the Seafood Course, the Kaiju Sea Prawns are served. Noticeably much larger than the usual variety weighing at least a quarter of a kilo, the aptly named Kaiju Sea Prawns are monster-sized...

...and a serious meal in itself. The Kaiju Sea Prawns are prepared right in front of you and seeing the colors slowly transform on the teppan grill along with its fragrant aroma triggers your appetite. 

Grilled, steamed and torched, the Kaiju Sea Prawns are romanced by the teppan...

...and served fresh off the grill. 

Slathered with a creamy sauce and topped with a light foam, edible flowers and microgreens, the Kaiju Sea Prawns is an elegantly plated course with rich, clean and uncluttered flavors with each component of the dish complementing the succulent prawns. 

The large prawn is definitely the star of the dish, and Teppanya's master teppan chefs keep the flavors simple with the pure and delicate briny sweetness of the monster-sized prawn coming through with each bite. 

A refreshing palate cleanser of Yuzu Sorbet sets up the next savory course...

Make Way for the Meat and Seafood Course

Another shot of Junmai Daiginjo 45 might be a good idea at this point in the Emperor Set Menu experience. Why? It's time for the Hokkaido Wagyu A5 BMS 9 courses at Teppanya...

Paired with foie gras or Boston Lobster, the Meat and Seafood Courses of the Emperor Set Menu is the much-awaited main event. An elegant spin on the classic surf & turf, Teppanya takes it a notch higher with its premium foie gras or Boston Lobster pairings prepared right in front of you. 

The prized components of the Meat and Seafood Courses are presented before hitting the fiery hot teppan grills. In minutes, the master teppan chefs are back at it with their signature flair on the grill... 

The fiery dance is performed once more, and the Emperor Set Menu takes you on another flavorful ride driven by the flame of the teppan grill at Teppanya...

The renowned catch from the cold and frigid waters from the Atlantic's east coast tempts both the eyes and palate with its vibrant hues transformed by the heat of the teppan grill and its appetizing aroma. There's just nothing quite like seeing your food prepared right in front of you on the grill, and this is one of those moments... 

...in the grand Emperor Set Menu. 

The JPN Hokkaido Wagyu A5 BM9 Premium Steak with Boston Lobster or Foie Gras gets the final finishing touches from the master teppan chefs of Teppanya...

...and served. Beautifully plated and garnished with asparagus spears, edible flowers, berries and crowned with a gold leaf, the Meat and Seafood Course of the Emperor Set Menu is a royal rendition of surf & turf in the style of Teppanya. Sides of crisp paper-thin garlic chips and special black pepper blend completes the dish. The firm yet tender Boston Lobster opens up the palate with its sweet briny notes while the richly marbled, dense and buttery Hokkaido Wagyu Beef brings the perfect finish with its melt-in-your-mouth savory richness. The foie gras option is just as indulgent. A dab in the special pepper blend and crisp garlic chips completes the flavors. 

Game On with the Meat and Game Courses

As you savor the last bite of the Hokkaido Wagyu A5 BN9 Premium Steak, Foie Gras and Boston Lobster, the master teppan chefs plot out the next chapter in an epic dining experience from the Emperor Set Menu with the Meat and Game Courses. What's next? Australian Duck Breast Fillet, Iberico Secreto Steak and Smoked Iberico Secreto Pluma Steak. 

Widely regarded as the "Wagyu of Pork," the acclaimed Iberico Secreto is a tender and thin cut from the neck between the shoulder blade and loin of the Iberian black-hoofed pig. Densely marbled for that fork-tender texture and buttery mouthfeel, the Iberico Secreto is one more from the world's best on the Emperor Set Menu at Teppanya. The Iberico Secreto Steak brings refined nutty notes with a whisper of savory sweetness... 

...while the Smoked Iberico Secreto Pluma Steak delivers an added flavorful layer with its fragrant smoky hints. Named after the Spanish word for "feather," it's the perfect description for the premium cut from the neck end of the pork loin. The smoky layer brings depth to the savory notes of the pork followed by a subtle nutty sweetness. 

It's not common to find premium duck breast fillet on the teppan grills in the metro, then again that's what sets Teppanya apart from the rest. A few more minutes on the teppan grill... 

...and the Australian Duck Breast Fillet is served. Fork-tender with a thin layer of fat around the edges, each slice and bite is another solid number from the Emperor Set Menu. 

Like butter, the Australian Duck Breast Fillet's flavors are both fresh and clean with no gamey hints. The Iberico Secreto and the Australian Duck Breast Fillet adds another savory layer to the Emperor Set Menu experience along with the fresh and succulent seafood and the Hokkaido Wagyu A5 BM9 Steaks served earlier. And you'll only find a spread like this at Teppanya. 

The Lobster and Scallop Chahan is the fitting finale to an epic teppanyaki feast. From starters to savory mains, the diverse selections and offerings of the Emperor Set Menu at Teppanya a class all its own. 

And the perfect sweet ending? The indulgent Crepes Suzette with Mixed Berries and Ice Cream prepared on the teppan grill caps a memorable dining experience at Teppanya. 

There are countless options in the metro for sumptuous Japanese cuisine, but you'll have to agree that the Emperor Set Menu at Teppanya takes it a whole new level. With the holiday season in full swing, book your table for a grand feast with the undisputed emperor of all teppan feasts. At Teppanya...

Teppanya is located at Unit 1-6, SM Seaside by the Bay, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. You can call 0915 268 3108 for inquiries and reservations or visit their FB Page at https://www.facebook.com/TEPPANYAPHMOA/ for more information and updates.

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