Now Lunch the OBENTO way at EDO - ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru -

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BREAKING NEWS : EDO is now open for Japanese Lunch . Enjoy OBENTO at ITC Gardenia

The ITC’s Japanese Flagship award winning restaurant EDO has now opened its doors for lunch on all days of the week. Now be it a busy working lunch or a important client meeting, you can relish the authentic flavors from the land of rising sun in the perfect setting.

Edo Long Shot Copy During my visit last week for the Obento tasting , I was mesmerized by the interiors of this exquisite restaurant. Conceptualized on a theme of modern Stone park by world renowned Japanese firm of restaurant designers, Super Potato, it has been structured around three main areas – the first in India Robata Counter , a Sushi Counter with a stone waterfall in the background and semi-private dining spaces build with finest of imported wooden slabs and structure. The presence of Sake Cellar further adds to its charm.For those who love fresh air, the outside seating with water bodies around will be just apt.

For the lunch, the guest have plethora of choices from an a-la-carte and table d’hote menu to choose from. I however opted for their newly introduced OBENTO meal.

“Bento (弁当 bentō ^?) is a single-portion takeout or home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine. A traditional bento holds rice, fish or meat, with pickled or cooked vegetables, usually in a box-shaped container.” (Source:Wikipedia)

An ideal Obento lunch should be tasty , healthy and eye-appealing. It is common to see Japanese people carrying their obentos in lunch boxes called “obento-bako.” Thus it Obentos play a significant part in the Japanese culture.

Popularly known as Japanese tiffin for outsiders , it is a complete meal with essential elements of Japanese Cuisine like rice , fish or meat with pickles or cooked vegetables, in a portion size for one person.

This is what my meal looked like :

NON VEGETARIAN

Oshinko – Pickled Vegetables.

Zensai –Signature Collection of Appetizers

Sushi – Exquisite and Handpicked Seafood signature showcase of Sushi.

Sashimi – Shimmering premium Seafood dexterously sliced and presented.

Miso Soup – Traditional Japanese soup made with Dashi stock, Kombu seaweed and Bean curd.

Chawanmushi – Steamed Egg custard with prawn and chicken.

Tempura – Light and Crisp Tempura with accompaniments.

Robatayaki – Izakaya style of Cooking, live grill food.

Syokuji- Chef’s extensive repertoire of Signature main course.

Mizugashi – Matcha Ice Cream.

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Apart from the Obento meal that I had, there are some must try signatures from Edo like Ebi or Yasai Tempura (Prawn/Vegetable Tempura), Gindara Misozuke (Sweet miso marinated black cod), Shake Yasai Yaki (Salmon grilled with butter) and the signature Sushi and Sashimi Platter. One can also choose from the signature Japanese non-alcoholic beverage options to the culinary experience.