PART 3: ANATOMY OF A
9-COURSE DINNER
9-COURSE DINNER
BY JANET
STEINBERG
Seishin, one
of the two alternative restaurants on Silver Spirit, takes it name from the
Japanese word for “spirit”. And spirits were certainly high among the 24
passengers anticipating the innovative Asian fusion cuisine that was to about
to be served to them in the intimate Deck Four dining room.
of the two alternative restaurants on Silver Spirit, takes it name from the
Japanese word for “spirit”. And spirits were certainly high among the 24
passengers anticipating the innovative Asian fusion cuisine that was to about
to be served to them in the intimate Deck Four dining room.
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| LOVELY SEISHIN SERVER |
Since
a picture is worth 1000 words, come along with me and visually enjoy the
mouth-watering Degustation dinner, served by a lovely Asian beauty, on
my recent Silver Spirit Caribbean cruise.
a picture is worth 1000 words, come along with me and visually enjoy the
mouth-watering Degustation dinner, served by a lovely Asian beauty, on
my recent Silver Spirit Caribbean cruise.
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| COURSE #1: SEISHIN’S SIGNATURE CAVIAR SORBET |
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COURSES #2 AND #3: SUSHI AND SASHIMI WITH
TRADITIONAL CONDIMENTS |
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COURSES #4 AND #5: CARPACCIO OF KING SCALLOPS WITH
FLYING FISH ROE
AND WATERPAPER ROLL OF SPIDER CRAB WITH GREEN PEA
JUS AND LEMONGRASS-INFUSED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL |
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COURSE #6: SEMI-COOKED SAKU TUNA WITH SOY DRESSING, LIME,
AND CAPER CONFIT |
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| COURSE #7: SEISHIN SPECIALTY TEMPURA WITH JAPANESE CHILI SAUCE AND PICKLES |
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| COURSE #8: SIGNATURE TEPAN WAGYU BEEF WITH WASABI AND NATURAL FLAVOURS |
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| COURSE #9: SEISHIN’S SIGNATURE GREEN TEA SORBET |
Seishin’s 9-course Degustation dinner did
not disappoint. It was truly a treat for the taste buds.
Reservations are required for dinner at Seishin, so reserve in advance
because the room is small and reservations fill up quickly. The $40 per
person reservation charge seemed minimal considering the fact that our
memorable Seishin dining experience included a complimentary pre-dinner Prosecco
cocktail, delicacies like caviar and world renowned Wagyu beef, and
complimentary wine served throughout the dinner.
not disappoint. It was truly a treat for the taste buds.
Reservations are required for dinner at Seishin, so reserve in advance
because the room is small and reservations fill up quickly. The $40 per
person reservation charge seemed minimal considering the fact that our
memorable Seishin dining experience included a complimentary pre-dinner Prosecco
cocktail, delicacies like caviar and world renowned Wagyu beef, and
complimentary wine served throughout the dinner.
However,
if you don’t care to go for the 9-course dinner or, if like me, you just want
more, Seishin offers a complimentary lunch. During lunch, I ordered miso
soup and choose from a menu that consisted of eleven types of sushi and seven
types of sashimi. And all the while, I was able to observe the artistry
of the chef as he sculpted sushi and sashimi in the room’s octagonal chef’s station.
if you don’t care to go for the 9-course dinner or, if like me, you just want
more, Seishin offers a complimentary lunch. During lunch, I ordered miso
soup and choose from a menu that consisted of eleven types of sushi and seven
types of sashimi. And all the while, I was able to observe the artistry
of the chef as he sculpted sushi and sashimi in the room’s octagonal chef’s station.
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| ARTISTIC CHEF SCULPTING SEAFOOD IN SEISHIN’S OCTAGONAL CENTERPIECE |
Itadakimasu ! (Japanese for Bon appétit!.)
JANET STEINBERG is the winner of 41 national Travel Writing
Awards and is a Travel Consultant with THE TRAVEL AUTHORITY in
Mariemont/Cincinnati, Ohio.
Awards and is a Travel Consultant with THE TRAVEL AUTHORITY in
Mariemont/Cincinnati, Ohio.