There’s a brand new brunch spot on the town to your Friday meals and enjoyable day: Mirai Restaurant & Lounge in Adliya. Fernanda Langhammer went there to test what this Japanese gem has to supply.

For these dwelling in Bahrain for some time (like me, 14 years and counting) or those that have lived right here their whole life, Mirai Restaurant & Lounge is a reference in terms of Japanese gastronomy. Positioned in Block 338, Adliya, the eatery presents an array of high-quality substances and recipes which are genuine in each sense. Chef Junior Gomez, the maestro of the kitchen and the driving pressure behind all of the thrilling tasks beneath the model title, provides creativity to the menu with out compromising the important parts of this delectable delicacies. It’s a kind of locations the place you’ll be able to go to any time and discover consistency, guaranteeing a superb meal.

As you’ll be able to inform, it’s not my first go to, however this time, I went there to strive the brunch idea that’s launching this month. The atmosphere is minimalist, with a couple of Japanese parts, equivalent to noren, small curtains simply noticed in companies and houses in Japan, and kazaridaru, ornamental barrels that symbolize respect and gratitude, usually adorned with labels that includes calligraphy and crests. Nevertheless, the little bonsai casually positioned on the sushi counter offers the tone to the place, a refined but informal spot the place meals is the principle character.

The Kazoku Brunch by Mirai is a collection of dishes that completely summarises the restaurant’s menu. Kazoku means ‘household’ in Japanese, and this set males brunch is ideal to be loved within the firm of family members. The expertise serves as much as two individuals, so the extra, the merrier to discover the big selection of choices. You may select one or two dishes from every part of the menu. Nevertheless, within the Sushi Bar and Maki, you get a collection of sashimi, nigiri and makis. Belief me, it’s a paradise for fanatics of this delicacies.

We began with the soup; you’ll be able to go for miso or Spicy Jambong. They had been each scrumptious, however the Jambong was a spotlight for me. Its miso dashi base was barely spicy, with items of shrimp, inexperienced mussels, child squid and scallops cooked to perfection – a troublesome job to realize when they’re all a part of this flavourful, heat liquid – I couldn’t cease going for extra.

Within the salad, you’ve three choices to select from: octopus, vegan and spinach – we tried the primary two. The braised Atlantic octopus, fantastically cooked and minimize into small slices, was a standout. Paired with pomelo, edamame, inexperienced leaves, beetroot and pink radish, this salad is sort of a summer season day by the seashore in spoonful kind. It was refreshing, coated with a conventional goma dressing made with toasted sesame seeds, including creamy, tangy and umami hints, completely divine.

We tried a couple of dishes from the Sizzling Kitchen. The basic rooster gyoza was a burst of flavour; the little packets, crammed with a concoction of finely chopped grilled rooster, cabbage and different greens, had been wearing spicy ponzu sauce. The dough was light-weight and barely glazed on the backside, as anticipated from gyoza. The Tuna Crispy Rice was small bites of a fried rice base, seasoned and topped with a beneficiant quantity of contemporary tuna. The crunchiness of the rice with the softness of the uncooked fish made this one in every of my favorite dishes, delicate but daring in textures. Tempura is a conventional cooking approach that includes deep-frying stuff. We had the pink shrimp with spicy mayo (Mirai’s model of popcorn shrimp) coated with a lightweight batter, and the vegetable tempura got here with a collection of veggies – to my shock, the asparagus labored very well cooked this manner.

We had two bao buns: the rooster katsu, crammed with a crispy panko rooster fillet and pickled onion, accompanied by yuzu kosho mayo, and the meat quick ribs, composed of braised quick ribs, pickled cucumbers and wasabi mayo. Each baos had scrumptious and distinctive flavours, however the buns had been wonderful, like clouds, extraordinarily mushy, and delivered a pleasing sensation to our palates.

Mirai is a reference in its discipline and in terms of sashimi, nigiri and makis, it’s laborious to beat. The thick sashimi slices of salmon, hamachi, tuna, tuna stomach and seabass had been improbable. The freshness of the fish, skilfully sliced by the cooks, is a element that didn’t cross unnoticed. The collection of makis included the Chef ’s Particular made with yellow tuna, salmon pores and skin, crispy unagi and shredded spicy crab with a touch of unagi sauce so as to add a caramel-like style – it was everybody’s decide. However we additionally tried the California, Nagoya and a collection of veggie choices.

Nevertheless, that was not all; there have been additionally the principle programs to select from. We tried the Mushroom Bibimpab, a comforting bowl of wellseasoned rice with vegetarian teriyaki glaze and a touch of truffle oil; it was completely splendid. The opposite dish was the Platinum Combine-Breed Wagyu Beef, that includes tender items of striploin 7+ (the quantity refers back to the marbling rating of the meat, and a rating above seven signifies it’s of excessive premium vary) grilled to protect the excellent high quality of this particular minimize. The final dish and my favorite (regardless that, as you’ll be able to see, it’s a really tight competitors) was the Black Cod. Marinated in den miso (a candy and savoury glaze), this piece of fish was flaky with intense flavours. I beloved the crispy bits combined with the softness of the meat. I’ve tried it in many alternative locations, and Mirai prepares it outstandingly.

There isn’t any brunch with out dessert and, that will help you out, a collection of them reaches the desk. We had the Matcha Tiramisu, a Japanese twist on the basic Italian and as light-weight as the unique, with matcha flavour as an alternative of espresso. A couple of mochi choices, matcha and yuzu ice cream (the latter being extremely yummy and refreshing) and the delectable Yuzu Cheesecake. I’m not an enormous fan of cheesecakes, however the yuzu flavour gave a lemony style and I am keen on lemon tarts, so it was an enormous win for me.

In case you get pleasure from Asian flavours (primarily Japanese), reward for high-quality substances, a snug atmosphere and a spot that provides a real unfold, Mirai is all of that and extra. The brunch is on the market each Friday from 1pm to 4pm with a alternative of various beverage packages.

For extra data or to make a reservation, please name Mirai Restaurant & Lounge on 1771 3113 or WhatsApp 3917 3951.
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