Akasakatei

Adding to the mélange of dining options in the Xintiandi area, this restaurant offers a varied selection of Japanese and Korean fare. Leek cake with a soy peanut sauce (¥28) was a tasty way to begin while saline miso soup (¥15) and bland seafood steamed egg (¥10) failed to heighten our anticipation. The highly recommended salmon roll (¥22), rice with Japanese mayo and fish eggs wrapped in salmon sashimi, was melt-in-your mouth quality while other sushi s e l e c t i o n s we r e unexceptional. Our selection of noodles were overcooked but satisfied; lackluster Korean-style cold noodles (¥28) were balanced by the spicier hot sliced beef with noodles (¥38). A limited teppanyaki selection was dominated by choice cuts of beef with plates averaging between ¥70-100–the high-class beef sirloin topped ¥458. Friendly and attentive staff made good recommendations and, though not extraordinary or distinc tive, the food is respectable given the price. Try the vegetable and raw meat stone b ow l r i c e ( ¥ 4 8 ) and the trip will be worthwhile. –trista Baldwin

Perfect For:

a reasonably priced repast in a ritzy area

Add:

2/F, 123 Xingye Lu 兴业路123 号2楼

Tel:

6387-1717

The Verdict: 3/5