Royal Plaza on Scotts will be bringing Hokkaido cuisine back to the buffet counters of its award-winning restaurant, Carousel. From 11 to 19 October 2014, guests will be able to indulge in Hokkaido's rich variety of fresh seafood and flavourful cuisine. The hotel has invited two distinguished Japanese guest chefs, from renowned Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo's Miyama Japanese Dining restaurant, to feature a selection of Hokkaido dishes in Carousel.

Chef Atsuhisa Yamamoto and Chef Masahiro Watabe will be preparing their signature dishes for guests during the promotion. Chef Yamamoto has spent more than 12 years studying Japanese cuisine at a traditional restaurant in Sapporo. He later held the title of Kitchen Department Head Chef of Akizu, Hokkaido Specialties restaurant of Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo, and is now the Head Chef of Miyama Japanese Dining restaurant. He specialises in seafood dishes and often visits fish markets all over Hokkaido to select the freshest ingredients to bring the finest flavours of the season to the tables. His dishes are so popular that he has been invited to present his specialties on many television programmes in Japan.

Chef Watabe, who is joining Chef Yamamoto, will be showcasing his culinary expertise with a sumptuous variety of dishes. He specialises in Nimono, a simmered dish in Japanese cuisine that consists of a base ingredient simmered in flavoured shiru stock. With his culinary expertise, he has won a multitude of awards from various Japanese cuisine contests in Hokkaido.

Guests can look forward to sampling authentic Hokkaido cuisine with signature dishes from the two guest chefs, such as Ishikari-nabe (Hokkaido-style Hot Pot with Salmon and Vegetables), Akisake Chan-Chan Yaki (salmon and fresh vegetables grilled with Miso paste and ginger; Teppanyaki specialty of Fisherman's Town in Hokkaido), Kani-iri Dashimaki Tamago (Japanese omelette with crab and Bonito stock) and Sanma no Yakumiae (fresh Pacific saury with condiments). Please see menu below.

Guests can also enjoy a traditional Taiko drums performance and learn more about the art of tuna slicing with a live demonstration on the first day of the promotion.

Hokkaido Autumn Festival promotion will be available at Carousel during the dinner meal period, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, at $78++. Guests can contact Carousel at 6589 7799 or carousel@royalplaza.com.sg for enquiries and visit www.carouselbuffet.com.sg for online reservations.

Hokkaido Autumn Festival at Carousel

Hot Menu
Akisake to Toriniku no Jibuni
Chicken and Chum Salmon Stew

Gyuniku no Tofu no Miso Nikomi
Miso-boiled Beef and Tofu

Jagaimo no Tyawan Mushi (Imo-mochi, Kani, Ebi, Butter-Shoyu Ankake)
Savoury Steamed Egg Custard with Potatoes
(Potato Cakes, Crabs, Shrimps, Butter-flavoured Soy Sauce)

Akisake Chan-Chan Yaki
Chum Salmon Fisherman's Grill

Buri Daikon
Boiled Japanese Radishes and Amberjacks

Gyokai no Kimini to Yasai Takiawase
Vegetables and Boiled Seafood with Egg Yolk

Hiryuzu to Yasai no Takiawase
Boiled Vegetables and Fried Tofu Fritters

Jagaimo Shioni Butter
Savoury Potatoes with Butter

Gyokai to Yasai no Dengakuyaki
Miso Grilled Seafood and Vegetables

Kani-iri Dashimaki Tamago
Japanese Omelette with Crabs

Cold Menu
Sanma no Yakumiae
Pacific Saury with Condiments

Sakana no Nambanzuke
Pickled Fish with Chilli

Tako no Yawarakani
Slow-boiled Octopus

Maguro no Tataki
Seared Tuna

Hiyayakko Iroiro
Chilled Tofu with Condiments and Japanese Sauce

Konsai no Kimpira
Root Vegetables in Sugar and Soy Sauce

Tori no Oroshisuae
Chicken with Grated Radishes and Vinegar

Gyokai no Goma-Age
Seafood with Sesame Dressing

Kani Tofu Uguisuan
Crab Tofu with Green Pea Paste

Tempura Station
Gyokai
Seafood Tempura

Yasai
Vegetables Tempura

Hasami-age and Kawari-age
Assorted Tempura

Kudamono
Fruits Tempura

Soup
Sake no Ishikari-jiru
Hokkaido-style Salmon Soup

Sakana no Tsumire-jiru
Fish Balls Soy Sauce Soup

Kani no Teppo-jiru
Crab Miso Soup

Kinoko Miso Shiru
Miso Soup with Mushrooms

Dessert
Yokan to Fruit
Sweet Jelly with Azuki Bean Paste and Fruits

Nama-fu to Ice Cream no Hachimitsu
Wheat Gluten and Ice Cream with Honey

Yasai no Oshiruko
Sweet Red Bean Soup with Vegetables

Macchakan to Saladamame no Wagashi
Green Tea Sweet Jelly with Salad Peas

Azuki Kinako Mochi
Rice Cakes with Red Beans and Soy Flour

Goma Tofu Mitarashi
Sesame Tofu with Sweet Soy Sauce Glaze

Kuzukiri Kuromitsu
Kuzu-kiri Noodles with Brown Sugar Sauce
*Kuzu-kiri – Noodles made from Pueraria Montana starch

Fruit no Goma Ankake
Fruits with Sesame Sauce

Tamago Tofu Ninjin Ankake
Egg Tofu with Carrot Sauce

Matcha to Azuki no Pudding
Green Tea and Red Bean Pudding

Fruit no Shiratama Zutsumi Kinako
Fruits with Shiratama and Soy Flour
*Shiratama – Japanese dumplings made from sticky rice powder

Tonyukan Kimian
Soy Milk Sweet Jelly with Yolk