We know that in Kuwait once the weather turns breezy, everyone’s out aiming for outdoorsy seating. And, with the short time we have of this lovely weather that is just going to keep getting better till the peak of winter, we’ll be enjoying it in Katsuya’s branch at Murouj, which is just the perfect place to be when you’re craving Japanese umami.
A menu that offers over 100 dishes is a menu we’re ready to take on any time, especially when it’s Katsuya doing the serving. The restaurant has always taken an innovative approach with their Japanese cuisine, and introduced us to dishes we’re still obsessed with. Plus, with the world-renowned designer Philippe Strack’s bold and beautiful interior aesthetics at Murouj, it’s an experience no one would wants to miss out on.
From sushi rolls, sashimi platters, robata grills (Japanese fireside style grilling), to delectable desserts, Katsuya continues creating the best quality food for their frequent and repeat guests. Take their starter dish, the Crispy Brussels Sprouts, simple yet fresh ingredients that are dressed with balsamic soy and toasted almonds. A bite of the brussel sprouts will leave you in awe as to how the restaurant transformed a normally not-so-appealing ingredient into the delicious dish it is today, one we’re still enthralled with its beautiful crunchiness.
The Creamy Rock Shrimp is another Rockstar dish, the crispy bite-size shrimp tossed in a creamy but spicy sauce for all the heat lovers out there. This dish is certainly one of our go-tos during winter, as some form of heat will be welcome. Plus, if you’re looking for the same shrimps but elevated, then definitely go for the Rock Shrimp Tempura Roll, it will include the same spiciness kick, but over a spicy tuna roll.
The Hollywood Roll is one of the popular dishes at Katsuya as well. Inside this heavenly roll is shrimp tempura with spicy kanikama, avocado and cucumber roll topped with spicy albacore. If you’re trying to step away from spicy rolls, then opting for a bit of rawness is even greater with Katsuya’s very own Salmon Lemon Roll. But, there’s one more dish we highly recommend trying out, in case you haven’t yet, and it’s the Braised Short Rib Bop that will be served at your table, steamy and cooked to perfection.
We could seriously go on and on about each and every roll or dish served at Katsuya, from Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno, Miso-marinated Black Cod, or Beef Filet with Foie Gras, to their amazing Peach and Passion Fruit Mojito. But, the next step is yours to take, check out how wonderful the weather is this time of the year, and just head to Katsuya at Murouj. Immerse yourself in their dishes and embrace the lovely atmosphere of the culinary scene with the restaurant’s interiors and the beautiful use of wood and stone that create a spectacular, and stylish environment to enjoy your meal at, whether during the day or night!
Katsuya is located in Avenues Mall-Grand Avenues, and Murouj. For more information, follow @katsuyamiddleeast on Instagram, or check out their website at www.katsuyarestaurant.com. Featured image courtesy of Katsuya.
