Ramen Nagi celebrates its milestone tenth anniversary in the country built on its signature ramen specialties, and they're not done just yet. Ramen Nagi brings yet another next level concept to delight your palates. You love their ramen, now it's time to roll with their masterfully handcrafted sushi creations at Nagi Sushi...
Ramen Nagi unveils yet another authentic and flavorful taste of Japan with the opening of Nagi Sushi at The Shops in Makati's new Ayala Triangle Gardens. Showcasing a delectable array of sushi selections using the freshest and finest seafood, Nagi Sushi brings another elegant weave to their authentic Japanese dining experience complementing their signature ramen. Read on and find out more about the newest innovation from The Nagi Group and the lavish sushi offerings of Nagi Sushi...
The Shops at Ayala Triangle Gardens is poised to be the next hottest shopping and dining destination at the heart of the bustling Makati commercial and business district with its impressive roster of options. And just in time too for the coming holiday season.
One of these new dining hotspots has to be Nagi Sushi, the latest innovation from The Nagi Group. The ramen experience is elevated and transformed with the addition of intricate sushi creations for a full-on and immersive encounter with authentic Japanese flavors. At the opening of Nagi Sushi's first branch, one of Ramen Nagi's founders Chef Nishio-San (center) is joined by Sushi Master Oshikiri-San (right) along with their culinary team to welcome guests for the much-anticipated new concept.
At the heart of the novel dining concept is the finest and freshest seafood imported directly from Japan. Nagi Sushi picks only the best Japanese tuna and salmon for its tasty repertoire of sushi creations. Delivering top-tier flavors with nuanced layers of richness, Nagi Sushi ensures that each ingredient is thoughtfully sourced, skillfully prepared with artisan precision and lovingly served for a memorable Japanese dining experience the Ramen Nagi brand has long been known for as demonstrated at Nagi Sushi.
Sushi Master Oshikiri-San's culinary team inspects the whole fresh tuna flown in from Japan at the open kitchen...
...and devise the proper approach for the preparation of Nagi Sushi's specialty and elegant sushi creations. Diners at Nagi Sushi enjoy a rare glimpse behind the creation of the various sushi specialties, as Sushi Master Oshikiri-San's team expertly preps the massive tuna. The open kitchen also offers bar-style seating so you can get up close for that memorable sushi experience at Nagi Sushi.
Each of the sushi creations are made-to-order crafted with precision by the skilled chefs under Sushi Master Oshikiri-San. Nagi Sushi prepares their fresh selection in two traditional styles and forms starting with the Edomae-style that retains the perfect state of the fish for that luxurious melt-in-your-mouth experience while the second is the hand-rolled Temaki. The deceptive simplicity of the creations using high-grade ingredients then deliver all the flavors for quality sushi.
Armed with over thirty years of culinary experience specializing in sushi and Japanese cuisine with lengthy stints at the world-famous Tsukiji Fish Market, Sushi Master Oshikiri-San knows his seafood. His keen sense for high quality ingredients, passion for the craft and pride in Japanese cuisine and culture is reflected in his exquisite and masterfully executed sushi creations at Nagi Sushi. Each dish served from Sushi Master Oshikiri-San's open kitchen becomes a Japanese masterclass in the art of sushi.
Back at the main kitchen, the chefs begin the intricate process of preparing that signature Ramen Nagi bowl of comforting goodness...
Each step behind the meticulous procedure becomes a blur of swift yet well choreographed motions, triggering your appetite even more.
Soon, that bowl will be served to your table along with the intricate sushi creations of Sushi Master Oshikiri-San at Nagi Sushi.
A refreshing sip of the Yuzu Sour Highball opens up the palate for the much-awaited Japanese feast with a bowl of ramen and a serving of sushi at Nagi Sushi.
Nagi Sushi offers three tempting Premium Sets for its ramen and sushi selections:
Set 1: Chutoro Nigiri or fatty tuna, Akami Nigiri or red meat tuna, Salmon Nigiri, Hamachi Nigiri or amberjack and Katsuo Nigiri or skipjack tuna (P 780 for sushi set/P 1,080 with Butao Ramen).
Set 2: Chutoro Nigiri, Akami Nigiri, Salmon Nigiri, Katsuo-Don or raw fish on rice and Torotaku Temaki or tuna and pickled radish (P 880 for sushi set/P 1,180 with Butao Ramen)
Set 3: Chutoro Nigiri, Akami Nigiri, Salmon Nigiri, Hamachi Nigiri, Unagi Nigiri or eel, Katsuo Nigiri, Katsuo-Don and Torotaku Temaki (P 1,280 for sushi set/P 1,580 with Butao Ramen)
My go-to ramen at Ramen Nagi has always been the Green King, the unique pesto-based creation with its east meets west fusion of flavors of fresh basil, olive oil and grated Parmesan on traditional tonkotsu broth with richly marbled pork chashu. You can enjoy the Green King with the Premium Sets of Nagi Sushi by simply adding P 365 for a ramen upgrade.
Each soothing sip warms the palate with its lingering richness followed by the savory notes of the tender pork chashu always hits the spot. The Premium Sets of Nagi Sushi with the ramen and and sushi combo has to be one of the most unique and elegant offerings in the metro. The signature ramen with not just any sushi, but only the very best flown in from Japan places Nagi Sushi high up on your list...
Fresh off the kitchen of Sushi Master Oshikiri-San, my sushi Premium Set is finally served...
The Set 3 Premium Set with Chutoro Nigiri, Akami Nigiri, Salmon Nigiri, Hamachi Nigiri, Unagi Nigiri or eel, Katsuo Nigiri, Katsuo-Don and Torotaku Temaki (P 1,280 for sushi set/P 1,940 with Green King Ramen Upgrade) is a lavish selection of fresh and premium seafood masterfully prepared by Sushi Master Oshikiri-San and his team. Choice cuts of fatty and red meat tuna, salmon, skipjack tuna, hamachi and unagi in nigiri, temaki and a small bowl becomes an elevated sushi feast you usually find in upscale and high-end establishments. Now you can enjoy it at Nagi Sushi.
Paired with the Green King Ramen, the Premium Sets of Nagi Sushi presents one the best possible expressions from Japanese cuisine with its fresh, clean, indulgently rich and elegant flavors. It's an experience you'll only find at Nagi Sushi.
The quality of the sushi is evident from the very first bite with its soft yet firm texture releasing fresh bursts of briny notes with a clean and sweet finish.
The best way to enjoy your sushi? The whole thing in one big bite. Little bites just won't do. There's just no better way to fully savor sushi with this exceptional level of quality. The Chutoro Nigiri with its layers of luscious fat almost melts in your mouth releasing a flavorful burst of richness becomes the perfect introduction to Nagi Sushi's brand or concept of the premium sushi experience.
The buttery texture and bold sweetness of the Unagi Nigiri is another decadent expression of the sushi experience masterfully prepared by Sushi Master Oshikiri-San's team at Nagi Sushi.
The clean, fresh and rich Akami Nigiri delivers a lingering briny sweetness to the palate...
...while the Hamachi Nigiri with its delicate flavors and sweetness offers another layer to the sushi experience at Nagi Sushi. The different varieties of sushi offer their own distinct notes, but it's the consistent high-quality of the seafood and the masterful execution by Sushi Master Oshikiri-San's culinary team at Nagi Sushi that binds everything together for a seamless and elegant flavor experience.
The comfortingly familiar flavors of salmon with its silky smooth richness comes through in one satisfying bite. Like butter, the Salmon Nigiri is pure indulgence.
The Katsuo-Don with its fresh mound of raw fish on soft rice continues the feast of fresh flavors with a another lavish creation at Nagi Sushi. The natural briny sweetness of the fresh fish and the soft rice combine for another tasty treat drizzled with a mildly sweet and salty soy-based sauce.
The Torotaku Temaki with fresh tuna and pickled radish brings its delectable play on textural contrasts and flavors in a roll. Simply roll the Torotaku Temaki and enjoy a bite, with the richness of the rice and fish tempered by the subtle sweet and tart pickled radish for a balanced finish.
For dessert, a scoop of Wasabi Ice Cream caps a sumptuous feast at Nagi Sushi.
With The Nagi Group's growing and expanding network of dining concepts led by Ramen Nagi along with other brands such as Nagi Izakaya, Fat Fook, Wonder Bowl, Propaganda Vietnamese Bistro, Tendon Akimitsu and Hakata Ton-Ichi, the addition of Nagi Sushi transforms the ramen experience with its elegant sushi offerings. The signature ramen and premium quality sushi of the Premium Sets combine for a lavish feast at Nagi Sushi. After a few bites and sips, you'll agree this has to be one of the more innovative dining concepts from The Nagi Group.
Nagi Sushi is located at The Shops in the new Ayala Triangle Gardens, Paseo de Roxas corner Makati Avenue, Ayala Avenue, Makati City. Nagi Sushi is open from 10am to 9pm daily. You can also visit their IG Feed at https://www.instagram.com/nagisushiph/ for more updates and information.
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