Shiro – For Great Music And Japanese Food

By Author: Vijaylakshmi Mane
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Shiro means ‘castle’ in Japanese, and the restaurant stands as a beacon of Japanese culture in the middle of India. It might not seem that Japan and India have much in common; however, Japanese scholars inherited many traditions from the South Asian subcontinent.

Zen Buddhism adopted many of the spiritual practices once explored in India. The Journey to the West is known as Sayuki to the Japanese, and has long been one of the most popular works of literature there. It depicts the Monkey King Sun Wukong trying to reach the borders of India to collect precious sutras. In Japan, it has been the basis for countless pop culture innovations. Perhaps quality Japanese food in India is not so strange after all.

Many types of music make it on to Shiro’s playlist. Beautiful music allows people to enjoy a night of excellent dining. Lounge music is always a treat when enjoying one’s food. Retro nights have proven to be quite popular, and even commercial music can be found on the extensive playlist.

The Shiro complex has plenty of amenities for everyone. It is a serene restaurant ...
... and bar during the day. With the relaxing elegance of Zen meditation, the lounge is an excellent place to unwind. However, at night things are quite different. As the evening hours tick away, the complex flips a switch. It becomes one of the most energetic dance clubs in the city. Professional DJs spin tracks that can make even the shyest dancers move to the rhythm.

Fine Japanese cuisine is found on almost every plate. Many commentators have suggested that the restaurant serves up an experience more than a meal. Teppan-yaki is one of the most recent additions to the menu. Food prepared this way is cooked on a special grill. It can often refer to shrimp, yakisoba, monjayaki and okonomiyaki. These excellent dishes taste every bit as exotic as they sound.

Okonomiyaki is almost like a cabbage pancake, and monjayaki is also made with fried batter. Yakisoba consists of flour noodles in sauce. While most people associate soba with buckwheat noodles, that is not the case for yakisoba.

Though the menu serves up the finest restaurant sushi around, no one should forget that sashimi is also a top specialty of the eatery. Sashimi consists of small cutlets, and it can be easily confused with sushi. However, even people who forget the correct names are sure to enjoy the food.

Author Bio:

The author is an expert on Japanese cuisine and culture. He has had the opportunity to eat numerous Japanese dishes, and his discerning palate is famous for its gastronomical scrutiny. He has a reputation for finding some of the best restaurants in the world.