PARKROYAL Yangon

Yangon, Myanmar, 22 February 2010. PARKROYAL Yangon is proud to announce the launch of Japanese Food Promotion at Shiki-Tei Japanese Restaurant, PARKROYAL Yangon, featuring Consultant Guest Chef Hiroshi Ishii from the group's acclaimed Pan Pacific Singapore's Japanese restaurant, Keyaki. This promotion is supported by Japanese Society in Yangon.

It is a week promotion from 8 to 14 March 2010. The official launching dinner will be held on 8 March at Grand Ballroom, featuring authentic taste of Japanese cuisine specially prepared by Chef Ishii and our Shiki-Tei culinary team, together with series of events such as Chef Ishii's Japanese food cooking demonstration on stage and 'art of wearing kimono' show. H.E Yasuaki Nogawa, Japanese Ambassador will attend as a special guest of honor. Launching dinner is open to public and tickets are now available at Shiki-Tei Japanese Restaurant, PARKROYAL Yangon, Tel: 250388, ext: 8119, 8103. Launching dinner is partly supported by KOSE Cosmetic, Japan.

Guests visiting Shiki-Tei during promotion period will have a chance to enjoy Chef Hirosi Ishii's creations at both lunch and dinner. A series of bento box menu will be main feature for lunch and specially designed buffet will be main theme for dinner. In addition, guests will have an opportunity to have private functions with Chef Ishii's authentic Japanese specialties. Mr Teddy Chia, General Manager of PARKROYAL Yangon said, "I am very excited to have Chef Ishii San from our famous Keyaki Restaurant for this Japanese Food Promotion. Our Shiki-Tei is already a highly praised Japanese Restaurant in town for its taste and quality of food and we aimed to further enhance its reputation through this promotion".

This is a rare opportunity for Japanese food lovers to experience the true and authentic Japanese culinary art.

For more information, please contact Restaurants, Bars and Events Department, PARKROYAL Yangon, Tel: 250388, ext: 8102, 8103.

About Consultant Guest Chef Hiroshi Ishii



After nearly 21 years at the helm of Pan Pacific Singapore's famed Japanese Restaurant, Keyaki, Master Chef Hiroshi Ishii rightfully commands true respect not only from customers, but also from peers and colleagues. Joining Keyaki in 1988, he lost no time in establishing the restaurant's reputation and bringing its menu to the attention of Japanese cuisine lovers. Prior to his appointment in Singapore, Master Chef Ishiii was the Executive Chef at many of Japan's ryotei restaurants - exclusive establishments where dining is contingent upon membership and membership by recommendation. At Keyaki restaurant, Master Chef Ishii not only mentored budding culinary talent but also established the dining establishment in the forefront of classical Japanese cuisine, presenting seasonal menus in true tradition.

With a stable of protégés under Master Chef Ishii's tutelage and guidance, Keyaki continues to delight customers who experience meals that bring about true satisfaction, on the à la carte menu with a host of selections featuring kobachi, sashimi, sushi, tempura, teriyaki, soba, udon to hot pot specialties shabu shabu and sukiyaki.  Teppanyaki and robatayaki selections also count of the list of must-try items.

Keyaki's signature dishes, fastidiously crafted by the doyen himself, include kaiseki (literally translated as blessings from Heaven: a delicate tasting menu where seasonal ingredients are presented as culinary art to enhance the flavours and appearance) and the wide array of robatayaki (grilled food) where exotic seafood and other delectable ingredients are available for indulgence.

The ultimate credential of a fine Japanese restaurant lies in its chef's culinary skills to deliver kaiseki - the haute cuisine of Japanese cooking, and Master Chef Ishii's masterful creations in this dining experience are truly the work of a maestro. With over thirty years of experience in fine Japanese cuisine, Master Chef Ishii is one of the few chefs in Singapore with a license to handle puffer fish and is renowned for his flavourful and exquisite menus. He displays an innate understanding of culinary art and creativity in combining seasonal ingredients into delightful masterpieces that enthrall the senses.

Master Chef Ishii handed over the reins at Keyaki to Master Chef Hiroshi Kagata in September 2009, when Keyaki re-opened after an enhancement exercise that took four months and cost approximately SGD$2million. Today, Master Chef Ishii continues to uphold the standards of classic Japanese cuisine in his capacity as Japanese Chef Consultant for Pan Pacific Hotels Group. He is involved in opening projects as well as refreshment exercises for Japanese dining establishments within the group.


About PARKROYAL Yangon, Myanmar
Superbly located in commercial district and city center, PARKROYAL Yangon features spacious 267 rooms and suites, all day dining La Brasserie (International Restaurant), Phoenix Court (Chinese Restaurant), Shiki-Tei (Japanese Restaurant), Lobby Bar, The Music Club, meeting rooms and grand ballroom, business centre and PARKROYAL Fitness & Spa. PARKROYAL Yangon is managed by PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts, wholly owned hotel management subsidiary of Pan Pacific Hotels Group Limited.

For more information, please visit parkroyalhotels.com

About PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts
Headquartered in Singapore, PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts is part of Pan Pacific Hotels Group. It has a portfolio of seven hotels and service suites in Asia Pacific with Global Sales Offices in Hong Kong, London, San Francisco, Singapore and Tokyo. PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance, the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands.

For more information, please visit parkroyalhotels.com

About Pan Pacific Hotels Group
Pan Pacific Hotels Group Limited is a listed hotel subsidiary of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited, one of Asia's most established hotel and property companies with an outstanding portfolio of investment and development properties. Based in Singapore, Pan Pacific Hotels Group owns, manages and/or markets over 30 hotels, resorts and serviced suties with over 10,000 rooms in Asia and North America including those under developemnt. The Group comprises two acclaimed brands: Pan Pacific® and PARKROYAL®.

Pan Pacific® is a leading brand in Asia and the Pacific Rim situated in key cities of distinguished destinations offering upper upscale accommodations and services.

PARKROYAL® is an upscale regional Asia Pacific brand which promises a lifestyle-approach to hospitality that will leave guests with an experience to remember.

For more information, visit pphg.com

Media Contact
Ms Ei Ei Nge
Communications Manager
Tel: (951) 250388, Fax: (951) 252478
Email: nge.eiei@parkroyalhotels.com.mm