JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa announces the launch of its most awaited restaurant, ‘EAST – The Asian Living Room’ where guests can savor the best of Cantonese, Japanese, and Korean cuisines. Located in the midst of nature, serenity and tranquillity, EAST boasts of a picturesque backdrop of a man-made lake and the beautiful greens of the golf course. Designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates Singapore, EAST showcases a warm ambience, marbled table tops with muted upholstery giving a sense of a homely setting amidst manicured gardens on both sides, an alfresco deck overlooking the lake and an interactive bar offering magical concoctions. The restaurant also offers two private dining spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows which let in natural light, creating a cosy ambience, conversational groups of sofas, an eight-seater round marbled dining table and an open terrace overlooking the beautiful lake and the stunning greens of the golf course.
EAST’s highlight lies in its style of service- Asian family style dining experience that showcases the culture of the Asian household, where guests can come together to experience delicious Cantonese, Japanese and Korean dishes just like they would in a traditional living room of as Asian household. The service highlights include traditional Asian household customs such as the Cherry Blossom ritual and Matcha Tea ritual similar to how they are practiced when guests arrive into one’s homes. These customs signify unity and harmony amidst communities, and the role of food in binding diverse Asian cultures by being the strongest pillar.
The Asian MasterChef of East – Chef Saiful ensures that the guests’ preferences and mood are considered while curating a scrumptious meal and a memorable dining experience for them. He recommends to try out his signature creations like Squid Ojingeo Bokkeum, Soft Shell Crab, Flying Ramen, Wild Mushroom Bao, Tofu Pad Cha and Miso Alaskan Black Cod. One highlight of EAST is a variety of Korean grill meats made with specially designed Korean grills.
EAST also houses its own ‘Fermentation Lab’ that will take guests on a ‘Sake Rice’ journey and tasting. The bar also houses a variety of innovative crafted beverages like Japanese malts, Sochu and Sake along with visually enchanting, innovative cocktails such as the Passion Pearl and Melting Pot that are in harmony with the Whiskey Wall of the restaurant.
By welcoming guests with a traditional Japanese tea experience that signifies respect and purity, to bidding them goodbye with a keepsake as part of Chinese traditions.
On the occasion of the launch of East, Ronan Fearon, General Manager, JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa said, “We are excited to launch our specialty restaurant, EAST – The Asian Living Room where Chef Saiful and his team will curate authentic Asian dishes for its discerning guests. I am very confident that East will be a go-to-destination for those seeking to indulge in an authentic Asian fare coupled with an intimate family-style dining experience for their influential business meetings and special occasions in a setting which is warm, personal and pretty as a picture. We welcome guests to dive into this exquisite culinary experience in the heart of Nandi Hills.”
