Are you a fan of Japanese cuisine? Or are you just looking to try new Japanese dishes? Maybe you are wondering, what are the best Japanese dishes? Ponder no more! If you are planning to visit Puerto Vallarta, you can’t miss out on the delicacies of Hiroshi, Hotel Mousai’s very own contemporary Japanese restaurant.
Keep on reading to go on a mouth-watering trip around Japan, take a slight detour in Mexico, and let your imagination run wild and invade all of your senses; imagine savoring delectable dishes that are popular in Japan, but with a renewed twist! Now don’t hang back, go full steam, feel your feet playing around in the warm sand, the cool breeze against your skin, smell the salty ocean, and sense how your appetite starts to grow. Start your Japanese dinner experience in Puerto Vallarta, now!
Delicacy, Precision, and Originality: Hiroshi
Hiroshi in Puerto Vallarta is an absolutely unparalleled and phenomenal luxury restaurant that offers the best fresh Japanese dishes and adds its own hallmark with an unexpected sense of fun with some sensual and multifaceted fusion dishes you just won’t resist feasting on.
Although Japanese cuisine may seem dainty and unassuming, it is elegant and distinct; it holds no punches when it comes to technique and taste, and in this avant-garde restaurant you will definitely find out why this is. Simply put, Japanese dishes are much like the divine sakura or cherry blossoms: overwhelmingly beautiful, yet strikingly pure and aesthetically beyond imagination.
Whether you choose to taste the wonders of Japanese cuisine with every bite of washoku (traditional Japanese cooking) or go for something bolder with a variety of Mexican-inspired dipping sauces, you are guaranteed to experience the most sublime and tempting culinary preparations to delight even the choosiest taste buds.
Craving Some Japanese-style Ceviche?
Although it may sound crazy, Ceviche is ideal to infuse with Asian profile flavors since it’s seafood-based and holds great versatility, fresh qualities, and refined character. Leave your expectations for traditional ceviche at the door and come to experience these great dishes, we promise you won’t regret it!
Try the Salmon Ceviche, a delicate yet fancy plate that presents the best of two cultures; or the Hiroshi Ceviche, a gorgeous vegetarian alternative consisting of a mix of crispy vegetables with feta cheese marinated with prepared soy sauce.
Find out how Mexico and Japan are a perfect match with a scrumptious Wonton Tostada, one of Hiroshi’s most interesting fusions; and while you are at it, why not try the one-of-a-kind Shishito Pepper? Don’t be afraid, despite its name, its sweet flavor brings a new and delicious new way of starting dinner.
Must-try Traditional Japanese Dishes
Plenty of restaurants in Japan still offer very traditional meals, and Hiroshi brings them to you. But what are typical Japanese meals? Traditional Japanese cuisine consists mainly of a bowl of rice, Gohan (steamed white rice), accompanied by Miso soup, and three side dishes which may be comprised of a wide variety of meat and vegetables to complement the first two dishes. This type of meal is known as ichijū-sansai (one soup, three dishes) and comes from the classic kaiseki, honzen, and yūshoku cuisine.
You can find traces of these Japanese roots if you order Miso soup; you won’t be disappointed by the gourmet twist of a classic Asian that can warm up your soul and prepare your palate for more sophisticated flavors.
Order a delightful O-Toro, Bluefin Tuna belly served as nature intended, and enjoy the exclusive essence of this greatly sought-after bonne bouche. This is a seasonal specialty.
Try the glorious Tempura Vegetables, a classic dish that perfectly serves as an appetizer or side dish; and revel in the airy and crisp texture of the tried-and-true batter that makes for a perfectly balanced layer to go with your vegetables.
We suggest you try the classic Edamame as an entrée, one of the most popular Japanese dishes known for its simplicity and richness of flavor.
Minimalism and Elegance: Fusion Japanese Cuisine
Tingle and delight your senses with an assortment of fusion Japanese dishes tailored to ripeness with Hiroshi’s signature showstoppers.
If you are a beef lover, this is it: Wasabi Rib Eye. The perfect fusion of two worlds placed together with vegetables and homemade demi-wasabi sauce.
Go for a mix of seafood and vegetables with the Grilled Spicy Catch of the Day; grilled white fish served with a selection of vegetables, tempura asparagus, and crispy bonito flakes on a special homemade jalapeño sauce. With the greatly diverse chilis that Mexico offers, it’s no secret that taking advantage of them and mixing them with fresh ingredients and contrasting flavors makes for a medley of succulent choice.
Remember to venture into the absolute wonder that is the world of sushi and sashimi; from traditional nigiri and beautiful temaki to thin slices of a top-notch selection of fish and meat, you’ll be in heaven with the harmonized blend of premium ingredients, sauces, and dressings.
A Banquet Worthy of an Emperor: High-end Dinner
With fine creations such as ponzu gel, truffle salt, yuzu and honey dressing, and tofu cream; all the unusual combinations you can find at Hiroshi are a true delight that you won’t forget.
Elegant and subtle notes of citric, spice, and sweet create flavor profiles based on balance and experience and reach the dreamed-of umami, which, very appropriately, is the Japanese word for essence of deliciousness.
On this note, take a risk and order the perfect Duck Magret, a delicate wonder with an unmatched balance; or stay safe with an exquisite lobster dish, a one-of-a-kind tapered roll accompanied by tempura lobster, avocado, fresh lettuce, mango mustard sauce, and curry oil.
Any dish you choose will have you saying Oishii! (it’s delicious) at every nibble, and you’ll wish you could dine at Hiroshi every single evening.
Close With a Flourish: Japanese Sweets
If you haven’t tried Japanese sweets, you certainly haven’t experienced the whole of what Japan has contributed to the culinary world. Sweets are considered more of a luxury in Japan, and at Hiroshi, you will find that this is no exception. It doesn’t matter if you are in Puerto Vallarta, you will be indulging Japanese-style all the way!
We suggest you give the wild Miso Crème Brûlée a chance, a classic international dessert, but with a touch of miso dough.
Speaking of classics, you could also order the Green Tea Ice Cream. Classy, chic, and traditional, you will be rushing to finish this creamy Asian flavored sweet by the spoonful before you know it.
Say Kampai! in true Japanese fashion and add the final touch to your dinner by accompanying it with a strong drink of Sake, a traditional brewed rice alcoholic beverage that you can pair with any of the available dishes to perfection!
Now that you have a good idea of what kind of treats you are in for when visiting Hiroshi, remember that the restaurant is open for dinner from 6:00 to 11:00 pm and you need to dress up in semi-formal attire. Call in advance to make a reservation and don’t forget to ask your server what the catch of the day is.
Enjoy your dinner, take in the breathtaking views of Banderas Bay from Hiroshi’s privileged vantage point, which is as stunning as the presentation of every dish, and, of course, Kampai!
