I've always admired Japanese cuisine's attention to detail when it comes to the presentation of food. They have invented a lot of things when it comes to their cuisine and the way they showcase the beauty of the food. It's unlike anything else in the world that's why their style is remarkable all over the world. They are also very good when it comes to their marketing style because they have captured everyone's attention, including me; with the "bento box" style of food presentation.
Today, I had the pleasure of dining at Shen Zhou Mei Shi's hawker stall to try their version of the Mackarel & Beef Bento box.
Before I feast on this beautifully arranged set of dishes, I had to feast with my eyes first. The food looks amazing!
The black sesame that was sprinkled on the rice is a nice touch.
This is my first time seeing a beef with a sauce that was served on a bento box. I like the sauce because it's flavorsome. Drizzling it on the rice makes the bite 10x better!
The mackerel was partially sectioned every inch and was deep-fried thus making it crunchy on the outside while leaving the inside tender. I feel that Shen Zhou Mei Shi is doing something that everyone else isn't doing and I like the style that they did here.
Another thing that I want to commend is the complimentary soup that was served to me. It's subtle yet there are hints of flavor that balance well with the fish and the beef. Also, there's a generous amount of real seaweed that was added to that I enjoyed. It's refreshing and it's healthy as well. I will come back to this place just because of the seaweed soup, lol.
And of course, the Kimchi is also a good addition to this set of dishes because it brings the tanginess that is perfectly suited to the fish.
What I like to do with the elements of this bento is to mix the fish, seaweed, kimchi, and rice in a single bite. The variety of flavors and tastes is enjoyable, there's a good balance in a bite.
It's my first time dining here but I'm sure that it won't be the last one, see you!
