Asiana is a contemporary, gourmet Asian restaurant located in the Zilara that offers sushi and sashimi on the main floor, as well as a teppanyaki cooking show on the lower floor. Just note that there are only two tepannyaki stations, so reservations is a must!
Our group came here to celebrate a birthday. The menu allows you to choose your starch (noodles, white rice, or yakimeshi (fried rice); I highly recommend in you doubling-up or do a mix-and-match, as I chose both the yakimeshi and the noodles); your soup (misoshiru soup or Thai (with coconut milk); your garnishes (Option 1: bok choy, jicama, carrots mushrooms, and butter; Option 2: asparagus, shiitake, jicama, and carrots; Option 3: leeks, mushrooms, red peppers, broccoli, and zucchini; Option 4: peppers, mushrooms, carrots, leeks, and zucchini; and, Option 5: leeks, shiitake, broccoli, mushrooms, and zucchini); your main course (Socku Tuna, Wild Salmon, Beef Fillet, Chicken Breast, or Ribeye); and, all ending with the Colour Plaette dessert (with kiwi, strawberries, and bananas with a scoop of lychee ice cream).
I did double-meat of the Ribeye and the Option 3 for the 'garnishes' (which is the side of veggies). The meat was cooked tender and was well-seasoned, and definitely ask your chef is you want more butter or garlic sauce with your meats/veggies. I also recommend in getting the house special sauces of the chili oil and the hot sauce, as it really complements your meal (sorry, no yum yum sauce here!).
Our hibachi chef was Jaiver, and he was so great! He put on a great show, had a great sense of humor, and was just super sweet!
The wait staff were all so fun, as they really put effort in making the evening super special (birthday songs, birthday shots, etc.)! The Bailey's and the tequila mix is tasty!
There was even a talented Japanese bamboo flutist - a great way to add to the ambiance!
Definitely a great sit-down restaurant option when you're staying at the resort!
+ask for Jaiver!
+reservations required for the teppanyaki dinner
+can request double meat/customizable orders
+request for the house hot sauce and chili oil
+no yum yum sauce
+Bailey's & tequila shots!
+located at the Zilara read more