Do you consider yourself a fan of Japanese traditions and would like to try real Japanese cuisine? In this case, you should go on an excursion to a country that attracts you so much. Because, in fact, in Russia you canāt try authentic Japanese dishes. And it is very simple to explain.
From a cultural point of view, anyone would be interested in trying real food from Japan. What do the inhabitants of the Land of the Rising Sun traditionally eat, which explains the porcelain color and smoothness of their skin, as well as longevity and health? Having tasted authentic Japanese dishes once, you would no longer return to such a restaurant. And this is not beneficial to any owner of the catering.
The fact is that Japanese dishes, not flavored with a generous portion of sour cream and mayonnaise sauces, seasonings, soft cheese, for our taste seem fresh and tasteless. Therefore, Japanese traditional dishes, which are so fashionable in our time, adapt to the consumer. Visiting tourists will not recognize in Russian "Japanese" rolls what they are used to eating at home. This is understandable, because the excess of mayonnaise, salted, and not fresh fish, cheese and other additives have nothing to do with what they eat in the homeland of rolls and sushi.
But this article is not about the authenticity of Japanese cuisine, but about the Tanuki restaurant. Reviews about this institution vary, but most are still laudatory. What exactly attracts visitors to Tanuki, what can this restaurant surprise and boast about? We will discuss all this in this article.
Restaurant chain "Tanuki"
What gives this to consumers, how does network service differ from offline? As you know, networks are trying to maintain almost identical compliance with standards and rules in order to develop a loyal assessment among consumers so that they return to them again and again. It doesnāt matter in which city you go to McDonaldās - in Simferopol and Sochi you will see the familiar yellow brand labels and a familiar menu with more or less the same prices.
The network means that regardless of the location of the restaurant (in Krasnodar, St. Petersburg or Moscow), reviews about āTanukiā, namely about it, will be almost the same.
What does the name of the network mean?
What does the word tanuki mean? Girls can confuse the Japanese name of the restaurant with āTammi Tanukiā, whose reviews of pigments (persistent shadows) are now heard. In fact, the "tanuki" is not related to food in the literal sense of the word, but rather refers to the culture of the Land of the Rising Sun.
This word in translation means a raccoon dog - a werewolf, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. So it is no coincidence that it was chosen for the name of the cosmetic brand Tammy Tanuki. True, we do not care about cosmetics in this post. It will be about the quality of the products, the interior of the establishments, delivery, and, of course, about all your favorite rolls and sushi from Tanuki. We will consider reviews of all this from buyers and visitors below. Let's start
What is bet on the Tanuki menu?
Visitors' reviews relate mostly to dishes - whether the food in āTanukiā is delicious, from which fish the dish is made. There are not so many highly specialized restaurants today. This is easily explained. After all, there is a much greater chance that visitors will come to that place where you can enjoy Italian, European and Japanese cuisine at the same time.
If you rely on one thing, then reduce the number of potential buyers. But on the other hand, this does not always work. If a client understands this or that national cuisine even the slightest bit, then he will not be interested in going to an institution where such a "prefab hodgepodge" is presented.
What can be said about the Tanuki restaurant? The reviews of employees and customers agree that this is a restaurant with a narrow specialization, and everything from his style to desserts has something to do with Japan. Of course, the dishes are adapted for Russian cuisine, but whatever you decide to try, you will get a fresh product with the correct content of fish or meat.
Interior and style
Sometimes the presentation of the dishes and the atmosphere of the institution can play the āfirst violinā and decorate not the most delicious food. The interior, design, work of employees can do and give the client more impressions than the hand of a skilled chef. What can be said about the institution "Tanuki"? Reviews say that this is a network of restaurants, so all the institutions are similar to each other. It can be seen that Tanuki is led by a single managerial staff, striving to follow corporate standards.
At the entrance to the restaurant you are greeted by a hostess. The institution itself, no matter in which city it is, is quite bright due to the large number of panoramic windows. The interior is made in the style of Japanese minimalism. The female waitresses are either specially selected eastern nationalities, or they make the same make-up as the Japanese beauties. According to visitors' reviews, all the staff are extremely polite, and no one has managed to run into the boor.
Serving food
Before you start your meal, they will bring you a warm, damp towel with a mint flavor. For those who frequent Japanese restaurants, this will not be a surprise. This practice is accepted in almost all themed oriental restaurants, and with this towel you can wipe your hands before a meal. Also, you will be served branded tea, which will play the role of an aperitif - a sweet and sour taste will enhance the appetite.
In addition to the main dish, you will be served in sufficient quantities ginger, wasabi, soy sauce. Bottles with sauce and rice vinegar are on each table, but sugar is brought on request. And rightly so, as the Japanese consume refined granulated sugar in extremely small quantities.
Many visitors to Tanuki restaurants note that it seems that ginger is pickled directly on the spot, and sometimes it has a strange and unusual taste. But, you understand, this has nothing to do with the taste and quality of the main dishes.
Range of restaurant chains
Reviews about "Tanuki" agree that the assortment of the menu will not hit you with an abundance of dishes. So, if you go to a restaurant as a company, then you probably want to order a set. This is a set of rolls, which due to the large number are cheaper. There are very few sets in the Tanuki menu, but there are no absolutely meaningless rolls with vegetables in them.
Is the roll menu varied in Tanuki? The reviews indicate that all the famous names - "Philadelphia", "Hokkaido", "Kamuri", "Tamasi", "Unagi", "Dragon" - are on the menu. Each serving consists of six large rolls with enough fish ingredients. The price of one set is on average 300 rubles.
The advantage is that the "Tanuki" is focused not only on popular rolls and sushi. For example, this restaurant chain is known to a real gourmet for delicious Japanese soups with rice, noodles and seafood. The average price is 300 rubles. According to reviews, there are no tastier dim sums than in Tanuki. They are large and juicy, with a non-specific bright taste. True, a portion costs an average of 600 rubles, which is more expensive than the average category.
Food quality
Fans of Japanese cuisine suggest that rolls are the most popular dish. Very often, our compatriots say "sushi", referring to rolls. What can be said about this menu item from the Tanuki restaurant? Firstly, the rolls are made really big, and there really are a lot of delicious fish. Those who have been familiar with the Tanuki restaurant chain for a long time say that during the crisis in the fourteenth year, when the dollar rose, the rolls in Tanuki were āspoiledā, as the cooks began to put much less fish. For this reason, many regular customers refused orders and trips to the restaurant, but, returning after some time, reported that the quality was again leveled.
Dessert
Most of the desserts in Tanuki relate to European cuisine. The most positive reviews were collected by the classic tiramisu. Visitors note that the cheese used for it is correct, mascarpone, which is neglected by many restaurants. Many praise the Japanese moji ice cream. This Japanese rice-based dessert dish has a very pleasant fresh taste that will appeal to both adults and children. The only disadvantage of this dessert is the higher price than in other Japanese restaurants - 1200 rubles for 8 pieces.
Try Kuro Yoru dessert rolls. These are fresh fruit wrapped in thin pancakes with sweet cheese. True, some customers say that there is too much cheese, and it interrupts the taste of fruit, but this can hardly be considered a serious flaw. The price of the dish is 230 rubles. There are more classic desserts. For example, quite a lot of reviews are collected by the usual āNapoleonā or āKato Cherryā - a cherry cheesecake similar to a cheesecake.
Salads
What salads are served at Tanuki? The reviews of the employees are to some extent more valuable than the comments of the customers, as they describe the quality of the ingredients for dishes without hiding. Former and current employees speak flattering about the restaurant, note that the products are used only fresh. In principle, there is nothing surprising - with stale and low-quality products, such as fish, rolls would be tasteless.
But what about salads? Tanuki offers several Japanese and popular European salads. The greatest praise is given to Caesar with shrimp (price - 300 rubles), as it is made in the classic recipe, as well as Sifudo Tahan with a large number of seafood and a neutral dressing to taste. "Taco baby sarada" - a combination of chuk and octopus salad, price - 340 rubles. Daikani Sarada is an unusual combination of natural crab meat and orange. It has a fresh and bright taste for 370 rubles.
European dishes
Reviews in "Tanuki" about European cuisine, which the restaurant also offers in a small assortment, are positive and laudatory in nine out of ten cases. Visitors note that if you order a meat dish, then there will be more than enough meat there. The restaurant will not serve you with vegetables or seasoning instead of meat.
There are dishes completely non-Japanese, although in the same style. For example, Japanese pizza - āRingu shakeā with salmon and āRingu unagiā with eel. This dish consists of fresh salmon on a thin crust of Mexican scones, garnished with vegetables and spices. This dish has nothing to do with classic pizza, but it is one of the most delicious dishes that Tanuki restaurant presents to consumers.
Employee reviews when evaluating service and quality of dishes also occupy an important place. Who, if not the cook, knows the ins and outs of cooking all dishes? The waiters can talk about the size of the portions that fall on the guests table, and the hostess - how many people really visit the restaurant.
Opinion of employees
Employee reviews about working at Tanuki honestly describe all the nuances. So if you want to learn about the functioning of the institution from the inside, reading such comments is interesting and very informative. What is characteristic, the employees of the Tanuki enterprise in 8 cases out of 10 evaluate this institution positively. Although not everyone is satisfied with the salary, but the employees honestly admit that the fish is used fresh, there is no underweight, the waste of the enterprise is disposed of, and not hidden in salads along with the sauce.
What Japanese restaurants sin is the replacement of more expensive red fish with cheaper ones. For example, instead of prescription trout or salmon, you may be offered cheaper pink salmon. According to reviews of work in Tanuki, this does not have a place in the network of these restaurants.
Delivery
According to reviews, delivery to āTanukiā works quickly, you will have to wait no more than 40 minutes to wait for an order, regardless of weather conditions and traffic conditions. Baked rolls and hot dishes will correspond to the desired temperature. Among the pluses, customers always note dry wipes, the presence of toothpicks and chewing gum. There are enough sauces, everything is delivered in individual packages. If the courier is late and does not arrive at the appointed time, then you have the right to ask for a āapologizeā coupon in the form of a portion of rolls.
Summarizing
āTanukiā can be called an excellent option for a Russian restaurant of Japanese cuisine for the average buyer. Here, not low, but reasonable prices, a fairly large assortment of Japanese cuisine, there is no abundance of popular dishes of European cuisine, but you will find the most famous names on the menu.
Large portions of fish are put in the rolls, as the cook notes, it is fresh and corresponds to the declared in the recipe. There are delicious soups and salads, traditional Japanese desserts with flavors that will appeal to domestic consumers. Many of the undoubted advantages of free tea. As customers write, āa trifle, but nice.ā
The design of the restaurants can be called seasoned, concise. The room is very cozy and comfortable due to large windows and good lighting. The staff is selected so that the visitor feels himself in the heart of the Land of the Rising Sun, and not on one of the streets of Moscow or Krasnodar. A personal metal tray is prepared for each client on the table, from which he will eat. An order, even complex and large, you will not wait longer than thirty minutes. A big plus is the unobtrusive and almost invisible service. Garbage and dirty dishes will quickly disappear from your table and clean dishes will appear.
The disadvantage is that the rolls are different from each other similar in taste, possibly due to sauces. But this is the only thing customers complain about if this can be considered a complaint. Cons, according to reviews, in "Tanuki" are very few and they are insignificant. Of course, the price of all dishes of the restaurant is slightly higher than in most similar institutions of Japanese cuisine, but the amount of meat and fish ingredients in rolls and sushi and the size of the servings are worth it.