SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT--(Marketwired - Nov 21, 2014) - Egypt has plenty of delicious food of its own, from koshari to ful , but sometimes locals get a craving for something different. At this 5-star hotel in Sharm El Sheikh , diners can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine, including sushi, sashimi and teppanyaki, at the award-winning Kona Kai.
The only teppanyaki restaurant in Sharm El Sheikh with an authentic Japanese menu, Kona Kai highlights the skills of its talented chefs with live-cooking stations, where the sound of sizzling flames and fast-moving blades adds drama and excitement to eating out.
The Sharm El Sheikh luxury hotel restaurant features popular all-you-can-eat, fixed-price sushi menus on Tuesdays and Fridays. For 248 LE, enjoy miso soup, 10 pieces of maki mono, nine pieces of nigiri sushi and a choice of fried ice cream, fried banana with ice cream or fruit salad with ice cream for dessert. A second menu, available for 310 LE, offers slightly different sushi options with six pieces of maki mono, eight pieces of sashimi and five pieces of nigiri sushi. Fixed-price teppanyaki set menus are also available, ranging from LE 261 to LE 373. The former includes miso soup, a vegetable salad, choice of chicken breast or beef filet and fried banana with ice cream for dessert. The higher-priced menu offers Ebi Shiromi Sumashi soup, Crab Stick salad, mixed tempura, a choice of salmon, jumbo shrimp or sea bass filet and Tempura ice cream for dessert. A sushi bar set menu, for LE 311, combines 11 pieces of sushi with a heartier entrée and fried ice cream for dessert.
Diners who prefer to make their own choices can select from a large menu. Start with a seaweed salad or Japanese chicken dumpling, known as gyoza . Main courses range from whole lobster tail, beef teriyaki and udon or soba noodles to sushi rolls, nigiri sushi and sashimi. A small but carefully selected beverage menu includes sake, local and international beers and wines by the glass.
About the Sharm El Sheikh Marriott Resort Diving in the Red Sea, dancing until dawn, connecting with local Bedouins or attending to business -- the Sharm El Sheikh Marriott Resort allows guests to do all of this and more. Located within walking distance of the city's nightlife and steps from the sandy beach, this Sharm El Sheikh resort offers luxury service and amenities in a breathtaking setting. Guests can choose from beach- or garden-side accommodations, all offering views of the Red Sea, pool or garden, 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi and cozy bedding. Outdoor activities are a highlight here, with scuba diving and snorkeling available, and the Ras Mohamed national park region nearby. Those who prefer calmer waters or recreation closer to home will enjoy the swimming pool, fitness center, sauna and steam room. A spa offers massages, body treatments and facials. Sunshine and adventure are sure to work up an appetite, and the resort offers a variety of restaurants, including Kona Kai, featuring award-winning Japanese cuisine, and Parmizzano, with a menu of fine Italian fare.
CONTACT Sharm El Sheikh Marriott Resort Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh Sharm El Sheikh P.O. Box 27 Egypt www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ssheg-sharm-el-sheikh-marriott-resort/ 20-69-3600190
