Japanese 150-Year-Old Cuisine “Inagiku” Debuts in Shanghai

By Wei Ruiwei, compiled and reported

The globally renowned Inagiku Japanese cuisine has opened its first branch in Shanghai.

Inagiku is considered a symbol of traditional Japanese cuisine. Its Shanghai branch, located at the Marriott City Centre Hotel, is run by four Japanese chefs who use exclusively imported and locally sourced high-quality ingredients. Upholding Inagiku’s prestigious quality standards established over 150 years in Japan, the restaurant offers top-tier sashimi, sushi, teppanyaki, and its most famous tempura. The average cost per person is around 1,000 RMB.

Inagiku’s Executive Chef Morihara Shinji stated: “In the eyes of the international community, Inagiku is seen as a symbol of traditional Japanese cuisine. The four most popular Japanese dishes we offer all follow the time-honored traditional methods that have built Inagiku’s reputable brand over the past century.”

Inagiku’s most famous tempura owes its unique delicate aroma to the oil used in frying—crafted from premium white sesame from Nagano Prefecture, Japan, using traditional techniques. Signature teppanyaki and sashimi feature fresh lobster, abalone, crab, Australian wagyu beef, and seafood sourced from the safe waters of Uwajima in southern Japan. In addition to refined Japanese dishes, Inagiku also offers a selection of sake and teas to complement your meal.

Additionally, for lunch, there are up to 19 business and premium lunch options, including a Japanese pork cutlet rice set, a premium Australian wagyu steak set, and a premium assorted tempura set. Dessert choices include black sesame, green tea, or vanilla ice cream. For those seeking the ultimate gourmet experience, the chef’s special set menu is highly recommended.

In 1866, Inagiku opened its first tempura eatery in Hamachō, Japan, and quickly grew in popularity, winning the favor of global celebrities, diplomats, and artists. In 1973, Inagiku’s first overseas branch debuted at New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel. To date, Inagiku has been featured in numerous top-tier hotels worldwide, including Hong Kong’s Four Seasons Hotel, Singapore’s Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing’s Park Hyatt, and Shanghai’s Marriott City Centre Hotel.

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