IT was in Aug. 16 that select guests from the media indulged in a dégustation dinner by KAYU: Kitchen + Bar called “The Dinner Club,” which served as the launch of its monthly tasting menus.
The nine-course dinner consisted of dishes like puffed rice risotto, squash chawanmushi and lamb loin, to name a few. Created by KAYU’s very own Chef Izzy Sy, he hopes for guests to not only enjoy the dishes but to also be taken by surprise.
“Diners will expect a different experience. The food that I will prepare are small portions of new innovative ideas—definitely not the ordinary,” he shared. “I’ve actually already been doing these kinds of dinners for private groups who request for a special tasting menu. The process of making one is very tedious. It entails a lot of planning and preparation. This is also the only time I can fully be creative and show a glimpse of what KAYU has to offer. I always thought of it as a dining experience that I would love to share to Cebu.”
The dégustation dinner is set to take place every third Thursday of each month for a group of eight to 10 guests.
Known for its Western dishes fused with Asian techniques yet staying true to its Cebuano identity, to dine at KAYU is to expect culinary treats that are anything but ordinary.
“I always believe that food brings people together. I hope that my food can be a channel in cultivating relationships and new friendships,” he added.
KAYU: Kitchen + Bar is located at 32 Sanson Road, Lahug, Cebu City.