Mizu, which opens at Hyatt Centric Southpark Charlotte, will focus on seafood prepared with Japanese techniques.
Andrew Cebulka
The wood-fired cuisine and the view of the horizon define the dining experience at Mizu, which is scheduled to open on Thursday. Located on the top floor of Hyatt Centric SouthPark, Mizu is Charleston’s new restaurant Indigo Road Hotel Group, who brought Charlotte O-Ku and Oak Steakhouse.
Inspired by wood-fired Robata grills from Japan, the seafood-based menu will infuse southern influences with Asian flavors and traditions of ancient Japanese cuisine. Although the Robata method of grilling – using an open flame to cook over hot coals – dates back thousands of years, executive chef Michael Chanthavong will apply the method to serving a modern seafood menu with dishes over a fire. wood, chilled and raw.
Mizu’s Hokkaido scallop crudo is coated with green celery oil. Andrew Cebulka
Among the dishes to watch out for on the Chilled and Raw menu is the Hokkaido Scallop Crudo ($ 19), which is drizzled with celery verde oil, sudachi (a Japanese citrus fruit), rice crackers, and amazu (a Japanese sweet and sour sauce). There’s also a shrimp cocktail ($ 16) with giant lemongrass poached prawns and wasabi cocktail sauce, plus Mizu oysters ($ 4 each) topped with ikura (salmon roe), wasabi and of chives with a soy mignonette.
However, the real centerpiece of the food at Mizu is the Robata Grill.
âThe Robata Grill serves as the main inspiration for the menu, using it to create dishes with ingredients ranging from mushrooms to yellowtail cheeks and lobster,â said Chanthavong, formerly of O-Ku. “It’s a new culinary endeavor to dive into this method of grilling, and we can’t wait to introduce Charlotte to this type of cooking.”
If you dabble in Japanese cuisine, you’ll probably feel right at home with the Yaki-Tori ($ 12) from the Robata Grilled menu. These are chicken cutlets with green onions, ume teriyaki and grilled sesame. Lobster ($ 26) is also a safe but luxurious choice, served with truffled chive butter, citrus, and XO sauce, a condiment rich in umami flavor.
Lobster Mizu is served with truffled chive butter, citrus fruits and XO sauce. Andrew Cebulka
There are also fun choices like the Drunken Pineapple ($ 11), with island spices, aged rum, and tahini, as well as the Tiger King ($ 24), a Kosho-marinated shrimp with miso butter crab and mango salsa.
Beverage Director Ed Parowski rounds out the menu with bright and refreshing cocktails infused with Japanese spirits and seasonal ingredients.
Mizu cocktails will be infused with Japanese spirits and seasonal ingredients. Andrew Cebulka
Visitors can sip libations with a view of Charlotte’s city skyline or dine indoors, where the Robata Grill serves as the centerpiece for a unique dining experience. Natural elements and minimalist decor will pay homage to water – the Japanese translation of “Mizu”.
The Mizu menu
Other menu highlights to try include:
Hamachi tartare ($ 15)
This entree, found in the Chilled & Raw section of the menu, includes mango ponzu, cilantro, Thai chili oil, olive oil, and daikon chips.
Tartare Hamachi from Mizu. Andrew Cebulka
Sake tataki ($ 18)
This salmon app is dressed in citric soy, ikura, daikon and truffle aioli.
Mizu’s sake tataki. Andrew Cebulka
Soft Shell Fried Sliders ($ 17)
Off the Hot & Shareable portion of Mizu’s menu, these spicy crab bites are served with lemon caper aioli and butter lettuce.
Mizu Softshell Sliders, topped with lemon and caper aioli. Andrew Cebulka
Thai stick ($ 14)
This Robata-grilled dish highlights sweet ginger squid with Thai chili and grilled cilantro.
The Thai stick at Mizu. Andrew Cebulka
Duck breast ($ 31)
A duck breast with five spices is accompanied by an orange sauce, watercress and grilled shallots on the main menu.
Duck Magret at Mizu. Andrew Cebulka
Seared miso bar ($ 32)
This premium main course is served with grilled baby bok choy, citrus zest, and mushroom soy frosting.
Mizu, the rooftop restaurant at Hyatt Centric SouthPark Charlotte, opens on August 12. Alex Cason Charlotte five
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