Kisso

SETTING

Kisso affords diners a quiet spot in the main dining room without any cooking theatrics to distract and add noise, though there is a teppanyaki room for those inclined. Frosted glass and minimalist furniture give it a modern look.

FOOD

A very large menu of hot and cold appetisers, many a la carte sushi and sashimi items, teppanyaki choices, soups, salads and dishes vinegared, steamed, grilled, fried and broiled. Rice and hot pot items are on offer, as are set meals including teppanyaki courses. Start off lightly with kaisou moriawase of fresh seaweed salad and enhance the subtle sea vegetable taste with the accompanying sweet-mustard condiment. A selection of assorted sashimi allows two diners a chance to sample the delicacies. Kobe beef is on the a la carte teppanyaki menu in portions of 100 and 150 grams; the beef is tender but the preparation can be a bit on the sweet side. For dessert, consider both green-tea ice cream and red beans on shaved ice with syrup, both typical Japanese sweets.

WINES

A well-rounded selection of sake and shochu in hot and cold varieties is available, along with a wine list that is better than average for a Japanese restaurant.

SERVICE

Staff members serve competently, but do not expect significant elaborations on menu items in English.

PRICE

Diners can meet with a considerably lower bill if local seafood is chosen for sushi, sashimi and other seafood dishes. Otherwise, two can dine for less than 3,000 baht without alcohol.

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