Donburi

Donburi (literally "bowl") is a Japanese "rice bowl dish" consisting of fish, meat, vegetables or other ingredients simmered together and served over rice.
Donburi meals are served in oversized rice bowls also called donburi. Donburi are sometimes called sweetened or savory stews on rice.

 

Some of the most popular ones are listed below:


Oyakodon (Oyako Donburi): Mother and Child Donburi

The name of this popular donburi dish comes from its two main ingredients, chicken and egg.


Katsudon (Tonkatsu Donburi): Pork Cutlet Donburi

Katsudon is served with tonkatsu (deep fried breaded pork cutlet), egg and onions on top of the rice.


Kaisendon (Kaisen Donburi): Seafood Donburi

Kaisendon are topped with a variety of fresh, mainly raw seafood.


Gyudon (Gyuniku Donburi): Beef Donburi

Gyudon, a bowl of cooked rice with beef, is very popular as an inexpensive type of fast food served at chain stores in Japan.


Tendon (Tempura Donburi): Tempura Donburi

Tempura are deep fried pieces of battered seafood and vegetables.

Various tempura pieces are dipped into a soya based sauce before served on top of the rice.

If you are looking for a healthy and wholesome meal, the Donburi is your answer.

Shiro serves authentic donburi with a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian toppings which can be customized according to your palate.

So for your next meal, how about a true Japanese experience? Indulge your senses in donburi... 

 

Desserts for your Soul

Shiro is a modern lounge with a Buddha Bar-esque feel beautifully carved from stone.  The entire ambience has soft and dramatic lighting that soothes a mind and pours out a positive aura that Zen cultures and traditions emphasize on. The bar-level seating is the heart of the party. Its signature high ceilings and magnificent statues personify the soul of Shiro - a place where the finest Oriental cuisine and fabulous cocktails present a dining experience like no other.

The Asian cuisine is a great way to send your palate on an Oriental and Asian journey. This journey will be filled with surprises from flavors originating from Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai and many other authentic dishes. Sampling Asian cuisine will surely be a treat that will never be forgotten. The cuisine comprises of subtle flavors as well as bold spice infusions. The cuisine is characteristic of its various regions and cultures of the people who live in the Asian continent.

For those who love Asian cuisine, it is important to know that it comprises of a gamut of individual cuisines which can be best enjoyed at Shiro- “a place where the finest Oriental cuisine and fabulous cocktails, coupled with the elegance and chic of the Zen-inspired interiors, present a dining experience like no other.”  Apart from the interiors and the food there, it’s the dessert that compels you to visit the place every time. 

While Japanese influenced food plays a major part of the menu, you could also indulge in our irresistible Chocolate Sushi; the perfect dessert after a hearty meal, where a selection of sushi flavored with Baileys, Kahlua and seasonal fruit leaves every soul satisfied. Our traditional Chocolate Tiramisu with a twist of chocolate and Kahlua topped with shaved bittersweet chocolate is a smashing hit amongst the dessert fans.

Come over for a class apart, toothsome experience where we shall whip up an assortment of culinary desserts to thrill your taste buds.

Experience the exhilarating entertainment of the football finale at SHIRO New Delhi on 1st July 2012.

Cheer for your favorite team at the city’s finest culinary destination, as the sensational soccer drama unfolds on the LIVE screen. Shiro the luxe-lounge wants all the football crazy fans to unite and support their favorite team as they head out to witness the final clash on 1st July 2012. 

With the football action in full swing, the frenzy among sports enthusiasts is hitting a new high! And there’s no better way to cheer for your favorite team than with friends over tantalizing drinks, sumptuous food and a giant screen for some live football mania! Double your pleasure by indulging in gourmet delights that draws inspiration straight from the delicacies of the Master Chef Australia Season 4 menu like Chicken Pho Ga, Grilled Chicken with Asian greens, Hanoi Crisp Parcel, Otak Otak Kukus and much more only to lend you a worthwhile experience.

Jay Singh, Co-Founder and Executive Director, JSM Corp Pvt. Ltd. said: “We always bring in new and exciting offers in order to provide something valuable to our customers. The match will be all about thrilling football magic with great F&B services to keep the fans onto the edge of their seats as they view the final game.” From chilled beer to mouthwatering food menu, there is a lot in store for all the football fans at Shiro. For some added fun, you can also select from a large set of props available and get into the groove of cheering! 

 

So groove into the mood of some fun and relish the extraordinary excitement at Shiro, New Delhi.

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Japanese food etiquette

Here are our tips on mannerisms and etiquette to follow when eating Japanese cuisine in Japan.

It begins before you’ve even completed your order. While elsewhere in the world we’re accustomed to asking for variations and custom orders in a restaurant, in Japan it’s ill-mannered to ask for alternatives, and regarded as an insult to the chef.  Prior to starting a meal it’s a custom to say Itadakimasu, which translates as “I gratefully receive”, and to conclude a meal Gochisosama-deshita, “Thank you for the meal.” Be sure to say both to show your respect for the chef and your dining companions.

In Japan there are several customs you need to be aware of when enjoying a meal – not following table manners can get you questionable looks from locals.

If like many people, you struggle to eat sushi with chopsticks, you’ll be grateful to know the tradition of eating sushi is actually with your hands. Attempt to eat Nigiri in one bite; separating sushi ruins the perfection of the carefully-prepared sushi. Upturn the sushi when dipping into soya sauce so the raw fish absorbs the sauce rather than the rice; this enhances the flavors without making it too salty. However, if you still want to use Western utensils, ask for Naifu (knife) and Supun (spoon) which will ensure you get hearty bites and nothing should fall out.

While it’s rude in the West to noisily slurp a bowl of ramen noodles or soup, the opposite is true in Japan – it confirms to the chef that the diner is enjoying the meal.  To avoid dropping food, it’s courteous to lift the bowl of rice or soup and finish everything, even the last tiny grain of rice. Be careful not to place your chopsticks vertically in a bowl as it signifies a Buddhist funerary, and is disrespectful at a restaurant. Placing your chopsticks horizontally flat on your plate or bowl signifies you have completed your meal. Vegetarians should be cautious when eating food in Japan as many dishes are flavored with Dashi “stock”, made from fish oil. Eggs are also considered vegetarian so be careful when you’re ordering.

When indulging in alcoholic beverages, it’s the norm to first pour your acquaintance’s drink and then wait for your friend to pour your beverage. When you want to replenish your drink, hold your glass out to your friend.  Prior to enjoying a drink it’s tradition to say Kampai (cheers). At the end of the meal, you don’t need to leave a tip – in Japan most people feel uncomfortable when being offered a gratuity.

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What are the things in life you are grateful for?

What are the things in life you are grateful for? Recall them all over the Thanksgiving Feast at Shiro’s – Thursday, Nov 24 to Sunday, Nov 27, 2011

The time has come to give thanks. The time has come to feel blessed. The time has come to have a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Be thankful as Thanksgiving is here. Wish you a Happy Thanksgiving Day! Thanksgiving is not just for expressing thanks for what you have. It is also a time to be grateful for what you are going to have.

What’s Thanksgiving, if you weren’t at Shiro’s?

Thanksgiving is a time to surround yourself with good food, friends and family.
Fusing Oriental and Zen architecture with the elegant sophistication of the city, Shiro truly was a unique dining experience this Thnaksgiving.

Enjoy a delectable Thanksgiving menu selected by our Chef, especially for you! Check out our exclsuive Thanksgiving Menu!

MENU

vegetarian
soup- coconut flavoured corn chowder corn kernel flavoured with red chilli and coconut milk
appetizer- mushroom nest dumplings  assorted mushrooms stuffed in hong kong style dough
main course- grilled tofu ginger steak ginger flavoured tofu with jasmine rice stuffing and wasabi scallion potato mash served with ginger and coconut curry
dessert- carrot cake  or velvet chocolate cake
one glass of sparkling wine

non vegetarian

soup- coconut flavoured seafood chowder seafood chowder flavoured with red chilli and coconut milk
appetizer- turkey nest dumplings- tender turkey chunks stuffed in hong kong style dough
main course- oven roasted ginger turkey ginger flavoured turkey with jasmine rice stuffing and wasabi scallion potato mash served with ginger and coconut curry
dessert- carrot cake or velvet chocolate cake
one glass of sparkling wine

Shiro’s ambiance will definitely refresh your soul, while its exotic menu will stimulate your food senses. This Thanksgiving, join us! Thanksgiving is here, so live it up and be of good cheer, feast on goodies and have fun.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Beginnings of Sushi

The Beginnings of Sushi

Sushi has been around for a surprisingly long period of time, although not in its present form. The history of sushi is an interesting tale of theevolution of a simple dish. What was to become sushi was first mentioned in China in the second century A.D. Originally, sushi arose out of a wawhich allowed an individual to keep the fish edible for some time. The rice was thrown away and the fish was eaten when needed or wanted. 

The method spread throughout China and by the seventh century, had made its way to Japan, where seafood has historically been a staple. The Japanese, however, took the concept further and began to eat the rice with the fish. Originally, the dish was prepared in much the same manner. In the early 17th century, however, Matsumoto Yoshiichi of Edo (now Tokyo) starting seasoning the rice with rice wine vinegar while making his ‘sushi’ for sale. This allowed the dish to be eaten immediately, instead of waiting the months it might normally take to prepare the ‘sushi.’

The Evolution of Sushi

In the early 19th century, a man by the name of Hanaya Yohei conceived a major change in the production and presentation of his sushi. No longer wrapping the fish in rice, he placed a piece of fresh fish on top of an oblong shaped piece of seasoned rice. Today, we call this style ‘nigiri sushi’ (finger sushi) or “edomae sushi” (from Edo, the name of Tokyo at the time) and is now the common way of eating Japanese sushi. At that time, sushi was served from sushi stalls on the street and was meant to be a snack or quick bite to eat on the go. Served from his stall, this was not only the first of the real ‘fast food’ sushi, but quickly became wildly popular. From his home in Edo, this style of serving sushi rapidly spread throughout Japan, aided by the Great Kanto earthquake in 1923, as many people lost their homes and businesses and moved from Tokyo. 

After World War Two, the sushi stalls were shut down and moved indoors, to more sanitary conditions. More formal seating was later provided (the first iterations were merely an indoor version of the sushi stalls) and sushi changed from ‘fast food’ to a true dining experience. Sushi spread around the globe, and with the advent of the promotion of seafood, this unusual style of serving fish was quickly adopted by western cultures, always eager for something new, especially something that had grown as sophisticated and unique as sushi. 

Modern Sushi

Sushi, the artful dining experience once uniquely Japanese, has now evolved to another level beyond the traditional Japanese methods. Western influences have given rise to new styles of sushi, such as California rolls and the many elaborate ‘fusion’ creations at upscale sushi restaurants. The history of sushi is a long one, at least 1,800 years in fact, but the current iteration is popular around the world, and rightly so. It is not often that something so singly cultural can not only take the world by storm, but also influence the direction of food in other cultures. Demand for sushi is only increasing and seems to be continuing to evolve. Traditional sushi restaurants sit alongside ‘fusion’ restaurants and both are popular for their own reasons. The history of sushi is still far from over.

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Desserts on your table

Shiro along with its wide range of international cuisines offers also an interesting desert range for all the chocoholics. The menu awaits you.

Chocolate Volcano - dark chocolate with a chocolate ganache filling served with vanilla ice cream.
Chocolate Tiramisu -traditional tiramisu with a twist of chocolate and kahlua
Chocolate Sushi – a selection of sushi flavored with baileys, kahlua and seasonal fruit
Coconut and Pecan Tart – coconut flavored tart with pecan and chocolate chips. Served with vanilla ice cream
Misissippi Mud Slide – the classic chocolate mudpie with a rich chocolate sauce
Warm Mascarpone Cheese Cake- mascarpone cheese flavored with dark chocolate and caramel flavored crust
Trio Of Cheese Cake – platter of mocha, lemon and chocolate cheesecake
Combination Dessert Platter – selection of any three: chocolate volcano, chocolate sushi, coconut and pecan tart, misissippi mud slide, warm mascarpone cheese cake, trio of cheese cake

So here is the menu.  Do enjoy the desert time exclusively at Shiro. 

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