Kaneda Opens in Wan Chai

On Tuesday, March 30th, The Kaneda Group held a star studded opening for their new Wan Chai outlet on Johnston Road. This is the 4th outlet for the group and I went along to have a look for myself.

Back in January Saveurs Assistant Sales Manager, Kiki Bhutia, came together with Kaneda Group General Manager, Frankie Leung, to design a Sake and Wine list that would be fitting of a exciting Wan Chai Japanese restaurant. Over the next couple of months they worked hard to fine tune an exciting menu that will compliment all the great Japanese food and the Crepe kitchen. When it was all complete our graphic artist designed the menu layout and it was ready to go.

When I arrived at the Fraser Suite Building I must admit feeling a bit like a rock star with all the people lining the streets hoping to catch a glimpse of the real stars. My name was on the door (phew) and so I made my way up the stair case that was adorned with flowers and well wishes. The entrance area is inviting with a  very attractive bar area and I grabbed a Champagne to keep me company as I walked through.

Again I disappointed the media that had gathered around the stage but I didn't let their moans stop me. The open Sushi kitchen on the left was in full action and it didn't take me long to find the food buffet. After a brief stop to enjoy the delightful selection I decided I should let some of the other guests have some as well (begrudgingly)  and I started my quest to find the Crepes kitchen I had heard about.

Stopping briefly at the bar to grab a Mojo Sauvignon Blanc I braved on through the crowd and found the  Crepes kitchen waiting along with private rooms and a second dining room. Taste test and exploration complete I made my way back to the bar where the endless parade of Hong Kong beauties had begun.

Director of the Kaneda Group, Mr Alan Ho, made me quite jealous as he made the official opening with his close friends Angela Baby, Rosemary and Lynn Xiong (see photos below). Within an hour all the festivities were over and the Models had all gone back to that wonderful place were all beautiful things come from and the rest of us mere mortals are forbidden to tread.

It was time for me to return to the office and get back to work. I departed via the buffet again and left thinking that I will definitely return again soon.

I am sure the Kaneda Group will have another successful venture and we wish them well.
I would also like to apologise to the poor person that took my photo as I left thinking I was someone important!

Dean.