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A balanced diet is a roll of sushi in each hand. The year saw Filipinos holding not just a roll in each hand, but a full platter as sushi made an appearance. The food trend is still going strong after almost a year since new sushi goodness surfaced amid the pandemic. Some people even consider the quarantine period in the Philippines as a season for cooking sushi.
To date, the oven casserole version of the good old Makis has had several varieties and takes from so many online stores offering this food craze. Entrepreneurs have become more creative in reinventing deconstructed Japanese cuisine. Take Leiana and her sister debbie go with their brand Sushi Lab PH.
“Sushi Lab PH was an unexpected find during the quarantine period,” says Leiana. When the global lockdown started, the siblings recreated recipes from TikTok and other social media platforms to pass the time. The kitchen became their laboratory, an avenue to experiment with different flavors, from sweet to savory, and they became mad sushi scientists. “When cooking sushi went viral, we tried to make one ourselves. It turned out to be so good that we decided to share it with others!
To keep pace with the pioneers of the sushi business, the business partners decided to change the hype by innovating based on each other’s uniqueness and taste preferences. Thus began the experiments.
“Sushi Lab PH challenged my creativity. Each product is built from scratch. From product planning to advertisements, trial and error, failure and success, it’s all part of it. Sushi Bake is an open pan (book) where I can let my creativity work and share it with people,” says Debbie.
Beyond trade, the sisters want to share their craft with more people while being sustainable. “At Sushi Lab PH, we create sushi pastries inspired by Japanese tradition but revolutionized for modern tastes. Attracting families and young professionals, we are known for making fresh, tasty and affordable food,” says Leiana. “ If we could be described in one word, it would be “fresh” because we only serve our dishes the day we prepare them, and we only use the best ingredients from trusted suppliers.
It is true that Sushi Lab PH foods come out of the oven. I was lucky enough to participate in the Christmas Bundle, a special treat for their beloved Sushi Labbers – yes, that’s what they call their customers. “With the fear of the pandemic, we want you to have a hassle-free gift idea this Christmas,” says the De La Salle University student. Each set is packaged in a minimalist box, wrapped in an elegant black sleeve with a label. Inside is a family tray, the flavor of which is chosen by the customer, as well as two refreshing drinks from Ersao, partner of Sushi Lab PH this season. The flavors available are Premium California, Truffle Salmon-cani, Combi and Supreme Steak Bake.
For the Christmas Bundle, I had the Combi, which married Premium California and Truffle Salmon-Kani Aburi flavors in one pot. The first thing I noticed was that they didn’t skimp on the ingredients. The tray was filled with skipjack flakes, strips of pollock, truffle and pieces of salmon topped with Japanese rice. Because it was a combination of two flavors, there was a lot going on with this dish. And although there was a generous amount of seafood, cream and seasonings, the taste was clean and subtle.
Other variations are the Premium California, a harmony of sweet and savory fillings with just the right amount of crunch. Crowd favourite, Truffle Salmon-Kani Aburi, promises to give those who try it a unique and mouth-watering experience with its extraordinary creaminess, contrasted by the smoke of the flambé salmon pieces. Last, but not least, the chef’s specialty, the Supreme Steak. It’s an imported ribeye steak aged in butter in a sushi pan, to be enjoyed with the El Papi Chili Garlic that accompanies every order.
Each set is packaged in a minimalist box, wrapped in an elegant black sleeve with a tag. Inside is a family tray, the flavor of which is chosen by the customer, as well as two refreshing drinks from Ersao, partner of Sushi Lab PH this season.
This festive season, Sushi Lab PH is offering a promotion from 12:12 p.m. to 12:25 p.m. suitable for customers who order in bulk. Perfect for Noche Buena, the promotion allows the purchase of a family platter or each order of two platters to share a free gift wrap, which includes a pouch and a greeting card. Meanwhile, each Christmas pack comes with an additional free Ersao refresh. For every five family platters, there will be one free sharing platter, while five sharing platters will get you five extra packs of nori.
Leiana also wants to give back to the community and help those in need in her own way. After Typhoon Ulysses hit the country, the young entrepreneur donated part of his sales to the Animal Kingdom Foundation and De La Salle University (DLSU) Bangon Ahon, during a fundraising event. fund called Lab for a Cause. As for her current charity campaign, she tells us, “With the spirit of Christmas on us, for every order of the Christmas package, ₱50 will be donated to the orphans and elders of the Hospicio de San Jose.”
Order via Sushi Lab PH @ Facebook or Instagram accountsushilab.ph or call 0917 301 5457. Same day deliveries are accepted, but best to order a day in advance to guarantee time slots.
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