Kagen Teppanyaki 隐泉源
28D Taojiang Lu,
French Concession
near Hengshan Lu
桃江路28D号
近衡山路
6433-3232
haikushanghai.com
info@haikushanghai.com
Open 11:30am-2pm, 6:00-11:30pm
Price More than Y400 per couple
Accepts International Credit Cards
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- City Weekend says
Brought to you courtesy of the folks behind Haiku by Hatsune and Sushi Inc., this venue provides a more upscale teppanyaki experience. Find all your favorites including fine quality meat from filet mignon to seared foie gras and enormous tiger prawns, fresh veggies, and all the requisite condiments required for a well-grilled and delicious meal.
- Contributor Description
Quietly set alongside Taojiang Lu’s cobble stoned street, Kagen, meaning the “origin of fire,” takes pride in superior ingredients, well-trained staff, and comfortable ambiance that is one step above other Japanese steakhouses offering quality selection of meat and seafood.
Enjoy our all- you-can-eat Teppanyaki at 258RMB. A steep price but even Cnngo.com justified that with great service accompanied with high caliber ingredients Kagen is worth every kuai!
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Mmmmm! This restaurant was amazing! We went for the all-you-can-eat option with another couple and we were in for a huge treat. The sushi rolls were worth mentioning, as I've also been to Tairyo and theirs were so plain. Kagen's were creative and delicious! The meet, fish (definitely try the fish--and I'm not a huge fish fan), rice...everything was great. It was just a bit hard to find, down a street without many lights, but after a bit we were there.
Dear Haiku,
I agree with foodiedave. First, thank you for replying to my complaint. But then I don't know any "all you can eat" or buffet place, where we have to pay for our small child. No hotel brunch, no buffet, not even, if we fly to vacation, we need to pay extra room charge or food charge for him. All those places have the same system, that until a certain age, it is for free, then for teens you need to pay half and adults pay full. Very easy.
OK Haiku, while as a reader I appreciate the fact that you answered a complaint, what you're suggesting is somewhere between silly and insulting. This is a 3 year old kid we're talking about, and you're an all you can eat restaurant. All you can eat means your working with an averaged consumption model anyway (more people will eat less than cost - far less - than will eat more, leading to $$$ for you), and kids are not going to go heavy on the food or booze. Put in a fairly normal 'kids under 5 eat free, kids under 12 half-price, everyone else full price' rule and be shot of it. All you're doing now is sounding like petty chiseling misers.
Dear p_schulten,
First, thank you for deciding to join us at Kagen for the second time in two weeks! It means a lot to us to see our friends and guests returning for more. Second, thank you for your review and bringing the issue of menu pricing for children to our attention. We have been discussing how to best price the menu for children, as every child is able to eat a different amount of food. We have been working on a case-by-case basis, and this is obviously not working for several reasons. Most importantly, it is no fun to debate with the wait staff, who are there to serve you, about how much your son or daughter is going to eat. Our boss and his wife, who have children of their own, totally agree! So, we are working on a children’s menu that should be in the restaurant by the end of the month. Rather than charge by age or height, or any other factor, we hope to provide an option to parents of children that allow their child to eat the amount of food they prefer for a better deal.
Sincerely, Kagen
first review I am writing because very disappointed in this place. We were there last night second time in 2 weeks with our 3y old boy. Food is good, Deal is good Atmosphere is very nice. Week before talked to manager, very nice. But this time when we ordered all you can eat deal again, they asked us to pay half for our 3 year old boy ! Where do you need to pay anything at an all you can eat place for a 3 year old boy?? When I explained that he doesn't eat much at all, and the week before we also didn't need to pay for him, she anyway insisted, saying that is the rule and we need to pay half for him or order something a la carte ! When I asked for the manager , she said, that he is of duty and she is in charge. Only when we were about to leave because of this, she told, that the juice, what we orderd for him would be ok. So we stayed, mainly in hope to meet manager later to tal to him about this issue, but he wasn't there that night.
Went here with three friends on a Friday night based on the strong reviews from all corners, and we were not disappointed. The 228Y all you can eat/drink is very good value for the quality of the food and range of options available. Sushi was fresh although ginger was absent from plate (strange). Note: sake is the only alcohol available on the all you can drink. Stand out for me was the beef wrapped around mushrooms. We were warned in advance that as a party of four we would have to share a table (they are large). This could have been awkward as they first tried to seat us four in a row, but we were able to take the corner which facilitated conversation. Our teppanyaki chef put on an excellent show. This place could have been five stars except that maybe only 75% of our dishes showed up (at least four things missing!) As a reviewer has mentioned elsewhere, they take the last order at 9:30, go earlier than 8:30pm to really enjoy the options and eat leisurely.
Fantastic food, the quality is far better at Kagen then the 150 kuai places. Although I won't lie I do enjoy going to them as well. Had very good service and the food was excellent. I was expecting a lot after reading reviews and hearing about the reputation and I was not disappointed. Great food and drinks, my favorite was definitely the foie gras wrapped in beef and the scallops. Great meal and lots of fun, teppanyaki is always such a fun dining experience. Thanks Kagen!
Excellent Value for money - we went on a saturday afternoon and it was just wonderful! The staffs were courteous and the chef was skilled. But the quality of food in terms of both freshness and taste was just unbeatable! The Hakune group is really taking the japanese cuisine into another level for Shanghai. We will definitely be back!
Although more expensive than the numerous 150kuai Japanese buffets in Shanghai, it's def worth it for the money. The cod, scallops, and large shrimps were my favorite.
For an all you can eat Teppanyaki place. This has to be one of the (if not the) best in Shanghai. It was for sure worth the 228 rmb per person. Everything was fresh and done just right!! Great location and atmosphere. I would recommend this for anyone who enjoys teppanyaki!
Will be going quite often!!!
This place has obviously picked up a lot more buzz since the last review being fully booked last Saturday night. Although the setting was stunning and very modern, one of our party were so awed that he almost fell into the water feature at the entrance.
The food did not disappoint at all. The ala carte buffet at RM 228 has raised the standard for the ubiquitous Japanese buffets around town. Tender filet mignons cooked to your specifications. Foie gras wrapped in beef that melts in your mouth. Juicy king prawns that explodes with flavours from the sea. Deftly prepared in front of you by an amicable and skilled chef. And as much you like. The sushi/sashimi selections are good as well but quickly fades into the back of your mind as you gobble up the perfectly fried rice.
We will be back for more. On a empty stomach and waterproof footwear.
Wandered in and despite being fairly empty - no one paid any attention. After walking through the entire restaurant and looking into the rooms on our own, we were finally asked if we could be helped! Food overall was fresh but pretty standard and service was slow. So if you want a really laid back meal and not in a hurry - this is the place. Prices are on the high end and not somewhere I would be rushing back to. There are better teppanyaki places in town and cheaper prices.
this is a top notch teppanyaki joint. food and service was really good, seated in discrete little enclaves. Amazing sashimi, taste tickling teppan , however we were disappointed to realise that the delicate corn soup was garnished with a couple of stale corn flakes. Perhaps petty picking, but for a restaurant that is not cheap and stems from the highly respected Hatsune, we expected a little more effort then trouncing down to city super to pick up the garnish. but otherwise, go there and enjoy.
Tales from Teppan(yaki)
A relaxed Saturday evening found us heading down the cobbled Taojiang Lu in search of the new upscale teppanyaki restaurant whose sleek modern décor and stark palette of slate, black and white bears a striking resemblance to its cousin, Haiku, just next door. Sequestered in our own private room, we swirled a Concha y Toro "Sendero" Chardonnay (YY100 for a split, there were no by the glass options) as we perused a menu with choice cuts and extravagant feature items like foie gras. Deterred from ordering a la carte mainly due to the price tag, we decided to opt for ordering two of the sets which included a daily appetizer, soup or salad, fried rice and sautéed vegetables and fruit. The appetizer offered four small Japanese-style canapés—a few skewered lotus and green beans, a small spicy clam, beans in a mayo-esque sauce and a uniquely flavored vinegar and anchovie shot. Miso soup was average while the small garden salad was inventive in its choice of vegetables and nicely presented. Our teppanyaki master was slow to arrive despite the scarcity of patrons that evening, though our second split of Concha y Toro "Casillero del Diablo" cabernet sauvignon (YY150) kept us busy as the servers hovered about a bit too much for comfort. When the chef arrived with our Filet Chateaubriand (YY296), a particularly succulent-looking cut, and the Seafood Samba (YY330) which included three enormous tiger prawns, a scallop, codfish and salmon, we were more than eager. Sure enough, our filet was tenderly seared and sliced into juicy beef cubes, the prawns coaxed to a pink and succulent hue and the fish grilled till tender. Next came the veggies, then the fried rice portioned perfectly into two small bowls. We dipped our selections in the sauces provided—one for meat, the other fish and the last for vegetables—and enjoyed. While we certainly couldn't complain about the flavor, we also couldn't say that there was anything particularly exceptional given the price. Those who appreciate quality meats will certainly enjoy, but the calm elegance of the restaurant may not appeal to those who appreciate the rowdy, communal ambiance that teppanyaki usually implies. -Trista Baldwin