STORY BY

claire sullivan

PHOTOGRAPHY BY

anna kidman

19 October 2010

signature dish: prawn filo tempura

We’re working our way through local restaurants one signature dish at a time.



A signature dish is something that over time can define a chef or restaurant, something that sets it apart from its competitors either because it’s unique or just simply that it’s good honest clean food. With that in mind, we’re on a mission to eat our way through the best signature dishes on offer locally.

Japanese restaurant Soto in St Mary’s Bay has long been a favourite haunt. One of the reasons it is, is their unique take on the Japanese classic – prawn tempura. Wrapped in layers of finely shredded filo pastry, each succulent prawn is deep fried and served with a dollop of all important Japanese mayonnaise and wasabi caviar for that extra kick. Delicious.

Filo Spun Tempura Paradise Prawn: $25 (as part of lunch selection menu).

Soto

13 St Mary's Road
St Mary's Bay
Auckland

(09) 360 0021

www.soto.co.nz
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