The crest of the Japanese imperial family, the Kiku, or chrysanthemum, symbolises honour and prestige. The Kikuzen Japanese Restaurant of the RC Gastronomic's features Kiku in its name to represent its mission to serve the highest dining enjoyment to all its honoured guests.

To complement this traditional royal emblem, the restaurant has chosen a more modern expression as its predominant interior design feature. The colour black often suggests a rigorous, rational yet enigmatic mind and is favoured for a formal and serious look not only by Japanese royalty but also in international business circles.

The black tones of Kikuzen's décor form just part of the distinctive, elegant atmosphere that attracts so many executives, expatriates and other professionals to lunch, dinner or even just happy hour. Combining natural materials such as wood, leather, fabrics and marble, and set off by dramatic lighting, Kikuzen's interior design offers contemporary style with exemplary Japanese sophistication. It has become the ideal place for enjoying Japanese cuisine with business partners, colleagues and friends.

Certainly, Kikuzen's guests appreciate the restaurant's fashionable ambience and cosmopolitan modernity, but this is simply the backdrop to the world-class culinary experiences available to them. Indeed, Kikuzen is run like the exclusive kitchen of the Japanese royal family.  From the selection and purchase of the ingredients to the preparation and presentation of the dishes, serious and meticulous attention is paid to every single detail.

Kikuzen's sushi and sashimi are renowned for their freshness and quality, two all-important standards that the restaurant maintains at the heart of its tradition and philosophy. The wonderful choices offered on the menu include live lobster, jumbo prawn (Botan Ebi), prime tuna (toro), salmon and sea urchin. Most are fresh local produce of Japan, including the special seafood of Hokkaido.

And this is to say nothing of the specialities that arrive fresh from Japan every day by air. This seasonal seafood adds even more colour to the splendid sushi bar, and Kikuzen's chefs will recommend the most mouth-watering ways to enjoy it.

At Kikuzen, the modern interpretation of the traditional culinary arts also places the accent on providing more choice through the introduction of top-quality international produce, such as New Zealand lamb and French foie gras, while Japanese Wagyu (Kobe-style) and American Angus beef are on the menu for connoisseurs of rib-eye delicacy.

Another outstanding feature that adds to Kikuzen's elegant pleasure is provided by the large teppanyaki grill circle with "live performances" by its skillful, experienced chefs. Enduringly entertaining, the grill produces fantastic flavours and sumptuous smells that will tempt one and all, even people passing by outside the restaurant.

Kikuzen's extensive wine cellar catches the eye for the way it enlightens the interior design but also for its selection – it contains something to match every dining taste. The restaurant's premium sake collection is twinned with distinguished vintages from the Old and New Worlds, all specifically selected to enrich the cuisine.

As befits its imperial inspiration, Kikuzen is committed to serving its honoured guests supreme dining pleasure that provides a feast for the five senses.

菊花自古以來就是日本皇室的家徽，具有「尊貴」的像徵意義。雅時美鑒餐飲集團 (RC Gastronomic) 旗下的菊膳日本料理也開宗明義，就是以客為尊，呈獻最高用膳享受。

菊膳是在2002年以「高姿态」登场的，正是凭藉高雅时尚的设计风格配合高级和食，吸引中外宾客在此一再回味。

带点神秘的黑色予人理性和严谨的感觉，所以多为日本皇室贵胄采用。在现今的商业社会，黑色也是代表礼仪和庄重的颜色。菊膳确有许多常客是商旅、海外雇员和「上班一族」，他们乐於在此午饭或晚膳；以至把酒谈天。

其实丝丝点点的黑色元素只是菊膳高贵格调的一部份，配合深深浅浅的原木和风装饰及桌子、真皮与布艺座椅、玲珑剔透的巨型玻璃酒柜；加上用透光云石组合的大天花灯箱和匠心独运的灯光，所得出的「摩登」效果完全符合来宾的理想，一个大方雅致又令人轻松愉快的餐饮好去处。

当然，客人除了来菊膳享受国际都会级的环境之外，更要享用世界水平的佳肴美食。菊膳从选料、制作到款客，有如日本天皇御膳房一样认真严谨，一丝不苟。

在菊膳菜单上的所有刺身和寿司，素以新鲜丰美见称，包括广受欢迎的活龙虾、牡丹虾、吞拿鱼腩、三文鱼及海胆等等，当中不乏北海道特产和日本地道食材，更有天天空运到来的时令海鲜，促使琳琅满目的寿司吧倍添魅力，并由师傅即时推介最精彩的品尝方法，自然尽得口福之乐。

菊膳一方面严格奉行日本传统的鲜美之道，一方面将和风料理作现代化演绎，旨在为客人提供更多一流材料和美食选择，例如备有纽西兰羊扒和法国鹅肝；亦有和牛与美国安格斯之分，同样能够体现精湛的烹饪艺术。

菊膳的另一个特色，也许就是高贵中见热闹。店内特设大环形铁板烧座位，让几位师傅在客人面前，以高超技术和丰富经验烹调各式海鲜或肉食，好比精彩的表演。烧炒的声响与四座来宾的赞叹此起彼落，倍添乐趣和气氛，而且香气四溢，令人垂涎。

清酒是日本料理的佐膳妙品，菊膳当然备有多款优质选择；更搜罗了新、旧世界多个产地的红、白葡萄酒；以及香槟和甜白酒，又有啤酒和其他饮料，务求进一步提升来宾的用膳享受。

菊膳，全心全意為用膳的客人提供五感上的最高享受。