Rock the roll in Red Kimono

MANILA, Philippines - Red Kimono, in partnership with Destiny Cable, Speedo, Nike Park, Mossimo, Sanuk and Curves celebrates its fifthyear with “My Maki Masterpiece Challenge.”

Participants are encouraged to think out of the box, not necessarily Japanese. Makis are very easy and fun to make, so even people who have never cooked may enter the contest. There are no restrictions whatsoever except that it must be a “roll.” Those who are interested to learn may visit Red Kimono Restaurants on Facebook.

Participants are required to submit a recipe, a photo of the finished maki and a title for it. From all entries received, 10 will be pre-selected, and on one special evening hosted by Issa Litton on July 31, the 10 finalists will be brought down to the five best makis chosen based on each recipe’s taste, creativity and presentation. 

Judges for the contest include Tweetie De Leon Gonzales, chairman of the Philippine Marketing Association Ricky De Vera; Wine Merchants and Ralph Wines & Spirits and DJ Rob Joseph; Cultural activist and artist/performer Carlos Celdran; Dean of Enderun College Dr. Edgardo Rodriguez and head of ABS- CBN Publishing Ernie Lopez.

The five winning makis will earn a place in Red Kimono’s Maki Masterpiece menu and will receive P5,000 in cash and P5,000 in Gift Certificates from Red Kimono.

There will be an online guessing contest on Facebook from July 26-30 after the deadline of submission of entries. The 10 shortlisted makis with their descriptions and photos will be displayed on Red Kimono’s Facebook page. The first participant to guess the five winning makis will receive P5,000 worth of Red Kimono gift certificates.

Red Kimono offers a 25 percent discount on all items from its Maki Masterpiece menu until July 31.

 Entries may be submitted until July 25 though e-mail at mymakimasterpiece @gmail.com or they may be dropped off in CD format at any Red Kimono branch. Indicate name, contact numbers, e-mail address and the inspiration behind your creation. In order to join the My Maki Masterpiece Challenge Facebook contest, participants need to become a fan of Red Kimono Restaurants on Facebook. Visit www.redkimono.com.ph for details and contest mechanics. Or call 0917-8225757 or 577-8382 for inquiries.