Showing posts with label Fifth Taste. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fifth Taste. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

sawa Sushi Élégance Event@Little Tokyo ★★★

Lovely French Japanese Gastronomic Pop-Up w/ Sake Pairing. Fun night w/ delicious food, nice presentation, and amazing sake. French Chef Shingo Kato from uka joined forces w/ Sushi Chef Ryota-san from sawa, along w/ Sake Sommelier Shota-san. Kuheiji sake is always my favorite. $400 per person (sake pairing included). Parking at lot $6 (credit card).

Vegetable Dashi Terrine, Hotaru Ika (Firefly Squid), Shiso Sauce, Ginger Apple

Ohmine 3 Grain Omachi

Ohmine 2 Grain


Shrimp Shinjo Potato Roll w/ Orange Teriyaki Sauce


Smoked Baby Sea Bream from Kyushu

Shrimp

Akabu Gokujo no Kire


Sardine Cured w/ Vinegar, Aged for 3 days with Sake, Bonito Flakes, Plum, & Dehydrated Egg Yolk

Scallop from Hokkaido w/ Butter Soy Sauce




Muryozan 30


Amaebi from Hokkaido, Ankimo from Boston, Astrea Caviar, Yuzu Peel

Nodoguro Bozushi, Steamed Edamame Mushu w/ Gion Dashi, Snow Grab from Japan

Akami Zuke w/ Red Wine Reduction

Chutoro w/ Red Wine Sauce & Garlic


Kuheiji Betsu Atsurae

Saba (Japanese Mackerel) w/ Chopped Takuan

Scallop

Tenko 35

Bonito (Skipper Jack) w/ Apple Ginger

Kuheiji Sauvage


Kuheiji Eau du Désir & Sauvage Comparison

Kuheiji Betsu Atsurae, Eau du Désir, Sauvage

Kuheiji HInoKISHI, Betsu Atsurae, Eau du Désir, Sauvage

Grilled Amedai (Tilefish) w/ Japanese Vin "White Wine" Sake Blanc Sauce



Sushi Rice Uni Risotto w/ Truffle

Heiwa KID Aka (Red)


Apple Tatin w/ Vanilla Cream & Berries





Sake Kasu Cheesecake w/ Astrea Caviar


Shingo-san from uka

Shota-san from Fifth Taste
Chefs Ryota-san & Shingo-san

sawa
111 San Pedro St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 381-5858
barsawa.us

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

sawa x Fifth Taste New Year Sake Night@Little Tokyo ★★★

Fun Sake Night Event. Sake by Shota-san from Fifth Taste. Modern omakase sushi by amazing & friendly sushi chefs Ryo-san & Anthony-san. Handcrafted cocktails by Natalia. Bartender Lynn is always so nice. Sushi omakase $200, sake paring $100. Parking at private lot $6.

Quickly Blanched Kumaebi (Bear Shrimp) w/ Astrea Caviar
shiso vinaigrette
Paired w/ Matsu no Tsukasa Junmai Daiginjo



Sake of the Night Display

Kokuryu Golden Dragon

Kokuryu Golden Dragon

Kokuryu Golden Dragon

Chawanmushi w/ Kegani & Scallop
Paired w/ Kokuryu Golden Dragon

Kokuryu Golden Dragon

Ohmine 3 Grain Winter's Arrival Nigori Sparkling imported by Sake Suki

Grouper w/ Panko Japanese Fried Bread Crumbs
Paired w/ Ohmine 3 Grain Winter's Arrival

Grouper w/ Panko Japanese Fried Bread Crumbs
Paired w/ Ohmine 3 Grain Winter's Arrival

Buri (aged 7 days) & Kanpachi Shabu Shabu
with apple, onion, garlic, ponzu sauce
Paired w/ Ohmine 3 Grain Winter's Arrival

Matsu no Tsukasa Junmai Daiginjo

Quickly Blanched Kumaebi (Bear Shrimp) w/ Astrea Caviar
shiso vinaigrette
Paired w/ Matsu no Tsukasa Junmai Daiginjo

Braised Monkfish Liver from Rhode Island
sweet sauce
Paired w/ Matsu no Tsukasa Junmai Daiginjo

Braised Monkfish Liver from Rhode Island
sweet sauce
Paired w/ Matsu no Tsukasa Junmai Daiginjo

Abe Junmai Daiginjo
sales contribute to Noto Earthquake Relief

Aji (Spanish Mackerel)
Paired w/ Abe Junmai Daiginjo

Aoebi (New Caledonian Blue Crystal Shrimp)
Paired w/ Abe Junmai Daiginjo

Ohmine 3 Grain (Yamadanishiki Rice)

Ohmine 3 Grain (Omachi Rice)

Ohmine 3 Grain (Yamadanishiki Rice)

Kurodai (Black Snapper) from Greece w/ its Liver
Paired w/ Ohmine 3 Grain

Ohmine 3 Grain (Yamadanishiki Rice) & Ohmine 3 Grain (Omachi Rice)
sake rice comparison

Shima Aji (Striped Jack Mackerel)
Paired w/ Ohmine 3 Grain

Sword Squid from Japan w/ Uni from Canada
Paired w/ Ohmine 3 Grain

Akami (Blue Fin Tuna Lean Part)
Paired w/ Ohmine 3 Grain

Tenbi Junmai Daiginjo


Kanpachi from Kyushu (cured for 8 days)
Paired w/ Tenbi Junmai Daiginjo

Jikon Nabari Junmai Daiginjo

Jikon Nabari Junmai Daiginjo

Uni from Hokkaido w/ Anthony-san

Jikon Nabari Junmai Daiginjo

Nodoguro Sashimi
Paired w/ Jikon Nabari Junmai Daiginjo


Jikon Nabari Junmai Ginjo & Junmai Daiginjo

Seared Akami
Paired w/ Jikon Nabari Junmai Daiginjo

Uni from Hokkaido
Paired w/ Jikon Nabari Junmai Daiginjo

Uni from Hokkaido
Paired w/ Jikon Nabari Junmai Daiginjo

Coffee Expresso

Unagi
Paired w/ Jikon Nabari Junmai Daiginjo

Coffee Expresso

Somen

Soy Sauce Cheesecake

sawa
111 San Pedro St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 381-5858
barsawa.us