Showing posts with label Sake Pairing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sake Pairing. 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

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Sake Secret@Long Beach ★★★

Dassai Sake Pairing Dinner Event at Sake Secret. Food pairing from Blk Trmpt. Sake Secret is an amazing Sake Store that sells premium sake at reasonable price. Customers are also welcome to bring food and dine there with their sake. They pair up with location restaurants for their sake pairing dinner events. Food was great and paired with the sake so well. We had the exclusive opportunity to be the 3rd group of people to try Dassai Blue 50, which was just released in New York and available in New York only. They are environmentally conscious to use biodegradable plates. Their dinner pairing events are usually $150, but this one is $200 because they featured the $660-$1100 Dassai Beyond. Owners are cat lovers, so you will see cats graphic around the store.

Dassai Beyond (retails for $660 at Sake Secret, $1100 at restaurants)
sophisticated taste

Welcome Drink - Dassai Sparkling


Dassai Blue 50
lighter notes, easy to drink & pair

Pork Belly Mushroom Pâté w House Crackers
Dassai Blue 50


Charred Snap Pea Salad w/ Lemon Shoyu Vinaigrette
Dassai 23


Dassai 23
notes of elegant floral

Owner Greg-san w/ Dassai Beyond

Owner Greg-san w/ Dassai Beyond

Dassai Beyond

Dassai Beyond (retails for $660 at Sake Secret, $1100 at restaurants)
sophisticated taste

Japanese Sweet Potato Agnolotti w/ Miso Butter & Cured Roe
Dassai Beyond

Dassai 45

Dassai 45

Short Rib w/ Japanese Curry
Dassai 45


Dassai Umeshu

Dassai Umeshu
notes of cherry

Lychee Geleé w/ Strawberry, Burnt White Chocolate, Almond, Sesame
Dassai Umeshu

Lychee Geleé w/ Strawberry, Burnt White Chocolate, Almond, Sesame
Dassai Umeshu

Dassai 23, Dassai Beyond, Dassai Umeshu

Tatami Room

Take-san from Dassai, Yuiko-san from JFC, Masayo-san from Dassai

Sake Secret
460 Pine Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 548-1620
sakesecret.com