syori the foodie: Sake Tasting

Thursday, November 30, 2023

sawa Astrea Caviar x Kuheiji@Little Tokyo ★★★

sawa Astrea Caviar x Kuhieji Sake Night Event. Incredible. Kuheiji is the best of the best. Since 1647. My favorite sake by far. Pairs so well with caviar. Using Yamadanishiki & Omachi rice. First sake introduced in 3 Michelin Stars restaurant in Paris. Presented by Shota-san from Fifth Taste with different kinds & vintage comparison of Kuheiji Sake, ranging from $100-$800. HInoKISHI was their flagship. Finest & purest sake. Woke up very refreshed and vitalized the next day. All of them were my favorite for different occasions. Amazing modern omakase sushi by sushi chefs Ryo-san & Anthony-san. Handcrafted cocktails by Natalia. [developing story]

Left: Oscietra Hybrid, Middle: Kaluga, Right: Schrenckii

Anago Panko Fried

Kuheiji Betsuatsurae 2022

Kyoden 2021 & 2022 Vintage Comparison

Shota-san from Fifth Taste

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

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Jizake 18th Anniversary x Hanaka@Laguna Niguel ★★★

Great Premium Sake Tasting Event in OC. Hanaka is the first and only sake bar in OC. My favorite were all of the Fifth Taste sake featured individually below. My first time trying the nice Abe Junmai Daiginjo Sake. Sake and Japanese food were fantastic pairing. Food was buffet style including Sunomono Cucumber Salad, fried dumplings, shrimp tempura, robata, sashimi, sushi, & Pocky snacks. Acidity in Sunomono Salad pairs with sake especially well. $40 per person via Resy.