Incredible. Exclusive Akabu sake pairing event with 杜氏 Chief Brewer coming from Iwate, Japan. By Fifth Taste. 古舘龍之介 Ryunosuke Furudate, creator of Akabu sake, was seated next to me for the dinner while he hosted the event. Star-struck. I chatted with him and his sister, 古舘岬 Misaki-san, about their brewery with my limited beginner Japanese. Had the best time of my life. The brewery has a long history and is a family business passed on from their grandfather and parents. Akabu Gokujyo no Kire is refreshing, smooth, and fruity excellent premium sake. Hope to be able to visit the brewery in Iwate one day.
Sushi Chef Ryo-san is amazing & caring. Gabriel is like a ray of sunshine. Lynn and Natalia the bartenders are very nice and sweet. Finally got to meet Yumiko-san from Sake Suki.
Event omakase $200. $150 for sake pairing at event.
Parking lot $6 cash.
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Akabu Gokujyo no Kire Best of Best Cut (Flagship) Event Price $220 (Regular Price $330)
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Akabu Display
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| Akabu Gokujyo no Kire Best of Best Cut (Flagship) |
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| Ryunosuke's Sister, Misaki-san 古舘岬 |
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Akabu Siblings with Yumiko-san from Sake Suki on the right
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Fried Chutoro (Medium Fatty Tuna) w/ Salt & Grated Wasabi
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Chawanmushi w/ Nodoguro & Fresh Seaweed
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| Akabu Junmai |
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Sawara (King Mackerel) w/ Shiso Sauce & Shiso Flower
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Sawara paired w/ Akabu Junmai
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| Seared Saba w/ dehydrated egg yolk |
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Ryunosuke Furudate from Akabu
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| Uni Cream Somen w/ Sea Urchin from Canada w/ truffle salt |
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| Uni Somen Paired w/ Akabu Junmai Ginjo |
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| Akabu Junmai Ginjo |
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| Ryunosuke-san from Akabu |
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| Anikimo w/ Fresh Grated Wasabi & Pickled Radish |
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| Akabu Junmai Daiginjo |
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| Aji Chopped up w/ Ginger, Chives, Shiso Leaf, Sweet Miso |
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| New Caldonia Blue Crystal Shrimp w/ Yuzu Salt |
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| Sea Bream/ Red snapper w/ Ponzu, Garlic, Onion, Apple |
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| Akabu Hisui |
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Akabu Hisui
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| Sweet Shrimp w/ Astera Caviar from China |
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| Spearheaded Squid w/ Uni from Canada |
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| Marinated Akami (Blue Fin Tuna) |
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| Alder Smoked Chutoro (Medium Fatty Tuna) |
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| Otoro Takuan w/ Shiso Leaf |
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Akabu Junmai Hiyaoroshi (served warm) (discontinued)
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Slow cooked Oyster from Japan
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Amazing Time
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| Scallop from Washington |
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Fish Bone Broth
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sawa Signature Soy Sauce Cheesecake
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| Natalia's Special – Super Lemon Sake Cocktail |
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Natalia's Special – Black Tea Peach Sake Cocktail
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Bottle Autographed by Ryunosuke-san
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Akabu Siblings
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Yumiko-san from Sake Suki
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| Got Gokujyo no Kire autographed by Ryunosuke Furudate |
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| Gokujyo no Kire autographed by Ryunosuke Furudate |
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