Sake & Food Pairing Event on Nov.17th

Winter Kaiseki course pairing with 6 different premium sake
Date: Nov.17th. 8:00pm~10:30pm
Place: Sushi Central 3500 Overland Ave. #100, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Tel: 310-202-6866

Class size: max. 20
Fee: $75/person, $140/couple or more
Enroll: please email me or call Sushi Central for reservations, ymatsumoto001@gmail.com

Winter Kaiseki Course Menu
1) Green Chili Albacore
2) Spicy Tofu Salad
3) Sashimi with Asari Clam Miso Soup
4) Grilled Stuffed Marinated Squid with Tempura Panko Kabocha
5) Braised Eggplant
6) Assorted 4 different Sushi
Sake
Taisetsu Junmai Ginjo
Dassai Junmai Ginjo
Kinoene Yuuga Junmai Ginjo
Zuiyo Hojun Junmai
Yaemon Junmai Ginjo
Dewatsuru Junmai Ginjomenu and sake are subject to change without notice

Sake Tips
Sake and food pairing
The main characteristics of most Daiginjo grade sakes are a fine aroma and a smooth taste. The foods that go well with Daiginjo are plain and light dishes such as white fish sashimi, shellfish and vegetable tempura. Anything that you eat with a splash of lemon or other kinds of citrus is complemented well by Daiginjo grade sake. There is a wide variety of Ginjo class sakes, ranging from a full-bodied type (aromatic, acidic and flavorful) to a light-bodied type (elegant and refreshing). You can refer to the label on the bottle to see the traits of each Ginjo grade in terms of its aroma and body or you can simply ask the staff from the restaurant you are eating at. As for the Junmai and Honjozo grades, they tend to be full-bodied and are relatively heavier. They pair well with the richer and stronger flavors of teriyaki and nimono (boiled dishes).

These are just some basic guidelines. If you feel that the sake you chose is not quite right, explore and try another type next time. “No dish pleases all palates alike.” Sake is the same way too. There is no absolutely right grade or type, it depends on what you like. This makes the sake selection process both challenging and interesting.

Please remember that Japanese sake is actually a great complement for Western cuisine as well. You may want to think about having a Junmai with your turkey this Thanksgiving.