Join us for a 5-course Omakase feast to celebrate Saké. Learn the 10 commandments of Saké from Yukino Ochiai. Awarded the title of Saké Samurai in 2017, the highest honour in the Saké industry. Yukino is only the third Australian to receive this distinction. She is also an educator, Kikisake-shi (Master of Saké) and IWC Sake Judge. MENU Watermelon Nigiri, tamari tare Salmon sashimi, mustard miso, okra, ikura Torched Figs, umeboshi, shiso, sesame, fingerlime Burnt sugarloaf cabbage, brown butter, koji +5 Wagyu Flank, shallot relish, shishito peppers The Saké tasting will be interactive, so dont forget your headphones, which will enable you to taste and enjoy at your own pace. For those who love the personal touch, Barney and Jamie both trained in international Saké will be there to guide you. Head chef Rhys Watson-Lamb has created a 5-course Omakase menu which highlights all the various Saké styles. This dinner will be an eyeopener for those who want to know more about Saké and also for those who just love our Kid Kyoto style of food. As a little teaser, here are the 10 commandments of Saké according to UrbanSake.com. The 10 Commandments of Saké Ⅰ. Sakéis Japanese Culture in a Cup. Saké is known in Japan as the “drink of the gods” and it has deep ties to both religion, ceremony, traditions and everyday social interaction. Ⅱ. Thou Shalt Pair SakéWith More Than Just Sushi. Saké pairs beautifully with a stunningly wide array of cuisines and dishes. Ⅲ. Thou Shalt Not Even Think About Calling Saké a ‘Rice Wine’. The finished product may drink like a wine, or even be served in a wine glass, but sake merits its own category in the beverage world. Ⅳ. Thou Shalt Not Bomb nor Shoot. Premium sakes are artisanal works of art with craftspeople devoting their lives to its production and betterment. Ⅴ. Thou Shalt Avoid Heat and Light When Storing Saké. Heat and light are the enemies of Saké. If you want to extend the shelf life of your Saké, keep it in a cool, dark place. Ⅵ. Thou Must Pay a Premium for Premium. To be clear, yummy and quality Sakés can be had in all classification levels, but the more finely milled Sakés most often cost more. Ⅶ. Thou Shalt Not Pour For Thyself. In Japan, the most basic etiquette rule of serving Sakéis known as o-shaku. The main tenant of o-shaku is that it is considered most polite to pour Saké for others but never directly for yourself. Ⅷ. Thou Shalt Not Fear the Screw Cap. Some wine people seem to have a true phobia when it comes to screw caps. Saké manufacturers, however, have taken a different tack and use screw caps almost exclusively for all bottles, from the bargain basement Sakés to the most expensive Junmai Daiginjos. Ⅸ. Thou Shalt Experiment With Serving Temperature. What is the correct serving temperature for Saké? Hot? Cold? in between? In a nutshell, there is no strict right and wrong in serving temperature as both warm and chilled Saké can be wonderful. Ⅹ. To Thy Own Palate Be True: Drink Whatever Sakés You Enjoy! Last but not least is the true Golden Rule of the Saké world, and the easiest Saké commandment to follow. Never forget that at its core, Saké is about enjoyment and having fun. |
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