the joy of sake 2024

Honolulu

Friday, October 25|6:30 pm–9:00 pm

Hawaiʻi Convention Center

1801 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

$130 per person

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The Joy of Sake celebrates Hawaii’s 150-year love affair with sake, starting with the early days of Japanese immigration and continuing to the present day. Now the biggest sake celebration in the U.S., Joy of Sake Honolulu features over 500 labels from throughout Japan and the U.S. in a walkaround tasting. Traditional and contemporary appetizers from top Honolulu restaurants add to the enjoyment, making Joy of Sake the event of the year for Hawaii’s sake enthusiasts.

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Restaurants

The Joy of Sake celebrates good sake, good food and good friends. Participating restaurants distinguish themselves not only by their outstanding cuisine, but also by their appreciation of the luster that fine sakes add to a meal. 

Restaurants that participated in Joy of Sake 2024 in February are listed below with the appetizers they served.

Kahala Toast by 53 By The Sea (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
53 by the Sea

Kahala Toast

miso-cured kahala, brioche, radish

Thai Rice Noodle Salad with Head Cheese & Crispy Rice by Beachhouse at the Moana (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Beachhouse at the Moana

Thai Rice Noodle Salad with Head Cheese & Crispy Rice

Azuki Diplomat “Shu-Cream” by Cake Works (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Cake Works

Azuki Diplomat “Shu-Cream”

cream puffs filled with azuki bean diplomat cream, dusted with matcha sugar

Kani Crab Salad with Gelled Lobster Dashi by FEAST by Jon Matsubara (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
FEAST by Jon Matsubara

Kani Crab Salad with Gelled Lobster Dashi

Korean Cold Noodles in Chilled Tomato Broth by Hoku’s at the Kahala (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Hoku’s at the Kahala

Korean Cold Noodles in Chilled Tomato Broth

Mountain View cucumbers, pickled daikon, demi-sec Hamakua tomatoes

Hy’s Denver Steak with Wafu Sauce by Hy’s Waikiki Catering from G.Lion (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Hy’s Waikiki Catering from G.Lion

Hy’s Denver Steak with Wafu Sauce

Big Eye Tuna Tataki by Izakaya 855-ALOHA (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Izakaya 855-ALOHA

Big Eye Tuna Tataki

seared big eye tuna, foie gras mousse, shiso su, shiso oil

Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera

Bluefin Tuna Nigiri

Da Poi of Sake by Kapa Hale (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Kapa Hale

Da Poi of Sake

poi veloute, Kolea Farm kalo, coconut, truffle oil

Hawaiian Pastele Stew by Koko Head Cafe (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Koko Head Cafe

Hawaiian Pastele Stew

Mountain View pork shoulder, deep-fried green plantain

Ikura Don by Mugen (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Mugen

Ikura Don

marinated ikura, Tsuyahime sushi rice, coconut koji butter

Mrs. Cheng’s Silken Tofu by Nami Kaze (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Nami Kaze

Mrs. Cheng’s Silken Tofu

Mountain View dairy pork, mapo flavors

Sakekasu Cheesecake by Restaurant Suntory (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Restaurant Suntory

Sakekasu Cheesecake

Braised Pork Kakuni “Lau Lau” by Robata JINYA (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Robata Jinya

Braised Pork Kakuni “Lau Lau”

coconut-braised taro leaf, shiratama, truffle mashed potato, macadamia nuts, micro greens

Hainan Meshi by Straits (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Straits

Hainan Meshi

ginger garlic chicken rice, Hainan chili sauce, cucumbers, cilantro

Spice-Crusted Short Rib Satay by StripSteak (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
StripSteak

Spice-Crusted Short Rib Satay

glass noodle salad, coriander chutney

Firecracker Inari by Superb Sushi (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Superb Sushi

Firecracker Inari

North Shore Garlic Prawns by Threadfin Bistro (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Threadfin Bistro

North Shore Garlic Prawns

with spicy cognac butter, lemon basil rice

Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream

Seafood Curry / Koshihikari Rice by UMI by Vikram Garg (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
UMI by Vikram Garg

Seafood Curry / Koshihikari Rice

Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream

Local Mix Fish Poke by Zigu (2023 Honolulu)

Patio Partners

Asato Family Shop

Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream

Local Mix Fish Poke by Zigu (2023 Honolulu)
Zigu

Local Mix Fish Poke

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