the joy of sake 2024
Honolulu
Friday, October 25|6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Hawaiʻi Convention Center
$120 per person
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.
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.
![food2024Hi-beachhouse-at-the-moana-003 House-smoked Salmon Congee by Beachhouse at the Moana (2024 Honolulu)](https://joyofsake.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/food2024Hi-beachhouse-at-the-moana-003.jpg)
House-smoked Salmon Congee
furikake puffed rice, fresh local herbs
![food2024Hi-doraku-sushi-001](https://joyofsake.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/food2024Hi-doraku-sushi-001.jpg)
Albacore Tataki
seared albacore, shredded daikon w/ sweet white onion salad, yuzu, aioli and ponzu sesame oil sauce, jalapeno, fresh-grated ginger
![food2024Hi-halekulani-001 Marinated Nairagi with Ume Shiso Rice by Halekulani (2024 Honolulu)](https://joyofsake.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/food2024Hi-halekulani-001-2.jpg)
Marinated Nairagi with Ume Shiso Rice
crunchy garlic furikake
![food2024Hi-hokus-at-the-kahala-003 Smoked Kona Kanpachi and Tea Rice by Hoku’s at the Kahala Hotel and Resort (2024 Honolulu)](https://joyofsake.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/food2024Hi-hokus-at-the-kahala-003.jpg)
Smoked Kona Kanpachi and Tea Rice
![food2024Hi-kapa-hale-002 The Soy of Sake by Kapa Hale (2024 Honolulu)](https://joyofsake.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/food2024Hi-kapa-hale-002.jpg)
The Soy of Sake
Maui gold pineapple upside down soy sauce cake, sake-pickled raisins, dragon eye
Local Mushroom Korokke
black garlic katsu sauce
![food2024Hi-the-pig-and-the-lady-002 Grilled Mochi & Green Papaya Soup by The Pig and the Lady (2024 Honolulu)](https://joyofsake.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/food2024Hi-the-pig-and-the-lady-002.jpg)
Vietnamese Home Style Soup
pork belly, shrimp balls, green onion, cilantro, fried shallots, fresh cracked pepper
![food2024Hi-robata-jinya-002 Smoked Salmon with Truffle Mashed Potatoes by Robata Jinya (2024 Honolulu)](https://joyofsake.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/food2024Hi-robata-jinya-002.jpg)
Smoked Salmon with Truffle Mashed Potatoes
![food2024Hi-stripsteak-waikiki-003 Korean Braised Short Ribs by STRIPSTEAK Waikiki (2024 Honolulu)](https://joyofsake.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/food2024Hi-stripsteak-waikiki-003.jpg)
Korean Braised Short Ribs
![food2024Hi-umi-by-vikram-garg-003 Seafood Risotto by Umi by Vikram Garg (2024 Honolulu)](https://joyofsake.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/food2024Hi-umi-by-vikram-garg-003-1.jpg)
Seafood Risotto
Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream
Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream
![food2023Hi-zigu-002 Local Mix Fish Poke by Zigu (2023 Honolulu)](https://joyofsake.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/food2023Hi-zigu-002.jpg)
Patio Partners
Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream