the joy of sake 2023

Honolulu

Saturday, April 22|6:30 pm–9:00 pm

Hawaiʻi Convention Center

1801 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

$120 per person

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The Joy of Sake celebrates Hawaiʻi’s 150-year love affair with sake, starting with the early days of Japanese immigration and continuing to the present day. This year marks the 20th anniversary of what’s become the biggest annual sake celebration in the US, featuring 576 different sakes in peak condition together with traditional and contemporary sake appetizers from top Hawaiʻi chefs. The admission fee includes appetizers from participating restaurants and unlimited samplings of sake.

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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.

Ahi Tartare with Black Tobiko by 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar (2023 Honolulu)
100 Sails Restaurant & Bar

Ahi Tartare with Black Tobiko

yuzu, charred green onion relish, wakame, fennel pollen

Charred Maui Onion Chawanmushi by Beachhouse at the Moana (2023 Honolulu)
Beachhouse at the Moana

Charred Maui Onion Chawanmushi

toasted mac nuts, smoked trout roe

Spring Chazuke by Feast by Jon Matsubara (2023 Honolulu)
Feast by Jon Matsubara

Spring Chazuke

umami rice, chilled lemon dashi

Prawn and Poi Risotto by Halekulani (2023 Honolulu)
Halekulani

Prawn and Poi Risotto

cured katsuobushi egg yolk, ogo, foie gras

Beef Tataki by Hanale by Islander Sake Brewery (2023 Honolulu)
Hanale by Islander Sake Brewery

Sake Kasu & Koji-marinated Beef Tataki

Oysters on the Half Shell by Beachhouse at the Moana (2022 Honolulu)
Smoked Pork Belly Chazuke by Hoku’s at the Kahala Hotel and Resort (2023 Honolulu)
Hoku’s at the Kahala Hotel and Resort

Mountain View Farms Kiawe Smoked Pork Belly Chazuke

salted mustard cabbage and miso sabayon

Roasted Pineapple Panna Cotta by Kapa Hale (2023 Honolulu)
Kapa Hale

Roasted Pineapple Panna Cotta

buttermilk, mint, roasted garlic

Seared Ahi by Kitchen Door Wai Kai (2023 Honolulu)
Kitchen Door Wai Kai

Seared Ahi

compressed cucumber, tomato jam and avocado

Oysters on the Half Shell by Beachhouse at the Moana (2022 Honolulu)
Konbu Tomato Dashi w/Soba Noodles by Koko Head Café (2023 Honolulu)
Koko Head Cafe

Konbu Tomato Dashi w/Soba Noodles

Short Rib Bordelaise by La Vie by G.Lion (2023 Honolulu)
La Vie by G.Lion

Short Rib Bordelaise

everything spice gougère

Black Vinegar Braised Pork Belly by Nami Kaze (2023 Honolulu)
Nami Kaze

Black Vinegar Braised Pork Belly

smoked onion puree and crispy rice

Strawberries & Cream Panna Cotta by Pai Honolulu (2023 Honolulu)
Pai Honolulu

Strawberries & Cream Panna Cotta

ume, almond cookie crumble, matcha

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The Pig and the Lady

Fried Oyster Po’ Bao

sake kasu remoulade, shrettuce, pickled onion, house-made sriracha, steamed bao bun

Oysters on the Half Shell by Beachhouse at the Moana (2022 Honolulu)
Kona Kanpachi & Kauai Shrimp Ceviche by Robata Jinya (2023 Honolulu)
Robata Jinya

Kona Kanpachi & Kauai Shrimp Ceviche

Firecracker Poke Bowl by Superb Sushi (2023 Honolulu)
Superb Sushi

Firecracker Poke Bowl

Seafood Paella by Umi by Vikram Garg (2023 Honolulu)
Umi by Vikram Garg

Seafood Paella

Local Mix Fish Poke by Zigu (2023 Honolulu)
Zigu

Local Mix Fish Poke

Patio Partners

Asato Family Shop

Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream

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