the joy of sake 2024
Honolulu
Friday, October 25|6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Hawaiʻi Convention Center
$130 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.
Kahala Toast
miso-cured kahala, brioche, radish
Thai Rice Noodle Salad with Head Cheese & Crispy Rice
Azuki Diplomat “Shu-Cream”
cream puffs filled with azuki bean diplomat cream, dusted with matcha sugar
Kani Crab Salad with Gelled Lobster Dashi
Korean Cold Noodles in Chilled Tomato Broth
Mountain View cucumbers, pickled daikon, demi-sec Hamakua tomatoes
Hy’s Denver Steak with Wafu Sauce
Big Eye Tuna Tataki
seared big eye tuna, foie gras mousse, shiso su, shiso oil
Da Poi of Sake
poi veloute, Kolea Farm kalo, coconut, truffle oil
Hawaiian Pastele Stew
Mountain View pork shoulder, deep-fried green plantain
Ikura Don
marinated ikura, Tsuyahime sushi rice, coconut koji butter
Mrs. Cheng’s Silken Tofu
Mountain View dairy pork, mapo flavors
Braised Pork Kakuni “Lau Lau”
coconut-braised taro leaf, shiratama, truffle mashed potato, macadamia nuts, micro greens
Hainan Meshi
ginger garlic chicken rice, Hainan chili sauce, cucumbers, cilantro
Spice-Crusted Short Rib Satay
glass noodle salad, coriander chutney
North Shore Garlic Prawns
with spicy cognac butter, lemon basil rice
Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream
Seafood Curry / Koshihikari Rice
Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream
Patio Partners
Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream