the joy of sake 2023
Honolulu
Saturday, April 22|6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Hawaiʻi Convention Center
$120 per person
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.
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
yuzu, charred green onion relish, wakame, fennel pollen

Charred Maui Onion Chawanmushi
toasted mac nuts, smoked trout roe

Spring Chazuke
umami rice, chilled lemon dashi

Prawn and Poi Risotto
cured katsuobushi egg yolk, ogo, foie gras

Sake Kasu & Koji-marinated Beef Tataki

Mountain View Farms Kiawe Smoked Pork Belly Chazuke
salted mustard cabbage and miso sabayon

Roasted Pineapple Panna Cotta
buttermilk, mint, roasted garlic

Seared Ahi
compressed cucumber, tomato jam and avocado

Konbu Tomato Dashi w/Soba Noodles

Short Rib Bordelaise
everything spice gougère

Black Vinegar Braised Pork Belly
smoked onion puree and crispy rice

Strawberries & Cream Panna Cotta
ume, almond cookie crumble, matcha

Fried Oyster Po’ Bao
sake kasu remoulade, shrettuce, pickled onion, house-made sriracha, steamed bao bun

Kona Kanpachi & Kauai Shrimp Ceviche
Patio Partners
Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream