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.
House-smoked Salmon Congee
furikake puffed rice, fresh local herbs
Albacore Tataki
seared albacore, shredded daikon w/ sweet white onion salad, yuzu, aioli and ponzu sesame oil sauce, jalapeno, fresh-grated ginger
Marinated Nairagi with Ume Shiso Rice
crunchy garlic furikake
Smoked Kona Kanpachi and Tea Rice
The Soy of Sake
Maui gold pineapple upside down soy sauce cake, sake-pickled raisins, dragon eye
Local Mushroom Korokke
black garlic katsu sauce
Vietnamese Home Style Soup
pork belly, shrimp balls, green onion, cilantro, fried shallots, fresh cracked pepper
Smoked Salmon with Truffle Mashed Potatoes
Korean Braised Short Ribs
Seafood Risotto
Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream
Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream
Patio Partners
Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream