the joy of sake 2025

Honolulu

Friday, October 10|6:30 pm–9:00 pm

Hawaiʻi Convention Center

1801 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

$130 per person

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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 492 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.

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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. 

Restaurants that participated in Joy of Sake 2024 in October are listed below with the appetizers they served.

Chili Miso Glazed Scallop, Foie Gras Takikomi Gohan by Beachhouse at the Moana (2025 Honolulu)
Beachhouse at the Moana

Chili Miso Glazed Scallop, Foie Gras Takikomi Gohan

pickled watermelon radish, puffed wild rice

Matcha Panna Cotta with Lilikoi Gel by Cake Works (2025 Honolulu)
Cake Works

Matcha Panna Cotta with Lilikoi Gel

smooth & silky matcha-flavored panna cotta with passion fruit gel

Lobster “Cappuccino” (Bouillabaisse) by FEAST by Jon Matsubara (2025 Honolulu)
FEAST by Jon Matsubara

Lobster “Cappuccino” (Bouillabaisse)

aromatic bouillabaisse, lemongrass, saffron, cognac crema

Sake-Braised Oxtail Over Yellow Stone-Ground Okayu Grits by The Fixx Haleiwa (2025 Honolulu)
The Fixx Haleiwa

Sake-Braised Oxtail Over Yellow Stone-Ground Okayu Grits

with rice chips and fresh herbs

Cured Katsuobushi Salmon Tartar by Halekulani (2025 Honolulu)
Halekulani

Cured Katsuobushi Salmon Tartar

ogo, aonori sumeshi, chili garlic crisp oil, ikura

Smoked Salmon Chazuke by Hoku’s at the Kahala (2025 Honolulu)
Hoku’s at the Kahala

Smoked Salmon Chazuke

tsukemono, puffed rice, nori, dashi broth

Yamayuki Bluefin Tuna by Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera (2025 Honolulu)
Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera

Yamayuki Bluefin Tuna

with homemade egg omelet

Holy Shiitake by Kapa Hale (2025 Honolulu)
Kapa Hale

Holy Shiitake

Sichuan mapo tofu with shiitake mushroom, noodles

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Komo (Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea)

Maguro Nasu

bluefin tuna, Japanese eggplant, plum, zucchini, watercress

Wagyu Short Rib Arancini by Mugen (2025 Honolulu)
Mugen

Wagyu Short Rib Arancini

Mountain View Dairy Pork Terrine by Nami Kaze (2025 Honolulu)
Nami Kaze

Mountain View Dairy Pork Terrine

Ono Pickle Delight by Ohana Pickles (2025 Honolulu)
Ohana Pickles

Ono Pickle Delight

Chili Verde by Pili Group (2025 Honolulu)
Pili Group

Chili Verde

Ni‘ihau lamb, Waianu kalo, raiz tortilla, Cotija

Grilled Abalone Uni Rice with Duxelles Sauce by Restaurant Suntory (2025 Honolulu)
Restaurant Suntory

Grilled Abalone Uni Rice with Duxelles Sauce

served over uni paste-marinated rice

Pork Kakuni Laulau Tacos by Robata JINYA (2025 Honolulu)
Robata Jinya

Pork Kakuni Laulau Tacos

Firecracker Inari by Superb Sushi (2025 Honolulu)
Superb Sushi

Firecracker Inari

one half inari with rice, the other with poke

Spicy Ahi on Crispy Rice by Toro Honolulu (2025 Honolulu)
Toro Honolulu

Spicy Ahi on Crispy Rice

ahi tuna, shiso leaf, kabayaki reduction, negi oil, bubu arare crunch, togarashi

Ika Risotto by UMI by Vikram Garg (2025 Honolulu)
UMI by Vikram Garg

Ika Risotto

squid ink risotto served with pickled shrimp

Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream

Negitoro Hand Roll by ZIGU (2025 Honolulu)
Zigu

Negitoro Hand Roll

nori, sushi rice, negitoro topped with caviar

Big Eye Tuna Tataki by Izakaya 855-ALOHA (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Izakaya 855-ALOHA

Big Eye Tuna Tataki

seared big eye tuna, foie gras mousse, shiso su, shiso oil

Bluefin Tuna Nigiri

Local Mix Fish Poke by Zigu (2023 Honolulu)

Patio Partners

Asato Family Shop

Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream

Local Mix Fish Poke by Zigu (2023 Honolulu)
Hainan Meshi by Straits (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Straits

Hainan Meshi

ginger garlic chicken rice, Hainan chili sauce, cucumbers, cilantro

Spice-Crusted Short Rib Satay by StripSteak (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
StripSteak

Spice-Crusted Short Rib Satay

glass noodle salad, coriander chutney

Restaurants that participated in Joy of Sake 2024 in October are listed below with the appetizers they served.

Kahala Toast by 53 By The Sea (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
53 by the Sea

Kahala Toast

miso-cured kahala, brioche, radish

Thai Rice Noodle Salad with Head Cheese & Crispy Rice by Beachhouse at the Moana (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Beachhouse at the Moana

Thai Rice Noodle Salad with Head Cheese & Crispy Rice

Azuki Diplomat “Shu-Cream” by Cake Works (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Cake Works

Azuki Diplomat “Shu-Cream”

cream puffs filled with azuki bean diplomat cream, dusted with matcha sugar

Kani Crab Salad with Gelled Lobster Dashi by FEAST by Jon Matsubara (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
FEAST by Jon Matsubara

Kani Crab Salad with Gelled Lobster Dashi

Korean Cold Noodles in Chilled Tomato Broth by Hoku’s at the Kahala (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Hoku’s at the Kahala

Korean Cold Noodles in Chilled Tomato Broth

Mountain View cucumbers, pickled daikon, demi-sec Hamakua tomatoes

Hy’s Denver Steak with Wafu Sauce by Hy’s Waikiki Catering from G.Lion (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Hy’s Waikiki Catering from G.Lion

Hy’s Denver Steak with Wafu Sauce

Big Eye Tuna Tataki by Izakaya 855-ALOHA (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Izakaya 855-ALOHA

Big Eye Tuna Tataki

seared big eye tuna, foie gras mousse, shiso su, shiso oil

Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera

Bluefin Tuna Nigiri

Da Poi of Sake by Kapa Hale (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Kapa Hale

Da Poi of Sake

poi veloute, Kolea Farm kalo, coconut, truffle oil

Hawaiian Pastele Stew by Koko Head Cafe (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Koko Head Cafe

Hawaiian Pastele Stew

Mountain View pork shoulder, deep-fried green plantain

Ikura Don by Mugen (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Mugen

Ikura Don

marinated ikura, Tsuyahime sushi rice, coconut koji butter

Mrs. Cheng’s Silken Tofu by Nami Kaze (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Nami Kaze

Spicy Mountain View Dairy Pork on Mrs. Cheng’s Tofu

Sakekasu Cheesecake by Restaurant Suntory (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Restaurant Suntory

Sakekasu Cheesecake

Braised Pork Kakuni “Lau Lau” by Robata JINYA (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Robata Jinya

Braised Pork Kakuni “Lau Lau”

coconut-braised taro leaf, shiratama, truffle mashed potato, macadamia nuts, micro greens

Hainan Meshi by Straits (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Straits

Hainan Meshi

ginger garlic chicken rice, Hainan chili sauce, cucumbers, cilantro

Spice-Crusted Short Rib Satay by StripSteak (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
StripSteak

Spice-Crusted Short Rib Satay

glass noodle salad, coriander chutney

Firecracker Inari by Superb Sushi (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Superb Sushi

Firecracker Inari

North Shore Garlic Prawns by Threadfin Bistro (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
Threadfin Bistro

North Shore Garlic Prawns

with spicy cognac butter, lemon basil rice

Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream

Seafood Curry / Koshihikari Rice by UMI by Vikram Garg (Fall 2024 Honolulu)
UMI by Vikram Garg

Seafood Curry / Koshihikari Rice

Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream

Local Mix Fish Poke by Zigu (2023 Honolulu)

Patio Partners

Asato Family Shop

Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream

Local Mix Fish Poke by Zigu (2023 Honolulu)
Zigu

Local Mix Fish Poke

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