The GOODS from Maenam

Vancouver, BC | Maenam restaurant teams up with sake expert Mariko Tajiri for a one-night-only sake tasting menu. On October 30, guests join chef Angus An and Mariko Tajiri from That’s Life Gourmet importers for an intimate dinner celebrating superior sakes. Ranging from clear and crisp to smooth and floral, the Japanese rice wines are paired with seven courses of Maenam’s award-winning and palate-pleasing Thai cuisine. Guests are invited to ask questions, sip and be inspired by the spirit of sake. Tickets are $100 per guest, including tax and tip. Only 35 seats are available, so interested parties are encouraged to reserve early. Get all the details and take a look at the menu after the jump…

Make your reservation at 604-730-5579 or via Paypal.

Thai & Sake Dinner

October 30, 2013
6:30PM–9:30PM
$100 per person
Dishes are served family-style

Kusshi Oysters
Lemongrass, Melons, Nahm Jim Sauce
Hakkaisan Honjozo

Miang of Betal Leaves
Salmon Tartar, Pomelo, Toasted Coconut, Ikura
Kuheiji Junmai Daiginjo “Eau Du Désir”

Hot and Sour Soup of Clam and Matsutake
Holy Basil, Vietnamese Coriander, Bird’s Eye Chilies
Hakkaisan Ginjo

Albacore Tuna Salad
Green Mangos, Duck Fat Cashews, Coconut Cream
Hououbiden Junmai Ginjo “Higeban”

Young Coconut Braised Pork Belly
Fried Shallots, Fried Garlic
Nagai Mizubasho Junmai Ginjo

8 Spice Whole Sea Bass
Palm Sugar Caramel, Tamarind, Crispy Thai Aromatics
Niwa No Uguisu 60 Junmai Ginjo

Grilled Beef Geng Gola
Southern Style Dry Curry, Soft Poached Egg, Pickled Ginger
Tengumai Yamahai Jikomi Junmai

Nahm Kang Sai
Shaved Coconut Ice, Thai Fruits, Our Take on This Popular Street Classic
Yamagata Masamune Junmai Ginjo-Usunigori

About Maenam

The cuisine at Maenam is rooted in balancing intense fresh flavours with seasonal ingredients and locally sourced products, while always considering the context within which these dishes would traditionally be enjoyed. Maenam is open seven days a week, from Sunday to Thursday from 5PM to 10PM, and Friday and Saturday from 5PM to 11PM. For more information or to make a reservation please visit www.maenam.ca.

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