Miku Unveils Limited Edition Sake-Paired Kaiseki Experience, Now Until Nov. 30

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Vancouver, BC | Miku, Vancouver’s destination for contemporary Japanese cuisine, invites guests to celebrate all things sake with an exclusive, sake-paired kaiseki dinner. Available only for one week, from now to November 30, 2024, this curated two-hour experience features a five-course menu thoughtfully paired with premium sakes from Northern Japan, renowned for their fine, smooth profiles and exceptional elegance. Reservations are now available online.

“At Miku, we are always trying to create new and memorable experiences for our guests, ones that combine tradition and innovation through food, drinks, and service,” says Seigo Nakamura, founder and CEO of Aburi Restaurants Canada. “This sake-paired kaiseki dinner is a celebration of the artistry by our talented kitchen team, as well as the complementary flavours of Northern Japanese sake.”

Miku’s sake-paired kaiseki experience ($225, inclusive of taxes and gratuity), created by head chef Martin Simicek, head sushi chef Sangwoo Kim, and pastry chef Isabelle Valencia, is available during dinner service. Reservations can be made online.

Sake-Paired Kaiseki Experience
Available until November 30, 2024

Welcome Sake
Yamagata Masamune Usunigori | Yamagata – Junmai Ginjo – 50%

Sashimi
chef’s selection
Kamikawa Suisei | Hokkaido – Junmai Ginjo – 50%

A5 Iwate Wagyu Tenderloin
Japanese yam risotto, White Alba truffle, miso glazed red carrot
Taiheizan Sogetsu Kimoto | Akita – Junmai – 60%

Grilled Amadai
Hakurei turnip, sudachi Béarnaise, Matsutake mushroom
Mutsu Hassen Hamaomoi | Aomori – Junmai Daiginjo – 50%

Premium Nigiri
chef’s curated nigiri selection
Hitakami Sukeroku | Miyagi – Junmai Daiginjo – 45%

Roasted Rice Pavlova
green apple compote, horchata ganache, shiso gel
Ippaku Suisei Misatonishiki | Akita – Junmai Ginjo – 50%

“We are thrilled to highlight our amazing sake partners with this special kaiseki,” adds Shota Yoshitake, Miku’s general manager and sommelier, who personally hand-selected each sake pairing. “This limited edition sake-paired experience highlights how well-balanced a beverage-paired dinner can be with great, seasonal dishes by our talented team and beautiful sips of unique sake, especially the Kamikawa Suisei, which is from Hokkaido and uses a local rice varietal that lends a mellow yet crisp sake.”

For more information about Miku, please visit www.mikurestaurant.com.