The Goods from Minami

Vancouver, BC | On June 22, 2025, Minami (1118 Mainland Street), Yaletown’s destination for contemporary Japanese cuisine, is excited to host an exclusive one-night-only sake and culinary experience in collaboration with the award-winning Aizu Homare Brewery from Fukushima, Japan. This intimate event will feature a thoughtfully curated five-course tasting menu expertly paired with premium sakes from Aizu Homare. Only 12 seats are available. Bookings can be made online now.

Guests will be guided through the dinner by Minami’s Sake Specialist, Hana Kagitani, alongside Aizu Homare President, Hiroyuki Karahashi, who will be on hand to share insights into the brewery’s rich legacy, sake-making philosophy, and how each pairing enhances each dish.

“It’s an honour to welcome Aizu Homare’s President Karahashi to Minami,” says Seigo Nakamura, Founder and CEO of ABURI Restaurants Canada. “We look forward to sharing their award-winning sake with our guests and showcasing the beautiful pairing between exceptional sake and contemporary Japanese cuisine.”

The exclusive five-course tasting menu, created by Minami’s talented team of chefs, is $160++ per person and consists of:

Sashimi
salmon, akami, hotate
Banshu Yamada Junmai Daiginjo

Zensai
Karahashi Black sake compressed watermelon with prosciutto and koji cottage cheese
Karahashi Black

Entrée
Manila clam vongole, shallots, saikyo miso, shiso, microgreens
Junmai Daiginjo Kiwami

Sushi
Aburi Salmon Oshi, Aburi Ebi Oshi, Aburi Hotate Oshi, hamachi nigiri, botan ebi nigiri, tai nigiri
Kitakata Terroir IV

Yuzu Pistachio Semifreddo
strawberry jam, strawberry shiso compote, salted pistachio crumble, strawberry tuile,
yuzu sakekasu sauce
Strawberry Nigori

Founded in 1918, Aizu Homare Brewery is one of Japan’s most celebrated sake producers, known for winning the prestigious IWC Champion Sake title and many accolades for its elegant, balanced sakes.
“Hana and our team have had a wonderful time working with Aizu Homare on creating exquisite pairings for this special dinner, and we look forward to having guests enjoy this exclusive experience,” adds Barnaby Malong, General Manager of Minami.

Aizu Homare Sake Dinner
Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Minami, 1118 Mainland Street, Vancouver, B.C.
Price: $160++ per guest
Tickets: Limited to 12 guests, available online now on OpenTable.

Minami is open seven days a week for lunch, cocktail hour, and dinner service. Guests can make reservations on OpenTable or by calling 604-685-8080. For more information about Minami, please visit www.minamirestaurant.com.

Minami

Neighbourhood: Yaletown

1118 Mainland St.

 604-685-8080

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