Sake & Otsumami Night: Experience Japanese Food Culture

Tasting Event
Sake & Otsumami Night: Experience Japanese Food Culture
Tuesday, June 25, 7 pm

Please note this event is sold out. Tickets are still available for Day 2 – Sake, Washoku and Beyond on June 26.

At this intimate tasting event for our inaugural Sake & Food Festival, we invite you to join us for a festive evening of sake and food. Sample a selection of sake from over 25 different breweries from across Japan, alongside a menu of otsumami, or small bites paired with alcohol, crafted to fit the occasion. Do you prefer sake with a gentle flavor and fruity notes, or something more full-bodied and dry? Which flavors pair best with your favorite sake? Take this opportunity to discover your preferences, try out new food pairings, and expand your tastes to new horizons.

At this program we will be serving the following selection of passed hors d’oeuvres:

Scallop Carpaccio
Hotate scallop carpaccio, served with a refreshing Japanese plum dressing

Marinated Yellowtail
Yellowtail marinated in rich sesame soy sauce, with fragrant herbs and green onions

Grilled Unagi
Specially grilled unagi (eel) served with cucumber salad

Wagyu Hamburger Steak
Wagyu beef patty infused with truffle, served with onion sauce

Salmon Fillet
Salmon fillet meunière topped with shiso and grated daikon, finished with an umami dressing

Savory Cod Bites
Savory cod marinated in miso topped with pickled red onion

Guests can also enjoy a hiyayakko (chilled tofu) station, where they can customize silken tofu with a variety of delicious toppings. 

Part of Flavors of Japan: Sake & Food Festival 2024
June 25 & 26

Join us for our inaugural Sake & Food Festival, a two-day celebration of some of the most beloved flavors of Japan. Take the opportunity to do a deep dive into sake and Japanese food beyond the basics, exploring Japan’s rich culinary history and cultural traditions, and tasting a wide array of flavors first hand. Hear from our experts and connoisseurs, discover ways to deepen your appreciation of this beloved drink and learn more about the food culture surrounding sake.

Must be 21 years of age, or older. Space is limited.

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Co-organized by Sake Export Association and Japan Ginjo Sake Association

Flavors of Japan: Sake & Food Festival 2024 is generously sponsored by the following sponsors

Lead Sponsor

Major Sponsor

Japan Society programs are made possible by leadership support from Booth Ferris Foundation and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Additional support for cultural programs is provided by an anonymous donor and the Sandy Heck Lecture Fund.