Flavour of Hanami: Authentic Japanese Cultural & Culinary Experience
We were
at the Flavour of Hanami Live Presentation and Tasting by Chef Shogo Sasaki
from the famous restaurant IZUU in Kyoto last week. Not only, we had the chance
to indulge in an exclusive dining experience by the famousThe Flavour of Hanami exhibition is happening from 21 January to 25 March at The Cube, ISETAN the Japan Store Kuala Lumpur. Japanese chef but
also discovered the essence and joyous occasions of Hanami (cherry blossom
festival) through feature photographs and videos.
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| Flavours of Hanami Live Presentation and Tasting |
The
Hanami themed activities were presented in three different zones. As we entered
the Gallery introduced us to the original Hanami bento boxes made especially
for this exhibition. We have then chance to experience the tradition and craft
of Japanese cuisine.
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| The Gallery introduced us to the original Hanami bento boxes |
Then we
moved on to the Theatre, where we watched a high definition short movie, which
gave an enticing insight into the four Japanese seasons and the history and
foundation of Kyoto food, which is considered the best of all Japanese
cuisine.
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| Chef Shogo Sasaki from the famed restaurant IZUU in Kyoto gave a live presentation of his two signature dishes |
Finally
we head over to the highlight of the event which is the live presentation and
tasting. After an interesting tête-à-tête session, Chef Shogo Sasaki from the
famed restaurant IZUU in Kyoto gave a live presentation of his two signature
dishes - Chirasizushi (Scattered Topping Sushi) and Saba-sugatazushi (Whole
Mackerel Lightly Matured Sushi). After the demonstrations, we had a chance to
indulge in Chef Sasaki’s authentic and delicious Kyoto-style dishes.
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| Live presentation by Chef Sasaki from restaurant IZUU in Kyoto |
IZUU has
been a part of Japan’s culinary history of being the first restaurant in the
world to offer mackerel sushi, traditionally created at home by the citizens of
Kyoto for celebrations and festival days as a treat. Since opening its doors to
residents, the mackerel sushi dish has been a significant part of the entertainment
district tea houses.
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| Saba-sugatazushi (Whole Mackerel Lightly Matured Sushi) by Chef Sasaki from restaurant IZUU in Kyoto |
Flavour
of Hanami presented by Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd, is a three-month exhibition
with the aim to showcase Hanami culture and Japanese traditions. It also
features four young and dynamic owner chefs of famous Japanese restaurants have
come to Kuala Lumpur, all the way from Kyoto at the Flavour of Hanami Live Presentation
and Tasting.
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| Chirasizushi (Scattered Topping Sushi) by Chef Sasaki from restaurant IZUU in Kyoto |
Each chef will provide their own unique menu of Japanese
traditional cuisine, with tickets available for up to 25 guests on a
first-come, first-served basis.
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| Mr. Ken Fukutake, General Manager of Media Content Planning Department, Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., Chef Shogo Sasaki and Chef Takeshi Matsuo, head chef of Restaurant IZUU in a group photo |
Flavour of Hanami Live Presentation and
Tasting
Tsuruse:
Sat 18 – Sun 19 February, 2017
Chikurin:
Sat 4 – Sun 5 March, 2017
Kinobu:
Sat 18 – Sun 19 March, 2017
Sessions: 1st
12.00pm-1.30pm | 2nd 3.00pm-4.30pm | 3rd 6.00pm-7.30pm
Venue: 3F The Cube /
CUBE _1, ISETAN the Japan Store Kuala Lumpur
Entrance Fee: RM100 6% GST is
included in the price (exhibition admission is included in the price) and children
under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Seats
are limited to the first 25 people and doors open 30 minutes prior to start
Tickets
for the following three sessions can be purchased at the ticket office, call 03-2382
7777 or purchase online at www.eventbrite.com
Wow!
ReplyDeleteAlways amazed at their precision in doing stuff, and sushi is not easy to make also. Hehe
very nice food! They look very pretty too. must visit it again
ReplyDeletei want one of those Hanami bento boxes!! so pretty and looks yummy too!1
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