From Zen Japanese…

ZEN PREMIUM SAKE TASTING DINNER

(Vancouver, BC) When you hear nuances of light floral notes with a sweet orchard fruitiness, you immediately think of a bottle of your favourite wine. Well think again! The same goes for Premium Sake. The best of the best are not heated at all but enjoyed chilled.

To demystify and allow your taste buds to experience some of the best Premium Sake available in BC, join award-winning chefs, Nobu Ochi and Keith Kamizato, of Zen Japanese Restaurant, on Tuesday, June 5th for a five-course Japanese West Coast menu with each course tailored to highlight the distinct nuances of Premium Sake.

Special Guest Speaker, a sake aficionado PAT ELLIS from Promark Premium Wines will guide you through the evening explaining what Premium Sake has to offer.

Whether you are a sake aficionado or taking your first steps, this evening promises not to disappoint!

Zen Japanese Restaurant
101-2232 Marine Drive | West Vancouver
Tel: 604.925.0667

LIMITED SEATING, RESERVATIONS ONLY 604.925.0667

Part of the proceeds will go to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.  The restaurant will be closed for this event.

PREMIUM SAKE TASTING DINNER

June 5th, 2007

6:30pm Cocktail Reception
7:00 – 9:00 pm Tasting

$125 (tax + gratuity included)

Featuring a selection of Premium Sake:

GOKUJO • YOSHI ORGANIC • GOLD OMACHI
YAMAHAI • INDIGO WIND SPARKLING

And a taste of something very special and new!

PRAWN 3 WAYS

SEAFOOD BUTTER YAKI
prawn and scallop with a lemon butter sauce

TAILS UP !
tempura marinated Kisu fish stuffed with prawn pate jumping into a pool of spicy sake miso balsamic reduction

POPCORN SHRIMP ROLL
crunchy popcorn shrimp and sweet ponzu infused organic greens wrapped in soy paper

ROBATA NO MORI AWASE

GINDARA
fire grilled soy ginger marinated Canadian Sablefish

CRUNCHY BEEF
panko encrusted tender rib eye stuffed with asparagus, caramelized carrots and onion chips lightly flavoured with a tangy sauce

CHICKEN YAKITORI ROLL
ginger-soy-garlic marinated Maple Hills free range chicken stuffed with grilled leeks wrapped in prosciuitto

SUSHI

HAMACHI PEAK
yellowtail hamachi, shiso and green onions in a soy crepe blanket served tempura style with sweet soy drizzle

FRESH HALIBUT NIGIRI
halibut topped with red chili chive salsa yuzu jelly

WILD PACIFIC SOCKEYE SALMON NIGIRI
sockeye salmon topped with sea salt and lemon drizzle

LEMON KIWI SCALLOP NIGIRI
scallop nestled on kiwi slice with lemon drizzle

SURF AND TURF

SALMON SCALLOP ROULADE
scallop wrapped with wild Pacific Sockeye salmon yuzu sake miso sauce

KOBE BEEF WITH EGGPLANT RAVIOLI
pan seared Kobe beef with grilled Japanese eggplant stuffed ravioli

DESERT

SPECIAL ZEN INSPIRED JAPANESE DESSERT