Japanese Umeshu Tasting Dinner

This multi-course experience spotlights the versatility of Choya Umeshu, from bright highballs to bold, spirit-forward cocktails, each paired with inventive Japanese bites. Expect flavour combinations that range from delicate and refreshing to rich, playful, and unexpected—showcasing why umeshu is more than a liqueur, it’s a canvas for creativity. A night of balance, surprise, and exploration, designed for those who love discovery in every sip and bite.

Four seatings are available: 7pm, 8pm, 9pm and 10pm

FIRST:

Nori Taco | Ankimo parfait, avocado mousse, arare, tobiko

Choya Highball | Choya Umeshu, soda, umeboshi, citrus

SECOND:

Tsukemono | Assorted preserved vegetables

Reviver | Choya Umeshu, Nanbu Bijin Ginjo Sake, Cocchi Americano, clarified shikuwasa, absinthe

THIRD:

Wagyu skewer | A5 Wagyu chuck roll, shiso chimichurri, smoked ponzu

Amerikamura | Choya Umeshu, Choya Kokuto, Puebla Mezcal, Dillon’s Gentian, Aperol, sansho syrup, black walnut bitters

FOURTH:

Katsu Sando | Chicken thigh, shokupan, atchara, kewpie, tonkatsu sauce

Lo-Hi | Choya Umeshu, Choya Yuzu, Toki Whisky, Averna, corn milk, coconut water, black cardamom

Host or Publisher Toronto Cocktail Festival