Long Table Tasting Menu in Mount Pleasant
About this Event
2 hrs experience, 5 courses, Gratuity included.
Beverages available separately.
Soko marks the end of autumn, and transition into winter in the traditional Japanese Sekki calendar, a time when the first frost begins to appear.
This five-course dining experience by chef Tomoko Tahara is inspired by Sōkō (霜降), one of the 24 seasonal markers in the traditional Japanese calendar, signalling the arrival of frost and the transition from autumn to winter.
The menu follows this seasonal shift through root vegetables, grains, fermentation and preservation — with earthy, smoky flavours shaped by late autumn in the Pacific Northwest.
Inspired by New Nordic cuisine and its connection to season, landscape and nature, Mæst Food brings together chef Tomoko’s cooking and featuring seasonal Ikebana arrangements by Emily Matick.
The long table is at the heart of the experience. Guests gather around one communal table, sharing food and conversation, with the opportunity to connect with people they may not have met before. Together, the food, flowers and shared table reflect Mæst Food’s interpretation of the changing season.
Limited seating.
October 25
La Fabrique St-George Winery dining room
7 East 7th, Vancouver
5:30 - 4 seats left
8:15-Still have some rooms
Please note that we are unable to make modifications to the tasting menu or accommodate severe or life-threatening allergies.
Guest-initiated cancellations will receive a full refund. The original payment processing fee will be charged separately.
Menu (Gluten free, plant based)
-Amuse
Sesame leaf tempura
Pumpkin cake
Potato pavé
-Warm gazpacho
Tomato, rosehip, hearb oil
-Koji oil confit carrots
Azuki beans, wild rice, buckwheat
fig leaf emulsion
-Herbal granita
Sage, parsley, yuzu
-Japanese pear tarte tatin
Blackened local chestnut caramel
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Tomoko Tahara
Chef | Food culture Researcher | Founder of Mæst Food
Tomoko Tahara is a Vancouver-based chef with over a decade of experience in ethical, plant-based cooking.
Her culinary work focus on sustainable, seasonal ingredients, often foraged or sourced from local farms, using fermentation or other unique technique and is guided by a deep respect for technique, culture, and nature.
Tomoko has honed her skills at some of Vancouver’s most respected restaurants, including AnnaLena, Published on main, and The Acorn. She also served as head chef at Harken Coffee, where her inventive, ingredient-focused approach brought a new perspective to plant-based cafe.Her training includes an internship at Inua(closed by pandemic)—the Tokyo-based sister restaurant to Noma—and two terms at the MAD Academy in Copenhagen (2022 & 2024), where she further developed her focus on sustainability, fermentation, and leadership in the kitchen.
Feedback from past guests:
“Mæst Food offers one of the most thoughtful plant-based dining experiences in Vancouver — seasonal, creative and deeply considered.”
— Alicia, Vancouver
“Tomoko’s cooking is incredibly innovative and beautifully executed. Every detail feels intentional, creating an intimate and memorable experience.”
— Jace, Vancouver
“Wonderful and creative vegan gastronomy. A rare and much-needed addition to Vancouver’s food scene.”
— Dali, Vancouver
“Thoughtful, inventive and unlike anything else plant-based events in Vancouver. Every Mæst dinner feels intimate, memorable and beautifully executed.”
— Erin, Vancouver
“I first discovered Tomoko’s cooking at Harken Coffee, where her thoughtful, deeply satisfying food was as memorable as the space itself. Years later, I attended one of her tasting menu experiences and was equally impressed.
Tomoko’s cuisine brings together foraged ingredients, seasonal vegetables, fermentation, and contemporary technique through a uniquely Japanese perspective. Every dish is carefully considered, beautifully presented, and full of unexpected flavours.
Beyond the food, the experience creates a genuine sense of connection and hospitality, making each tasting menu feel personal, memorable, and unlike a conventional restaurant meal.”
ー Brandon, Vancouver, BC
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 164.66
