Sake × Otsumami: A Special Pairing Experience with Chef Ryo Imai

Savour the harmony of Japanese sake and otsumami (bar snacks and simple dishes) with renowned Chef Ryo Imai and the Sake Association of BC.
About this Event

Discover how premium sake elevates the flavours of a thoughtfully crafted omakase otsumami plate inspired by Chef Ryo Imai’s unique culinary vision.

This exclusive experience features a guided sake tasting with carefully selected premium sake presented by sake experts, thoughtfully paired with Chef Imai’s creative omakase otsumami creations.

Guests will have the rare opportunity to experience the artistry of a celebrated chef, deepen their appreciation of Japanese sake, and explore the harmony between food and sake through expertly curated pairings. Whether you are new to sake or a longtime enthusiast, no prior knowledge is required—just bring your curiosity and appreciation for exceptional Japanese cuisine and beverages.

19+ | Language: English and Japanese

今井亮シェフと酒アソシエーションBCによる特別な日本酒ペアリング体験

日本のテレビ番組でも活躍する今井亮シェフの独自の感性から生まれる「おまかせおつまみ」と、酒の専門家が厳選したプレミアム日本酒の魅力を味わう特別なワークショップです。

対象：19歳以上 | 日/英

----------------------------------

Menu Information・メニューについて

Chef’s Omakase Otsumami Plate・おまかせおつまみ： Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated selection of seasonal otsumami prepared by Chef Ryo Imai.

Allergens in the menu may include・使用されるアレルゲン：

• Egg / 卵
• Fish (Salmon) / 魚類（サーモン）
• Soy / 大豆
• Wheat (Gluten) / 小麦（グルテン）
• Tree Nuts / ナッツ類

------------------------------------

Extend your culinary journey with Chef Ryo Imai's signature cooking demonstration, where you'll discover the flavours behind his creative dishes. Learn more:

About : Born in Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture, Chef Imai has built a distinguished career specializing in Chinese and home-style Japanese cooking. After training at a long-established Chinese restaurant in Kyoto and expanding his expertise as a food coordinator in Tokyo, he developed a signature style based on his philosophy: “Delicious and Fun for Everyone.”

About the Instructor: Toshi Uehara serves as President of the Sake Association of British Columbia (SABC). He is a WSET Educator in Sake and a Sake Sommelier dedicated to promoting Japanese sake and deepening appreciation for sake culture throughout British Columbia.

About : The Sake Association of British Columbia was formally established on October 1st 2013. Their mission is to elevate the status of Sake as a beverage that will be part of daily life for the people of Canada, and to spread Sake culture deep and wide throughout British Columbia.