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TERROIR JAPAN
The Jade Room is pleased to host ‘Terroir Japan' to celebrate our country rich in its cuisine and culture with locally sourced food and wine pairing - together reflecting the beauty of the changing seasons, diverse regional ingredients, and the versatility and expressiveness ingrained in the Japanese cuisine.
The refined course menu is themed around carefully selected, locally grown quality ingredients from across the country and prepared using authentic cooking techniques and innovative ideas by chefs.
The Jade Room boasts the choicest selection of evolving Japanese wine and delicately pairs food and wine from the same region to complement and create an unparalleled marriage of flavors.
‘Terroir Japan' is an opportunity to showcase the scrumptious treasure of Japanese local regions and produces, discovered from a new perspective through the eyes of The Jade Room's Chef Partner Tom Aikens, Chef de Cuisine Richard McLellan, and Head Sommelier Masakatsu Yatabe.
TERROIR SHIOJIRI
"Terroir Shiojiri" features Shiojiri city in Nagano Prefecture, known for Kikyogahara, a long-established wine-growing region with a history of over 130 years. Shiojiri has long been recognized for its celebrated Merlot and wineries that have led Japanese wine-making for generations. Situated near the center of Nagano and surrounded by the Japan Alps, Shiojiri benefits from crystal-clear water, a cool climate, and volcanic ash soil, all ideal for grape growing and agriculture.
Our course menu showcases an array of premium local ingredients, including Shinshu premium brand beef, Gitaro Shamo chicken, Carp, Shinano snow trout, Matsumoto ippon negi, and Pawpaw. Savor the exceptional culinary expressions of Chef de Cuisine Richard McLellan, who leads The Jade Room's kitchen.
In harmony with these dishes, we spotlight select local wine producers to craft perfect pairings. Our Head Sommelier, Masakatsu Yatabe, will expertly select wines such as Château Mercian, Domaine KOSEI, Sun Sun Winery, and Inishienosato Budoshu to suit each guest's preferences and complement each dish. In addition, sake from Suginomori Brewery, a sake brewery located at an altitude of 940 meters surrounded by the mountains of Kiso, will also be included in the lineup. Indulge in the exquisite pairing of Shiojiri's finest delicacies and wines, offered exclusively for a limited time.
[Serving Period]
November 14 - December 15, 2024
7 Course: JPY 18,000
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※The price includes 10% consumption tax and 15% service charge.
Shiojiri Wine & Sake Pairing
JPY 16,000
- Château Mercian
- Domaine KOSEI
- Sun Sun Winery
- Inishienosato Budoshu
- Suginomori Brewery
etc.
※The price includes 10% consumption tax and 15% service charge.
※ Each wine and sake are available in limited quantity due to small production. Please note that each pairing will be based on our sommelier's selection based on availability.