Modern Kaiseki

13 Course $165. Optional Pairing $85. A Deep Exploration Of Traditional Kaiseki Service With Modern Accents In Technique And Flavor Pairings.
- Sakizuke
  
  a pairing of something common and something unique. tasmanian sea trout tartare, asparagus knot, asparagus butter, nasturtium leaf.
- Sakizuke
  
  french sparkling, domaine rosier "cuvee jean philippe" , blanquette de limoux, france 2010.
- Zensai
  
  main seasonal ingredient presented as an appetizer. fanny bay oyster with sesame aioli; lobster with carrot puree, roasted carrots; kanpachi (amber jack) with pickled daikon from the chef's garden; unagi with avocado sauce.
- Zensai
  
  verdejo, martinsancho, rueda, spain 2010.
- Modern Zakuri
  
  a modern interpretation of sashimi. washington state diver scallop, santa barbara spot prawn, santa barbara uni, yuzu, dashi broth.
- Modern Zakuri
  
  pinot balnc, dopff & irion, alsace, france 2007.
- Suimono
  
  a broth for sipping. japanese sea bream, young bamboo rice, bamboo, bamboo broth.
- Suimono
  
  roero arneis, giovanni almondo "bricco del ciliegie" , piedmont, italy 2011.
- Otsukuri
  
  traditional sashimi. toro (fatty big eye tuna), tai (japanese snapper), shima aji (striped jack), kumomoto oyster with yuzu.
- Otsukuri
  
  sake junmai ginjo, " shichida" tenzen brewery, saga, japan.
- Mushimono
  
  steamed dish. kegani (hari crab), jidori egg, dashi, yuzu zest.
- Mushimono
  
  muller thurgau, kurtatsch cortaccia, alto adige, italy 2010.
- Yakimono
  
  grilled dish. washington state razor clams, shimeji mushrooms, brussels sprout potatoes.
- Yakimono
  
  picpoul de pinet, domaine de laurier, languedoc, france 2010.
- Shiizakana
  
  not bound by tradition, chef's choice dish. spaghettini with shaved black abalone, pickled cod roe, italian summer truffles, garlic, ponzu, daikon radish sprouts.
- Shiizakana
  
  greco di tufo, villa mathilde, campania, itally 201.
- Niku
  
  meat course. japanese matsuzaka a5 rib eye on ishiyaki rock.
- Niku
  
  pinot noir, ampelos cellars "fiddlestix vineyard" , santa rita hills, ca 2008.
- Sunomono
  
  salad. hotaru ika japanese firefly squid, yuzu miso.
- Sunomono
  
  yuzu sake, yuzu omoi, yamamoto, japan.
- Shokuji One
  
  rice dish-sushi. tai (japanese snapper), o-toro (fatty big eye tuna), wild aji (spanish mackerel), amaebi (sweet shrimp), santa barbara uni (sea urchini), seared toro.
- Shokuji One
  
  sake junmai yamahai karakuchi, tenzen "shichida" brewery, saga, japan.
- Shokuji Two
  
  rice dish. soba noodles, freshly grated wasabi, kombu dashi.
- Mizumono
  
  dessert. kabocha cheesecake, seasonal fruit, black sesame creme brulee..
- Mizumono
  
  muscat de beaumes de venise, delas, rhone valley, france 2010

Vegetarian Tasting

13 Course $150. Optional Wine Pairing $85. Reinterprets A Modest Modern Kaiseki Menu With Purely Vegetarian Elements. We Respectfully Decline Vegan Requests.
- Sakizuke
  
  a pairing of something common and something unique. maui onions, russet potato dashi, sanbaizu gelee, baby red-veined sorrel and pansy from niki's garden.
- Sakizuke
  
  french sparkling, domaine rosier "cuvee jean philippe" , blanquette de limoux, france 2010.
- Zensai
  
  main seasonal ingredient presented as an appetizer. erengi, shimeji, baby shitake mushrooms, black mission figs, gruyere, hazelnut ponzu vinaigrette.
- Zensai
  
  verdejo, martinsancho, rueda, spain 2010.
- Modern Zakuri
  
  a modern interpretation of sashimi. portabello mushroom, daikon oroshi, shiso leaf, shishito pepper, ponzu.
- Modern Zakuri
  
  pinot balnc, dopff & irion, alsace, france 2007.
- Suimono
  
  still water. matsutake dobin, matsutake broth.
- Suimono
  
  roero arneis, giovanni almondo "bricco del ciliegie," piedmont, italy 2011.
- Otsukuri
  
  traditional shahimi. kabocha squash, white konyaku, heirloom cherry tomatoes from niki's garden, fresh tofu, nanohana, bok choy.
- Otsukuri
  
  sake junmai ginjo, "shichida" tenzen brewery, saga, japan.
- Mushimono
  
  steamed dish. japanese turnips, truffles.
- Mushimono
  
  muller thurgau, kartatsch cortaccio, alto adige, italy 2009.
- Yakimono
  
  grilled dish. cauliflower, bell peppers, butter lettuce, vinegar dashi.
- Yakimono
  
  picpoul de pinet, domaine de laurier, languedoc, france 2010.
- Shiizakana
  
  not bound by tradition, chef's choice dish. tofu, spicy tomato cream.
- Shiizakana
  
  pinot noir, ampelos cellars "fiddlestix vineyard" , santa rita hills, ca 2008.
- Teppanyaki
  
  grilled on metal. mochi, abura age.
- Teppanyaki
  
  pinot noir, elke, anderson valley, california 2007.
- Sunomono
  
  salad. cucumbers from niki's garden, pickled wakame, daikon, watermelon radish.
- Sunomono
  
  yuzu sake, yuzu omoi, yamamota, japan.
- Shokuji One
  
  rice dish-sushi. baby cucumber with ume, avocado, okra, nasu (eggplant), shiitake mushroom, kabocha squash.
- Shokuji One
  
  sake junmai yamahai karakuchi, "shichida" tenzen brewery, saga, japan.
- Shokuji Two
  
  rice dish-sushi. omen noodles, kombu dashi, freshly grated ginger.
- Shokuji Two
  
  sake junmai yamahai karakuchi, "shichida" tenzen brewery, saga, japan.
- Mizumono
  
  dessert. passion fruit, french vanilla bean ice cream, nata de coco, black sesame creme brulee, kyoho grape.
- Mizumono
  
  hojita tea and muscat de beaumes de venise, delas, rhone valley, france 2010.

Beer
- Asahi Kuronama $6.00
  
  black.
- Hitachino Nest White Ale $24.00
  
  kiuchi brewery, ibaraki, japan
- Hitachino Nest White Ale $12.00
  
  kiuchi brewery, ibaraki, japan
- Koshihikari Echigo $13.00
  
  niigata, japan
- Orion Premium Draft $9.00
  
  okinawa, japan
- Sapporo $9.00
  
  sapporo, japan

Sparkling
- Domaine Rossier "Cuvee Jean Philippe" Brut $12.00
  
  brut, blanqutte de limoux, france' 10

White
- Chardonnay $16.00
  
  carpe diem, anderson valley, ca' 10
- Chablis $16.00
  
  domaine christian moreau pere & fils' 11
- Greco De Tufo $14.00
  
  villa matilde, campania, italy' 10
- Pinot Blanc $14.00
  
  domaine schlumberger, alsace, france' 11
- Riesling "Impulse" $12.00
  
  c.h. berres, mosel, germany' 09
- Sauvignon Blanc $13.00
  
  groth, napa valley, ca' 12
- Sancerre $17.00
  
  pascal jolivet, loire valley, france' 12
- Verdejo "Martinsancho" $14.00
  
  bodegas angel rodriguez, rueda, spain' 12

Red
- Beaujolais $10.00
  
  "chateau des reyssiers" regnie, france' 11
- Cabernet Sauvignon $12.00
  
  alamos, catena, mendoza, argentina' 11
- Pinot Noir $22.00
  
  au bon climat "la bauge au-dessus" , santa maria valley, ca' 08
- Bordeaux $25.00
  
  chateau haut beausejour, st esthepe, france' 10

Dessert
- Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon $16.00
  
  maldonado family vineyard, napa valley' 08
- Muscat De Beaumes De Venise $12.00
  
  delas, rhone valley, france' 09
- Tawny Port $13.00
  
  ramos pinto 10 year "quinta do ervamoira" , duoro, portugal

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