A Japanese Food and Whisky Trip

Restaurant Series 2 Japanese Cuisine Gion Sasaki

Overview

Both Suntory's hall-of-fame Chief Blender Seiichi Koshimizu and famous food producer and columist Takeshi Kadokami believes that the combination of food and Japanese Whisky hold exciting undiscovered potential.
Why does Japanese Whisky go so well with food? In this series they set foot to different Michelin-starred and notable restaurants to discuss the secret behind Japanese Whisky and cuisine with chefs of many different cuisine genres.

Restaurant Series 2<br />
Japanese Cuisine Gion Sasaki

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Michelin 3 Star Japanese Cuisine Gion Sasaki

Restaurant Series 2 Japanese Cuisine Gion Sasaki

Episode 1 Eel

Gion Sasaki's owner, Mr. Sasaki, suggested Japanese whisky to Mr. Koshimizu, and the first thing he chose for the à la carte dish was "eel." On this episode, find out what kind of cooking would he make with the eel, and what kind of whisky would he suggest to pair with it.

Episode 2 Lotus Root

The second cuisine that Mr. Sasaki, the owner of Gion Sasaki, suggests to Mr. Koshimizu, themed around Japanese whisky and a single dish, is "lotus root." On this episode, keep an eye on Mr. Sasaki's finished creation as he ingeniously incorporates hidden ingredients into the lotus root, perfectly complementing the whisky.

Episode 3 Abalone

The last cuisine that Mr. Sasaki, the owner of Gion Sasaki, suggested to Mr. Koshimizu for the Japanese whisky and single dish pairing is the incredibly large "abalone," also a specialty of Gion Sasaki. On this epsiode, find out what whisky can balance the aroma and richness of the abalone.

Episode 4 Koshimizu and Sasaki's Spirited Conversations Over "Kaku" Whisky

Mr. Koshimizu and Mr. Sasaki, who have reached the pinnacle of their industry.
However, behind that lies numerous failures that led them to where they are now. As they drink their favorite 'Kaku' whisky, they recount their tales of failure and reflect on themselves and what is important to them.