Anniversary dinner in Belsize Park
Written By Andrew Kojima
Date
Tuesday 29th June 2021
8.30pm
Location
Belsize Park
Occasion
Anniversary
Covers
2
Dietary requirements
No cucumber / mushrooms
MENU
1
Udon "mac'n'cheese", truffle mayo
2
Carrot veloute, toasted sanshyo oil, anise blossom
3
Grilled leeks, sweet white miso, mentaiko
4
White crab, tomato dashi, yellow courgette, basil
5
Jersey Royals, brown crab, oyster leaves
6
Salmon tartare, shiso, avocado, ikura
7
Tuna tataki, kimchi, yuzu koshu
8
Black cod in miso, pak choi, radish
9
Roast venison, gangnam tops, enoki mushrooms
10
Baked yoghurt, rhubarb, ginger, jasmine
11
Yuzu tart, raspberry, floregano
PAIRING
Try: Akashi Tai Junmai Ginjo Sparkling Sake
Sake
Sparking sake is well worth trying as a light aperitif and alternative to Champagne
Try: Akashi Tai Junmai Ginjo Sparkling Sake
Try: Albariño, Dry Riesling, Fiano
White wine
I find that Italian and Spanish white wines pair well with my fish and seafood dishes
Try: Albariño, Dry Riesling, Fiano
Try: Nero d'Avola, Rioja, Barolo, Sangiovese
Red wine
In general, lighter reds, such as Pinot Noir pair well with Japanese dishes, but occasionally something heavier and oakier such as Rioja or
Try: Nero d'Avola, Rioja, Barolo, Sangiovese