hakkaisan circle x auburn

We were thrilled to celebrate our first Hakkaisan Circle with some of our great friends at AUBURN in West Hollywood. Our Sake Samurai Timothy Sullivan partnered with Chef Eric to create one of the most epic dining experiences!

“Snacks”

crispy pig’s ears

tartellette of lamb tartare and kusshi oysters

hiramasa crudo, mulberries, shisho

pairing: AWA sparkling

Course 1:

LEMON CUCUMBERS

nectarines, lightly set curds

almonds, salad burnet

pairing: AWA sparkling

Course 2:

CHANNEL ISLANDS BLACK COD

sauce of its bones smoked over embers

pairing: Honjozo

Course 3

MOREL MUSHROOMS

kombu, turnips

pairing: Junmai Daigingo

Course 4

A BOWL OF GRILLED CHERRIES

koji-aged liberty duck

mustard greens, black garlic

pairing: Snow Aged Yukimuro

Mignardise

ROSE, buckwheat honey

pairing: AWA sparkling