The traditional Cantonese restaurant introduces its first Cantonese-Japanese pairing event

While it has long been celebrated for its traditional execution of Cantonese fare, Fook Lam Moon is branching out by hosting its first ever sake dinner event this March. On March 26 and 27, sake lovers can experience a rare pairing of revered Japanese rice wine with some of Fook Lam Moon’s classic dishes.

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Above For the first time, Fook Lam Moon is hosting a unique dinner showcasing sakes from Godenya and Cantonese classics such as sautéed fillet of pigeon with caramelised Jinhua ham (Photo: Fook Lam Moon)

The Chinese establishment is collaborating with Goshima Shinya, sake master and owner of Godenya—a sake lovers’ haven and one of this year’s Top 20 restaurants.

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At his Central restaurant, Shinya presents an excellent array of Japanese sakes, each served in different temperature to maximise its potential and flavour profile, served in artistic Japanese crockery created by renowned Japanese pottery artist Aiko Watanabe.

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Above Fook Lam Moon's Cantonese classics include pan-fried bird's nest with egg white and crab meat. (Photo: Fook Lam Moon)

For the dinner, Fook Lam Moon will showcase some of its iconic dishes from its main menu. The eight-course menu is paired with six personally curated sakes by Shinya, and is priced at HK$1,880 per person.

 

Fook Lam Moon Sake Pairing Dinner With Godenya

Signature hors d’oeuvres

Pan-fried bird’s nest with egg white and crab meat

Sautéed fillet of pigeon with caramelised Jinhua ham

Steamed spotted garoupa

Wok-fried fresh lobster with black beans and chilli

Sauteed seasonal vegetables with fresh crab roe

Fried rice with ginger, conpoy, and egg whites

Signature desserts

 

Fook Lam Moon, G/F to 2-F, 35-45 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; +852 28660663

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Above Goshima Shinya of Godenya is curating six sakes to pair with Fook Lam Moon's signature Cantonese dishes (Photo: Godenya)

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