London's great ties with Japan just got stronger, increased trading means better Wagyu for all!
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF), presented iconic Japanese food ingredients - Rice, Wagyu (beef), Tea and Seafood - alongside beautiful Japanese Flowers and Bonsai in a series of talks and demonstrations which followed a delicious course of Japanese food.
A fabulous host of famous chefs were on hand providing culinary delights, Yasuhiro Mineno - Executive chef and co-founder of Yashin, Ashley Wells - Executive chef at InterContinental London, Daisuke Hayashi - Executive Chef at MuraTa Synergy & Associates, Junya Yamasaki - Head Chef at Koya, Hideki Maeda - Head Chef at Nobu, Rie Yoshitake representing Sake Samurai Association, the Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association in the UK, and is the Sake Ambassador for the International Wine Challenge.
There was a great selection of Wagyu on show!
Miso (Tokyo) glazed scallop (Hokkaido), soba noodles (Yamagata), tempura green onions.
A great selection of chefs and industry leaders were in attendance.
There were so many interesting drinks to see, certainly as Japan gets hold of our Whisky culture, the UK is certainly poised to take on board the varied selection of Sake etc!
Gobo (Burdock Root) tempura Udon with Japanese brown tea dashi,
Japanese sweet treats!
Green tea biscuits,
Wagyu (Gunma), Yellowtail (Miyazaki), Scallops (Hokkaido)
Nobu doing their thing!
Beautiful work here by the chefs,
Everyone was out showing their products, even apple filled Gyoza!
WAGYU BEEF IS AWESOME
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