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Are you looking for a unique and unforgettable dining experience in Melbourne this summer? Look no further than Akaiito, the fine dining Japanese restaurant located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Akaiito is introducing a new dining concept called ‘Omakase at Your Table’, which offers a chef-led experience from a team of expert Robatayaki & Sushi Chefs. With two new menus to choose from, you can indulge in a five-course degustation or a seven-course signature experience, both showcasing high-end Japanese cuisine prepared with native Australian ingredients.
Elevating the Omakase Experience
The omakase experience, which translates to ‘I leave it up to you’, has become increasingly popular among sophisticated diners in Melbourne. At Akaiito, Head Chef Winston Zhang has taken this concept to the next level. Instead of being seated at a counter and observing the inner workings of the kitchen, diners will have the opportunity to interact with the chef and have each course served and explained at their table. With a maximum of 30 patrons per evening, this intimate culinary journey allows guests to fully immerse themselves in the menu and experience the heart and soul of the restaurant.
A Journey Through Flavors
As you step off the bustling Flinders Lane and enter Akaiito, you will be greeted in the newly created lounge where you will be introduced to the chef and server. With a drink in hand, you will start your culinary journey on plush banquet seating with a selection of seasonal snacks such as botan ebi, beef tartare, dry-aged beef, sake marinated ikura, smoked ocean trout, and panko aged duck. After enjoying these tantalizing bites, you will be guided into the dining room, seated in full view of the open kitchen where the chefs will be crafting their creations.
Seasonal Delights
The summer menu at Akaiito features a range of exquisite dishes that highlight the diversity and versatility of each ingredient. Some of the standout dishes include smoked Spanish mackerel with daikon, kizami wasabi, and truffle ponzu, spanner crab chawanmushi with aged pork dashi and foie gras, and Kinmedai served with white asparagus, black garlic and tarragon emulsion, beurre blanc, and dill oil. The menu also includes Appellation oysters with watermelon and native sea herbs, Western Australian marron with tomato cooked three ways, and finished with a marron oil, seven-day dry-aged duck with beetroot, pickled mushroom, and duck jus, and MB9+ Wagyu with turnip, water dropwort, and smoked kombu tallow jus. To finish off the meal, indulge in a refreshing guava sorbet with fermented strawberry, quince, nashi pear, and raspberry meringue.
Expertly Curated Drinks
To enhance your dining experience, Akaiito offers a thoughtfully curated selection of wine, sake, and cocktails. The wine list, created in consultation with expert sommelier Grant Van Every, features a seasonal focus and regular updates. Sakes, selected by Owner and Front of House Manager Christine Chen, perfectly complement the menu. Some of the recommended pairings include Imada Fukucho ‘Seaside Sparkling’ Junmai with seafood canapes and oysters, Lagoon Sho-ku “Ascend” SAKE Margherita R403 with the Western Australian marron cooked three ways, and Tete Japanese Botanical Liquor to finish.
Visit Akaiito this Summer
Akaiito is open Tuesday – Friday for lunch and dinner, and Saturday and Sunday for dinner. To secure your spot for this unforgettable dining experience, make a booking online at www.akaiitorestaurant.com.au. Immerse yourself in the intimate host-to-chef relationship and embark on a culinary journey like no other. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy high-end Japanese cuisine prepared with native Australian ingredients in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Visit Akaiito and indulge in the ‘Omakase at Your Table’ experience this summer.
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