WHITEGRASS

Campaign Period: 20 Jan to 8 Feb 2024

Pairing 1

Nanbubijin Junmai Daiginjo
Sakemirai Tenkei

Poisson with Tennōji Kabu

A Japanese market fish of the day is roasted and accompanied with a purée of tennōji kabu (white turnip) flavoured in yuzu and a savoury, luxurious clam butter sauce. Tennōji kabu is a Japanese white turnip that has a persimmon-like texture, and is typically sweeter than most of its kind. It was widely cultivated during the Tokugawa period and Meiji period in Tennoji village of Osaka, as food for the monks of Shitenno-ji temple.

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Pairing 2

Kamoshibito Kuheiji Junmai
Daiginjyo Omachi Sauvage

Tempura Hokkaido Scallop

A large and juicy scallop from Hokkaido, Japan, is deep fried tempura-style and served in a sauce of beetroot purée, white soy sauce and Japanese vinegar. To top it off, stracciatella (type of Italian gelato), hanaho flowers and a cranberry hibiscus to garnish.

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WHITEGRASS

30 Victoria Street #01-26/27, Chijmes, Singapore 187996

Tel: 6837 0402

https://www.whitegrass.com.sg/

Located in the historical Chijmes landmark, WHITEGRASS showcases classic French fare with a Japanese touch. Their menu focuses on using the freshest seasonal produce to create dishes that are thoughtful and respectful of nature while remaining gastronomically refined.

Head Chef Takuya Yamashita

Born in Nara Prefecture, Chef Takuya Yamashita’s close proximity to forests and mountains ignited his passion for nature at a young age. Plans to study forestry gave way to his nature-inspired cuisine and its stories – making them extra memorable. He began his career at a French restaurant, Aux Provençaux Tokyo, while he worked in a patisserie on his days off. He then moved to France to work in Restaurant Etude (one Michelin Star) and one of the best bistros, Les Enfants Rouges in Paris. After that, he returned to Tokyo and was mentored by acclaimed chef, Kazunori Otowa, at Ciel et Sol (one Michelin Star), where he eventually became the head chef.

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