
KAISEKI
TASTING MENU



Kaiseki is an ancient Japanese cuisine that is now being made in a new interpretation with numerous dishes, in a pre-determined order and quantity, combining Japan’s meticulous tradition with up-to-date techniques and local ingredients carefully prepared and brewed for the meal. Every month new dates are released for these evenings, where Alex hosts up to 20 diners at once. The menu is updated and changes according to the seasons, and includes individual dishes, personal desserts, and Sake with Japanese beers during the evening. The culinary hospitality venue, UMAI, is located at Abed El Rauf El Bitar 8 Tel Aviv-Yafo, dinner starts at 19:30. You are welcome to arrive a bit earlier to enjoy the space and atmosphere.
SUMMER MENU "UMAI"
SAKIDZUKE
Appetizer Signifies The Season
MENTSUYU KYURI SOMEN
Japanese Cucumber Somen with Frozen Mentsuyu Shot
AEMONO
Dish Mixed with Sauce
IKA NO GOMA AE
Broiled Calamari, Sliced, Served with Toasted Sesame Sauce
SUIMONO
Spring Stock Dish
ICHI BAN DASHI NO TAI TATAKI
Farida Tataki in Clear Dashi Stock and Fresh Fingerlimes
OTSUKURI
Sashimi Dish
NATSU YUME NO OTSUKURI
Seasonal Sashimi Slices With Otsukuri Soy Sauce
AGEMONO
Fried Dish
EBI TENPURA
Local Crystal Shrimp in Tempura Batter Alongside Tare Sauce and Yuzu Salt
YUDE MONO
Steamed Dish
KIMI SOMEN
Chilled Somen Noodles in Truffle and Egg Yolks Sauce and Soy Marinated Ikura
KO NO MONO
Seasonal Pickled Vegetables
SHARI TOMATO ASAZUKE
Shallow Pickled Cherry Tomatoes
YAKIMONO
Grilled Dish
HIMARAYA SHIO YAKI
Wagyu Cut Seared on a Personal Himalayan Salt Stone with Yuzu Kosho and Ponzu
GOHAN
Rice Dish
UNAGI GOHAN
Steamed Koshihikari Rice with Grilled Unagi in a Sweet Sanshou Pepper Sauce
KANMI
Dessert
MORIAWASE
Puff Pastry with Purin Cream, Seasonal Fruit and Edamame Ice-cream
* The Tasting Menu cost is 550 NIS per Diner, Including Japanese Beers and Several Types of Sake Paired with the Dishes
* The Seafood and Fish on the Menu Might Change According to the Fishery of the Day