{"id":8260,"date":"2026-05-26T00:58:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T00:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/mezzaluna-by-lebua-presents-an-exclusive-jozan-sake-dinner\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T00:58:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T00:58:40","slug":"mezzaluna-by-lebua-presents-an-exclusive-jozan-sake-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/mezzaluna-by-lebua-presents-an-exclusive-jozan-sake-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"Mezzaluna by lebua Presents an Exclusive J\u014dzan Sake Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Mezzaluna<\/a>Bangkok, Thailand, May 26, 2026 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ Mezzaluna by lebua<\/strong> invites discerning guests to an extraordinary one-night-only collaboration with Tokoyama Shuzo<\/strong>, the historic sake house behind J\u014dzan sake, for an exclusive six-course sake pairing experience on Thursday, 2 July 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For this special evening, Shimpei Tokoyama-san, 9th Generation Master Brewer and CEO of Tokoyama Shuzo<\/strong>, will travel from Fukui, Japan, to Bangkok to personally present a curated selection of J\u014dzan sake alongside the refined cuisine of Chef Ryuki Kawasaki<\/strong> at Mezzaluna by lebua.<\/p>\n

More than a pairing dinner, the evening is a celebration of craftsmanship, terroir, and the quiet dialogue between cuisine and sake \u2014 both shaped by land, season, precision, and time.<\/p>\n

Founded in 1804 in the heart of Fukui City, Tokoyama Shuzo has spent more than 220 years refining its signature expression of tanrei-j\u016bjun \u2014 sake that is elegant, clean, and refined, yet layered with quiet depth and character. Crafted entirely from locally grown Fukui rice in close partnership with regional farmers, J\u014dzan sake reflects a philosophy rooted in seasonality, precision, and respect for origin. At Mezzaluna by lebua, two-MICHELIN-starred Chef Ryuki Kawasaki shares that same philosophy through his refined interpretation of contemporary French cuisine guided by Japanese sensibility.<\/p>\n

For the evening, Chef Ryuki presents a six-course tasting menu thoughtfully paired with distinct expressions from the J\u014dzan collection. Highlights include awabi with Koshihikari rice, Kujo negi, and black truffle, paired with Shimpei Tokoyama\u2019s exclusive omakase selection, alongside amadai with shiro hamaguri, green pea, pecoros, and marini\u00e8re sauce, complemented by J\u014dzan Etsuzanjakusui Junmai Daiginjo. Each pairing is designed to reveal the elegant structure, refined umami, and layered character of J\u014dzan sake while reflecting the harmony between Fukui\u2019s ingredients and craftsmanship. Together, the experience becomes more than food and sake pairing \u2014 it is an exploration of terroir, where the same soil, climate, and spirit are expressed through both cuisine and sake.<\/p>\n

Chef Ryuki Kawasaki at Mezzaluna by lebua<\/strong><\/p>\n

Set high above Bangkok\u2019s skyline on the 65th floor of State Tower, Mezzaluna by lebua is one of the city\u2019s most celebrated fine dining destinations, awarded two MICHELIN stars for its refined contemporary French cuisine shaped by Japanese precision and seasonality. Under the direction of Chef Ryuki Kawasaki, Mezzaluna by lebua has become renowned for its elegant and deeply thoughtful culinary style, where technical mastery is balanced with restraint, purity, and emotional depth. Through carefully selected seasonal ingredients and meticulous attention to detail, Chef Ryuki creates a dining experience that is both refined and deeply personal, reflecting his contemporary interpretation of French cuisine guided by Japanese sensibility, elevated by breathtaking panoramic views overlooking Bangkok\u2019s skyline and the Chao Phraya River.<\/p>\n

Tokoyama Shuzo and J\u014dzan Sake: Over Two Centuries of Fukui Craftsmanship<\/strong><\/p>\n

Founded in 1804 in Fukui Prefecture, Tokoyama Shuzo is one of the region\u2019s oldest sake breweries, renowned for producing refined, food-friendly sake rooted in the distinct character of Fukui. The brewery combines traditional craftsmanship with precise modern brewing techniques, using locally grown Fukui rice, pure regional water, and careful low-temperature fermentation to create sake with clarity, balance, and depth. Its flagship label, J\u014dzan sake, is celebrated for its crisp, dry profile, elegant umami, and polished structure \u2014 a style designed to complement cuisine with precision rather than overpower it. Through close partnerships with local rice farmers and a philosophy deeply connected to terroir, seasonality, and regional identity, Tokoyama Shuzo continues to express the quiet sophistication of Fukui craftsmanship in every bottle.<\/p>\n

Dinner Menu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amaebi, Somen, Oscietra Caviar, Tomato Consomm\u00e9<\/strong><\/em>
\nJozan, Karakuchi, Tobi | Junmai Ginjo<\/p>\n

Awabi, Koshihikari, Kujo Negi, Black Truffle<\/strong><\/em>
\nShimpei Tokoyama\u2019s Selection | Omakase<\/p>\n

Foie Gras Chawanmushi, Zuwai Crab, Zucchini<\/em><\/strong>
\nJozan, Houjun Karakuchi, Kiwami | Junmai Daiginjo<\/p>\n

Amadai, Shiro Hamaguri, Green Pea, Pecoros, Mariniere Sauce<\/em><\/strong>
\nJozan, Etsuzanjakusui | Junmai Daiginjo<\/p>\n

Niigata Murakami Wagyu Beef, Smoked Eel, Green Asparagus, Wasabi<\/em><\/strong>
\nJozan, Miyamanishiki 2024<\/p>\n

Miyazaki Mango, Yomogi, Timut pepper<\/em><\/strong>
\nJozan, Karakuchi, Cho | Junmai<\/p>\n

Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 Venue: Mezzaluna by lebua
\n\u2013 Date: Thursday, 2nd July 2026
\n\u2013 Time: 18:00 \u2013 21:30
\n\u2013 Experience: 6-course chef\u2019s tasting menu with J\u014dzan sake pairing
\n\u2013 Price: THB 12,000++ per person<\/p>\n

Guests are encouraged to reserve early for this exclusive one-night-only experience.<\/p>\n

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