Cancelled: Watch elegant ikebana creations by artists Shoso Shimbo and Shoan Lo unfold before your eyes as you enjoy a five course meal at one of Melbourne's finest restaurants.
Cancelled: To celebrate the opening of Melbourne Ikebana Festival Shoso Shimbo & Shoan Lo present an ikebana demonstration at Ocha Japanese Restaurant. Enjoy a five course dinner at one of Melbourne’s finest restaurants as Shoso and Shoan create beautiful arrangements before your eyes.
Shoso and Shoan will show you eight small to medium arrangements spending about 60 min. during the 3 hour dinner.
When: 7pm - 10pm, 4 September 2021, Door opens 6:45pm
Venue: Ocha Restaurant, 3 - 5 Church St, Hawthorn 3122
Price: $125 pp
Price includes a five course dinner, a drink on arrival and a small ikebana work to take home. Drinks are also available for purchase at the bar.
Cancellation: If this event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, we will refund your fee.
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Menu: Five course modern kaiseki dinner
Beverage: One of the followings
Course 1: Ocha’s Zensai Plate
-Kingfish brandade, Japanese plum sauce, yukari, black sesame rice cracker
-Shitake mushroom, prawn mousse, aoi nori salt
-Pork belly, cheese & spring onion rolls panko rolls
Course 2: Spanner Crab Dumpling, ikura, black truffle infused ankake sauce
Course 3: Sushi/sashimi
Course 4: Duck fillet, soy reduction, asian mushrooms, greens
Course 5: Matcha cheesecake, black sesame anglaise, kinako crumbs
All dietaries can be accommodated for.
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