Americas Montreal

Japanese Fusion in the Winter

Theme Japanese Fusion in the Winter
Venue YUUKAI Japanese
Location 5407 Parc, Montreal, QC
Date Jan 26, 2026
Time 7 PM
Host Mark Lazar and Earl Eichenbaum
Chef Karl Wong
Wine Selection Earl Eichenbaum
What a special evening was had by the 24 members and guests who came out. The snow abated and the parking was plentiful - the night was chilly outside (-20c = -4F) and warm inside. IWFS 2026 started with a super wine and dine experience.  Starting with a meet and greet while we shared a special Japanese Sake to warm us inside.
The Chef/Owner Karl Wong and his wonderful staff prepared his multi-course evening starting with Fresh NB Unami Oysters  followed by many other tasty dishes including their famous Sushi Pizza. The many varied wines selected by our Cellar Master Earl seemed in excess but ran smoothly from course to course, and requests have come from Members to purchase them. We started with a select Japanese Cold Sake and then Earl traveled us through France, Austria New Zealand and finished with a Japanese Style Plum Liquor for dessert, filled with plums.

At Entry

Oyster 2pc per person

Sakari No.11 Junmai Daiginjo, Japan

1st Course

Edamame

Wakame Salad

Zantho Grüner Veltliner Burgenland 2024, Austria – Burgenland

 2nd Course

Gyoza

Beef Sashimi (carpaccio)

Gabin et Félix Richoux Irancy 2019, France – Bourgogne

3rd Course

Sushi salmon tartare pizza

Mount Fuji salmon tartare

Bali tuna

Salmon exotic

Unagi nigiri (Eel)

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2024, New Zealand - South Island

4th Course

Sunshine specialty roll with salmon

Deluxe specialty roll with spicy tuna

Kama specialty roll with crab stick, shrimp, mango and tuna.

Special K specialty roll with shrimp tempura, avocado and scallop tartare.

Domaine Barmès Buecher Trilogie 2023, France - Alsace

5th Course

Dessert: Choice of green tea ice cream or green tea cheese cake.

Choya Umeshu Plum Liquor