Where:
Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101
When:
Saturday, September 23, 2023
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
alcohol sampling ends at 3pm
What is Japanese Food & Restaurant Expo?
Mutual Trading Japanese Food & Restaurant Expo is the largest showcase of Japanese food, alcohol beverage, and restaurant supplies and is the principal meeting place for food-service professionals and suppliers.
Hosted annually in Los Angeles, and in New York, the expo attracts thousands of food retailers, food-service business owners, trade professionals, and chefs.
Is the Expo open to the public?
Expo is not open to general public. This is strictly a trade show and is open to those in food-service businesses only.
Can I bring my kids to the Expo?
This is a trade show for professionals. No one under 18 is allowed.
Is the parking free?
Attendees are responsible for own parking fees. Public parking is available near the event site. All day fees average $15-$20.
MUST SEE | LEARN | TASTE
- MIYAKO BRAND RENEWAL: Savor the Taste of Quality
- ULTS Super Frozen Seafood: Dive into Freshness, Super Frozen Ootoro for the Win
- SAKE: Raising the Bar in Gastronomy with Harmony. Just Pair It!
- SAKAI TAKAYUKI knives: Get personalized engraving from the Master herself!
- White Chinaware Exclusive: Up to 30% OFF
- Showroom-Wide Specials: Up to 25% OFF
WORKSHOPS
Subject to change
Prestige in Every Pour: Indulge in the Mystery of Black Label Sake
Presented by: Atsuko Glick, Master Sake Sommelier, Sake School of America
Food pairing by: Chris Ono, Chef in Residence, Hansei
Taste the Craftmanship: A Journey through Time and Flavor with Sokujo, Kimoto and Yamahai
Presented by: Patsy Lu, SSI International Master Sommelier of Sake & Lecturer, Sake School of America
Food pairing by: Chris Ono, Chef in Residence, Hansei
AwaMORE Please! Unravel the Enchanting Flavors of Awamori, Tropical Okinawa's Distilled Spirit
Presented by: Eda Vuong, SSI International Sommelier of Sake & Lecture, Sake School of America
Food pairing by: Chris Ono, Chef in Residence, Hansei
Japanese Perfection: Shochu Cocktails Reimagined with Kuramoto Ice
Presented by: Naoto Yonezawa, Founder, Kuramoto Ice USA
& Takeaki Kimura, Manager & Bartender, JIMHALL