Torafuku celebrates their 4th year anniversary with a special omakase set. Omakase is a Japanese term that means “I’ll leave it up to you”, where the meal consists of dishes selected by the chef. I absolutely love these dining experiences as you get a taste of what the restaurant offers.
Their options are 7 course omakase for $45 per person or 10 courses for $55 per person, with amuse bouche and bonbons added on top. It is an awesome deal and only available during dinner until September 22, 2019.
Ever since they started Le Tigre food truck back in 2012, I was a huge fan because of their Kick Ass Rice Bowl. The sauces and flavours were just so good and addictive. As Torafuku opened up in 2015, it was exciting since I work just a few blocks away. There are usually great deals to be had here whether it be their lunch menu, Dine Out Vancouver, or their omakase.
We covered their regular $45 omakase a few months ago when I dined with my family. It was a great menu, so when they launched their 4th year anniversary omakase, I was excited to return. The 10 courses for $55 per is a steal and you will be bursting from the seams.
Here is a quick look at the dishes.
Amuse Bouche
The amuse bouche arrive to give us a taster before the menu starts.
- Marinated Tomatoes with Shiso Leaf
- Cheese Terrine with Hibiscus Jelle
- Forged Mushroom Tart with Yuzu
A nice touch and I absolutely loved the mushroom tart. I am a huge huge fan of mushrooms.
Rabbit Food
This has a base of kale salad with gem tomatoes, lemon juice, grated parmesan, quinoa crunch, anchovy buttermilk dressing.
I absolutely love this dish and yes, I can make friends with salad. Props to you if you understood that reference. The salad is well balanced and love the quinoa brunch.
Chef’s Daily Sushi Rolls
Kick Ass Rice 3.0 roll has torched pork belly, furikake, cucumber, avocado, shiso, miso mayo, and fuku hot sauce.
Dy-No-Mite roll has prawn tempura, avocado, cucumber, steelhead salmon, mango and 7 spice aioli.
Both rolls were delicious and very flavourful. They really know how to balance the flavours and textures.
Fuku Style Kushiyaki – Cherry Tomato, Mochi and Corn
The mochi was so good. It is a house handmade sticky rice cake on stick, prepared daily with furikake and miso mayo. The corn was addictive and we couldn’t stop eating it. Corn is in season, so it was so good a naturally sweet.
Catch of the Day
This is their daily fresh fish ceviche. It was really good and fresh!
Higher Steak
This delectable dish has Wagyu beef tataki, cabbage slaw, crispy garlic, scallions, and citrus ponzu. This was a great dish as well. The tender and fatty beef goes so well with the ponzu.
Everyday I’m Brusselin’
This has Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, black bean balsamic vinaigrette, crispy chick peas, fried quinoa, and toasted almonds.
I love the abundance of vegetables in this omakase and the textures and flavours were so on point.
G-Tao’s Chix Wings
This has fried chix wings tossed in General Tao’s secret sauce and has broccoli on the side. I found it was overly sauced and sweet for my personal liking.
The Steak Out
This is made with a beautiful AAA rib eye 12oz., charcoal grilled, tamari butter, chimichurri, and seasonal veggies. So good! Who knew tamari butter would be so addictive with rib eye. Cooked perfectly too.
Gone Fishin’
This has a crispy whole market fish, toasted shrimp, crispy shallots, soy bean crumble, tamarind sweet and sour sauce. The fish that was available when were were there was sea bream, which has a nice meaty texture.
They debone it table side and its always a fun sight.
Mango Madness
This is served in a jar with Coconut Panna Cotta, mango sago and passion-fruit puree. The subtle coconut flavour in the panna cotta go really well with the mango.
Magic Stick
Chocolate Ganache, hazelnut feuilletine, raspberry coulis, and vanilla orange. It was rich and chocolaty which I enjoyed. The salt on top enhances the flavour too and gives it a salt and sweet combination.
Featured Anniversary Cocktails
In addition to the menu, they have a few featured cocktails to celebrate their anniversary and they are $16 each.
All 3 drinks are outstanding! They have an amazing cocktail program and the drinks are top notch.
Tom Yum Caesar
Suntory Roku Gin, fresh gem tomatoes, Thai spices and herbs, lime, fish sauce and cilantro.
Passion Libre
Los siete misterios doba-yej Mezcal, fernet branca, egg white, passionfruit, iron goddess tea syrup, and red Thai chilis.
XOXO
Calvados Brandy, Grand Marnier, lemon, pandan syrup, and Bitter Sling crabapple bitters.
Final Thoughts
Hopefully you’re able to make it for their 4th Anniversary Omakase as it’s quite a steal for either the 7 course or 10 course option. Only available until September 22nd 2019, but a lot of the dishes are on their regular menu.
Alternatively, you can order off the regular menu or call them to reserve omakase for your group. They are really easy to work with if there are dietary restrictions. I’ve always had a good time here when I dine with friends and family.
Address:
958 Main St, Vancouver, BC
Website:
http://torafuku.ca/
