The Japanese chef, who arrived in Lithuania, refuted a widespread myth

October 15 Those interested in Japanese culture were invited to a gourmet tasting dinner, where the flavors of the country of the Rising Sun were presented by chef Masahito Sasaki, and accents of Lithuanian gastronomy were presented by the restaurant’s chef. Artūras Rakauskas. Of course, traditional drinks that complement meals are also indispensable.

Lithuanian resident M. Sasaki delighted event guests with Japanese cuisine, trying to disprove the myth that Japanese people often eat sushi. According to the visiting chef, this dish is preferred by food lovers living in Western countries, so dinner at the mansion was a great opportunity to introduce guests to a much more colorful Japanese food culture, which is not easy to present in such a short time. Mr. Sasaki was pleased that several tasters had already visited Japan.

The Japanese have long been famous for their impeccable juggling of tastes and are well versed in the health benefits of food, so Sasaki easily found common ground with stately kitchen chef Zypliai. History tells us that it was this mansion officer who was responsible for the welfare of the mansions. Another duty of the cook is to surprise the guests. With a hot dish and memorable dessert, the mansion’s chef added accents to an exotic tasting.

“We are happy with the event to strengthen our ties with the Kaunas-Japan Friendship Association and get closer to the typical culture of big cities.

Current circumstances have pushed us to “travel” on the ground, so it is a great pleasure to share experiences that go so far. The chefs perfectly demonstrated how much the gastronomy of both countries has in common, says restaurant founder Arūnas Tarnauskas.

For the third time, the cycle of events of Sugihara Week in Lithuania is organized by the Kaunas-Japan Friendship Association, in commemoration of the Japanese diplomat Č. In memory of Sugihara. C. Sugihara lived in Kaunas in 1939-1940 and together with the Dutch consul Jan Zvartendijk contributed more than 6,000. the saving of Jewish lives. During Sugihara Week events, Lithuanians learn about Japanese historical personality, culture and philosophy, visible traces of Japan in Kaunas, and participate in debates on the values ​​of humanism and tolerance.