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Matcha madness at Akachochin!

  • By events@bangpop.com.au
  • 13 Apr, 2019

New green dishes to try!

Akachochin is in the business of creating beautiful dishes full of authentic Japanese flavours, presented with simplicity.

With Japanese cuisines growing reputation internationally, there are certain flavours and items that immediately bring to mind. Foods like wasabi, sake and matcha!

Matcha is the finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. Well known as green tea, the change in preparation has been documented in Japanese tradition since 900AD. The custom of drinking tea was initially for medical purposes, later spreading to social pleasure.

Being linked to many health benefits, such as boosting metabolism, calming effects on the mind and rich in fibre, chlorophyll and vitamins, matcha tea has once again risen in the public eye.

If you’re looking to incorporate your matcha intake with more than just a tea, then head over to Akachochin to try something new!

Start with:

Matcha martini - Made with green tea, gin and sake, topped with our matcha foam.

This one is quite light and airy to sip on. Let the cool tea flow over your tongue, with tastes of the gin and sake but leaving the distinct matcha flavour to remain.

Or opt for a ‘yuzu green tea’ mocktail, with yuzu, green tea and a sweet syrup. A healthier option all round.

Follow up:

Matcha soba – tastefully smoked duck breast served on matcha soba noodles. Pour on your roasted brown rice soup for the extra warmth - just as you like it!

To finish:

Matcha cheesecake –

Creamy cheesecake with the unique matcha flavouring. Topped with matcha powder and red beans. This has been a great hit with big groups and parties!

Book in for your Japanese matcha moment here in Melbourne!

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If they were any fresher, they would still be swimming!

Come on down to Akachochin this weekend and sample some of Australia’s finest produce prepared by some of the Australia’s most innovative chefs.


-         Spicy Rock Lobster roll with tenkasu, black sesame, red onion, cucumber and spicy lobster mayo $25


-        Tasmanian Rock lobster salad with pickled daikon, cucumber, radish, mixed greens, fresh wasabi and yuzu dressing $49


While stocks last…..


Call to book!

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Ring in to New Year’s Eve with the restaurant’s Melbourne riverside location, views to the city and fireworks and of course, an enchanting menu.


Akachochin’s modern approach to Japanese cuisine incorporates traditional methods with modern flavours and textures, to create delicious dishes for everyone to enjoy. Given a modern look, Akachochin presents our NYE sitting for another year running back due to popular demand for a great spot to bring in the New Year!

With two sitting times available, this event can be enjoyed by kids and parents alike.


Tuesday 31st December, 2019

Sitting One: 5pm-7pm
Adults $95 for 5 courses | Kids $49

Sitting Two: 8:00pm-12am
$149 Inside, 7 courses with 4 hour beverage package
$189 Terrace, 7 courses with 4 hour beverage package & free flowing G.H Mumm Petit Cordon


Sitting 1 is best suited for those looking for great food to end the year before heading on to somewhere for the rest of the night. Be it heading in to wander the city in search of your firework spot, or heading on to a party to celebrate, let us provide a wonderful selection of dishes for the best meal to end 2019. Kids welcome to join for a specialised menu!

Sitting 2 suits those looking for a charming evening of food, fun, drinks and excellent service, knowing that you will be looked after well, throughout the night.  Sitting includes 4 hour beverage package of free-flowing options of wine, beers and soft drinks. 

Dine with us inside our spacious, high-roofed dock shed venue. Head onto the promenade for 11.59pm ready for the firework show!

Terrace sports exclusive seating to a limited capacity in our intimate terrace. In addition, the beverage package also includes free flowing G.H.Mumm Petit Cordon. Uninterrupted views to the Yarra River, also known for being a prime location to view the city and docklands fireworks.


We very much look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you.

Tickets available here.

 

Watch this space for the menu!

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Maybe the first thing that comes to mind with Japanese is sushi and sashimi, but if we said a few other names you may just remember those extra famous dishes. Dishes like udon, edamame, avocado sushi rolls. Japan was at one time, decidedly vegetarian as encouraged by the numerous Buddhist monks, calling for a style of cuisine that ‘have the goodness and keep away evils’ as translating as ‘shōjin-ryōri’.


See below or dine in for a selection of our Japanese vegetarian meals for sharing or alone, at Akachochin.


YASAI MAKI SUSHI ROLL

Japanese style pickled radish (takuan) for tang, crunchy and fresh cucumber sticks and soft avocado rolled within the sushi rice and rolled again in roast sesame seeds.


EDAMAME

Lightly steamed young soybeans, served with a sprinkle of sea salt. Presented fresh and as is for classic style snacks.


AGE DASHI TOFU  

Homemade egg tofu with a wonderful delicate softness, given a quick deep-fry for texture and warmth. Served with wild mountain vegetable sauce, certainly a dish to keep to yourself…

 

VEGETABLES CHIPS

Classic hot chips of lotus, burdock and sweet potato.

 

GARDEN SALAD

Our house salad is a fresh mix that style keeps that Japanese touch. Mixed leaves, carrot, radish and cucumber are served with a sweet and tangy sesame dressing.

 

ZUCCHINI MUSTARD YAKI

A well house favourite! Deep-fried zucchini strips are served with a mixed mayo-miso-mustard gratin. There are certainly lots of flavours and elements to the dish that should be savoured and enjoyed.

 

UDON NOODLES WITH WILD MOUNTAIN VEGETABLE

Classic thick udon noodles are served in dashi broth. With a mix of wild mountain vegetables and a topping of spinach and spring onion.

 

Our friendly servers are here to ensure this is the best Japanese dining experience.


Please let us know if you want to know more about the options or ask for Feed Me menu for chef special dishes made just for you.

Book here

By reneek@hospone.com.au 16 Oct, 2019

Our fish market selection is bought from the market daily.

Using the freshest fish ensure that the quality is as high as possible before it is skillfully sliced and served to you.

With our new menu launched for the summer months,

 let us introduce the platter.


Shake Salmon

Shiozake (shortened to shake) otherwise translates as salted salmon is a staple on the Japanese breakfast table. The main ingredient can be both main and side dishes in egg rolls or seared and served with soy sauce and rice. Take a moment to notice the salt enhancing the sea flavour.

Hiramasa Kingfish

Kingfihs holds a high regard in Japan with its delicate meat a popular choice when looking for variety from salmon or tuna. Providing a great balance between slightly oily but firm texture along with its sweet rich flavour kingfish is well sought after for sushi, sashimi and other recipes

Hotate scallop

The best thing about fresh scallop is the extra moment to appreciate the exquisite sweetness and the softness of flesh. Enjoy.

Maguro yellowfin tuna

Tuna being low in fat and easy to fish, is one of the oldest for sushi, even regarded by many as the icon of sushi and sashimi. You might notice the extra ‘fishy taste’ that comes from its firm texture. Yellowfin specifically is found in tropical and subtropical waters, bring the sea to the plate.

Unagi eel

Our latest addition to the fish market is this Japanese eel found in the warm pacific water? Around Japan, China, Taiwan and Vietnam. With the eels life story including both in salt water and fresh water, this Japanese luxury has a deep rich flavour that comes instantly to the palate.

Ebi prawn

Ebi is a preparation style of the prawn popular in Japan, especially for the sushi. Following on from nigari preparation the extra care to the shrimp and combination with mirin rice creates this well recognised sushi piece. Pure prawn juiciness with that cool touch.

Platter Specials :

Wagyu

With the wagyu beef, you can be sure to receive that tender buttery flavour accompanied with slight tang from a yuzu miso topping.

Shiromi White fish

Depending on the season the white fish options change to meet the freshest produce standard as we withhold on our fish market.

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