{"id":13118,"date":"2018-05-23T18:54:05","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T01:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/?p=13118"},"modified":"2018-05-23T19:02:09","modified_gmt":"2018-05-24T02:02:09","slug":"the-chaya-restaurant-group-officially-transitions-chaya-venice-into-chaya-modern-izakaya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/2018\/05\/23\/the-chaya-restaurant-group-officially-transitions-chaya-venice-into-chaya-modern-izakaya\/","title":{"rendered":"The CHAYA Restaurant Group Officially Transitions Chaya Venice Into CHAYA Modern Izakaya!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\u201cCHAYA has existed in some incarnation or another for the last four-hundred plus years, as long as the earliest izakaya. Part of the essential CHAYA DNA is adaptability and fusion, and CHAYA Modern Izakaya<\/b> bridges the past with the present, while allowing CHAYA to move forward into the future pioneering a marriage between Japanese and Western traditions, fresh ingredients, and contemporary culinary techniques,\u201d says Owner <\/b>and President Yuta Tsunoda<\/b>.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\nSTAY UP TO DATE ON THE\u00a0LATEST LIFESTYLE ARTICLES HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\nAt CHAYA Modern Izakaya<\/b>, an innovative team of chefs have come together for the first time to combine their skills and showcase their expertise, utilizing local seasonal ingredients, the highest-quality seafood, poultry and meats. Corporate Executive Chef Yukou Kajino<\/b>delivers not only a deft hand to creating inspired cuisine, but also an intimate knowledge of the kitchen, the dining room and its guests, overseeing all aspects of menu development. Driven by the notion that cooking has no boundaries, Executive Chef Joji Inoue <\/b>exemplifies a \u201cSeafood Samurai,\u201d showcasing his transcendental views through a respected culinary expertise. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFrom introducing special omakase experiences at the Kaiseki Chef Counter<\/b>, to pushing the boundaries on what one is capable of producing, Chef Joji<\/b> elevates CHAYA Modern Izakaya\u2019s<\/b> commitment to innovation. Kaiseki Chef Katsuyuki Wako<\/b>, whose tutelage and resume speak of his extensive Japanese education and extraordinary skill in the authentic culinary art of Kaiseki<\/b>, brings balance and harmony to this powerful team with his meticulously prepared and exquisitely served multicourse meals that are as visually appealing as they are flavorful. With a perfectionist eye and Kaiseki<\/b> palate, Chef Wako<\/b> brings his seasonal and spontaneous mindset to Chef Joji\u2019s <\/b>European training, thus continuing the CHAYA cycle of bridging eastern philosophy with Western techniques.<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\nTogether, this indelible team introduces a new Modern Izakaya<\/b> Dining Menu<\/b> while also featuring daily special Omakase Menus<\/b>,showcasing a sampling of each Chef\u2019s passion and ingenuity as they present the best bites and specials of the day, allowing guests to enjoy individual culinary adventures by way of technique, presentation and flavor. <\/p>\nGuests who opt to enjoy the new CHAYA Modern Izakaya Dining Menu<\/b> can begin their meal with the Raw<\/u><\/b> section, starting with the Seared Albacore \u201cAburi\u201d<\/i><\/b> with ponzu, serrano chili, and garlic chips. For an array of Salads & Vegetables<\/u><\/b> guests can enjoy delicate delights like the Chrysanthemum Salad<\/i><\/b> prepared with Enoki mushrooms and bacon vinaigrette, or the Crispy Sunchoke<\/i><\/b> featuring tomatillo miso, cr\u00e8me fraiche and ikura.<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\nFrom the ocean comes an assortment of Seafood<\/u><\/b> with special selections such as the flavorful Grilled Octopus<\/i><\/b> accompanied by papaya and yuzu tamari. If Meat and Poultry<\/u><\/b> is what you crave, the Chefs have you covered with specialties such as the Grilled Jidori Chicken <\/i><\/b>dressed with lemon kosho. <\/p>\nThe Rice, Noodles, Soup<\/u><\/b> section of the menu offers comfort food at its most opulent with selections such as the Wagyu Chazuke<\/i><\/b> comprised of rice, dashi tea and shiitake. Completing this diverse and multicultural menu are the Rolls<\/u><\/b>, Hand Rolls<\/u> <\/b>section with delectable offerings unique to CHAYA Modern Izakaya<\/b> such as the Celery Root Remoulade & Spicy Pollock Roe Hand Roll<\/i><\/b> and the Spicy Scallop Lettuce Hand Roll<\/i><\/b>. Just as each dish is carefully created to ensure all ingredients unify, so goes the harmony between food and service. <\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\nAt CHAYA Modern Izakaya<\/b>, guests will experience the philosophical art of omotenashi<\/i><\/b>, an unparalleled level of hospitality emanating from the very heart of Japanese culture. Executing the best of service, CHAYA Modern Izakaya<\/b> excels and aspires to anticipate the needs of each and every guest.<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\nCompletely reintroducing and redefining a new cocktail program, CHAYA Modern Izakaya<\/b> introduces the bar industry\u2019s best kept secret, Cocktail Consultant<\/b> Feisser Stone<\/b>. With a reputation for crafting unique handcrafted cocktails, Stone is no stranger to iconic L.A. concepts having worked behind the stick at top L.A. restaurants such as Hinoki and the Bird<\/i>, Scopa Italian Roots<\/i> and Felix Trattoria<\/i>. <\/p>\nNow, the head of his own consulting company, Barlingual,<\/b> Stone describes his approach to the CHAYA Modern Izakaya<\/b> cocktail menu as \u201cHyper-focused on introducing familiar concepts with an innovative twist.\u201d Part of Stone\u2019s twists include playful spins on Specialty<\/u><\/b> Cocktails<\/u><\/b> like the Highball Cocktail<\/i><\/b>, comprised of <\/i><\/b>Suntory <\/i><\/b>Whisky Toki and club soda, or the Son of a Beesting<\/i><\/b> featuring gin, ginger, honey, lemon, and lavender bitters. <\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\nThen take a journey to the Far East Side<\/i><\/b> prepared with tequila, sake, cucumber, lime, and shiso, or enjoy the Golden Shrine <\/i><\/b>made with Toki Whisky, B\u00e9n\u00e9dictine, and bitters. <\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\nAdditionally, CHAYA Modern Izakaya<\/b> offers a highly curated selection of spirits and Japanese Whisky<\/b>, the latter of which is offered in 1 oz. tasting pours, as a way to introduce these tantalizing and oftentimes rare whiskies to new guests. Named by Forbes <\/i>as one of the \u201c10 Japanese Whiskies To Try Now<\/i>,\u201d Akashi White Oak<\/i><\/b>, hails from Japan\u2019s smallest whisky distillery, where only two months out of the year are dedicated to whisky production. <\/p>\nThe recently discontinued Hibiki 17 Yr <\/i><\/b>and its award-winning sibling Hibiki 21 Yr <\/i><\/b>are two of the most sought-after whiskies on the planet, utilizing a mix of American, European, and Japanese wood, these whiskies are then barrel-aged and bottled at 86 proof. <\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\nAlternatively, CHAYA Modern Izakaya<\/b> offers Sake<\/u><\/b> By the Glass<\/b><\/u> options, such as the Miyasaka Yawaraka Junmai<\/i><\/b>, described by General Manager Joe Ando <\/b>as having \u201cNotes of caramel and a hell of a lot of charm.\u201d Pairing particularly well with Chef Joji’s<\/b>Izakaya fare is the full-bodied Yamato Junmai<\/i><\/b>, clean in flavor, with a smooth texture and some funk that old school sake drinkers crave.Sake<\/u><\/b> By<\/u> the<\/u> Bottle<\/u><\/b> offerings include Masumi Arabashiri<\/i><\/b>, a very unique unpasteurized first-run sake, with a vibrant, floral flavor as fresh as if you were tasting it directly at the brewery, and Tamagawa “Kinsho”<\/i><\/b>, a double-gold winning Daiginjo sake brewed by Japan\u2019s first ever non-Japanese Brewmaster, Philip Harper.<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\nTo complete the transformation from Chaya Venice to CHAYA Modern Izakaya<\/b>, implementing key design elements was imperative. Phase one of this metamorphosis began eighteen months ago when Designer C.S. Valentin<\/b> of Bogus Studio<\/b> brought the focus back to CHAYA\u2019s Japanese roots, creating the eye-catching hinoki<\/i>, the cedarwood plank fa\u00e7ade along the exterior, finalizing the effect with a noren<\/i>, traditional fabric dividers used to separate two spaces and protect the interior from the elements.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nEnforcing versatility with an overreaching common language in Japanese mid-century motifs, Valentin fully actualized the Dining Room<\/b> with black powder coated metal, walnut, brass, and leather, reinforcing a Japanese identity with a modern California feel. Phase two of the CHAYA Modern Izakaya<\/b>transformation was finalized over the last five months starting with the reimagining of the former Kaisen raw bar to the new Kaiseki<\/b> Chef Counter<\/b>, where guests can now enjoy an up close and personal experience, marveling at the skills and talents of their Chef while enjoying a specially curated Omakase<\/b> meal. CHAYA Modern Izakaya<\/b> also unveils a stunning new Cocktail Bar<\/b>, where custom backlit shelving now fully displays the premium spirits and eclectic sake collection served at CHAYA Modern Izakaya. <\/b>The sweeping bar counter also offers prime seating for guests to observe the craftsmanship of the bartenders executing each libation with the utmost integrity.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\nWhether it is cocktails after work in the lively bar and lounge, sampling an array of dishes on the new modern Izakaya menu amongst friends in the dining room, or enjoying the ever engaging Omakase Menu <\/b>at the Kaiseki Chef Counter<\/b>, CHAYA Modern Izakaya<\/b> is a vibrant experience in a spirited atmosphere offering individual culinary adventures by way of service, technique, presentation and flavor!<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nCHAYA Modern Izakaya<\/i><\/b> serves Dinner<\/b> every Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm, and every Friday and Saturday from 5:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Happy Hour<\/b> is served at the CHAYA Modern Izakaya<\/b> Cocktail<\/b> Bar<\/b> from 5:00 pm to close. For more information or to make reservations, please visit <\/i><\/span>www.TheCHAYA.com<\/i><\/span><\/a> or call CHAYA Modern Izakaya<\/b> directly at 310.396.1179.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"After four centuries in Japan and almost four decades in the United States, CHAYA continues to transcend convention between Japanese and American dining, inviting guests to discover innovative Japanese-Californian cuisine along with an unprecedented new beverage program as the CHAYA Restaurant Group officially transitions the 28-year-old Chaya Venice intoCHAYA Modern Izakaya on Wednesday, May 23rd, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,8],"tags":[7065,7064,2496,7066],"class_list":{"0":"post-13118","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-do","7":"category-lifestyle","8":"tag-chaya-modern-izakaya","9":"tag-chaya-restaurant-group","10":"tag-featured","11":"tag-tamagawa-kinsho"},"yoast_head":"\n
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