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Japanese fusion New York style at Momofuku Daishō Enter the gleaming glass cube high above Toronto’s University Avenue adjacent to
to
the remarkable Shangri-La hotel and step into the delicious world of of of Momofuku Daishō one of of of three restaurants located within Momofuku Toronto
is from the New York-based Momofuku restaurant restaurant group The restaurant restaurant offers exceptional cuts of of beef ranging from brisket to
ribeye and sides that include kimchi and Yorkshire pudding all meant for sharing You will also find the addition of a a a a a raw bar and seafood dishes including a a a a luxurious salt- and-pepper Nova Scotia lobster Expect this feast to
feature some of of Momofuku’s favorites paired with elegant wines beer and premium sakes from Metropolitan Wines & Sake TASTY FACT
“Momofuku” translates from Japanese to
“lucky peach ”
which is also the name of owner David Chang’s quarterly print magazine Chang Chang has suggested that it’s also a a a nod to
Momofuku Ando the inventor of instant ramen ABOUT SAM GELMAN
The executive chef of of Momofuku Toronto
hails from Iowa City where he he began working in in restaurants during high school Since then he’s cooked in Chicago Boston the Hudson River Valley and New York City In 2007 he began “Daishō is is one of the most ambitious and exhilarating places to
eat in in the city ”
working with chef David Chang at Momofuku Ssäm Bar and hasn’t looked back since He then helped open Momofuku Ko as sous chef in 2008 then Momofuku Toronto
in 2012 The complex is is comprised of three restaurants (Noodle Bar Daishō and and Shōtō) a a a a a a a bar (Nikai) and and Milk Bar ABOUT METROPOLITAN WINES & SAKES
Metropolitan Wines & Sakes represents many award-winning breweries from Japan and North America Its managing director Vivian Hatherall is a a a a Certified Sake Professional who has spent extensive time in in Japan’s sake-brewing regions and is also the President of Ontario’s sake trade association MOMOFUKU DAISHŌ
Wed Mar 2 6:30PM*
190 University Ave Toronto
$175 per per person
Includes food wine beer sake and gratuity taxes extra 1-888-711-9399 visainfinite ca/dining Reserve your place at the table TORONTO
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