Taste of Autumn Japan
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Taste of Autumn Japan
13 (Fri) Oct – 31 (Tue) Oct 2023
@ Harbour City, Times Square, ifc mall & New Town Plaza stores
@ E-Shop
Autumn is the season of cool breezes – and tasty, nutrient-rich foods! An advocate for seasonal eating, city’super has sourced a variety of Japanese seasonal ingredients and foods for you to bring the taste of autumn home. Cook up an authentic Japanese feast for your loved one and feel the cosy autumnal vibes.
city'super x Kayanoya Japanese Gourmet Cooking Class
This autumn, city’super is joining hands with Kayanoya to present you with the "Discover the Taste of Autumn: Japanese Gourmet Cooking Class", which offers you the opportunity to easily create Chinese, Western and Japanese cuisine using Kayanoya's dashi soup series, bringing out the authentic flavours of Japanese ingredients.
Sign up and join our guest chefs in making gourmet dishes; our chefs will also demonstrate techniques of creating other tasty delights. Participants will receive five Kayanoya dashi soup packs and one Kayanoya Pan (valued at HK$430) for making Japanese-style Fried Eggs.*.
👨🍳Guest Chef: Swank Cheung
Formerly attended the Le Cordon Bleu short-term course and specialises in teaching French, Italian and Southeast Asian cuisine.
👨🍳Guest Chef: Gloria Chung
Formerly taught cooking courses and designed recipes in many institutions, including Kayanoya, and she also has in-depth research on food culture and cooking methods.
🗓Date: 14 & 28 (Sat) October 2023
Two sessions per day:
🕝Session 1: 12:00nn to 2:00pm
🕝Session 2: 3:30pm to 5:30pm
📍Venue: superlife culture club @ city’super Times Square store
🥣Cooking Demonstration: Onion Soup with Yuzu Cheese Toast, Prawn and Tofu Pot and Tamagoyaki Grilled Egg
💰Fee: HK$780/pax
👤Seats: 8 pax/session
❗️Registration Deadline:
Cooking Class on 14 Oct 2023: 12 (Thur) October 2023 at 12:00nn
Cooking Class on 28 Oct 2023: 26 (Thur) October 2023 at 12:00nn
Hoshino Seichaen Premium Gyokuro
The Yame region of Fukuoka, Japan has been renowned as a high-quality tea producing area since ancient times, and Hoshino Village located in Oku-Yame is famous for producing Gyokuro tea leaves of the highest quality. As we enter into autumn, city’super is excited to bring you Hoshino Seichaen’s Kiwami Gi Yame Gyokuro. Let’s savour this tea and experience the elegance of autumn in a cup!
About the Brand
Yame’s Hoshino preserves traditional Gyokuro production methods including natural pruning, straw covering and hand-picking. Its teas do not contain chemical additives or unnecessary colourings, presenting a strong umami and rich aroma through natural flavours.
Hoshino Seichaen Kiwami Gi Yame Gyokuro
An exceptional product of the highest quality among the brand’s annual line-up of products. “Kiwami” (極) is a special grade of traditional Yame Gyokuro, carefully selected from award-winning tea leaves. Through the meticulous process of “hiire” (火入れ) or firing, the Gyokuro tea’s aroma and flavour are maximised to present an exquisite umami and a deep, rich fragrance.
Japanese Sweet Potato Shochu
What are some perfect libations to savour this autumn? Japanese sweet potato shochu should definitely be on your list! Made from sweet potatoes, imo shochu imparts a soft and sweet aroma with a smooth and lingering taste that is truly unforgettable. Which of these three popular imo shochu products do you love most?
Chiran Tea-chu Shochu
The perfect marriage of green tea and imo shochu, it combines the rich umami flavour of sweet potatoes with the refreshing aroma of green tea.
Tomino Houzan Imo Shochu
This imo shochu has a fresh apple fragrance. When served over ice, it offers a refined sake-like texture. Suitable for ladies and beginner shochu drinkers.
Tenshi-no-Yuwaku Aged Imo Shochu
Aged for a long period in sherry casks, this imo shochu exudes a vanilla aroma and elegant sweetness that is truly captivating.
3 DIY Udon Dishes
Udon is a beloved staple in Japanese cuisine, and its rich regional and cultural influences have given rise to a variety of unique udon styles and preparations. Let us share with you three popular ways of enjoying udon and adding a joyful touch to your autumn days!
#1 Traditional Style: Cold Udon
One of the most traditional ways of enjoying udon that allows you to fully appreciate the authentic flavours of udon and the dipping sauce.
Recommendation:
Ajinohyoshiro Hand-pulled Thin Udon Noodle + Ajinohyoshiro Ero-Umoute Gomen Soup Base
#2 Health First: Whole Wheat Udon with Assorted Vegetables
Pair hot whole wheat udon with nutritious vegetables for a simple, delicious and healthy dish.
Recommendation:
Ishimaru Noodle Whole Wheat Flour Thin Udon + Ajinohyoshiro Vegetable Soup Stock Pack
#3 With a Simple Twist: Wakama Seaweed Udon with Chicken Breast Salad
The combination of unique seaweed udon in hot soup with ready-to-eat chicken breast salad makes for a quick and easy dish to prepare.
Recommendation:
Ajinohyoshiro Wakame Seaweed Udon Noodle + Kayanoya Original Dashi Stock Powder
Top-quality Japanese A5 Wagyu
As you enjoy the cool breeze of autumn, there's nothing better than spending some quality time with loved ones. Make your gathering extra special with an autumn BBQ party! city'super brings you A5 grade Wagyu beef from top farms in Japan. Come and shop now!
Japan Kagoshima Wagyu Olympic Champion Masami Nakayama Farm Chilled A5 Grade Wagyu Striploin
This beef achieved the title of "Overall Champion" at the 11th National Japanese Beef Ability Expo, also known as the Wagyu Olympics in Japan. Among the 183 competing cattle, a single A5 Wagyu cow named "Kingyoshitsu" from Masami Nakayama Farm claimed the crown.
Japanese Chilled A5 Wagyu Premium Yakiniku Set
A tasting set includes both Yamagata Gyu Beef and Matsusaka Beef. city’super purchases whole black wagyu Otome Ushi, or heifers, that are over 30 months old from Yamagata Prefecture. This type of cattle is very rare and precious, and makes what is considered the best Yamagata Beef on the market. Through long-term fattening, the melting point of the fat of Otome Ushi is much lower than that of normal wagyu. The low-fat-melting point guarantees a melt-in-the-mouth experience.
The Matsusaka Beef come from a specialist in raising Matsusaka Ushi - Ito Farm, who has over 60 years of experience of doing so. Pure-bred black wagyu heifers are carefully fattened for close to 40 months to achieve Matsusaka Beef with a well-distributed, extremely refined marbling and a melt-in-the-mouth texture. Ito Farm has been awarded for three consecutive years in the Grand Champion Cattle Prize in the prestigious annual Matsusaka Beef Carcass Contest, demonstrating the farm’s expertise and craftsmanship in raising exceptional cattle.
Japan's Neji Choco Laboratory Chocolates with Intriguing Design
As October sets foot, the approach of autumn brings to mind the delightful indulgence of chocolate that warms the soul. Get ready to be surprised by Neji Choco Laboratory, a creative chocolate brand from Kitakyushu in Japan if you love unique and creative packaging designs.
About the Brand
Neji Chocolate, located in Kitakyushu city, was born out of the desire to create souvenirs unique to Kitakyushu. Due to the thriving development of the local steel industry, the brand takes inspiration from the steelworks and utilises 3D printing technology to craft delectable chocolates shaped like screws, nuts and more. The level of realism is incredibly high and a variety of unique designs are available, making them a beloved choice among locals and tourists alike.
Oacenter Castle Shaped Chocolate
Contains bite-sized castle-shaped chocolates. A popular souvenir from “Kokura Castle” in Kitakyushu City.
Oacenter Toilet Shaped Chocolate
With a whimsical toilet-shaped design, this chocolate comes in unique packaging with the “Kitakyushu Sangyo Kanko” logo and made of couverture white chocolate.
Oacenter Mentaiko Pollock Roe Shaped Chocolate
This mentaiko-shaped white chocolate has a spicy kick reminiscent of real mentaiko. A new sensation of taste.
Japanese Scenery Special-Edition Seaweed
Be delighted by this collaboration between Yamamoto Noriten — a traditional Japanese seaweed shop—and Hello Kitty, launching delicious seaweed products with exquisite and adorable packaging! Not only to enjoy it instantly, why not add this delicious seaweed to your homemade rice balls and experience a richer autumn flavor?
About the Brand
Yamamoto Noriten was established in 1849. In preparation for Emperor Meiji's visit to Kyoto, the brand came up with the world's first flavoured seaweed, which became immensely popular and continues to be a must-have nutritious and tasty snack for the Japanese people.
Yamamoto Noriten Hello Kitty Seaweed Snack - Wasabi and Sesame / Yuzu and Pepper
Choose from two delicious flavours, both packaged in adorable round cans adorned with Hello Kitty designs. These limited-edition products are highly collectible.
Autumn Japan super e Special GetGo Bash
Date:13 (Fri) October 2023 - 17 (Tue) October 2023 - All members
Venue: All city'super, LOG-ON stores and E-Shops, cookedDeli store, brand's stores, food counters and restaurants, etc.
Privileged Discounts and Offers
Shopping Privileges
Bonus Point Reward Programme
Extra Reward
All super e members could get a HK$300 Reward eCoupon* upon single net purchase of HK$3,000 or more at all city’super stores, restaurants and counters during the “super e Special GetGo Bash”!
Available period of using the HK$300 Reward eCoupon: 1 November – 30 November 2023
*The Reward eCoupon is not applicable to E-Shops and all self-checkout counters. Terms and conditions apply.
What’s More
LOG-ON is also holding the “super e Catch-the-Tail-End Bash” during 13 – 17 October, 2023. Grab this chance to shop at LOG-ON store and its E-Shop for exploring more favourite goods before too late! Extra Reward is applicable to all LOG-ON stores.
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