Mother’s Day 2013 ($47)

Reservation: 212-777-1978 / info@wasan-ny.com

Thank you for your support.

Wasan

March 24th to 28th: 50% off (max $20 off)

We support the Japan’s recovery from the Great Tohoku Tsunami & Earthquake .
50% will be discounted per table. A portion of the sales will be donated to the communities affected by the Great Toshoku Tsunami & Earthquake.

*$20 max discount for dinner. 1 per table. 18% gratuity may be added. Can’t combine offers.

March 24th: 2nd Warm Sake Event

We will have a warn sake tasting with 10 different kinds of sake to compare, you’ll really be able to appreciate the difference in taste between hot and cold sake. Specially pair with food. You can pair couple dishes with cold & warmsake. For this unique experience, we’ll warm sake that is not usually served this way—such as Nigori, Daiginjo and Yuzu-sake.

In addition to this great evening planned, a guest sake sommelier will be in attendance: Ms. Hiromi Iuchi. She will be available to answer any questions you might have about sake.
Please make a reservation to save a spot. Not only is space limited, so is the sake!

7pm – 10pm (3hours)
$60 *this comes with appetizers for pairing (exclude tip & tax)
For those who really want to know about pairing with food.

RSVP:info@wasan-ny.com

April 7th & 10th: Cooking class

*This class will be held in Japanese.

This month’s theme is “Party cooking”

- You can make and bring it at a potluck party
- We arrange our popular catering menu to party menu.

April 7th, Tuesday 3:00pm – 5:00pm
April 10th, Friday 11:30am – 1:30pm

Fee:$60 ($50 for person who get Wasan news)
Place: Wasan 108 E 4th street New York NY 10003
RSVP: info@wasan-ny.com or 212-777-1978
Wine pairing: $15/2 glasses (only reservation)

February 3rd: sake event

This will be the first time of hot sake event in NYC. We have 10 kinds of sake to warm up and compare cold one.
You’ll find the big difference of hot and cold taste.

And we make unusual sake warm, such as Nigori, Daiginjo sake and Yuzu-sake. You’ll find different face of sake.

We have a guest sake sommelier, Ms. Hiromi Iuchi.
She will be here all night. Please ask her about any sake questions.

Some sake is limited. Don’t miss this chance.
Please make reservation save your spot!

Sake List:

1. Matsu no Midori Junmai daiginjo
2. Outouka Namazake
3. Koshi no seki Junmai Ginjo
4. Miyozakae Honjozo
5. Madoka Honjozo
6. Suehiro Yamahai Junmai
7. Shiragiku Genshu Honjozo
8. Choryu Taruzake
9. Shiragiku Nigori
10. Yuzu omoi Yuzu-sake

Date: Sunday, Feb 3rd
Time: 6pm – 8pm (some sake are limited. Please come as early as possible)
Price: $40 (exclude tip, tax)
RSVP:info@wasan-ny.com

February 10th & 13th: Cooking class

*This class will be held in Japanese.

This month’s theme is “Use the ingredients which is not familiar with Japanese dishes”.
“Quinoa”, “Rainbow trout”, “Oyster” and “Kale”

February 10th, Sunday 3:00pm – 5:00pm
February 13th, Wednesday 11:30am – 1:30pm

Fee:$60($50 for person who get wasan news)
Place: Wasan 108 E 4th street New York NY 10003
RSVP: info@wasan-ny.com
Wine pairing: $15/2 glasses(only reservation)

February 11th through 17th: Valentine week

We will have a “Valentine special course ($45)” this year again. It comes with seasonal six dishes. And from lots of requests on last year, we extend to 7 days to serve it.Don’t miss it this year.

Reservation: 212-777-1978 / info@wasan-ny.com

February 26th: Free tickets available for THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO ALUMNI CHOIR CONCERT“ Japan Earthquake Benefit & Sandy Relief Concert”

We are honored to announce the Japan Earthquake & Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert “The University of Tokyo Alumni Choir Concert”

The 100-member choir group consists of 70 graduates and 30 current students of the University. Masahiro Sakai from the choir will conduct the opening number, “Hokke Senpo.”

Ralph Samuelson, a Shakuhachi-flute player who is active in Japan and NY, will perform with a young and popular Shakuhachi player Akihito Obama. The members of New York Noh and Kyogen performance group will also be performing. Giuseppe Bausilio from the musical “BILLY ELLIOT” is one of the members of this group and will be performing traditional Japanese Kyogen for Japan’s recovery. Reona Ito, the conductor of the Reona Ito Chamber Orchestra will conduct the choir and the pianist Yoko Miki will play the organ for “Requiem in D minor” by Luigi Cherubini.

Hosted by former NHK announcer Seiji Kasai and assisted by Risako Arcari, a local high school student, this event will reflect the thoughts, hearts and minds of the many different people involved in its production.
We are honored to announce that The university of Tokyo Alumni Choir Concer” will be held at Carnegie hall on February 26th.

http://www.tokyodaigaku-carnegiehall.com/english.html

Free ticket available (limited)!
Please contact with Wasan.
info@wasan-ny.com

January 1st: Seasonal Multi-Course Dinner($45)

In New York, everyday we get lots of inspiration from international food. Our chefs always make something new to combine Japanese food and international ingredients. Nikujaga, braised beef and potato, is a popular Japanese home cooking dish. Chefs give a little change of that. They use lamb instead of beef. Of course they changed a sauce ratio too. And don’t forget to try “snow crab and leek soup” too.

January 11th: Wasan Shio Ramen will be reviewed by Japion

We serve “Shio Ramen” during weekend late night hour, but “Japion”, Japanese weekly news paper found us and will review in this week.
If you see “Japion” somewhere, please check it.

Wasan Shio Ramen($10)
Friday & Saturday 10pm -1am

January 1st: Osechi box were all sold out

Each dish and ingredients in “Osechi box” have lots of meanings, such as good health, good harvest, happiness, prosperity, long life, and more. It’s said that yellow colored dishes and ingredients symbolize prosperity and that various beans imply a wish for good health. Also, red/pink and white colored food represents celebration colors. When you eat it, you’ll get those meanings. If you eat “Budomame”, you’ll be healthier.

Thank you for lots of orders. We all sold out!
We will make it this year again!

Ichi no Ju (First box)

• “Komochi konbu”- Herring roe on kelp
  The large number of herring roe symbolizes the prosperity of our offspring.
• “Tazukuri”-Small dried sardine
  Sardine was used as fertilizers in the rice filed in old days. It symbolizes good harvest.
• “Budou mame (Kuro mame)”- Sweeten black soy beans
  The bean is pronounced ‘mame’ which implies the industriousness and health in Japanese.
• “Tataki Gobo” – Seasoned burdock root with sesame
  Burdock is a deep root that symbolizes stability.
• “Datemaki”-Rolled sweet egg omelets
  It symbolizes a wish for many auspicious days.
• “Kohaku kamaboko”- red & white colored fish cakes
  Red color represents the joyfulness and white color represents holiness.
• “Kuri kinton”- Mashed sweet potato and chestnuts
  ‘Kin’means gold, which implies our hope to have abundant fortune in the coming year.

 
Ni no Ju (Second box)

• “Surenkon”-vinaigrette lotus
• “Nishime”-simmered vegetables
• “Awabi”-abalone
• “Ikura”-Salmon roe
• “Takenoko”-Bamboo shoot

 
San no Ju (Wasan box)

• “Grilled lobster”
  Lobster symbolizes longevity because their bodies are bent like an old people.
• “Wild yellowtail teriyaki”
• “Grilled red snapper”
• “Wagyu beef marinated with miso”
• “Kumquat”
• “Foie gras omelets”
• “Roast duck”
• “Grilled sea urchin”

January 13th & 16th: Cooking class

*This class will be held in Japanese.

The theme: Valentine dishes

January 13th, Sunday 3:00pm – 5:00pm
January 15th, Wednesday 11:30am – 1:30pm

Fee:$60($50 for person who get wasan news)
Place: Wasan 108 E 4th street New York NY 10003
RSVP: info@wasan-ny.com
Wine pairing: $15/2 glasses(only reservation)

February 3rd: sake event

We have sake event on Sunday.
We are planning something new sake event.
Please save the day and join us. Details will be announced soon.

多くの方からの、「和参はおせち料理、やってくれないの？」、「お正月にはやっぱりおせち料理を食べたい」、という声にお応えして、「和参流おせち料理」を作ることにきまりました。

お重に詰めてお引渡ししますので、そのまま食卓に出すことができます。
※個数限定なので、先着順とさせていただきます。

新年の始まりを、「和参流おせち料理」と共にお過ごしください。

受付最終日：12月26日
お引取り：12月31日 4pm~7pm 申し訳ございませんが、配達はやっておりません。
料金：$200(tax含まず)　重箱代も含まれています。

内容：3段のお重

壱の重（祝い肴）

• 子持ち昆布
• 田作り
• ぶどう豆
• たたきごぼう
• 伊達巻
• 紅白かまぼこ
• 栗きんとん

 
弐の重（煮物）

• 酢レンコン
• 煮しめ
• あわび
• いくら
• 竹の子

 
参の重（和参重）

• 焼きロブスター
• ぶり照り焼き
• 鯛塩焼き
• 和牛味噌
• きんかん
• フォアグラオムレツ
• 鴨ロースト
• うに焼き

 
Each dish and ingredients in “Osechi box” have lots of meanings, such as good health, good harvest, happiness, prosperity, long life, and more. It’s said that yellow colored dishes and ingredients symbolize prosperity and that various beans imply a wish for good health.
Also, red/pink and white colored food represents celebration colors.

When you eat it, you’ll get those meanings. If you eat “Budomame”, you’ll be healthier.

Please enjoy our Wasan Osechi box.
A Happy New Year!

Wasan

Reservation ends: December 26th
Pick up: December 31st 4pm -7pm. No delivery.
Price: $200(not include tax)

Wasan Osechi box comes in three boxes. This is a “ready to serve” set.

Ichi no Ju (First box)

• “Komochi konbu”- Herring roe on kelp
  The large number of herring roe symbolizes the prosperity of our offspring.
• “Tazukuri”-Small dried sardine
  Sardine was used as fertilizers in the rice filed in old days. It symbolizes good harvest.
• “Budou mame (Kuro mame)”- Sweeten black soy beans
  The bean is pronounced ‘mame’ which implies the industriousness and health in Japanese.
• “Tataki Gobo” – Seasoned burdock root with sesame
  Burdock is a deep root that symbolizes stability.
• “Datemaki”-Rolled sweet egg omelets
  It symbolizes a wish for many auspicious days.
• “Kohaku kamaboko”- red & white colored fish cakes
  Red color represents the joyfulness and white color represents holiness.
• “Kuri kinton”- Mashed sweet potato and chestnuts
  ‘Kin’means gold, which implies our hope to have abundant fortune in the coming year.

 
Ni no Ju (Second box)

• “Surenkon”-vinaigrette lotus
• “Nishime”-simmered vegetables
• “Awabi”-abalone
• “Ikura”-Salmon roe
• “Takenoko”-Bamboo shoot

 
San no Ju (Wasan box)

• “Grilled lobster”
• “Wild yellowtail teriyaki”
• “Grilled red snapper”
• “Wagyu beef marinated with miso”
• “Kumquat”
• “Foie gras omelets”
• “Roast duck”
• “Grilled sea urchin”

*Depend on condition of ingredients, we may change menu.

Wasan offers corporate and social dining for large party and small party in our restaurant.

Number: 30 people -50people
Hours: starting 2 hours(minimum)
Food: Seasonal appetizers + Main dishes
Drinks: Beer, wine, soda, sake

Catering

Our truly Japanese food catering is the best in NYC.
It’s good for A corporate party / birthday party / friend get-together party.

We can arrange menu according to your request.

December 15th & 19th : Cooking class

*This class will be held in Japanese.

The theme:TBA

December 15th, Saturday 3:00pm – 5:00pm
December 19th, Wednesday 11:30am – 1:30pm

Fee:$60($50 for person who get wasan news)
Place: Wasan 108 E 4th street New York NY 10003
RSVP: info@wasan-ny.com
Wine pairing: $15/2 glasses(only reservation)

December 24th: Christmas Eve Special Course ($45)

Chefs create one day special course.

Holiday close date

We will close on 25th, December and 1st, January.

December 31st : Countdown party

Time: 10pm – 1am
Special 1: Japanese traditional year-end soba noodle (Toshikoshi soba).
Special 2: Buffets of Wasan’s popular catering menu.
Special 3: Complimentary sake Toast
Price: $45

• 2011 countdown party at Wasan

November 22nd: Thanksgiving day

Our chefs, Kakusaburo Sakurai & Ryota Kitagawa will make one-day-only Thanksgiving course($50).

And everyone who come on Thanksgiving day can get “Uni lover(1pc)”.
This is our No.1 popular appetizer in Wasan menu. If you haven’t tried yet, this is a great chance.

“the sexiest food on the earth” – New York Times –

Reservation: info@wasan-ny.com