Specials November 2020

FROM THE KITCHEN

Grilled Iberico Secreto with Wild Mushroom $26 - grilled iberico secret, pan seared wild mushroom, orange puree, asian sauce

Bone Marrow with Uni & Ikura $34 - roasted bone marrow, sea urchin, kohada, ikura, shiso, ciabatta bread

Lobster Sando $15 - lobster, Japanese style milk bread, chives, cream sauce

Madai Sashimi with Burgundy Truffle $25 - thinly sliced Japanese sea bream sashimi with Burgundy truffle, asian sauce

Wagyu Shumai $15 - wagyu A5, Angus beef, shrimp, ginger, garlic, green onion, egg

Lobster and Crab Ramen $25 - lobster, crab meat, egg noodle, tomato, sesame, garlic, micro cilantro 

Fish and Fish $ 12 - hand selected fish collar, grilled or fried to order 

Truffle Ice Cream with Green Tea Soufflé Cake $14 - black truffle, maple syrup, buckwheat crumble

FEATURED SUSHI & SASHIMI

"Unagi Shirayaki" Grilled Japanese Eel with Sea Salt and Lemon Juice $7

"Hirame" Japanese Flounder $7

"Kamasu" Japanese Red Barracuda $7

Salmon + Quail Egg + White Alba Truffle $18

Seared Blue Fin Toro Sushi with Wasabi Vinaigrette $12

BEAUJOLAIS BONANZA! 

Beaujolais is a light red wine made with Gamay Noir grapes. It features notes of raspberry, tart cherry and cranberry. Its high acid and low tannins allow it to pair with almost all foods, especially the food at Kata - anything from a light and delicate piece of sashimi to our Kobe Beef Skewers. Beaujolais is located in France just south of Burgundy. It’s one of the few wine regions of France that doesn’t take itself too seriously. In fact, much of Beaujolais’ wine is slurped on a single day before the vintage is even over! The official celebration happens on the third Thursday of November and it’s called Beaujolais Nouveau Day. Beaujolais Nouveau Day is one of France’s most fantastic parties. We have amassed a dozen of the hardest to find and best wines that Beaujolais has to offer and they are all featured here: 

OG PRODUCERS

Nicole Chanrion Cote de Brouilly 2018 $53 - Ever since taking over the family domaine in 1988, Nicole Chanrion works all 6.5 hectares entirely by herself, from pruning the vineyards and driving the tractors to winemaking and bottling, all without bravado or fanfare. In 2000 she became president of the Côte-de-Brouilly appellation, a position of respect and importance among peers. It’s a small wonder then that she is affectionately referred to as “La Patronne de la Côte,” or the Boss of la Côte. This is a very fruity Beaujolais that shows lots of grapey character, as well as cocoa bean. Hints of hazelnuts. Medium to full body. Fresh and vivid. Bright, fruity finish.

GANG OF FOUR

Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2019 $18 GL / $70 BTL - Marcel Lapierre spearheaded the natural wine movement in Beaujolais, never using synthetic herbicides or pesticides, harvesting late, and rigorously sorting to remove all but the healthiest grapes. From biodynamically-farmed, granite vineyards in the Cru of Morgon, the Gamay grapes are picked with a mind for fleshy, ripe fruit (blood orange to bright red, and on through to black plum and cherry). Coupled with stony, flinty minerality and fresh acidity. It develops beautifully in the glass giving more and more purity of fruit and creamy round tannins.

NEW SCHOOL - Yann Bertrand represents the new generation of winemakers in Beaujolais. Growing up in Fleurie (one of the 10 Cru Beaujolais) as the son of a winemaker, he was inspired and trained by legendary Beaujolais producers. All of his wines are certified organic and biodynamically farmed. We have four different ones: 

Yann Bertrand Fleurie Cuvee Emile 2018 $108 - This is a cuvee that Yann finally made enough of in 2018 (first vintage was 2017) to ship a little to the US. It’s his TOP cuvee and sees a longer elevage so it’s the 2018 that is just now being released. It’s named after his son and comes from the absolute oldest vines that he cherry picks from the Grand Pre lieu dit. His idea is only to make a little bit of this and only in years he considers to be exceptional. Energetic flavors of bing cherries, strawberry skin, rose petals, and wet rocks ooze from the wine’s silky palate. 

Yann Bertrand Julienas 100% 2019 $83 - Despite being located primarily on the Fleurie/Morgon border, Yann was inspired to produce this wine by the relatively unknown terroir of far-north Julienas. Rich and spicy, this supple wine shows black cherries backed by mushroomy earth. An excellent option for fans of the richer Beaujolais crus.

Yann Bertrand Saint Amour Les Bambins 2019 $83 - “Les Bambins” translates to “the kids” (bambinos) in reference to Yann becoming a father in 2017. Grown in the schist soils from the northernmost point in Saint Amour, this beaujolais showcases plenty of rose petals on the nose, with some meatier notes as well. Fresh raspberries dominate the palate, but are backed with a surprising richness for the usually lighter cru.

BEAUJOLAIS ADJACENT

Pax Bearg Vineyard Gamay Noir 2019 $80 - From critically-acclaimed Sonoma Coast winemaker Pax Mahle, this gamay has black cherry, cinnamon bark, cherry cola, loamy earth and strawberry gelatin aromas that spring from the translucent black cherry-colored wine. Dusty flavors of red roses and black summer-fruits carry an open-knit, textured and more mysterious character than his other two 2019 Gamays. This Bearg Ranch Gamay is deeply savory and umami driven with a surprising fresh snap of red fruit on the finish. Think Fruit + Earth.

Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat De Toute Beaute 2018 $115 - When it comes to winemaking, Jean-Francois Ganevat is something of a Rumpelstiltskin, spinning liquid gold from some of the Jura’s finest indigenous varietals. This wine is made with his sister, Anne, to bottle grapes from Alsace, Beaujolais and the Savoie. This unique cuvée is a blend of 50% Gamay from Fleurie (Beaujolais), Syrah from Cote-Rotie (Northern Rhone), Mondeuse from Savoie and Pinot Noir from Alsace. Its bouquet expresses aromas of red berries, blackcurrant and cherry, and its palate reveals plenty of rounded fullness and an incredibly silky substance which is deep yet ethereal.

Vivanterre Gamay MVB 2019 $70 - Vivanterre is a natural wine project collaborated on with Cedric Nicaise, Wine Director for Eleven Madison Park. Kata is one of the few places outside of New York and California where you can find their wines! The Red Gamay MVB boasts flavors of bright red and black ripe fruits, cherries, raspberries, gooseberries and blackberries, with a backbone of acidity that offers balance to the ripeness of the fruit. The grapes are sourced from Moulin à Vent in Beaujolais, coming from 65-year-old vines.

COCKTAILS & BEER

Kizakura Lucky Dog Pale Ale $10 - One of the first craft beer brewers in Japan is Kizakura Co, a Kyoto-based brewery that's one of Japan's top sake producers. Kizakura started making beer back in 1995, using the same clear, pure water they've been using to make their sake. Lucky Dog is a soft and calming brew with a subtle but characteristic citrus aromas drawn from cascade hops. It is full of refreshing hoppy flavors, as well as the rich and savory textures of barley malt. Try it with our Grilled Iberico Secreto special. 

Kizakura Lucky Chicken Red IPA $10 - A reddish-copper brew that has the bitterness of an IPA and malty flavor of a red ale. The addition of sake rice lends the beer a soft texture and refreshing character. Lucky Chicken has a harmonious blend of tropical fruit aromas from mosaic hops and sweet malt aromas from caramel hops. Try it with our Chicken Skewers Three Ways. 

Saint Arnold Juicy IPA $6 - From Texas' oldest Craft Brewery, this is an IPA bursting with hop flavor and aroma. It has a soft bitterness followed by a refreshing juicy sweetness that doesn’t end cloying.

Parish "Ghost in the Machine" Double IPA $8 - Expect pungent grapefruit aromas and flavors, tropical fruit, and less harsh bitterness than most IIPAs.

Yuzu Sparkle $8 - Sparkling Japanese Lemonade with Topo Chico. Make it a Strawberry Lemonade for an additional $2.

Summer Sunset $13 - A bright, refreshing cocktail crafted from an hibiscus tea infused rum with notes of ripe passion fruit and fresh citrus. (An egg white can be added to the cocktail to add extra depth for $3. Please ask your server)

SAKE

Kubota "Senjyu" Ginjo 300ml $25 - Aiming for a Sake that can be enjoyed with a meal, Kubota Senjyu boasts a modest bouquet and a timeless flavor that one does not tire of drinking. Velvety mouthfeel and excellent chilled, but this Ginjo is quite amicable to being enjoyed warmed as well.

Fukucho "Moon on the Water" Nama Junmai Ginjo 720ml $73 - This vibrant showstopper is beautifully soft and feminine, brewed by one of Japan's only female brewery owners and tojis - Miho Imada. It has a fruity nose of lime and melon with bold hints of fennel, white pepper and allspice. The flavors gravitate to ripe cantaloupe, mango and anise while the minerality from the soft water is evident in the finish. Pair it with shellfish, Beyonce and summer.

Daimon "Road to Osaka" Tokubetsu Junmai Nigori 720ml $46 - It is creamy yet mild with notes of banana, citrus and floral. A great unfiltered sake for beginner and advanced sake drinkers. Try it with our Shrimp and Veggie Tempura or Chicken Karaage. 

Konteki "Tears of Dawn" Daiginjo 720ml $70 - This sake has lush notes of tropical banana, anise seed, and truffle. These same flavors come rushing through the full-bodied palate followed by a velvety and dangerously smooth finish. Pair it with our Iberico Shumai or Pan-seared Iberico pork. 

WINE

Careglio Roero Arneis 2016 $12 gl / $40 btl - Produced by fermentation of the famous Arneis grapes, this dry white wine, DOCG since 2005, is one of the most appreciated and popular Italian white wines. On the nose, there are notes of fruits with a predominance of peach, pear, apple, and acacia flowers. On the palate, it has a fresh and vibrant acidity with a crisp finish.