Starting from the terrace overlooking the mountain stream, in a space inspired by the nature of the Oirase mountain stream, you can enjoy the tastes of summer, such as corn, tomatoes, and watermelon, in a total of 9 courses. The Summer menu at the French restaurant Sonore will be available until September 15, 2022.
Aomori Prefecture is known as a treasure trove of ingredients in Japan’s leading marine area surrounded by the Sea of Japan. Boasting one of the best fishing grounds in Japan for scallops, squid, flounder, and other seafood, it is an area rich in nature where you can get a variety of seasonal ingredients.
Sonore is a musical term in French that means “to make it sound sonorous”. The sound of the mountain stream, French cuisine that makes full use of seasonal ingredients, and rare wines are meant to reverberate in the mind and body. The restaurant has about 150 types and 2,000 bottles of finely brewed wine carefully selected from all over the world.
The tasting menu starts with amuse bouche with plating inspired by the terrace overlooking the Oirase Gorge. Imagine the south of the mountain stream flowing in front of you and the deep green scenery illuminated by the setting sun. This summer’s amuse bouche is mille-feuille using seasonal turnips, wild boar rillettes, shark’s fin salad, fermented lemon and honey sable, and duck miso pickles.
The next course is the local dish using seasonal corn and squid. From squid meat to squid ink, squid is used without leaving anything behind, and the sweetness of the corn and the aroma of garlic are combined in this dish.
Tuna Eggplant
A large-cut tuna fillet coated with homemade fish sauce, grilled eggplant puree and tuna-bushi jelly. The grilled eggplant is accented with a dashi stock made from tuna flakes and a hint of horseradish to create a refreshing summer dish. While enjoying the various textures of herbs and croutons added as accents, you can feel the elegant taste of tuna.
A dish of chicken breast that has been slow-cooked at a low temperature and minced thigh meat seasoned with cardamom. The flavorful chicken is paired with a sour sauce made with pistachio.
Scallop Zucchini is combined with the vegetables served on top. The scallops are baked in butter until the surface turns golden brown, and the zucchini is made with egg whites, semi-hard cheese, light batter, and beignets.
Sea urchin with abalone tart is a dish where you can enjoy the condensed flavor of shellfish soup and the aroma of the sea.
The fish and tomato sauce dish is a combination of the flavor of the seasonal fish and grilled tomatoes.
Steak and okra where the steak is slowly grilled over charcoal served with potatoes and seasonal okra with the scent of cypress. Cooked until tender, the okra pairs perfectly with the texture of the potatoes.
A soup made from watermelon, a typical summer fruit, combined with homemade yogurt. A summery dish where you can enjoy the sweetness of watermelon and the refreshing aroma of basil.
Peach Chocolate Blanc
Peach is cut into large pieces and combined with plenty of coconut mousse. Underneath the coconut mousse, the peach compote with wine adds depth to the flavor.
Sonore is located inside Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel
Address: 034-0301 231 Tochikubo Okuse, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture
A free shuttle bus is available from JR Hachinohe Station, Aomori Station, Shin-Aomori Station, and Aomoriya.
