Yakimono in the Club
Two of Melbourne's buzziest restaurants are teaming up for one fiery night in Geelong this winter.
Overview
On Wednesday, July 2, buzzy izakaya Yakimono is stepping out of the city and firing up the grill at Club Chin Chin, bringing its high-octane energy and flame-licked fare to the neon-lit GMHBA Stadium venue for a one-night-only takeover. Part of the Tastes of Greater Geelong festival, this exclusive event will see Yakimono Head Chef Daniel Wilson and his team serve up a four-course feast of some of their restaurant's greatest hits.
For $95, you can tuck into a curated lineup of bold, playful dishes cooked over fire, with starters like tuna tartare on tapioca nori crackers and juicy negi chicken skewers dusted with chicken salt and spring onion oil. Larger share dishes include barbecued king salmon finished with a soy glaze, jalapeño and pickled cucumbers, and a richly marbled wagyu zabuton steak with karashi and fried enoki, while Yakimono's signature rocky road bombe alaska rounds the menu out. There's also the option to level up with tasty extras like pork and ginger gyoza, charcoal-roasted edamame, and oysters with finger lime ponzu.
You can also choose to elevate the experience with a paired drinks menu, which begins with a zingy tequila, yuzu, miso and jalapeño-anchored cocktail on arrival. There's also a matched wine for each course and a dessert cocktail featuring bourbon, sesame and fino. If you'd rather choose your own adventure, Club Chin Chin's full drinks list of wine, beer and cocktails will be available throughout the evening.
Spots for this smokin' hot regional collaboration are limited, so early bookings are highly recommended.
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