Spring Spa-try ~ Sake Pairing Workshop

This month, Ikeda offers you a true taste of Japan. To herald Spring and celebrate Spring Hanami (Sakura Viewing), we are bringing together the finest Japanese sake (rice wine), snacks (cooking demo) and spa treats (onsen spa bath) for an unforgettable Spa-rty.

• Unwind at our express spa stations with deft hand and head massages before the workshop
• Master simple techniques to recreate fuss-free traditional Japanese dishes at home
• Appreciate premium sake and learn how to pair them with Japanese dishes
• Soak away stress at a revitalising communal onsen bath after the workshop (ladies only)

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Express Spa at 10am

Enjoy a 10-minute hand or head massage at our express stations! Our therapists are well trained in Shiatsu massage techniques to soothe aches and relieve stress. Enjoy an instant reboot!

Sake Pairing at 11am

Learn how to whip up traditional Japanese dishes such as Miso Marinated Cheese, Temari Sushi, Hanami Dango and Sakura Mochi with a cooking demonstration by Spoonful. Pair these epicurean delights with three exquisite Japanese sakes handpicked by a specialised sake sommelier from Inter Rice Asia. Kanpai!

Onsen Bath at 1pm

End the afternoon with a 30-minute communal Onsen bath. Soak away stress in mineral-enriched healing waters at heated to 42 degree Celsius. This Onsen bath is exclusive to ladies only.

OUR PARTNERS

Founded by Adrian Goh, a certified sake sommelier, Inter Rice Asia has been known to source for and import the finest Japanese Sake since 2008. Adrian also regularly conducts sake pairing and tasting sessions for restaurants and private groups to elevate the appreciation of the Japanese rice wine. Visit http://www.interriceasia.com for more information.

Yasuko Kernin-Aoki, an extraordinary event specialist who tie up with famous chefs to organize events. Through Aoki san experience through media, she had lots of opportunity to meet chefs and great ingredients that drove Aoki san to organize event. To make the preparation of basic Japanese home foods accessible to all, Spoonful also organises a popular Yasashii Japanese Cooking series. Visit http://www.spoonful.sg for more information.