BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN EAST AND WEST | JAPANESE FOOD FESTIVAL

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Food Court
General Information

Ninin Baori

Starts: 12:30pm@Auditorium
Max: 5 Pairs (10 people)

For all those brave enough to test their friend’s coordination take a seat at the stage. Eating has never been this fun!
Ninin Baori will take place. The literal translation for this contest is the "two-person coat". It is a fun way to test a pair's coordination and cooperation. Two participants per group will get into the same "haori", or Japanese style coat, one sitting bravely in front with their hands at their side, the other, kneeling behind the sitting partner covered and unable to see. The contest is to determine which "blinded" partner can act as the best pair of arms by doing things like feeding their part sitting partner or putting on makeup on their face.

Sushi Making Class

Starts: 11:00am, 2:30pm, 4:00pm@Auditorium
Max: 20 people for each class (1 class/approx. 30 minutes)

Learn what it takes to become a sushi chef.
Professional chefs from the Sushi Chef Institute will walk you through the steps as you roll and wrap your very own sushi. Provided with the freshest ingredients, all that is left to add is a little bit of fun to make your sushi perfect.

Jizake (Japanese Sake) Seminar

(*Must be over 21 years old)
Starts: 11:30am@Auditorium
Max: 50 people

Our Japanese Sake Masters will be sharing their timeless knowledge of Japanese sake.
Learn the traditional ways to drink sake, perfect food combinations for different drinks, as well as storage and handling methods for your very own Japanese sake.

Sushi Chef Competition

Starts: 1:00pm@Meeting Hall
Max: 20 People Do you want to be a judge?

Who's the best sushi chef in the west?
You decide at Sushi Chef Battle.
The main Japanese food battle will be the "Sushi Chef Battle," in which a panel of judges will decide who the fastest, most creative, and all around best sushi chef is. We will be selecting our judges from the audience at this festival, so if you have a good eye and a keen taste for delicious sushi, step right up and help decide between the best of the best.

Wanko Soba Battle

Starts: 12:00pm@Meeting Hall
Max: 10 People

Bowl, after bowl, after bowl of delicious soba noodles…sure the noodles look small, but can you beat the record?
A "Wanko Soba Battle” will take place. This all you can eat speed eating contest pits contestants against server as they try to consume as many bowls of soba noodles as possible. Multiple bowls of soba noodles are set out and as soon as one is finished, the server will refill it with another bowl until the contestant can’t eat anymore and surrenders. The competition comes into play in beating the record of the day.

Food Court

"Popular Japanese Cuisine" Booths will be presenting various dishes and drinks. You can choose and taste many kinds of popular Japanese cuisine. A few examples of the dishes include: Sushi, Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes), Ramen, and Yakitori. Sample the best Japanese cuisine.

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General Information

Date: Sunday, November 8, 2009 10a.m-6p.m
Location: Torrance Cultural Arts Center
Address: 3330 Civic Center Dr. Torrance, CA 90503
Admission: Adult $5
Children under 12 and senior over 65 FREE