Whisk

From August 8 to 9, the Hong Kong Sake Festival is returning to The Mira Hong Kong for its third year running. Over the two days, the hotel has partnered with the Federation of Japanese Sake Industry of Hong Kong (FJSIHK) to host the annual sake soirée. This year, attendees can browse through over 800 varieties of premium sake and shochu from 30 local distributors across 43 Japanese prefectures. With offerings such as award-winning bottles from the 2025 Oriental Sake Awards and rare shochu varieties selected by the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association, there’s plenty to sample. Plus, The Mira’s culinary team will whip up Japanese bites to go with your premium spirits. From fresh sashimi and seared sushi to delightful nibbles like takoyaki and kushiyaki skewers, these offerings are sure to pair perfectly with your sake selections. Along with the sake tastings, attendees will take home a gift bag worth $1,000, which includes items like an Austrian Riedel crystal glass and exclusive dining vouchers. You can also join in on the fun with carnival games for a chance to win Japanese-inspired gifts.  The sake-centric celebrations continue even after the Hong Kong Sake Festival, as the hotel will be hosting the 2025 Sake Sensation in August at its modern European restaurant, Whisk. From August 11 to 24, guests can dive into their sommelier’s oma-sake pairing menu, which features a rotating lineup of six types of competition-grade sake each night, handpicked by international...