Pairing Miso Soup correctly — a note on sake

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Miso Soup. I ordered it with sake and the delicate and precise elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. dashi stock in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Japanese cuisine philosophy of shokunin craftsmanship shapes how even simple dishes are prepared. The a high-end kaiseki setting is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Miso Soup with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.