Mimi’s Restaurant and Bar
Mimi’s Restaurant is the epitome of decadence. It is our responsibility to produce food of the highest standard to ensure a definitive dining experience for our patrons. We are truly blessed to have the stunning Shinshu produce at our fingertips, which is exceptionally showcased throughout our menu. Drawing on decades of experience, we have been able to create food that is genuine, innovative, beautiful and most importantly, very flavorsome. A visit to Mimi’s restaurant will leave you with an irreplaceable memory that will highlight your visit to this wonderful part of Japan.
Mimi’s Restraunt and Lounge Bar endevours to showcase the finest local produce Japan has to offer.
MIYAGI OYSTERS
The famed Miyagi Oyster has become an international delicacy with seed oysters being sent to the Pacific Coast of Northern America and various regions in France enabling cultivation. Mimi’s Restaurant and Lounge Bar is proud to show case Hiroshima grown Miyagi Oysters, fresh from the sea and shucked to order.
SHINSHU SALMON
A delicately flavoured Salmon farmed less than two kilometers from the Phoenix Hotel. The fish is literally caught and delivered directly by Minoru San, a Hakuba local and judo champion. Minoru San is also responsible for the fresh baby cress used by our Mimi’s chefs.
ITOIGAWA MARKET FISH
The Itoigawa Fish Market is located just forty kilometers from Hakuba. The market provides access to the renowned Japan Sea aquaculture. With an unsurpassed dedication to quality and freshness, the Itoigawa Market is able to supply Mimi’s Restaurant with exceptional fish and shellfish.
NAGANO PREFECTURE FRIUT
A visitor to the Nagano region is well advised to explore the extraordinary fresh friut on offer. Dotted throughout our menu, we pay homage to this fantastic product. Apples, pears and strawberries from this region are honestly, second to none.
NAGANO SOBA
Soba or Buck Wheat grown in the Nagano Prefecture is renowned as Japans finest. Soba kernels are traditionally ground into fine flour for the production of Soba Noodles, again the Nagano Prefecture is also famous for it’s soba restaurants.
SHINSHU PORK
Locally sourced Shinshu Pork Loin and Belly have become a highlight in our Bar and Restaurant. A clean palatable meat with exceptional flavour and gorgeous streaking, the local Shinshu Pig Farmers should be applauded for producing such a wonderful product.
Menu
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MIYAGI OYSTERS, SHUCKED TO ORDER, LEMON AND SEA SALT 400/OYSTER
SWEET CORN CHOWDER, MARKET SEAFOOD, BABY WATERCRESS, CROUTONS 1300
CHICKEN LIVER PATE, FORTIFIED WINE JELLY, CORNICHONS, CRUSTINI 1350
HOMEMADE LINGUINI, JAMON, SEMI DRIED CHERRY TOMATOES, PARMESAN MOUSSE 1400
DOU OF SHINSHU SALMON, CAULIFLOWER AND SNOWPEAS, PETIT SALAD 1450
RARE BEEF, PETIT ARUGULA, ORANGE PIECES, CANDIED WALNUTS, BLEU DE BRESSE 1450
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DUO OF SHINSHU PORK, NAGANO APPLE, BOK CHOY, CITRUS GLAZE, JUS 2900
BEEF EYE FILLET, LENTIL AND OX CHEEK RAGOUT, ASPARAGUS, BRANDIED ONIONS, JUS 3200
LAMB LOIN POINTS, POTATO PUREE, RATATOUILLE POT PIE, GREEN BEANS 3100
FISH OF THE DAY, PRAWN AND BUCK WHEAT FRY, PEA PUREE, SAGE FOAM 3000
HANDMADE GNOCCHI, SAUTEED MUSHROOMS, SPINACH PUREE, CREAMED GARLIC 2800
DUCK BREAST AND CONFIT, EDAMAME, JAPANESE PEAR, PURPLE MUSTARD JUS 3100
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COUVETURE CHOCOLATE WHIP, TOASTED ALMONDS, CHOCOLATE AND CITRUS SORBET 1250
RECOMMENDED WINE: CHAMBERS RUTHERGLEN MUSCAT
PAVLOVA, JAPANESE STRAWBERRIES, CREME CHANTILLY, MARINATED PINEAPPLE 1250
RECOMMENDED WINE: PETER LEHMANN BOTRYTIS SEMILLION
APPLE TATIN, WALNUT PASTE, APPLE CARAMEL, BURNT TOFFEE ICECREAM 1250
RECOMMENDED WINE: CHAMBERS RUTHERGLEN TOKAY
INTERNATIONAL SELECTION OF CHEESES, PERSIMMON, MAPLED WALNUTS, LAVOSH 1900
RECOMMENDED WINE: CHAMBERS VINTAGE PORT
PONT-L’EVEQUE: REFINED, CREAMY, SUBTLE COWS MILK BRUSHED RIND CHEESE
NORMANDIE, FRANCE
BLEU DE BRESSE: SMOOTH, WHITE MOULD EXTERIOR, COWS MILK BLUE
BRESSE REGION, FRANCE
NEW ZEALAND CHEDDER: CREAMY, SUBTLE, SEMI HARD CHEDDAR
NEW ZEALAND
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Chefs Five Course Tasting Menu
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SWEET CORN CHOWDER, MARKET SEAFOOD, BABY WATERCRESS, CROUTONS
SMOKED SHINSHU SALMON, CAULIFLOWER AND SNOWPEAS, PETIT SALAD
CRISP PORK BELLY, NAGANO APPLE, ROCK MELON, ALMONDS
DUCK BREAST, EDAMAME FRY, LOCAL PEAR, PURPLE MUSTARD JUS
COUVETURE CHOCOLATE WHIP, TOASTED ALMONDS, NUT CLUSTER
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5500
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