Minami Toronto at 225 King Street West is ringing in 2026 with a New Year’s Eve celebration built around a 5-course kaiseki tasting menu created by Head Chef Nao Akutagawa. Taking place on December 31 from 3 pm until late, the experience is designed for guests looking to celebrate with family and friends over premium Japanese flavours. The dinner is priced at $150 plus taxes and gratuities, with an optional wine pairing by Beverage Manager Angela Allan for $45. DJ Jooof will bring a lively atmosphere from 7 pm as guests enjoy the tasting menu or a curated a la carte selection. Guests can purchase tickets through Minami Toronto’s OpenTable.

New Year’s Eve Kaiseki Menu

$150 tasting menu, $45 wine pairing

Tamago Tofu and A5 Wagyu

House-made Tamago Tofu, Yuzu Ponzu Jelly, Onion Tuile

A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Taster, Sweet Miso Sauce, Arare

Jansz, Premium Cuvee, AUS

Beetroot-cured Atlantic Salmon

Rice Koji Cream, Sweet Lemon,

Black Sesame Cracker, Satsuma Chips

Tenute Orestiadi Catarratto, ITA

Sushi Selection

Salmon Oshi Bite with Botan Ebi, Hamachi Oshi,

Aburi Tachiuo Nigiri, Maguro Zuke Nigiri, Minami Roll,

Hokkaido Scallop Oshi, Aburi Kombujime Madai Nigiri

Gérard Bertrand Orange Gold, FRA

7-piece sushi selection

Surf and Turf

Wagyu X Steak (3 oz), Kombu poached Lobster Tail,

Black Truffle, Black Garlic Miso, Yuzu Brown Butter

Hidden Bench Bistro Pinot Noir, CAN

Banana Cake

Jasmine Tea Ice Cream, Hazelnut Almond Crumble,

Saikyo Miso Salted Caramel Sauce, Miso Tuile

Guests can purchase tickets for this New Year’s Eve experience through Minami Toronto’s OpenTable.