Created by Executive Chef Alfie Szeprethy, the Mother’s Day menu will highlight the restaurant’s signature take on coastal flavors, featuring fresh and locally-sourced ingredients, priced at $70 per person. The experience will begin with miso soup prepared with red and white miso, tofu, seaweed and green onion; followed by a selection of chef’s choice nigiri. For the main course, guests will choose between Jidori chicken served with shiitake mushrooms, snow peas and ginger pesto; or Mongolian shrimp paired with mango salsa and pineapple egg fried rice. The meal will conclude with ube cheesecake with caramelized pineapple purée, toasted coconut and whipped cream. A curated beverage program featuring premium sake, thoughtfully selected wines and craft cocktails complement the menu’s bold flavors. Standout cocktails include the yuzu margarita with Patrón Reposado, ginger liqueur, yuzu juice, bitters, agave and ume shiso salt; the lychee martini with Roku Japanese gin, Soho lychee liqueur, Hakutsuru Umeshu liqueur, Sakura bitters and pink lychee; and the Spa Day with Absolut Citron, Chareau aloe liqueur, lime and simple syrup; among others. Roppongi’s beloved happy hour is available from 3 to 5:30 p.m. daily on the patio and in the bar, offering a variety of half-price Asian tapas and specially priced drinks. Dinner service begins at 5 p.m. daily. Reservations are recommended and may be made on OpenTable. More information is available at RoppongiLaJolla.com and on Facebook and Instagram at @Roppongi_LaJolla.
