Six-Course Asian Tasting Menu for Two at MIZU Sofia

Six-course Asian tasting menu for two in Sofia

Explore Asian cooking through six different encounters at one table. The tasting menu for two at MIZU Sofia draws on Japan, Korea and China, bringing a contemporary approach to classic recipes. The pleasure lies in each individual dish and in the contrasts that develop between the courses.

Freshness meets richness, delicate aromas alternate with bold seasonings, and crisp textures lead towards velvety softness. Each course introduces another aspect of Asian cuisine. It is an opportunity to try combinations beyond an everyday menu, compare different flavours and enjoy a shared evening with someone close to you.

First course: Yuzu salmon roll

The opening course is a fresh Yuzu salmon roll. Four pieces combine salmon, Philadelphia cream cheese, avocado and spring onion, with panko and purple potato adding crunch. The crisp coating contrasts with the creamy texture inside, creating a balanced start that prepares the palate for the more intense flavours to follow.

Second course: Korean Yuk Hoe tartare

Next comes spicy Korean-style beef tenderloin tartare with a crisp rice cracker. The tenderness of the beef contrasts with its crunchy base, introducing the distinctive character of Yuk Hoe. Delicacy and a more expressive texture meet in a course that develops the menu's rhythm.

Third course: K-Chicken, your way

The Korean fried chicken gives you a choice of flavour. Choose sweet-and-spicy Yang-Nyeom Chicken with sweet chilli, rich soy-and-honey Gan-Jang Chicken, or fiery Bul-Dak Chicken, also called Volcano. The last option offers a bolder spicy direction. Each version has its own character, making your choice part of the experience.

Fourth course: gyoza and dim sum

A varied selection brings together kimchi mandu, BBQ mandu, vegetable gyoza, chicken gyoza and shrimp dim sum. Traditional Japanese dumplings meet other Asian favourites in a combination of fillings, aromatic ingredients and characteristic seasonings. Delicate wrappers allow the different flavours to unfold.

This course invites you to share, compare and discover different preferences around the same table. Portions throughout the menu are shared between the two diners, allowing the evening to follow the natural pace of tasting and conversation.

Fifth course: Peking-style duck breast

The duck introduces a richer culinary accent. The breast has crisp skin and is served with cucumber, leek and hoisin sauce. Fresh vegetables complement the depth of the meat, while the sauce's characteristic sweet-and-savoury profile connects the elements.

Familiar Chinese flavours come together in a balanced composition with a distinctive presence. This course adds depth to the tasting experience and another perspective on the relationship between richness, freshness and crunch.

Sixth course: matcha yuzu tiramisu

The finish is a delicate dessert pairing the distinctive flavour of matcha with a refreshing yuzu mascarpone cream. Green tea notes provide character, while the citrus adds lightness and freshness. This contemporary interpretation of tiramisu brings different flavour worlds together in an elegant final accent.

Share an evening beyond the everyday

The six-course menu suits a romantic date, an anniversary, a personal celebration or a gift for two people who appreciate good food and enjoy discovering new combinations. The variety of dishes, shared table and attention to detail offer a reason to make time for one another and turn dinner into more than a meal.

The visit lasts around two to three hours. Advance reservations are available Monday to Sunday between 12:00 and 22:00. Choose a voucher for an evening revealing six faces of Asian cooking, from the delicate freshness of sushi to the distinctive aromas of Peking-style duck and the dessert's subtle citrus finish.