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Kasa Moto is a stunning two-story restaurant in the heart of Yorkville and is home to a beautiful main dining floor, an exclusive event space/private dining space on the second floor, and a gorgeous rooftop overlooking Yorkville Ave! It’s the place to be if you ask me.
With a clean and contemporary vibe, the design at Kasa Moto incorporates Japanese-inspired elements, such as imported tiles and dramatic lighting, a minimalist colour palette, and warm natural finishes such as walnut and oak. Hey, guys, when can I move in?
Now, about that Thai Tom Collins. Kasa Moto is the fifth restaurant to be opened by the Chase Hospitality Group (which I should mention is renowned for its refined cuisine, unparalleled hospitality and warm environments). The menu features contemporary Japanese flavours and beautifully arranged presentations. Chef Michael Parubocki was the culinary mastermind behind this delicious Japanese meal! OKAY, YAY, it is finally foodporn time!
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Cocktails like the Thai Tom Collins are a huge thing at Kasa Moto, and the bartenders sure do know what they are doing! Have you ever used a blow torch to make a cocktail? I didn’t think so.
Cocktails (pictured in this order)
Samurai Reviver, Thai Tom Collins, Origami in Flight and Kasa Moto Caesar
These cocktails were the perfect addition to the contemporary Japanese meal! My favourite was the Thai Collins (mmm gin). Make the Thai Collins for your next dinner party- see the recipe below!
Before dinner, we were served some pretty darn delicious appetizers! My favourite was the Wagyu Beef Robata pictured below!
Wagyu Beef Robata
The deliciously Japanese apps were so good that I couldn’t wait for dinner to be served! Check out the yummy meal I had below!
Izakaya Dinner Menu
Ceviche Salad
Salmon, Tuna, Hamachi, Citrus, Root Vegetables
Super tasty!
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Dinner was a huge success, especially the Thai Tom Collins, and just when you thought it couldn’t get any better…I should mention that Kasa Moto is now offering brunch! The bunch menu is full of classic brunch favourites with a Japanese flair and includes sharing menu items, breakfast bento boxes and more! Brunch is served up every Saturday and Sunday from 11a.m. to 4p.m. To learn more about Kasa Moto visit the website here, and to make reservations visit their reservation page here!
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Thai Tom Collins Cocktail
Ingredients
Lemongrass Syrup
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pieces stalk lemongrass chopped into large
Cocktail
- 2 ounces Gin
- 1/2 ounce Lemongrass Syrup see recipe above
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Soda water
- Thai Basil to garnish
Instructions
Lemongrass Syrup
- Mix water and sugar in a pot over medium heat until sugar and water combine.
- Add lemongrass pieces and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes to infuse lemongrass flavour into syrup.
- Discard lemongrass pieces and store syrup in airtight container (or make a bunch of cocktails for you and your friends)!
Cocktail
- Shake gin, lemongrass syrup and lime juice in a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Pour into a tall glass full of ice and top with soda water.
- Garnish with Thai basil leaves (or regular basil leaves will be just as delicious)!
Nutrition
Disclaimer: The preceding meal was complimentary, however, as always, all opinions are genuine.
Contribution by AK Taster Christina Bieniek
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Sara says
Love the tropical flavours !