The holiday season is about to get a whole lot tastier. From December 20th to 25th, 2024, bills, the iconic all-day dining restaurant from Sydney, invites you to celebrate an Australian Christmas in Japan with their exclusive Christmas Dinner Course 2024, offered at all eight locations across Japan. This marks the debut of bills’ pairing dinner course, featuring exquisite Australian wines and a festive menu that brings a slice of Sydney’s holiday traditions to your table.
Photo credit: Koji HanabuchiA Culinary Journey: From Sydney to Japan
Famed for its casual yet elegant dishes and hailed as the home of “the world’s best breakfast,” bills is stepping into the spotlight with a carefully curated dinner experience this Christmas. Known for embodying the laid-back yet refined Australian spirit, bills is presenting a five-course menu paired with standout wines that highlight Australia’s diverse terroir.
The meal begins with an aperitif. A choice of the celebratory kir royale or the sparkling Tulloch Cuvée from Hunter Valley. Then, delight in Mexican-inspired starters like the tuna tartare served with creamy avocado and lime-dusted corn chips. Or, the earthy Southeast Asian-inspired roasted cauliflower paired with a rich cashew satay and pickled red onion.
Seafood takes center stage with line-caught roast cod, a playful take on the classic British fish and chips. Complemented by braised cannellini beans, grilled courgettes, and a zesty herb salsa. This dish is paired with the Save Our Souls Chardonnay 2019 from Yarra Valley, a wine noted for its crisp, tropical notes of white peach and pineapple.
For the main course, the star is the five-spice braised beef. It’s slow-cooked to perfection with aromatic hints of star anise, cinnamon, and ginger. Creamed sweet potato and stir-fried green beans make up the sides, with the robust Save Our Souls Sagrantino 2018 from Heathcote, VIC. This is a wine that balances bold plum flavors with a touch of cherry tartness.
To finish, guests can indulge in the velvety cold drip coffee tiramisu. The bitterness of coffee juxtaposes the silky sweetness of mascarpone, and is alcohol free. For an additional festive twist, add bills’ signature mini ricotta hotcakes for just ¥500.
Photo credit: Koji HanabuchiAn Unforgettable Australian Christmas in Japan
Each bills location offers a unique setting tailored to its city. So diners indulge in holiday feasts in spaces that reflect local charm with a touch of Sydney’s sunny vibes. Whether you choose the cozy ambiance of bills Shichirigahama or the chic sophistication of bills Ginza, you’re in for a magical Australian Christmas in Japan.
At bills Ginza, the dinner course includes exclusive bites like mentaiko croquettes and picked white crab with endive and tobiko, plus a premium champagne aperitif from Billecart-Salmon. The Ginza exclusive menu is ¥16,300, while the course at other locations starts at ¥10,500.
Photo credit: Petrina Tinsley Don’t Miss Out on Natural Wine Night
If you’re a wine enthusiast, mark your calendar for December 14th. This is when bills Ginza will host a special Natural Wine Night. This one-night-only event features a selection of natural wines curated by esteemed importers. Each is paired with a dinner menu inspired by Australian culinary trends. Here is the link for tickets to the Natural Wine Night at bills Ginza, sold on PassMarket.
Photo credit: Mikkel VangHow to Reserve
Reservations for the Christmas Dinner Course are already open, so act fast to secure your spot for this holiday feast. Visit the official website or book through popular platforms like Ikkyu.com and Tabelog. Reservations require a minimum of two people.
This December, let bills whisk you away on a culinary trip down under. Whether you’re sipping wine in Ginza or sharing tiramisu in Shichirigahama, bills offers the perfect setting to create new holiday traditions.
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