Tofino’s Jeju Teams with Torafuku for 3-Day Collaboration: June 5-7
Michelin recommended Torafuku welcomes the celebrated Tofino restaurant Jeju to Vancouver for a two-day pop-up and a one-evening collaboration dinner. The two family-owned eateries are celebrated for their menus that are rooted in tradition yet are presented with a flair of innovation and local focus.
“We’re thrilled to partner up with the Jeju Tofino team. At the core of both restaurant concepts is a very similar, warm, inviting, friendly atmosphere with a real focus on food and people,” shares Steve Kuan, Torafuku owner and executive chef.
June 5-6, 6:00 PM: Jeju Pop Up
Vancouver diners are invited to explore the flavours of Jeju as the restaurant takes over the Torafuku space for two nights. Executive chef, Yunyoung Kim (Dylan), will be preparing a variety of dishes, including the famous Jeju galbi and kimchi. He’ll be backed in the kitchen by mother Myungseok Suh (Julie), while his wife Sungeun Kim (Sung) leads the front of house team. Alongside local ingredients, Jeju utilizes items from the family farm in Haenam, Korea, including sesame seed and gochugaru, which diners can expect to experience.
Tickets are $85.00 per person and available on TOCK here. Tickets are sold in sets of two and four. Staggered seatings will be available from 6:00pm nightly.
June 7, 6:00 PM: Jeju x Torafuku Dinner
Two of Western Canada’s favourite Asian eateries team up for a dinner not to miss. Expect electric flavours, and innovation dished alongside heartfelt odes to heritage. The Torafuku chef Steve Kuan has curated a multi-course menu in collaboration with the Jeju team. Diners can expect a lineup of sharable plates spotlighting Korean and pan-Asian flavours with a unique west coast spin.
Tickets are $105.00 per person and available on TOCK here. Tickets are sold in sets of two and four. Staggered seatings will be available from 6:00pm.
About Jeju
Located in Vancouver Island’s Tofino, Jeju presents a modern interpretation of Korean cuisine. The dishes and dining experience are casual west coast at its finest; the plates are purposeful and flavour-packed. Diners can expect to discover traditional flavours presented in shareable formats and a unique beverage program with a focus on imported Korean products. Jeju is truly a family affair; the family-owned and operated restaurant is a collaborative effort of husband and wife, mother and father. Traditional ingredients, including sesame seed and gochugaru, are even imported from the family farm in Haenam, Korea. Since opening in 2021, the restaurant has received notable accolades, including being nominated for Canada’s Best New Restaurant 2022.
www.jejutofino.com
About Torafuku
Meaning “lucky tiger” in Japanese, Torafuku is nestled on the border of Vancouver’s historic Chinatown at 958 Main Street, offering elevated Asian cuisine by owner and chef Steve Kuan. Designed for sharing, the casual and inventive menu explores the borders of pan-Asian food with classical French and Italian influences. Dishes are playful in spirit and serious in execution, delivering vibrant interpretations of flavours traditionally found in Japanese, Taiwanese, Korean, and Vietnamese cuisine. Every plate features seasonal ingredients sourced straight from local farmers.
www.torafuku.ca
Media release and images provided by Jason Haugen.
