On June 25, 2025, MICHELIN-starred Aburi Hana and MICHELIN-recommended Langdon Hall will unite for a one-night-only collaborative dinner at Aburi Hana, located at 102 Yorkville Avenue in Toronto. The evening will feature a seasonal multi-course tasting menu crafted by Executive Chef Ryusuke Nakagawa of Aburi Hana and Executive Chef Jason Bangerter of Langdon Hall. Priced at $450 per guest (plus tax and gratuity), this exclusive experience will include an amuse bouche, eight savoury courses, and two desserts, celebrating the harmony between Japanese Kaiseki traditions and Langdon Hall’s terroir-driven Canadian cuisine. Guests may choose between two seatings, at 5:30 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. Optional beverage pairings will also be available upon request. Reservations for this intimate collaboration are limited and can be made HERE.
Chef Ryusuke Nakagawa
Executive Chef, Aburi Hana
MICHELIN-starred Chef Ryusuke Nakagawa brings a refined approach to contemporary Kyōto-style Kaiseki. Originally from Shikoku Island, Japan, he trained under celebrated master chefs including Yoshihiro Murata at the three-MICHELIN-starred Kikunoi. His cuisine is deeply rooted in tradition yet modern in execution, celebrating seasonality and Japanese hospitality (omotenashi). At Aburi Hana, Chef Nakagawa shares his vision of artistic plating and innovative Japanese flavours with North American diners.
Chef Jason Bangerter
Executive Chef, Langdon Hall
As Executive Chef of Langdon Hall, a MICHELIN-recommended destination, Chef Jason Bangerter is known for his commitment to sustainable, locally sourced cuisine. With an international career and a strong focus on Ontario-grown ingredients, he leads a culinary team that reflects his passion for quality, innovation, and mentorship. His approach blends terroir-driven cooking with refined techniques, consistently elevating Canada’s fine dining landscape.
Event Details:
Date: June 25, 2025
Time: Two seatings – 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Location: Aburi Hana, 102 Yorkville Avenue (Lower Level), Toronto, ON
Price: $450 per guest (plus tax and gratuity)
This special evening will invite guests to indulge in a culinary journey shaped by the two chefs’ distinct yet complementary philosophies. Their collaborative menu will weave together Aburi Hana’s Kyoto-style Kaiseki precision and Langdon Hall’s terroir approach, elevated with curated beverage pairings to complement each course..
This collaboration marks a rare opportunity to witness the synergy between chef Ryusuke and chef Jason. Guests can expect an evening of thoughtful storytelling, seasonal expression, and memorable hospitality. Reservations for this collaboration can be made HERE.
