Omakase Dinner & Sake Pairing w/ a Sommelier in Shibuya
This intimate dining experience led by a Japanese chef and a sake sommelier invites you to indulge in four Japanese dishes expertly paired with sake in a traditional izakaya near Shibuya Station.
Highlights
Enjoy two vegetable dishes and two meat or fish dishes paired with different types of sake (honjozo, tokubetsu junmai, kimoto, and aged sake) in an authentic izakaya in Shibuya
Guided by a Japanese chef and sake sommelier, learn about Japanese cuisine, history, and sake culture
Experience a wide variety of flavors and aromas, sip on hot and cold sake served in different vessels and appreciate how each favors certain aromas and sensations
This dining experience takes place in an izakaya restaurant near Shibuya Station, easily accessible within central Tokyo
10 meals
Experience Details
Japanese sake is versatile, ranging from sweet to dry, cloudy to clear, and aged to fresh. Each kind pairs well with specific foods and enhances flavors. This dining experience invites you to enjoy four dishes expertly paired with sake by a sake sommelier who will teach you fascinating insights about the history and customs of Japanese cuisine and sake pairings.
While some kinds of sake are best enjoyed cold, others release most of their umami at around 55 degrees Celsius. Serveware can also impact flavors and aromas, and the chef and sommelier leading this experience take care of all these details to show you just how flexible sake can be by serving a variety of dishes with diverse aromas and flavor notes.
While the exact offerings will vary depending on the season, two vegetable dishes and two meat or fish dishes paired with four different types of sake, including honjozo, tokubetsu junmai, kimoto, and aged sake, are typically on the menu. Each dish and sake pairing promises a unique feast for all senses.
This dining experience takes place at Mai Shin, an izakaya restaurant near Shibuya Station that specializes in sake pairings. The restaurant offers a wide variety of sake from all over Japan paired with expertly crafted dishes served in an authentic atmosphere. Led by English-speaking experts, enjoy a night unlike any other while eating and drinking while learning about Japanese cuisine and culture.
Inclusions
Two vegetable dishes and two meat or fish dishes
Four different kinds of sake such as honjozo, tokubetsu junmai, kimoto, or aged sake (exact contents are subject to change depending on seasonality)
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the venue
Additional food and drinks
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at izakaya restaurant Mai Shin. It is a 2-minute walk from Shibuya Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please inform the host of any food allergies or dietary restrictions upon booking
Participants under the legal drinking age of 20 will only be served non-alcoholic beverages
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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10 meals
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