Sake Tasting with Sommelier and Vegan Chinese Lunch in Tokyo
Learn about Japan’s traditional rice wine from a sake sommelier as you savor five cups of sake alongside a course meal featuring vegan Chinese dishes designed to accentuate the flavors of each cup.
Highlights
Discover the world of sake, from how it’s brewed to the characteristics of each bottle in this sake tasting with food pairings led by a sommelier in Tokyo
Enjoy sake alongside vegan Chinese dishes like tan-tan noodles, dumplings and soy meat Peking duck
Learn from an accredited sake sommelier
Take home a traditional masu sake cup
10 meals
+Experience Details
Japanese sake has a rich history dating back well over 1,000 years. Like other types of alcohol, it has a vibrant culture of food pairings that accentuate the deep flavors of each cup. However, finding the perfect pairing can be difficult with so many kinds of sake with distinct characteristics. That’s why the knowledge of experts is instrumental in enjoying this drink to the fullest.
In this sake-tasting in Tokyo's Bunkyo ward, you'll discover these combinations as you enjoy five cups of Japan's traditional rice wine with a course menu featuring vegan variations of staple Chinese dishes like dumplings and tan-tan ramen.
Learn from an accredited sake sommelier as he explains the brewing process and characteristics of Japanese sake, which, like wine, has different qualities based on brand and type. You'll learn how to decipher sake labels to understand the differences between each variety.
Next, it'll be time to dive into your meal. Your sommelier guide will explain how each sake's distinct flavor suits the dishes. You'll enjoy a cup of sake alongside each dish of your extensive vegan course meal.
Menu:
-Assorted appetizers
-Soy meat Peking duck
-Dumplings
-Mapo tofu
-Tan-tan ramen
-Soy milk dessert with seasonal fruits
(Please note that this menu is an example and is subject to change.)
You'll leave with newfound knowledge and appreciation of sake as well as a souvenir to remember your experience: a masu square cup made of Japanese cypress traditionally used to serve sake. Conjure up memories of this sake-tasting in Tokyo as you continue to enjoy it at home.
Inclusions
Five cups of sake
Vegan Chinese food course meal
Accredited English speaking sake sommelier
Sake cup souvenir
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the venue
Additional purchases
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please meet your host at Exit 2 of Myogadani Station. More information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please inquire with the host about the possibility of accommodating dietary restrictions or allergies.
Please note that the minimum drinking age in Japan is 20.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 1 day 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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