Museum of Sake Journal Summer 2015 | Page 24

WHERE TO DRINK SAKE LONDON, UK 3 1 4 5 2 3 1 Popular sushi restaurant offering authentic, delicate small and tasty bites. The owner chef himself is an SSI certified sake sommelier and has a range of classic sake; 15 by the glass and 30 by the bottle. 14 Hanway Street, London W1T 1UD +44 (0)20 7637 7720 SUSHI SAMBA One of the biggest sake lists in London, Sushi Samba serves 20 by the glass, nearly 100 by the bottle) to pair with Japanese-Brazilian/Peruvian fusion dishes. Speak to Maurizio, the WSET certified sake expert for recommendations. 4 2 Ham Yard, London W1D 7DT +44 (0)20 7287 5724 www.engawa.uk 5 YASHIN OCEAN HOUSE Menu based entirely around fish and seafood, offering head to tail dining using every aspect of the fish from roe, to flesh, to skin. About 5 sake available by the glass and 40 by the bottle. Try their sister restaurant Yashin Sushi for unique sushi served without soy sauce. 117 - 119 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3RN +44 (0)20 7373 3990 yashinocean.com ENGAWA Newly opened restaurant owned by Japanese restauranteur group, specialising in Kobe Wagyu -Japanese beef from Kobe region. Small sake menu with a unique selection of past IWC award winning sake. Currently located at: No 96-4 Linsen North Road Zhongshan District, Taipei 104 however it is shortly due to relocate to new premises +886 (0)2 2563 5468 www.wa-shu.com 2 KIKUCHI ROSEBERY AT THE MANDARIN ORIENTAL Try their unique sake afternoon tea pairing to experience the London/Japan collaboration. 5 different sake are served by glass, carafe and bottle at this afternoon tea lounge / bar. 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA +44 (0)20 7201 3828 www.mandarinoriental.com/london/fine-dining/the-rosebery/ MUSEUM OF SAKE JOURNAL 24