A Special Food & Sake Pairing Pop-Up Event

📅 Date:       Friday, 7th March 2025  

⏰ Time:      19:00 - 21:00  

📍 Location:16 Poplar Grove, London W6 7RE  

I have long been captivated by 'Tanaka-Ya' in Akashi, Japan, a hidden gem fronted as a sake shop, where a narrow corridor leads to a secret standing-bar izakaya. Run by Yuko Tanaka and her all-female team, it’s a place where perfectly crafted 'tsumami' (Japanese small plates) meet an exceptional selection of sake, often featuring the freshest catch from Yuko's husband Tanaka-san’s own fishing trips in the nearby sea.

Recreating this magic in London has been my dream. So, together with my friend Remi Kumagai, an avid 'Tanaka-Ya' guest, and my talented assistant Nobuko Ubukata with a flair for Asian fusion, we are embarking on a pop-up project this summer. This exclusive one-off event serves as both a rehearsal and a unique chance to observe sake pairing processes.  

I am thrilled to announce that most dishes will be expertly paired on the spot by none other than Asami Tasaka from World Sake Imports UK, my trusted collaborator in sake and food pairings.  

This intimate experience is limited to just 10 guests, offered at cost price as part of the creative process leading to our summer event.  

Join us for an evening of inspired flavours, storytelling, and the magic of food and sake.  

The following menu is inspired by Yoko's recipes

Quick pickled addictive celery

Leek in soy sauce infused anchovy oil

Tortilla a la Japonesa

Beef tendon with konjac

Pork belly cooked in sake lees and miso 

Wu Long green Sichuan peppers and black peppercorn chicken

Dan dan noodle with mushrooms

✨ Tickets are extremely limited. secure your place now! 🍶

Please note that the menu may change without prior notice. Tickets are non-refundable.