Sake
No Hana
A tantaslising slice of authentic modern Japanese cuisine in the heart of London
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f you’re looking for delicious Japanese food in Mayfair then you’re in luck as Sake No Hana, the newest addition to the Hakkasan Group, is completely unparalleled. Offering
an exceptional service, stunning interior design and beautifully presented food, it is more than just a restaurant; it is a complete sensory experience. Arriving at Sake No Hana, my partner and I were shown to the elegant, glass-fronted cocktail bar on the lower ground floor. A green chandelier made up of several bamboo shaped glass tubes and stretching along the length of the bar hung over us and dark traditional Japanese furniture surrounded us. Browsing the selection of cocktails we were intrigued to see a range of oriental flavours such as the ginger juice and chilli in the Coupette No. 3, a mixture of these piquant ingredients along with tart grapefruit, Gin No. 3 and vanilla. After a quick aperitif, we were guided up an escalator to the main restaurant on the first floor. Here, we
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met Edi, our host and waitress for the evening and Lewis, our sommelier, whose extensive knowledge greatly enhanced our enjoyment of the experience as he recommended wines to accompany the spicy signature dishes. We opted to share the tempura prawns, which
were light, fluffy and wonderfully fresh, followed by mouth-watering thinly sliced raw Tuna and Black cod - my personal favourite. Te Sake No Hana recipe gives this sumptuous savoury dish a twist, which makes it very unique to them. My partner and I then chose to share the Wagu Beef and a nice light side dish of vegetables. Tis was accompanied by a bottle of wine, chosen by Lewis and absolutely perfect with our delightfully juicy, highly palatable main course. Te portion size is incredibly generous at Sake No Hana and every mouthful is packed full of flavour. Looking around us we noticed that many of the other diners were sharing Sushi platters, a popular
choice in this particular restaurant. With their tantalising presentation and impressive variety of choices this is no surprise. Taking a break before our dessert, my partner and I took a moment to really absorb the atmosphere. Designed by the Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the interior of the restaurant is lovely to behold. Structured bamboo criss-cross the space while screens over the windows soften the views over the street. We were also pleased to see the open style kitchen, which really involves you in the traditional culinary experience. As ever, Edi, our waitress, was on hand to make sure that we were looked after and eagerly presented us with the dessert menu. After a final course of silky smooth ice-cream and heavenly chocolate, we headed down to the cocktail bar for a liquor and relaxed as we reflected upon the highlights of our thoroughly enjoyable Japanese culinary experience.
For more information visit
www.sakenohana.com/london
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