the joy of sake 2026

New York

Thursday, April 30|6:30 pm–9:30 pm

Metropolitan Pavilion

125 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011

$140 per person

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The Joy of Sake returns to New York for its 20th annual celebration with 492 different labels from throughout Japan and the U.S. available for tasting. Sake-themed appetizers from top New York restaurants add to the enjoyment, making The Joy of Sake the event of the year for the city’s sake enthusiasts. The admission fee includes appetizers from participating restaurants and unlimited samplings of sake.

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Restaurants

The Joy of Sake celebrates good sake, good food and good friends. Participating restaurants distinguish themselves not only by their outstanding cuisine, but also by their appreciation of the luster that fine sakes add to a meal. 

Restaurants that participated in Joy of Sake 2025 are listed below with the appetizers they served.

This year’s list will be coming soon!

Akami Zuke with Yellow Tomato Gazpacho by BondST (2026 New York)
BondST

Akami Zuke with Yellow Tomato Gazpacho

myoga salsa, shiso oil

6 Bond St, New York, NY 10012

(212) 777-2500

Matcha Tiramisu/Hojicha Tiramisu by Cha-An Teahouse (2026 New York)
Cha-An Teahouse

Matcha Tiramisu/Hojicha Tiramisu

infused with sake

230 E 9th St 2nd FL, New York, NY 10003

(212) 228-8030

Chicken Tsukune with Lotus Root by Sakagura (2026 New York)
Sakagura

Chicken Tsukune with Lotus Root

umami dashi sauce

211 E 43rd St, B1, New York, NY 10017

(212) 953-7253

Torched Salmon Don by Sen Sakana (2026 New York)
Sen Sakana

Torched Salmon Don

avocado, Nikkei furikake, ají amarillo

28 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036

(212) 221-9560

Hamachi Temaki by Sake no Hana (2026 New York)
Sake no Hana

Hamachi Temaki

yellowtail, serrano chili, soy vinaigrette

145 Bowery, New York, NY 10002

(212) 249-0315

Bluefin Tuna and Scallion by Towa (2026 New York)
Towa

Bluefin Tuna and Scallion

with mustard miso dressing

36 W 26th St, New York, NY 10010

(646) 351-6258

Bluefin Toro Tartare by SOZO Sip Bar + Omakase (2026 New York)
SOZO Sip Bar + Omakase

Bluefin Toro Tartare

diced oshinko, caviar, wasabi seaweed crisp

319 Bowery, New York, NY 10003

(646) 666-0003

Tender Simmered Beef Tongue by Rei (2026 New York)
Rei

Tender Simmered Beef Tongue

dashi broth, scallion, fresh ginger

142 Sullivan Street, New York, NY 10012

(646) 357-2563

Kakuni by Yopparai (2026 New York)
Yopparai

Kakuni

braised pork belly

49 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002

(212) 777-7253

Spicy Cucumber by Juban (2026 New York)
Juban

Spicy Cucumber

with sesame sauce and bonito flakes

207 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011

(646) 398-9770

Gyu Slider by Rule of Thirds (2026 New York)
Rule of Thirds

Gyu Slider

roasted rib of beef, hatcho miso, peppers & onions

171 Banker St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

(347) 334-6684

King Salmon Crudo by Mishik (2026 New York)
Mishik

King Salmon Crudo

soy ginger, toasted orange

259A Hudson St, New York, NY 10013

(347) 929-7878

Yuzu Kosho Deviled Egg by Sen (2026 New York)
Sen

Yuzu Kosho Deviled Egg

crowned with toro tartare & black tobiko

23 Main St, Sag Harbor, NY 11963

(631) 725-1774

Broccoli × Tofu Cream × Caviar by Insa (2026 New York)
Insa

Broccoli × Tofu Cream × Caviar

328 Douglass St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

(718) 855-2620

Matcha Tiramisu by Cha-An (2024 New York)

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