the joy of sake 2026
New York
Thursday, April 30|6:30 pm–9:30 pm
Metropolitan Pavilion
$140 per person
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.
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
myoga salsa, shiso oil

Matcha Tiramisu/Hojicha Tiramisu
infused with sake

Chicken Tsukune with Lotus Root
umami dashi sauce

Torched Salmon Don
avocado, Nikkei furikake, ají amarillo

Hamachi Temaki
yellowtail, serrano chili, soy vinaigrette

Bluefin Tuna and Scallion
with mustard miso dressing

Bluefin Toro Tartare
diced oshinko, caviar, wasabi seaweed crisp

Tender Simmered Beef Tongue
dashi broth, scallion, fresh ginger

Spicy Cucumber
with sesame sauce and bonito flakes

Gyu Slider
roasted rib of beef, hatcho miso, peppers & onions

King Salmon Crudo
soy ginger, toasted orange

Yuzu Kosho Deviled Egg
crowned with toro tartare & black tobiko




























