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No. 01

The Pioneer of Pairing Wine with Edomae Sushi

Nishiazabu Taku

Edomae Sushi (Nishiazabu)

Contents

1 ｜ The Pioneer of Pairing Wine with Edomae Sushi
2 ｜ We Created a Pairing Menu that Doesn't Interfere with the Delicate Taste of Sushi
3 ｜ ROCOCO has an Aftertaste that is Not at All Bitter

The Pioneer of Pairing Wine with Edomae Sushi

Nishiazabu Taku is a legendary Edomae sushi restaurant located in the exclusive neighborhood of Nishiazabu, Tokyo, and widely recognized as the pioneer of pairing wine with Edomae sushi. Chef Takuma Sato, the innovative mind behind Nishiazabu Taku, has spent decades challenging the conventional wisdom that sake is the only appropriate beverage to accompany sushi. His groundbreaking wine pairing menu has attracted international attention and has influenced a generation of sushi chefs who have followed in his footsteps. Today, Nishiazabu Taku is regarded as one of the most influential sushi restaurants in the world, a place where tradition and innovation exist in perfect harmony.

We Created a Pairing Menu that Doesn't Interfere with the Delicate Taste of Sushi

Developing a pairing menu that complements without interfering with the delicate flavors of Edomae sushi was no small challenge. Chef Sato spent years carefully studying the flavor profiles of different wines and beverages to identify those that could enhance rather than overwhelm the subtle flavors of his sushi. The result is a pairing menu of extraordinary subtlety and sophistication, where each beverage is chosen to bring out specific qualities of the sushi it accompanies. "The key is to find beverages that have the right balance of flavor and structure," says Chef Sato. "They must complement the sushi without overshadowing it—a challenge that requires deep knowledge and careful attention."

ROCOCO has an Aftertaste that is Not at All Bitter

When ROCOCO was first introduced to Nishiazabu Taku, Chef Sato was immediately struck by its distinctive qualities. "What impressed me most about ROCOCO was the complete absence of bitterness in its aftertaste," he recalls. "Most beers leave a bitter aftertaste that can interfere with the delicate flavors of sushi, but ROCOCO is different—it is clean, refreshing, and leaves the palate ready for the next course." This quality has made ROCOCO an ideal pairing for Edomae sushi, and Chef Sato now recommends it to guests as an alternative to sake or wine. "ROCOCO has opened up a new world of pairing possibilities for sushi," he adds, "and I am excited to see where that journey takes us."

INFORMATION

Nishiazabu Taku

Capalua Nishiazabu 1F, 2-11-5 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
TEL : 03-5774-4372
@nishiazabu_taku

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