the joy of sake 2025

New York

Thursday, April 10|6:30 pm–9:30 pm

Metropolitan Pavilion

125 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011

$130 per person

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The Joy of Sake returns to New York for its 19th annual celebration with over 500 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.

Crowd of people sampling sakes on the table in a dark room (2005 New York)
Bottles on the table (2014 New York)
View from above of people sampling sakes (2008 New York)
View from above of sake bottles on Indigo and light blue table runner (2008 New York)
A man holding and studying a bottle (2014 New York)
The Joy of Sake banner signage (2014 New York)
A man with a hat sampling sake with a pipette at the ginjo table (2005 New York)
A janome cup and a pipette for Shichihoyari “Junmai” sampling (2014 New York)
A happy couple facing each other enjoying sake with photo bomb (2008 New York)
Stock photo of New York (night view of Manhattan with Brooklyn Bridge)
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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 2024 are listed below with the appetizers they served.

Seared Sakura Masu by BondST (2024 New York)
BondST

Seared Sakura Masu

Cherry salmon in a chilled spring pea soup, bonito-cured egg yolk, shiso oil, cherry blossom salt

6 Bond St, New York, NY 10012

(212) 777-2500

Grilled Robata Kushiyaki Skewers by Gugu Room (2023 New York)
Tai Takenoko Chazuke by Sakagura (2024 New York)
Sakagura

Tai Takenoko Chazuke

Steamed bamboo rice, marinated snapper, crispy buckwheat, pickled plum, mitsuba, myoga & green tea

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

(212) 953-7253

Hotate and Pear by Mishik (2024 New York)
Mishik

Hotate and Pear

Sliced Hokkaido scallop, nasu pear, ponzu truffle, burgundy, pear candy, shiitake emulsion, tenkasu

259A Hudson St, New York, NY 10013

(347) 929-7878

Hokkaido Scallop by BondST (2023 New York)
Pork Belly with Kimchee by Juban (2024 New York)
Juban

Pork Belly with Kimchee

207 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011

(646) 398-9770

Grilled Robata Kushiyaki Skewers by Gugu Room (2023 New York)
Chilled Spring Mazemen by Rule of Thirds (2024 New York)
Rule of Thirds

Chilled Spring Mazemen

Spring vegetables, yuzu ricotta, chilled ramen noodles

171 Banker St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

(347) 334-6684

1. Sakura Raindrop Cake

mizu shingen mochi

2. Black Sesame Basque Cheesecake

Sakekasu Sweet Bean Soup and Amazake Shaved Ice by Yopparai (2024 New York)
Yopparai

Sakekasu Sweet Bean Soup and Amazake Shaved Ice

49 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002

(212) 777-7253

Ceviche Nikkei by Sen Sakana (2024 New York)
Sen Sakana

Ceviche Nikkei

Torched salmon, Peruvian corn, yuzu leche de tigre

28 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036

(212) 221-9560

Umami Duck by Towa (2024 New York)
Towa

Umami Duck

Steamed duck breast with umami sauce

36 W 26th St, New York, NY 10010

(646) 351-6258

Matcha Tiramisu by Cha-An (2024 New York)
Cha-An

Matcha Tiramisu

Tiramisu with matcha and sake sauce

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

(212) 228-8030

Tuna Crostini by Amami Bar & Restaurant (2024 New York)
Amami Bar & Restaurant

Tuna Crostini

Cajun tuna tataki, cucumber, avocado, mango, radish, edamame puree, micro greens

57 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

(917) 909-1568

Tsukemono Skewer by Rule of Thirds (2023 New York)
Gugu Room

1. Chicken Inasal with rice

2. Salmon Tartar with prawn chips

143 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002

(646) 329-6875

Shio Purin by Sen Sag Harbor (2024 New York)
Sen Sag Harbor

Shio Purin

Savory custard with soy glaze topped with yuzu-marinated ikura

23 Main St, Sag Harbor, NY 11963

(631) 725-1774

Hamachi Tataki by Sake no Hana (2024 New York)
Sake no Hana

Hamachi Tataki

Mandarin, ponzu, aromatic oil, hearts of palm

145 Bowery, New York, NY 10002

(212) 249-0315

Miso Simmered A5 Wagyu Uramaki Roll

Smoked Salmon Canapes by Taru (2024 New York)
Taru

Smoked Salmon Canapes

House-smoked salmon, creme fraiche, caviar, on house-made milk bread

30 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019

(917) 456-1171

Arctic Char Tartare by 15 East @ Tocqueville (2023 New York)
Scallop Crudo with Almond Milk in Gray Birch Oil by ILIS (2024 New York)
ILIS

Scallop Crudo with Almond Milk in Gray Birch Oil

150 Green St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

(212) 647-1515

Dak Mandu, Jangajji & Smoked Trout Roe

Crispy Rice

spicy tuna, jalapeno, eel sauce

Citrus sushi rice with black truffle paste, garlic chips, scallion by Zuma (2024 New York)
Zuma

Citrus sushi rice with black truffle paste, garlic chips, scallion

261 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016

(212) 544-9862

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