NOMUYO Japanese Food & Sake Pairing Pop Up

 

Come join us for a delightful evening of Japanese and Asian fusion Izakaya style food and sake pairingat Donburi - St.Paul's -. Savour each bite as it harmonises with the perfect sake selection. This in-person event promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Japanese gastronomy. Book your spot now!

 

The Story of NOMUYO

 

Inspired by the hidden gem Tanaka-Ya in Akashi, Japan, NOMUYO brings a slice of that magic to London.

 

Tanaka-Ya is a cherished neighbourhood sake shop, lovingly run by third-generation owner Yasuki Tanaka—a passionate sake enthusiast and keen angler. Behind its modest façade lies a narrow corridor that leads to a hidden standing-bar izakaya.

 

There, his adorable wife, Yuko and her all-female team serve up expertly crafted tsumami (Japanese small plates) alongside a thoughtfully curated, ever-changing selection of premium sake—often featuring seafood freshly caught by Yuko’s husband, Tanaka-san.

 

Recreating this unique experience in London has long been our dream.

 

At NOMUYO, the food is lovingly prepared by a team of three talented female chefs, just like at Tanaka-Ya:

• Akemi Yokoyama (@gohan.london), a chef and leading authority on authentic Japanese cuisine, is the principal of the Sozai Cooking School in London. She recently appeared as a judge on Channel 5’s Faking It! – Sushi Chefepisode, showcasing her sharp eye for culinary detail.
• Remi Kumagai, a devoted Tanaka-Ya guest, brings her deep passion for sake and years of experience supporting Japanese breweries with international expansion.
• Nobuko Ubukata adds her creative flair for Asian fusion cuisine, shaped by her years living in Shanghai and Hong Kong.

 

The sake pairing is expertly curated by Asami Tasaka of World Sake Imports UK, our trusted collaborator in sake and food pairings.

 

Join us for an authentic tachinomi (standing bar) experience—intimate, flavourful, and full of heart.

 

Your ticket includes a tasting experience of six delicious Japanese and Oriental fusion izakaya-style dishes, inspired by Japan’s beloved standing bar Tanaka-Ya. Each dish is carefully paired with six premium sake selections, including a shochu-based cocktail—all curated by Asami Tasaka of World Sake Imports.

 

Begin with your first dish and the matching shochu cocktail, then return to the counter for your next pairing at your own pace.

 

Please note: This is a standing event, with no seating provided—just like Tanaka-Ya, you’ll be enjoying your food and drinks while gathered around the bar.

 

Join us for an evening of inspired flavours, storytelling, and the magic of food and sake.

 

 

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(*Paired Drinks)

 

Quick pickled addictive celery

*Genkai Iki Shochu Soda wari (Nagasaki)

 

Leek in soy sauce infused anchovy oil

*Tedorigawa U (Ishikawa)

 

Tortilla a la Japonesa

*Koshi on Kanbai Amane (Niigata)

 

Beef tendon with konjac

*Sohomare Karakuchi (Tochigi)

 

Pork belly cooked in sake lees and miso accompanied by Japanese potato salad

*Kamoizumi Shusen (Hiroshima)

 

Wu Long green Sichuan peppers and black peppercorn chicken

*Tamagawa Time Machine (Kyoto)