In this episode, the gang are back together for the first time since last year, to chat to Julian about his brand new venture: Sake House!
Sake House is Osaka's newest Sake Bar, and it's something Julian has been working towards, or at least dreaming about, for some time.
Located in the popular area of Umeda, but a little out of the hard hustle and bustle, Sake House is a small bar with a big heart and an excellent sake menu - not to mention its fabulous host.
In addition to some amazing sake, and other beverages, hand selected by Julian, guests can enjoy a small menu of tasty treats ~ with things like saganaki, blue cheese and sake kasu pizza, and a dish with hummus, being some of the current items on the menu.
By the time you listen to this episode, the menu will most likely have changed a little, as will some of the sake, but that's what will keep his guests coming back for more - with each visit being a new and delicious experience.
Only 3 weeks into it's existence, Sake House aims to be a venue for locals and tourists alike. A place where everyone can feel comfortable and confident ordering, drinking and exploring the world of Nihonshu.
No stranger to many already in the sake industry, Julian has a wealth of knowledge and has been a passionate advocate for sake for many years. Needless to say, this venture was a long time coming - but it's finally here, and we are super excited to see how it evolves.
If you're in, or planning to be in Osaka, be sure to pop in and say hi to Julian at Sake House.
Congratulations, Julian - from all of us at TWTT.
You can follow this podcast and its hosts on IG...
TWTT Podcast: @tastewiththetoji
Simone: @sakemistress
Maki: @sake.amata
Julian: @sakeadvocate
and don't forget to check out Julian's new bar on IG: @sakehouse_osaka
This episode was recorded on 2 Mar 2025
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Music by: Kazuyoshi Sato (Koikawa Shuzo)
Sake House - Osaka
Address: B1, 1 Chome-2-8 Sonezaki, Osaka, 530-0057, Japan
Approx 10min from JR Osaka and the Midosuji Subway and approx 6 min from Higashi Umeda Station.From Kyoto it's less than 10 minutes from Yodoyabashi Station on the Keihan Line.
IG: @sakehouse_osaka
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