Maen Sake Pairing Restaurant Review Summary

It’s an exceptional dining experience for wine enthusiasts. I was thoroughly impressed by the dedication, genuineness, and creativity showcased by both the chef and the sake sommelier! I have indulged in a number of wine pairings before, but this sake pairing undoubtedly ranks among the finest!

First and foremost, the food is absolutely delicious, owing to the skill and dedication of the chef, who utilized exquisite ingredients sourced from both Japan and Brazil. The oysters, steamed eggs, pork, noodles, and desserts were all incredibly memorable.

The selection and handling of the sake were so remarkable that I could genuinely sense the harmonious connection with the food. The sake was meticulously chosen to complement the dishes and was served at a perfectly designed temperature. What truly amazed me were the infused sakes crafted by the sake sommelier, which provided an inspired pairing with the food. While the sommelier also offered the original sakes for comparison, the infused selections elevated the pairing experience to a new level!

I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant, especially for wine and sake aficionados. The pairing experience, which seamlessly merges Western and Japanese cultures, will not disappoint! I was deeply moved by the passion and philosophy of both the chef and the sake sommelier!

Amazing experience at MAEN. The chef and the Sake expert were so kind and knowledgeable. The sake pairing is a must, I was able to try so many different kind of Sake and it made the experience 100 times better. We initially weren’t going to do it but a couple told us it will change the experience & they were right. The food was incredible and the sake complimented each serving beautifully!

Had such an amazing culinary experience here! We came here for a 3 course meal with sake pairing and everything was so good! I absolutely LOVE the seafood paella and the buckwheat egg ice cream; both stand-alone and with their sake pairing. I paid ¥5500 for the whole experience (this was a special event) and it comes with 3 dishes and 6 sakes (2 types of sake each dish). I’m definitely coming here for a full course meal next time. I hear it’s about ¥15000-¥18000 but if it was anything like the one I just had, I’m sure it’s worth it.

Beyond traditional sake pairing dining experience, the sake provided is further mixed with other liquid to match with each dish served. Not to mention all dishes are well designed cooked that you cannot have them easily else where.

Surprisingly delightful feast experience in Tokyo 🤩 Both food and sake were amazing and well paired 👍🏻 many sake were interesting. Intimate setting with limited bar seats and friendly chef + sommelier🫶 highly recommended ✅