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Saki is a Japanese restaurant complex,
comprising a stylish dining room and sushi counter, lively bar serving excellent cocktails,
delicatessen producing fresh noodles, and food boutique selling various Japanese
grocery and tableware.
Located in EC1 opposite Smithfields meat market, Saki offers an in-and-out Japanese
culinary experience. Our classically rained chefs focus on authentic but contemporary cuisine us-
ing quality and seasonal ingredients. Our som-meliers can advise you on our great selection of
wines and sake to accompany your food. Our
shop attendent will gladly guide you in your first Japanese culinary experiments.
SAKI :: BAR & FOOD EMPORIUM
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Our Logo and Yosemoji Caligraphy
Saki means happiness in Japanese. In order to convey our commitment
to quality and authenticity, we decided to commission the Japanese
logo to Umon Tachibana, the last disciple of Ukon Tachibana and
one of the only 16 authorised Yose Moji Calligrapher in Japan.
Yose Moji is one of the four types of
Edo Moji letters created during Edo era (15 to 17th century) and used to
promote traditional stage art / performance such as Kabuki,
Sumo and Rakugo (storytelling).
The traditional wish behind Yose Moji
calligraphy to lead a Rakugo stage to the full-house success by the unique
technique minimising the blank space between each brush is
another reason why we chose to use Yose Moji
We wish Sakis commitment to
quality and authenticity to be appreciated by as many audience
as we received at our stage of culinary art
SAKI :: BRAND
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A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO
OUR MENUS
Kobachi
Literally means a small plate to serve a sample or taster quantity of almost any dish - the Japa-
nese equivalent of Spanish tapas. Kobachi offers flexible eating and you can order one as a starter or multiple of them in a Tapas style, like we do
in Japan.
Carbo
Carbohydrate dominated dishes such as Don (on a bed of rice), Mochi (rice cake), and Noodles
(Udon, Soba, Somen, Ramen etc.) A topping rich Carbo is a local favourite for a quick meal. A light version of Carbo can be enjoyed after the main
dish to finish off a dinner. Most Japanese think any fish/meat/vegetable meal is incomplete
without a bowl of plain steamed rice and soup.
Main
Main portion of protein dominated meals which Japanese call Okazu... All our main dishes are
authentically Japanese but with contemporary twists, giving a good introduction to the art of Japanese cuisine
Dessert
Our resident pastry chef grew up in Japan and prepares lovely sweets with a touch of Japan, us-
ing ingredients such as green tea. Our promise is that you will find our selection of desserts both intriguing and delicious
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Classically Trained Chefs
Our classically trained Japanese chefs prepare the finest dishes from their home region
Convivial Ambience Relaxed, friendly environment. Our central garden table features
works by talented Japanese artistes
DINING ROOM & SUSHI BAR
Our 50 cover bar serves excellent cocktails, wines and sake. Qual-
ity bar food in Japanese kobachi style (like tapas) can also be ordered to accompany your drinks.
Afternoon Tea During the afternoon the bar area is open for tea served with
quality hand-made sweets
Virtually free WIFI We offer all WiFi enabled laptop users with internet connection(Terms and conditions apply)
COCKTAIL BAR - KOBACHI
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Our shop-front delicatessen serves freshly prepared sushi, sa-
shimi, hot meals and handmade desserts
Nourishing Noodles Our state-of-the-art noodle machine from Japan produces fresh quality noodles. Try them and taste how fresh they are
Delectable Desserts
Try our supreme desserts, such as Green Tea Tiramisu, freshly prepared daily by our resident Japanese pastry chef
DELICATESSEN & NOODLE STATION
Our boutique sells Japanese dry and wet groceries of very high
quality. Our knowledgeable shop assistants will be your guides to the choice of produce and how they are to be prepared. Feel free
to ask them for culinary tips and recipes Japanese Emporium
We also sell Sake, Japanese nutri-drinks and tableware. You will be amazed to learn what kind of difference a proper rice cooker
can make to your homemade dishes. Saki stock a range of these appliances. After all you have to do justice to high quality ingredients
FOOD BOUTIQUE
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Wax Art Illustration
'Tu-La-La' by Yoshiki Ban
Yoshiki is a wax artist. He established 'van candle studio' in 1996. His artistic wax creations are sold by galleries and interior design houses in Ital, America, Japan and the UK. His work can be seen
and purchased from the Hayward Gallery, Kew Gardens, Mint and Donna Karan, New York.
DESIGN
Interior & Furntiure Design
by Noriko Sawayama Design & Assoicates
Noriko Sawayama, Chief Designer of NSDA was commissioned to design the whole premises as well as dining furniture. Being the only Japanese member of BIDA (British Interior Design
Association), Noriko's depp knowledge of Japanese traditional and contemporary interior design as well as over 10 years experience
as a restaurant management consultant in Tokyo added tremendous value to the project
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Switchable Light Control
Glass
by Nippon Sheet Glass UMU Products
Liquid Crystal sheet embed-ded glass was commercial-
ised only recently by NSG Umu Products, the leading Japanese sheet glass manu-
facturers. We use this glass to create part of our floor/
ceiling and together with mo-tion sensor technology it makes a dramatic effect -
come and experience 'walking on air'
TECHNOLOGY
Paperless Toilet
by Aspen Bidets
The Paperless toilet features a washer/dryer and heated
seat - the toilet of the future.
Saki is the first commercial property in the UK to
install this original Japanese technology
Noodle Machine
by Fuji Seiki
A state-of-the-art noodle machine producing all types
of Japanese noodle to exacting craftmanship stan-
dard. Kneading, shaping and boiling in one go - come and sample the end product
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GALLERY
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We are true food enthusiasts dedicated to enhancing the profile and
popularity of Japanese cuisine in Europe.
Our hope is that Saki customers will benefit from the traditional Japanese healthy and balanced diet of finest fresh and seasonal
ingredients. After all the people of Japan
enjoy the longest life expectancy in the world.
OUR TEAM
Restaurant & Bar
12:00-14:30 Lunch (last orders 14:30) 14:30-18:00 Afternoon Tea
18:00-22:30 Dinner (last orders 22:30) Restaurant (Sat) 18:00-23:00 Bar open to midnight (Thu-Sat)
Delicatessen & Food Boutique
Monday to Friday 12:00-19:30 Shop & Sushi Takeaway
12:00-14:30 Fresh Noodle Demo & Takeaway
OPENING TIMES
Saki Bar & Food Emporium
4 West Smithfield London EC1A 9JX
t. 020 7489 7033
f. 020 7489 1568
by tube: Farringdon, Barbican, Chanceley Lane, St. Paul, Thames Link
by bus: Route 4, 8, 25, 55, 56, 153, 243, etc
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