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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GALLERY

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