2009 Dec 02 Feel Nippon, Enjoy Sake - Jipangu Bar
Jipangu’s joint owners, Michael and Hajime, have a simple motto: “Feel Nippon, Enjoy Sake.” Both are Japanese and self-proclaimed connoisseurs of their nation’s drinking culture, and they want to share their homeland’s hooch with you.
Hajime plans to return to Japan soon to become a qualified “sake master,” promising to return with the finest sake available to man. With 13 different types ranging from RMB 32-320 per glass, the current selection hardly needs expanding.
Shochu is another cornerstone of the drinks list, along with plum wines and whiskey. A considered menu of southern Japanese cuisine is designed to complement each tipple. When the brew has taken effect, hit the private KTV room.
Jipangu
Daily 7pm-2am. 2/F, Huakang Binguan, Nongzhanguan Beilu, Chaoyang District (6586 6541) 朝阳区农展馆北路华康宾馆2层
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