in tokyo now for holiday.
Went to a diff wine place for the first 2 nights.
Night 1:
AHIRU STORE
What is it? A small wine bar and kitchen with about 10 seats by the counter and maybe another 8 standing spaces. It has amassed a following and there is a queue every night. I queued for about 35mins before getting in.
All wines are focused on natural wines. Changes frequetly and they're more than happy to provide recommendations.
Food is quite international but with Japanese influences; all super fresh and cooked to order. They bake their own breads as well so their bread selections to go with their cold cuts are super good. Virtually everything is house made. Super casual and you immediately feel at home even though I was the only non japanese.
Read more:
http://www.ieateverywhere.com/2013/03/the-amazing-ahiru-store-in-tokyo.html
NPNT LEH
Crowded interior. All japanese menu but you can navigate with a bit of english and japanese.
Opening drink. Sparkling Rose from Loire. Blend of Cot (aka Malbec), Gamay & Grolleau
Paired the sparkling rose with their incredibly delicious Octopus & Avocado Salad in a killer dressing.
THEN DAMAGE HOW?
2 Glasses of wine + Octopus Avocado Dish + Main Course = $60SGD NET
I met with 2 guys from Sapporo by the bar and they offered me another 2 glasses of wine from their bottle
WOULD YOU GO BACK AGAIN?
Heck yes...