<p>In this episode, the gang are back together for the first time since last year, to chat to Julian about his brand new venture: Sake House!</p><p><br></p><p>Sake House is Osaka's newest Sake Bar, and it's something Julian has been working towards, or at least dreaming about, for some time.</p><p><br></p><p>Located in the popular area of Umeda, but a little out of the hard hustle and bustle, Sake House is a small bar with a big heart and an excellent sake menu - not to mention its fabulous host. </p><p>In addition to some amazing sake, and other beverages, hand selected by Julian, guests can enjoy a small menu of tasty treats ~ with things like saganaki, blue cheese and sake kasu pizza, and a dish with hummus, being some of the current items on the menu. </p><p><br></p><p>By the time you listen to this episode, the menu will most likely have changed a little, as will some of the sake, but that's what will keep his guests coming back for more - with each visit being a new and delicious experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Only 3 weeks into it's existence, Sake House aims to be a venue for locals and tourists alike. A place where everyone can feel comfortable and confident ordering, drinking and exploring the world of Nihonshu.</p><p><br></p><p>No stranger to many already in the sake industry, Julian has a wealth of knowledge and has been a passionate advocate for sake for many years. Needless to say, this venture was a long time coming - but it's finally here, and we are super excited to see how it evolves.</p><p>If you're in, or planning to be in Osaka, be sure to pop in and say hi to Julian at Sake House.</p><p><br></p><p>Congratulations, Julian - from all of us at TWTT.</p><p><br></p><p>You can follow this podcast and its hosts on IG...</p><p>TWTT Podcast: @tastewiththetoji</p><p>Simone: @sakemistress</p><p>Maki: @sake.amata</p><p>Julian: @sakeadvocate</p><p>and don't forget to check out Julian's new bar on IG: @sakehouse_osaka</p><p>This episode was recorded on 2 Mar 2025</p><p><br></p><p>A huge thank you to our subscribers at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tastewiththetoji" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Patreon</a></p><p><br></p><p>More information about Taste with the Toji - The Project can be found on our website: https://tastewiththetoji.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Music by: Kazuyoshi Sato (Koikawa Shuzo)</p><p><br></p><p>Sake House - Osaka</p><p>Address: B1, 1 Chome-2-8 Sonezaki, Osaka, 530-0057, Japan</p><p>Approx 10min from JR Osaka and the Midosuji Subway and approx 6 min from Higashi Umeda Station.From Kyoto it's less than 10 minutes from Yodoyabashi Station on the Keihan Line.</p><p>IG: @sakehouse_osaka</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
