Hanabie at Warabi
This moody omakase experience honours the soul of Japanese dining — humble white rice — with seven courses, a Haku Vodka cocktail and live music.
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Overview
When you think of elevated Japanese dining, rice might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But at Warabi this August, it's the main event. Hanabie is a limited-edition omakase experience with Haku Vodka that celebrates hakumai (polished white rice) in a way you've never tasted before.
Running Tuesday to Thursday nights from August 5–28, Hanabie is named after the Japanese word, which refers to the unexpected, fleeting chill that lingers in Japan just before spring begins to bloom. The seven-course menu with paired cocktails highlights the versatility of white rice, which is the backbone of many Japanese dishes and, fittingly, the base spirit of Haku Vodka.
Arianna Leggiero
You'll enjoy everything from King George whiting sushi to pork cheek with wasabi and a warming donabe pot with eel and rice. On the drinks front, guests are greeted with a Sanmai-tini — a Haku Vodka welcome cocktail that blends sakura, genmaicha and roasted rice. If you're keen to elevate things further, add a full Haku cocktail pairing matched to each dish.
In addition to the omakase experience, Warabi will also host a live vinyl DJ set every Thursday night — a delicious way to herald in the last days of winter and warm your soul for spring.
Experience the limited-edition Hanabie with Haku Vodka at Warabi from Tuesday, August 5 to Thursday, August 28. Bookings are $199 per person, including a seven-course omakase and welcome cocktail on arrival. Bookings are essential. Head to the website to secure your seat.
By Jacque Kennedy
Images: Arianna Leggiero
