Izakaya Night Vol. 10 – A One-Night Collaboration with Nanbu Bijin × Chef Hiroki Odo
— A One-Night-Only Curated Sake & Food Experience —
Join us for an exclusive evening celebrating the art of Japanese sake.
Dear Valued Guests,
For one night each month, THE GALLERY by Odo invites a distinguished Kuramoto (Sake Brewer) from Japan to showcase a selection of their finest and rarest brews.
For this edition of Izakaya Night, we are honored to welcome President Kosuke Kuji from Nanbu Bijin. To complement these exceptional sakes, Chef Hiroki Odo has crafted a special, limited-edition menu designed specifically to enhance the unique flavor profiles of the night’s featured selection. This is a rare opportunity to discover high-quality sakes—many of which are not yet widely available in the U.S.—and to hear the stories behind them directly from the brewers.
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Brewery Profile
Nanbu Bijin: Founded in 1902 in Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture, in the historic Nanbu region. The name, coined in 1951, reflects a vision of sake with the purity and beauty of a "beautiful maiden." Brewing water drawn from the Oritsume Basenkyo gorge, a mineral-rich medium-hard spring yields sake with robust flavor and a full, rounded body.
A Rare Opportunity
President Kosuke Kuji — the fifth-generation steward of Nanbu Bijin and one of the sake world's most passionate global ambassadors — will be joining us in person for this special evening. A rare chance to hear directly from the man behind the brewery, share a glass, and experience the story of Southern Beauty firsthand.
Nanbu Bijin Flight 3 expressions
1. Nanbu Bijin Awa Sake Sparkling Dry and elegant sparkling sake with aromas of apple and peach. Stone fruit flavors on the palate with a clean, refreshing finish. ABV 12%. Pairs well with oysters, camembert, and cured meats.
2. Nanbu Bijin Shinpaku Junmai Daiginjo Made from 100% Yamada Nishiki polished to 50%, with refined ginjo aromatics and a pillowy soft texture. Beautifully balanced with a clean, elegant finish. ABV 16–17%. Pairs well with white fish, grilled fish, and dashi-based dishes.
3. Nanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai The brewery's signature expression, crafted from Iwate-native Gin-otome rice with a velvety texture and layered umami. Aromatic notes range from fruity and floral to a hint of marshmallow. ABV 15%.
Join us for this special evening celebrating sake, craftsmanship, and the convivial spirit of Japanese izakaya culture.
“Izakaya Night Vol.10” Details
Date: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm – close
Location: THE GALLERY by Odo (17 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011_
Format: À la carte (this event is not ticketed)
