Satisfying London’s growing hunger for Japanese izakaya style eating and drinking is an exciting new East London pop-up – Beer & Buns. Hungry hirata bun lovers and Japanese craft beer enthusiasts will be in their element with the pillow-soft steamed buns on offer and the UK’s largest selection of Japanese craft beers all served in a unique setting.
Located upstairs @ K10 on Appold Street, Beer & Buns will opened its doors on Thursday 5 February – venture in for its selection of steamed hirata buns filled with a choice of authentic Japanese ingredients. Pork Belly, Chicken Karrage, Pulled Duck Leg and Kaki fry Vegetable Fritters all come with misos, slaws and chutneys to keep your buns moist. Or, fancy incredible crispy Korean-style chicken wings? These premium jumbo chicken wings are marinated and then triple fried to crisp to perfection and can be sweet & spicy or smokin’ hot.
There’s also plenty of Japanese craft beer to whet your appetite. And – frozen head beer fans rejoice! – Beer & Buns will be one of the few bars in Europe to serve Asahi ‘Super Cold’ Super Dry draught lager. Enjoy Japan’s best selling premium lager which has just introduced its ‘Super Cold’ draught. Served at – 2 degrees celsius, Asahi maintains its carbonation for longer, leaving a refreshing barley flavor with a crisp aftertaste.
Doesn’t tickle your fancy? Then something else on the extensive craft beer menu is sure to, whether you go rich and nutty with the Asahi Black, or malty and smoky with the Coedo Beniaka. Or opt for the traditional with their Sake selection.
Retro pinball…
And if that’s not enough to keep you entertained then the retro pinball machines and fussball is sure to keep you at East London’s new hangout. As for the interior – think Speakeasy meets Japanese dive bar – created through black walls sprayed with graffiti, music and chilled out seating areas.
Beer & Buns offers not only a good time, but one of the most authentic izakaya experiences in town. Why? Because owner Julian Bartlett knows a thing or two about Japanese culture and cuisine having been in the industry for nearly 20 years and the person behind some of London’s most successful Japanese concepts.
Beer & Buns, ‘Upstairs @ K10’, 3 Appold Street, London, EC2A 2AF
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