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Lions Plaza Ebisu, 3-chōme-25-3 Higashi, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0011, Japan
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Lions Plaza Ebisu, 3-chōme-25-3 Higashi, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0011, Japan
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In Lions Plaza Ebisu, this sleek lounge marries Japanese tea culture with laboratory-level cocktail craft. Guests bypass conventional gin joints for house-distilled spirits extracted on an on-site rotavap. Bartenders pour custom infusions of dashi, wasabi, and shiso, letting patrons sample the raw spirits before mixing. Standouts include an oolong gin and tonic humming with citrus, an Old Fashioned built on smoked green tea and potato shochu, and a tropical pour laced with unfiltered sake and sake kasu.
- Tea-Forward Mixology: Every signature pour anchors on tea, from oolong-based highballs to matcha and yuzu creations.
- In-House Distillation: A visible on-site rotavap produces distinct house spirits infused with dashi, wasabi, and shiso.
- Spirited Twists on Classics: Classics get Japanese upgrades, like an Old Fashioned built with smoked green tea and potato shochu.
- Tasting & Technique: Bartenders guide guests through flavor profiles and offer tastes of raw infusions before assembling drinks.
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Distilled Botanicals and Modern Japanese Mixology
Why guests choose this Ebisu tea mixology lounge
Tea-Centered Craft Cocktails
Each cocktail is systematically constructed around Japanese green tea, roasted teas, and domestic spirits like sake and shochu with classic mixology foundations.
I appreciate that every cocktail is tea based, but also based on “traditional” cocktails with a strong Japanese twist.
Bill Rysenga Botanical and Savory Extractions
The cocktail repertoire pairs distinctive culinary botanicals such as shiso, wasabi, yuzu, and dashi with tea extractions for layered, unexpected profiles.
He offered us to taste some of his very uniquely infused gins (shiso, wasabi and dashi!).
Irem A On-Site Vacuum Distillation
A visible laboratory-grade rotary evaporator is used directly on premise to distill custom botanical spirits and infusions.
You can even see the distilling machinery on display.
Cristobal Castilla Pre-Cocktail Spirit Tastings
Bartenders introduce each drink by pouring preliminary tastes of the house-distilled base spirits and infusions before mixing.
This bar is unique in that they show you the liquor before they make the full-on drink.
Jennifer Wong Minimalist Japanese Teahouse Setting
The interior features minimalist Japanese design accents, including curated bonsai trees, cast-iron tea kettles, and warm indirect lighting.
Set in an aesthetically pleasing setting, the bar is designed around a traditional Japanese tea house / minimalistic design.
NRC Relaxed and Intimate Atmosphere
The bar provides a tranquil, unhurried space tailored for conversational dates and relaxing over music away from busy nightlife strips.
A place with amazing cocktails, a minimalist Japanese-style atmosphere, and great music in the background, where you can enjoyable chat with both the bartenders and your loved ones while enjoying your drinks.
Mustafa Koşal
Most popular items
Signature Japanese tea and craft botanical cocktail creations
No. 2 Matcha Yuzu Cocktail
I recommend the #2 - Kyoto gin with matcha, yuzu, and soda. It’s so refreshing and rich in matcha flavor!
Jennifer Wong No. 3 Oolong Gin Tonic
First one was No 3. Tastes like refreshing gin tonic with a hint of shiso and citrus, with their made in house oolong base alcohol.
YB Ch Smoked Green Tea Old Fashioned
the “old fashioned” with smoked green tea, potato shochu, caramel, and raspberry
Bill Rysenga Gyokuro Tea Highball
love Gyokuro Tea highball (pure soda) the scent just so good
Thanida Thongbor
Beyond the menu
Distinctive hospitality and experiential mixology details at unknown
Pre-Cocktail Distillation Tastings
The bartender invites guests to taste raw spirit extractions such as wasabi, dashi, and shiso straight from the rotavap before crafting them into cocktails.
Direct Bartender Guided Explanations
Cocktails are accompanied by thorough breakdowns in fluent English covering base ingredients, extraction mechanics, and flavor profiles.
Bonsai and Chagama Counter Elements
The counter is accented with curated bonsai displays alongside a traditional chagama (tea kettle), blending authentic tea ceremony tools into the bar aesthetic.
Custom Flavor Profile Drink Crafting
When guests express particular flavor interests, the bartender tailors one-off off-menu creations like custom mirin-ginger martinis or mezcal fusions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of drinks does the bar specialize in?
Cocktails focus on Japanese teas—such as matcha, hojicha, gyokuro, and sencha—blended with spirits like gin, sake, and shochu. The bar also distills and infuses spirits on-site with ingredients like wasabi, dashi, and shiso, and bartenders often present raw infusions for you to smell or taste.
Is there an English menu or English-speaking service?
Yes, an English menu is available, and the staff speak English and walk guests through the flavor profiles and custom infusions.
What is the seating like for individuals versus groups?
Solo guests and pairs can sit along the counter to watch the preparation and chat with the bartenders, while small groups can be accommodated, though back seating space is tighter. Arriving earlier in the evening is recommended if you want a quieter, more conversational visit.
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