The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Folklore
Tokyo, Japan
For cocktails deeply rooted in Japanese terroir, head to Folklore. The minimalist interior is akin to a high-end sushi counter, crafted from reclaimed shrine and temple wood and finished with wattle-and-daub walls. Lab-coated bartenders build avant-garde creations, with a focus on Japanese sake, whisky, and the national spirit, shochu. The Retro Aroma blends artisanal sweet potato shochu from Nakamura Shuzo distillery in Kagashima with tea gin from Echigo Yakuso Distillery in Niigata. Cocktail flights offer an excellent introduction to the breadth and diversity of Japan's spirits traditions.
Hibiya Okuroji, 1-7-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku · $$$$
Awards & Rankings
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024 — #74