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Cocktails Turning Japanese at Tokonoma Shochu Bar and Lounge
Japanese isn’t all about sushi and tempura. Sydney’s new Tokonoma Shochu Bar and Lounge introduces locals to this Asian country’s other treats. 
The bar is the third and latest venture for the folks behind Toko Restaurant. Its indigenous beverages include its namesake Shochu, a drink distilled from barley, buckwheat, sweet potato, and sugar. It sounds bizarre, but just stop and think what’s in beer!
Other unusual drinks on offer include Gen awa cha (Lychee bubble tea with Genmaicha infused shiro shochu, lemon and lychee jelly) and Martini (Shiro shochu with Hendricks gin, cucumber and mint).
The drinks go down a little smoother when paired with Tokonoma Shochu’s bite-sized dishes or 11-course tasting menu.
Locals have already embraced this new watering hole, so you might want to wait a while if you’re hoping for a couple of quiet drinks after work. But if you don’t mind a bubbling atmosphere, Tokonoma Shochu Bar and Lounge is well worth a look.
Trading hours: Open Wednesdays to Sundays 5 pm to midnight
Location:
Address: 490 Crown Street, Surry Hills
Public transport: Catch the #393 bus from Central Station, or the #301 or #303 from Circular Quay to Crown Street
Parking: Limited street parking
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