BEER OTAKU SPICE taps Uchu Brewing's 'Uchu BREAK1,' lunch features chicken and tuna biryani
At Akihabara's BEER OTAKU SPICE, Uchu Brewing's 'Uchu BREAK1' has been tapped. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. last order, and dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. last order, with chicken and tuna biryani offered as the pairing.
Hop BroAt Akihabara's BEER OTAKU SPICE, Uchu BREAK1 has been tapped. It works for both lunch and dinner, and today's pairing is a pretty serious one for drinking.
MugiWhoa! Even the name Uchu BREAK1 sounds powerful! And beer at lunch too? Isn't Akihabara's stomach already way too busy?
Hop BroThat's the good part. Setting out chicken and tuna biryani and really making spice dishes the star is what BEER OTAKU SPICE does best.
MugiWhat is that? Is biryani like a cousin of curry? And with tuna too, isn't the lineup getting a little too crowded?
Hop BroPut simply, think of it as fragrant spiced rice. The rice is light and the spices pop, so it keeps moving easily even with beer.
MugiI see! So what kind of beer is it this time? The name alone feels cosmic, but Fancy hazy TIPA suddenly throws in a technical term!
Hop BroGood catch. A Fancy hazy TIPA is a cloudy, juicy, extra-strong IPA, and this one has a lot of presence.
MugiIf it's super strong, I feel like I could get buzzed just from the name! But if that's the case, it makes sense that it won't be overshadowed by spice dishes.
Hop BroExactly. The hops are Citra, Nelson Sauvin, and Riwaka, so the citrus and white-grape-like aromas lift it up without clashing with the biryani.
MugiWow, just hearing that makes me hungry! And I kind of love that it's a small space on the second floor where you can drink in a relaxed setting.
Hop BroRight, what makes it strong is how easy it is to use for both day drinking and night drinking. It's within walking distance from the Showa-dori side, so it's the kind of place you'd want to drop by after work.
MugiNow I really want to go! If I can enjoy spice and space together, then today it's got to be both biryani and beer.
A spot to use for both lunch and dinner
BEER OTAKU SPICE in Akihabara is open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. last order, and for dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. last order. In this post, the shop announced that chicken biryani and tuna biryani were available, and that Uchu Brewing's 'Uchu BREAK1' had been tapped.
The shop is on the second floor at 1-8-5 Taito, Taito Ward, in a small space with a counter and tables lined up after climbing the stairs. In its bright interior, you can calmly enjoy the aroma of spices and craft beer, which is very much this place's style. Its location, within walking distance from the Showa-dori side of Akihabara Station, makes it easy to use for both daytime drinking and a drink after work.
As the name suggests, the food is built around spice use, and biryani is one of the shop's signature items. In past coverage, they have also introduced day-changing biryani made with tuna and hamachi, as well as keema curry toppings. The rice is light and the spice aroma stands out without being too heavy, so it goes down easily even alongside beer.
This 'Uchu BREAK1' is introduced as a Fancy hazy TIPA made with Citra, Nelson Sauvin, and Riwaka, and it has enough presence to stand up to the aroma of biryani. It is a very BEER OTAKU SPICE-style pairing of one beer and one dish, letting the guest beer's character shine while keeping the spice dishes center stage.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Akihabara's BEER OTAKU SPICE, Uchu BREAK1 has been tapped. It works for both lunch and dinner, and today's pairing is a pretty serious one for drinking.
MugiWhoa! Even the name Uchu BREAK1 sounds powerful! And beer at lunch too? Isn't Akihabara's stomach already way too busy?
Hop BroThat's the good part. Setting out chicken and tuna biryani and really making spice dishes the star is what BEER OTAKU SPICE does best.
MugiWhat is that? Is biryani like a cousin of curry? And with tuna too, isn't the lineup getting a little too crowded?
Hop BroPut simply, think of it as fragrant spiced rice. The rice is light and the spices pop, so it keeps moving easily even with beer.
MugiI see! So what kind of beer is it this time? The name alone feels cosmic, but Fancy hazy TIPA suddenly throws in a technical term!
Hop BroGood catch. A Fancy hazy TIPA is a cloudy, juicy, extra-strong IPA, and this one has a lot of presence.
MugiIf it's super strong, I feel like I could get buzzed just from the name! But if that's the case, it makes sense that it won't be overshadowed by spice dishes.
Hop BroExactly. The hops are Citra, Nelson Sauvin, and Riwaka, so the citrus and white-grape-like aromas lift it up without clashing with the biryani.
MugiWow, just hearing that makes me hungry! And I kind of love that it's a small space on the second floor where you can drink in a relaxed setting.
Hop BroRight, what makes it strong is how easy it is to use for both day drinking and night drinking. It's within walking distance from the Showa-dori side, so it's the kind of place you'd want to drop by after work.
MugiNow I really want to go! If I can enjoy spice and space together, then today it's got to be both biryani and beer.
