And Beer Holds Kesennuma Oyster Fair: Oyster Biryani and Oyster Stout
The Koenji brewpub And Beer will hold a fair featuring Kesennuma oysters on Saturday, April 18. Along with the dashi biryani and oyster curry taught directly by Toben Seisou, the house-brewed "Kesennuma Oyster Stout" is being promoted as a matching drink.
Hop BroThe Koenji brewpub And Beer is holding a Kesennuma oyster fair on Saturday, April 18. They're going all in on both food and beer, and that's pretty great.
MugiWhoa! An oyster fair at a beer shop that serious about oysters? It suddenly smells like the ocean in here!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. The star is the Dashi-Covered Oyster Biryani, made with stock taught directly by Toben Seisou in Minami-Asagaya.
MugiBiryani with broth poured on it? Wait, you're putting Japanese-style soup on biryani? My brain can't keep up!
Hop BroBasically, it's like layering a savory liquid over spiced rice. The aroma of the rice, the spices, and the oyster richness become a three-part harmony of umami.
MugiI get it! And there are curries too. Gujo Miso Keema already sounds like it'll pull rice straight toward it!
Hop BroAnd for dinner there are Steamed Oysters with Kombu, mini gratin, spring rolls, and oyster mapo tofu, so you can enjoy oyster flavor from all kinds of angles.
MugiOysters coming at you from four directions! And the drink to pair with them is the Kesennuma Oyster Stout? Even the name sounds rich already!
Hop BroExactly, that's the point. It's a stout made with not just the shells but the meat too, and it's a rich food-pairing beer where the malt's savoriness and the oysters' saltiness come together.
MugiSo it's the kind of food-pairing beer that really shines when you drink it with the meal. The saltiness and stock-like depth should make the beer go down easy!
Hop BroThe hours are also 11:30 to 22:00 straight through, so you can aim for it from lunch all the way into the night. There's takeout too, and reservations are available.
MugiAnd terrace seating allows dogs and cats too? That's amazing. I already want to toast with oysters and dark beer today!
And Beer on April 18
At the brewpub And Beer in northern Koenji, eight kinds of house-brewed craft beer are on tap. The shop's appeal is that you can enjoy them with spicy dishes, curry, and snacks. In this day's post, the venue announced its Saturday, April 18 service information and special menu items using Kesennuma oysters.
Oyster dishes take center stage that day
The post announced that the "Kesennuma Oyster Fair" would continue through the weekend. The biryani lineup centers on the "Dashi-Covered Oyster Biryani," made with stock taught directly by Toben Seisou in Minami-Asagaya. The curry selection starts with "Gujo Miso Keema" and "Kerala Oyster." For dinner, the menu includes "Steamed Oysters with Kombu," "Mini Gratin with Kesennuma Oysters," "Spring Rolls with Kesennuma Oysters, Shiso, and Bamboo Shoots," and "Kesennuma Oyster Mapo Tofu," a range of dishes that showcase the oyster's rich flavor.
The drink to pair with it
The beer recommended for the day is the "Kesennuma Oyster Stout." It is a stout made not only with oyster shells but also with the oyster meat itself, and its defining feature is a rich, full-bodied taste that overlaps with the malt's savoriness. Paired with the saltiness and stock-like depth of the oyster dishes, it becomes a beer that clearly stands as a food-pairing drink.
Business information
The shop will be open continuously from 11:30 to 22:00 that day. Service is divided into lunch, idle time, and dinner, and beer takeout is accepted from 10:00 to 22:00. Pets, including dogs and cats, are allowed on the terrace seating, and reservations are accepted by phone or through the official LINE account. It is the kind of place suited to a day in Koenji when you want to enjoy food and house-made beer together.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Koenji brewpub And Beer is holding a Kesennuma oyster fair on Saturday, April 18. They're going all in on both food and beer, and that's pretty great.
MugiWhoa! An oyster fair at a beer shop that serious about oysters? It suddenly smells like the ocean in here!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. The star is the Dashi-Covered Oyster Biryani, made with stock taught directly by Toben Seisou in Minami-Asagaya.
MugiBiryani with broth poured on it? Wait, you're putting Japanese-style soup on biryani? My brain can't keep up!
Hop BroBasically, it's like layering a savory liquid over spiced rice. The aroma of the rice, the spices, and the oyster richness become a three-part harmony of umami.
MugiI get it! And there are curries too. Gujo Miso Keema already sounds like it'll pull rice straight toward it!
Hop BroAnd for dinner there are Steamed Oysters with Kombu, mini gratin, spring rolls, and oyster mapo tofu, so you can enjoy oyster flavor from all kinds of angles.
MugiOysters coming at you from four directions! And the drink to pair with them is the Kesennuma Oyster Stout? Even the name sounds rich already!
Hop BroExactly, that's the point. It's a stout made with not just the shells but the meat too, and it's a rich food-pairing beer where the malt's savoriness and the oysters' saltiness come together.
MugiSo it's the kind of food-pairing beer that really shines when you drink it with the meal. The saltiness and stock-like depth should make the beer go down easy!
Hop BroThe hours are also 11:30 to 22:00 straight through, so you can aim for it from lunch all the way into the night. There's takeout too, and reservations are available.
MugiAnd terrace seating allows dogs and cats too? That's amazing. I already want to toast with oysters and dark beer today!
