Marine Day, also known as Ocean Day, is Japan’s newest national holiday, celebrated since 1996 and falling this year on July 20th. Marine Day is an opportunity to consider the importance of the ocean and its bounty to Japan as an island nation.
To celebrate Father’s Day this Sunday 21st June, aqua kyoto head chef Paul Greening has created a special Infinity Brunch menu designed for dads.
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We’re delighted to announce that the refurbishment of aqua nueva is now complete and the #newnueva has opened, serving an exciting new menu in stunning surroundings!
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With the opening of the all-new aqua nueva just a few days away, chef Alberto Hernandez and his team have been busy putting the finishing touches to the menu. We were lucky enough to be invited to a tasting of some of Alberto’s new dishes recently and have been given the go-ahead to give you a preview of what’s in store.
To complement the aqua kyoto summer terrace which has been so beautifully designed for us by fashion designer Marios Schwab, bar manager Luca Missaglia has worked closely with Marios to create three exclusive cocktails using super-premium vodka Cîroc.
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Just in time for what we’re hoping will be a long, hot summer, we’re excited to announce that the aqua kyoto terrace has been stunningly redesigned by acclaimed fashion designer Marios Schwab.
One of the capital’s most technically skilled talents, famous for his understanding of the female form, the Marios Schwab for aqua kyoto terrace is a sophisticated fusion of soft furnishings featuring prints from Marios’s spring/summer 2015 collection, captivating lighting displays and thoughtfully-chosen plants.
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Twice during the day, Paul and Ken delighted large audiences of eager visitors with their skills, demonstrating the discipline that goes into preparing Japanese food – from using only the very finest produce, as explained by Paul in this video, to the cooking and presentation of the final dish.
Paul explained that a kitchen run, as his is, in the Japanese tradition is calm and contemplative, as opposed to the frenetic pace of a European kitchen. He certainly proved his point with his methodical and elegant preparation of the final dish, albeit all the while entertaining the audience with his passion and humour!
To try Paul’s Suckling pork belly dish, and his many other innovative Japanese creations, for yourself, please visit the About Us page to to book a table.
Regent Street, one of London’s most exciting thoroughfares, is synonymous the world over with the very best in shopping, restaurants and bars (of course!) and nightlife. But a less-known fact is that Regent Street can also claim to be home to the birthplace of British cinema – and now that birthplace has been lovingly restored for a new generation to enjoy!
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Reimagining classic cocktails with contemporary ingredients and influences is one of the hallmarks of our bars manager Luca’s style. And few drinks demonstrate it better than his already-extremely-popular new Green Tea Colada, from aqua spirit‘s ‘Inspired by Japan’ selection.
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