Sushi restaurant forbids perfume that could overpower key ingredient
Arriving in the wrong tie or tatty trainers may understandably make maitre d’s of fancy establishments a bit sniffy, but one high-end eatery is now turning its nose up at odours.
A sushi restaurant based in London has insisted in its dress code that patrons “do not wear perfume”.
While the attire required to eat at Sushi Kanesaka is understood to be smart casual, customers have been warned not to interfere with the general aroma.
Guests planning to dine at the restaurant based in the luxury 45 Park Lane, Dorchester Collection hotel are told that they should not wear perfume as it would overpower the scent of vinegar.
The code provided to guests outlines some customary provisos for fine dining venues, stating: “We kindly ask that you refrain from wearing sportswear, caps or trainers in our restaurant.”
However, in a departure from normal procedure, the dress code adds: “To ensure the best sushi experience for you and your fellow diners, we kindly request that you refrain from wearing perfume.”
It is understood that the reason for this insistence on odourless guests is to ensure that they properly enjoy the fragrance of vinegar served with the restaurant’s 18 course set menu.
An extended dress code provided to guests states that the “refreshing” scent of vinegar, and of the fish itself, is an important part of the dining experience.
The dining experience is believed to boast the most expensive set menu in the UK, with an 18 course Edomae (from Edo) sushi menu priced at £420 per person.
The style is “omasake”, with a group of guests invited to sit at a 13-seat counter and tuck into whatever the chef decided to bring out to them.
It has not been confirmed how the restaurant intends to police the policy on attending this table perfume-free, but there will be a traditional hostess on hand, who the restaurant’s website states will be “trained in the incredible art of the Japanese geisha”.
‘The true essence of Edomae sushi’ The man preparing the food, chef Shinji Kanesake, has previously explained his vision for the restaurant, saying: “I am honoured to introduce our culinary heritage and passion for sushi, with some of my team and chefs from Sushi Kanesaka in Tokyo.
“We are thrilled to share the true essence of Edomae sushi, meticulously prepared using the finest ingredients, traditional techniques and utmost dedication, transporting guests to the vibrant streets of Ginza – and the tranquillity of a traditional omakase service.
“Dining omakase is very special and unique, an intimate personal connection between the chef and the diner.”
In 2022, it was revealed that another venue serving Japanese cuisine, Beluga Bar in Surrey, made stringent demands of its female clientele.
Its rules stated: “Dress code is smart casual with jackets for men, no tracksuits, no t-shirt and women can wear skinny jeans with sexy black ankle-strap heels and with a form-fitting top.
“Alternatively, there are many different types of dresses that would look good at a bar in the summer or winter, namely a midi or bodycon dresses.”
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Arriving in the wrong tie or tatty trainers may understandably make maitre d’s of fancy establishments a bit sniffy, but one high-end eatery is now turning its nose up at odours.
A sushi restaurant based in London has insisted in its dress code that patrons “do not wear perfume”.
While the attire required to eat at Sushi Kanesaka is understood to be smart casual, customers have been warned not to interfere with the general aroma.
Guests planning to dine at the restaurant based in the luxury 45 Park Lane, Dorchester Collection hotel are told that they should not wear perfume as it would overpower the scent of vinegar.
The code provided to guests outlines some customary provisos for fine dining venues, stating: “We kindly ask that you refrain from wearing sportswear, caps or trainers in our restaurant.”
However, in a departure from normal procedure, the dress code adds: “To ensure the best sushi experience for you and your fellow diners, we kindly request that you refrain from wearing perfume.”
It is understood that the reason for this insistence on odourless guests is to ensure that they properly enjoy the fragrance of vinegar served with the restaurant’s 18 course set menu.
An extended dress code provided to guests states that the “refreshing” scent of vinegar, and of the fish itself, is an important part of the dining experience.
The dining experience is believed to boast the most expensive set menu in the UK, with an 18 course Edomae (from Edo) sushi menu priced at £420 per person.
The style is “omasake”, with a group of guests invited to sit at a 13-seat counter and tuck into whatever the chef decided to bring out to them.
It has not been confirmed how the restaurant intends to police the policy on attending this table perfume-free, but there will be a traditional hostess on hand, who the restaurant’s website states will be “trained in the incredible art of the Japanese geisha”.
‘The true essence of Edomae sushi’ The man preparing the food, chef Shinji Kanesake, has previously explained his vision for the restaurant, saying: “I am honoured to introduce our culinary heritage and passion for sushi, with some of my team and chefs from Sushi Kanesaka in Tokyo.
“We are thrilled to share the true essence of Edomae sushi, meticulously prepared using the finest ingredients, traditional techniques and utmost dedication, transporting guests to the vibrant streets of Ginza – and the tranquillity of a traditional omakase service.
“Dining omakase is very special and unique, an intimate personal connection between the chef and the diner.”
In 2022, it was revealed that another venue serving Japanese cuisine, Beluga Bar in Surrey, made stringent demands of its female clientele.
Its rules stated: “Dress code is smart casual with jackets for men, no tracksuits, no t-shirt and women can wear skinny jeans with sexy black ankle-strap heels and with a form-fitting top.
“Alternatively, there are many different types of dresses that would look good at a bar in the summer or winter, namely a midi or bodycon dresses.”
Telegraph
Arriving in the wrong tie or tatty trainers may understandably make maitre d’s of fancy establishments a bit sniffy, but one high-end eatery is now turning its nose up at odours.
A sushi restaurant based in London has insisted in its dress code that patrons “do not wear perfume”.
While the attire required to eat at Sushi Kanesaka is understood to be smart casual, customers have been warned not to interfere with the general aroma.
Guests planning to dine at the restaurant based in the luxury 45 Park Lane, Dorchester Collection hotel are told that they should not wear perfume as it would overpower the scent of vinegar.
The code provided to guests outlines some customary provisos for fine dining venues, stating: “We kindly ask that you refrain from wearing sportswear, caps or trainers in our restaurant.”
However, in a departure from normal procedure, the dress code adds: “To ensure the best sushi experience for you and your fellow diners, we kindly request that you refrain from wearing perfume.”
It is understood that the reason for this insistence on odourless guests is to ensure that they properly enjoy the fragrance of vinegar served with the restaurant’s 18 course set menu.
An extended dress code provided to guests states that the “refreshing” scent of vinegar, and of the fish itself, is an important part of the dining experience.
The dining experience is believed to boast the most expensive set menu in the UK, with an 18 course Edomae (from Edo) sushi menu priced at £420 per person.
The style is “omasake”, with a group of guests invited to sit at a 13-seat counter and tuck into whatever the chef decided to bring out to them.
It has not been confirmed how the restaurant intends to police the policy on attending this table perfume-free, but there will be a traditional hostess on hand, who the restaurant’s website states will be “trained in the incredible art of the Japanese geisha”.
‘The true essence of Edomae sushi’ The man preparing the food, chef Shinji Kanesake, has previously explained his vision for the restaurant, saying: “I am honoured to introduce our culinary heritage and passion for sushi, with some of my team and chefs from Sushi Kanesaka in Tokyo.
“We are thrilled to share the true essence of Edomae sushi, meticulously prepared using the finest ingredients, traditional techniques and utmost dedication, transporting guests to the vibrant streets of Ginza – and the tranquillity of a traditional omakase service.
“Dining omakase is very special and unique, an intimate personal connection between the chef and the diner.”
In 2022, it was revealed that another venue serving Japanese cuisine, Beluga Bar in Surrey, made stringent demands of its female clientele.
Its rules stated: “Dress code is smart casual with jackets for men, no tracksuits, no t-shirt and women can wear skinny jeans with sexy black ankle-strap heels and with a form-fitting top.
“Alternatively, there are many different types of dresses that would look good at a bar in the summer or winter, namely a midi or bodycon dresses.”
Telegraph
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