{
  "id": 17491025,
  "title": "Fine ‘omakase’ dining, with a twist, at Saki",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/fine-omakase-dining-with-a-twist-at-saki",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T23:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/11/01/food-drink/saki-jw-marriott-restaurant-japanese-cuisine-kappo-counter-omakase/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Upon entering Saki, a Japanese kappō-style restaurant on the 29th floor of the JW Marriott Tokyo, one's attention is immediately drawn to the breathtaking view. The Tower Bridge, gleaming buildings of Odaiba, and the ever-changing landscape of Tokyo Bay create a stunning backdrop that begs the question: can the dining experience match such a picturesque setting?\n\nSaki, which opened in October 2025 alongside the luxury hotel, is the brainchild of two accomplished chefs: Emmanuel Stroobant, known for his two-Michelin-starred contemporary French restaurant Saint Pierre, and Kazumine Nishida, who runs the two-Michelin-starred sushi restaurant Shoukouwa in Singapore. The restaurant's innovative approach to omakase dining offers a unique twist on traditional Japanese cuisine.",
  "summary": "Curated by a Japanese and a European chef, the courses at Saki include surprises to rankle purists while delighting the rest of us.",
  "key_points": [
    "Saki is a Japanese kappō-style restaurant on the 29th floor of JW Marriott Tokyo.",
    "Opened in October 2025, it combines omakase dining with innovative twists.",
    "Chef Emmanuel Stroobant and Kazumine Nishida co-own the establishment."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}