Came to Gen Yamamoto for a get-together with friends and did the 5-cocktail course. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time — we booked about a week in advance, and I wouldn’t count on getting in last minute.
The drinks were delicious and much lighter than I expected. A lot of them were really fruit-forward, with just enough alcohol to balance everything rather than overpower it, so the whole tasting was very easy to enjoy.
A big part of the experience is also watching each cocktail being made right in front of you. Everything is prepared so carefully and deliberately that it almost feels like a little performance with each drink.
Really fun experience, especially with friends, and a nice option if you want something more thoughtful than a typical cocktail bar.
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Love the zen vibe in this place. Feels very different from other cocktail places, Gen Yamamoto places emphasis on using fresh ingredients and mixes with the liquor of his choice. He is friendly and able to converse in English. I was very glad to experience this cocktail Omakase. His drinks are one of its kind. I had 7 unique drinks last night. Thank you and keep making lovely drinks!
Exceptional experience before a nice meal.
Low alcohol cocktails served with unique and seasonal ingredients with precision and purpose.
Every detail down to the glassware used for each cocktail has been carefully planned.
Do yourself a favor and make and go!
I’m not really a big drinker, but the cocktails here totally surprised me — no harsh alcohol taste, no bitterness. Just smooth, flavorful, and so creative!
The bartender blends the fruit flavors perfectly with the liquor, and each drink has its own unique twist. My favorites were the fruity ones — super refreshing and balanced.
It was such a fun experience, and I’ll definitely come back next time
Well crafted cocktails made with seasonal ingredients and the utmost care. You can choose 4-7 cocktails (don’t worry, all of them are quite small) husband and I each had 6 and honestly could have done 7. Everything we had was delicious and interesting. Gen Yamamoto takes great pride in what he does and it shows. While stoic and serious about his craft, he is also welcoming and is happy to answer any questions you have. Highly recommend that you make a reservation here for a unique omakase cocktail experience. FYI no food, just cocktails. My only complaint was that it was very quiet. Could have used some music.
