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Sake Manila 2026 Okada Manila

<p>Fresh off its press preview, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sakemanila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sake Manila</strong></a> is already shaping up to be one of those nights you don’t casually skip. <strong>On May 22, the Grand Ballroom of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/okadamanila" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Okada Manila</strong></a> turns into a full-blown showcase of Japanese beverage culture—equal parts refined tasting and high-energy social affair.</strong></p><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777890826791PIC05574.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">There are so many Japanese breweries to try! Taken from 2025’s Sake Manila event</span></span></span></strong></div><p>Now in its third year, the event has settled into its role as the city’s go-to for sake, but it’s not staying static. This edition leans into expansion, starting with the bottles.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>New labels, new reasons to linger</strong></div><p>At the center of this year’s update: a fresh lineup of sake labels making their way to Manila. Names like <strong>Daisichi, Nanbubijin, Suegei, and Koshino Kanbai</strong> join the roster, bottles that aren’t exactly easy to come by locally, and that’s part of the draw.</p><p>It’s less about ticking labels off a list and more about discovery, the kind where you find something you didn’t know you liked until it’s in your glass.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Not just a tasting, but a full experience</strong></div><p>Sake Manila has always pushed beyond the usual tasting format, and this year is no different. Expect a wide spread: <strong>premium sake, Japanese whiskies, spirits, and a curated wine selection layered into the mix.</strong></p><p>There are guided tastings if you want structure, brand showcases if you’re curious, and food pairings from Okada Manila’s culinary team that feel considered rather than incidental. Everything is designed to work together, not compete for attention. </p><p>And then there’s the crowd. Over a thousand guests, from industry regulars to Manila’s social set—filling the room with that specific kind of buzz you only get at well-paced events.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777890959751PIC05807.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Raymond Joseph, the man behind Sake Manila</span></span></span></div><p>As for the experience, <strong>Raymond Joseph, The Sake Man (creator of Sake Manila)</strong> himself, gives us his recommendation. “Drink and eat a bit, then repeat. Drink, then eat a bit, then move on. You can’t linger too long in one section, there’s just so many offerings and pairings to try!”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Why it keeps getting bigger</strong></div><p>In just a few years, Sake Manila has grown into something more than a niche gathering. It mirrors a broader shift: more people are paying attention to sake, to craft, to experiences that feel curated instead of generic.</p><p>It’s that intersection—tradition, flavor, and a bit of festivity—that gives the event its staying power. You go for the drinks, sure, but you stay for the whole experience.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>One night, one setting</strong></div><p>Holding it all together is Okada Manila, which continues to host the event for the third year running. The scale fits, but so does the intent: a space that reflects both Japanese influence and local hospitality.</p><p>Even the menu is built specifically for the night—dishes designed not just to pair with the drinks, but to be part of the experience itself.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777891054553Sake Manila Poster_A3.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>If you’re planning to go</strong></div><p>It’s a one-night-only setup, and tickets tend to move quickly once word gets out.</p><p><strong>Sake Manila 2026<br/></strong>May 22, 2026, 5 PM<br/>Grand Ballroom, Okada Manila</p><p>Tickets are priced at Php 6,000, all inclusive, available at <a href="http://sakemanila.ph" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sakemanila.ph</a>. </p><p>Kanpai! </p>

<p>For one night only, Japan will come to Manila to indulge Sake enthusiasts</p>

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