How Jesse, co-owner of Sen restaurant in Sag Harbor, does Tokyo:

From Omooide Yokocho to Golden Gai

After exploring Omoide Yokocho, walk 10 minutes to Golden Gai. Golden Gai is another row of tiny bars and restaurants, each with its own character. One of the best is Shampoo - I call it a mini bar.

The Mini Bar

A tiny, four-seat bar with one small booth for four more people, Shampoo feels like a secret. And behind the bar? A longtime New York City bartender who moved back to Japan. One of the coolest, most beautiful guys you’ll ever meet.

The Bartender You’ll Never Forget

Always dressed in a kimono, half his head shaved, the other half flowing down to his waist, he is shaking up some of the most amazing cocktails like the epitome of cool.

Inside Tip 📌

He’s also a sake sommelier, so let him guide you. The knowledge that he brings to your experience is fantastic.

Just don't order a vodka soda.

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@shampoo_goldengai

About Jesse

This card is by Jesse Matsuoka, a Hamptons resident of over 25 years. A sake sommelier and co-owner of Sen, a legendary Japenese restaurant in Sag Harbor. Born in Manhattan, grew up in Tokyo, Hawaii and Sag Harbor, and married to a third generation Montauker.

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