Summer dining calls for something different, something lighter, and brighter in flavours. The drinks served alongside them should feel just as refreshing.
Sake, in particular, has a natural affinity with Japanese cooking that goes beyond tradition. Its clean, delicate profile can lift a dish rather than compete with it. Wine holds its own too, its acidity or minerality able to cut through richness or echo a dish’s umami just as well.
Choosing the right restaurant with a thoughtfully curated menu for both food and beverage makes the whole experience far more rewarding.
What to Expect on Loca Niru’s Summer Beverage Menu
Rather than picking pours individually, guests can opt for one of two curated pairing sets, each designed to move through the summer menu course by course.
Sake Pairing ($148)
● Kirei Shuzo, Mannen, Junmai Daiginjo Nama Genshu
● Orchid Sake Brewery, Utama Native
● Minami Shuzoujo, Junmai Ginjo, Nama, Dewasansan
● Ilaka, Gin, Indigo, Kinmonnishiki Namazake
● Juji Asahi Shuzo, Junmai Daiginjo, Kimoto, Enishi no Mai
● Junzo-Sen Yuzu Nigori
Wine Pairing ($188)
● Champagne Pommery, Apanage 1874, Brut, NV
● Domaine Valentin Zusslin, Bollenberg, Gewürztraminer, 2020
● Villa d’Est, Sur Lies, Vignerons Reserve Chardonnay, 2022
● Château de Pibarnon, Bandol Rosé, 2023
● M. Chapoutier, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Barbe Rac, 2018
● Tokaj-Hétszőlő, 5 Puttonyos Aszú, 2010
Both sets are built to follow the natural progression of a summer meal, starting light with sparkling or delicate sake and building towards fuller-bodied reds and a dessert pour to finish. For guests who prefer not to choose individually, either set offers a well-considered way to experience the range without the guesswork.
For those who prefer something beyond wine and sake, the menu also includes a small but well-considered cocktail list, Japanese craft beers, and a selection of Japanese whiskies and shochu. Guests looking for non-alcoholic options will find sparkling teas, coffee, and fresh juices included as well.
Reserve Your Table for Loca Niru’s Summer Menu
Loca Niru’s Summer Menu launches on 16 July, with lunch service beginning the following week on Friday, 24 July, running every Friday and Saturday. Set within the House of Tan Yeok Nee, the restaurant offers a fitting backdrop for a season built around lighter dishes and thoughtfully paired drinks.
To experience the new Summer Menu and its accompanying wine and sake selection, book your reservation today.