Little Fish BYOB Will Host the Philly Sake Club for a Night of Vietnamese Food and, of Course, Plenty of Sake
On March 8th, Chef Jacob Trinh will be hosting a special Philly Sake Club pop-up at Little Fish BYOB (746 S 6th St.) in Queen Village. Guests will have the option of two seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
Chef Jacob Trinh launched Philly Sake Club with the goal of learning more about sake himself while sharing that knowledge with others. While sake is often associated with sushi or Japanese cuisine, these tastings aim to expand the conversation by pairing the Japanese rice wine with flavors from other culinary traditions.
Each event centers around a different theme. For this upcoming tasting, the focus will be Vietnamese cuisine, offering traditional dishes that highlight a range of flavors—from herbs and acidity to spice and umami—to explore alongside the sake.
So what can guests expect? “The experience is casual, intimate, and educational. We gather with strangers and leave with new friends! Each tasting is a special theme. It isn’t a pairing, but more an exploration of flavors and learn about what works together. This Sunday’s theme is Vietnamese food! A cuisine that holds dear to me. I am traveling for the first time to Vietnam at the end of the month with Red Boat Fish Sauce,” Chef Jacob Trinh explains.
Guests will sample five different styles of sake, typically including:
- Junmai
- Ginjo
- Daiginjo
- Nigori
- Specialty selections
Sake options may vary depending on availability. Instead of formal pairings, the tasting focuses on exploring how different foods interact with each sake, encouraging guests to discover combinations they enjoy.
Light snacks and Vietnamese-inspired dishes will be served to help experiment with flavors and complement the tasting.
Tickets for the experience are $85 per person and must be reserved in advance (link in @phillysakeclub bio). Guests can sign up through a Google form, and once confirmed, payment is required via Venmo to secure the spot.
Because of the small-group format, seating is limited.
“Philly sake club was created to both further educate myself and share the knowledge with others. My goal is to broaden the enjoyment of sake with food outside of Japanese cuisine. (We already know how amazing it is with sushi!),” Chef Jacob added.
