Fukuro is a spirited izakaya for the city‘s night owls and a love letter to debaucherous Tokyo nights. With its first Japanese venue, Black Sheep Restaurants interprets the boisterous Ginza watering holes where work-weary suited salarymen go to eat, drink and let loose. From smoky, dimly lit basement joints to lively bars, izakayas differ wildly. However, shrines to this quintessentially Japanese dining style are united by a common ground: the sharing of plates, accompanied by copious amounts of drinking.
Born and raised in Fukuoka, Japan, Chef Kazunari Araki, fondly known as Chef Kazu, grew up in a vibrant culinary environment with family that worked in and around restaurants. His early experiences with knives and the fundamentals of cooking shaped his culinary philosophy, one centred around simplicity and natural flavour. He believes in showcasing the innate taste of ingredients without excessive seasonings or decorations, inspired by the simple, comforting home meals of his youth.
Chef Kazu wants Fukuro to be a space where guests can experience omotenashi, the essence of Japanese hospitality.
