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Oeno Maris Nights: Kuchisabi Tasting Menu | 18th of June | 7:30pm
We are thrilled to announce our first collaboration with Kuchisabi - a distinctive dining project led by emerging Japanese-American chef & multi-disciplinary artist Lana Matsuyama.
Her engaging concept is defined by two overarching Japanese notions. First, Kuchisabishii: when you’re not hungry, but you eat because your mouth is hungry. Second, Wabi Sabi … the concept that things are perfect when they are imperfect. Kuchisabi tickles that spot where you crave a casual nibble, just maybe to taste it … not overly manufactured, but nonetheless precise.
Lana’s food seamlessly blends her culinary heritage with her minimalist design philosophy. While she is primarily recognized as a contemporary painter and sculptor, she treats gastronomy, pottery, and menu curation as multi-sensory canvases. Every dish exudes creativity, respect for the product & a deep sense of ancestry with an eye for today’s progression.
We have been super excited by Lana’s work since we first tasted her food - a long time connoisseur of Oeno Maris’ seafood, regularly showcased on her menus - and are heartfeltly gassed to have her cooking in our home. Check out these flavours
Dish 1
Dish 2
Dish 3
Dish 4
Dish 5
For the evening we will convert our shop into an intimate dining experience, where Lana will assemble her plates before your eyes - inspired by her heritage, memories, travels & artistic background.
Kuchisabi’s menu unfolds as a journey of layered textures, flavors, aromas, and forms. Smoky notes meet bright citrus, creamy richness is sparked with spice, and soft, warming dishes are punctuated with crunch and a burst of freshness. Bold, thoughtful, and inventive, it draws from global influences to speak a culinary language all its own.
Your ticket price includes the full tasting menu per person. There will be a beverage list curated from Oeno Maris’ collection of sake, wine and beer for purchase by the glass and bottle.
We look forward to having you.
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About Lana Matsuyama (@kuchisabi @@lana_matsuyama): Lana Matsuyama is a Japanese-American multidisciplinary artist and designer whose work exists at the captivating intersection of contemporary fine art and experimental gastronomy. Dividing her time between London and New York, she treats the dining table as an extension of the gallery canvas, blending the raw textures of abstract minimalism with a deep, lifelong passion for food.
For Matsuyama, art and cooking are driven by the same creative impulse: a process of doing, undoing, layering, and experimenting. Rooted in her Japanese heritage, her overarching philosophy is guided by wabi-sabi—the celebration of imperfection, impermanence, and the beauty found in natural, organic forms. While she brings a highly trained eye from her background in design and advertising at New York University, she intentionally leaves room for intuition in both her studio and her kitchen, openly favoring the free-form alchemy of cooking over the rigid precision of baking.
Her culinary journey is defined by a desire to make art a multi-sensory, digestible experience. This ethos came to life most notably during her residency at London’s Bankside Hotel, where she collaborated with Head Chef Sofiane Kaced at the Art Yard Bar & Kitchen. For this cross-disciplinary project, Matsuyama stepped up to the potter's wheel to hand-carve and glaze custom, canvas-like ceramic plates. These vessels featured intentionally etched grooves designed to hold specific culinary elements, pairing classical French techniques with Japanese flavors—such as delicate goat’s cheese tempura flowers and shiso-infused oils.
Matsuyama’s work frequently bridges the gap between sight and taste through experimental supper clubs and interactive catering. For the No Place Art exhibition in London, she stepped into the role of chef to design custom canapés built entirely around the concept of "Materiality." The dishes physically mirrored the rugged plaster layers, scrapings, and rich patinas of her abstract paintings. Through her intimate private dining series, The Lonely Mouth, she further explores moritsuke—the traditional Japanese art of harmonizing the visual aesthetic of food with the vessel it rests upon.
Having traveled to over 50 countries, Matsuyama constantly draws inspiration from the textures of global street food, architecture, and weathered urban landscapes. Whether she is applying layers of molding paste to a monumental canvas or composing a dish with vibrant, seasonal ingredients, her goal remains the same: to engage the senses, provoke curiosity, and prove that art is something to be both seen and savored.
Popping up recently at some of East London’s sexiest wine bars & eateries …
the traditional Japanese art of moritsuke (harmonizing the visual aesthetics of food with the vessel it is served in
Lana Matsuyama is a prominent Japanese-American multi-disciplinary contemporary artist, designer, and creative director who divides her time between London and New York. Known for her concept-driven abstract mixed-media paintings, drawings, and sculptures, her work seamlessly bridges the gap between structured graphic design and organic fine art. Rooted deeply in her Japanese heritage, she embraces the philosophy of wabi-sabi—the appreciation of imperfection, impermanence, and the naturally unfinished. Before focusing heavily on fine art, Matsuyama established a robust career in the design industry. She graduated with high honours from New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where she analyzed the intersections of Psychology, Design, and Advertising.
heavily prefers the freedom of cooking over the precision of baking. Having travelled to over 50 countries, she frequently integrates global street-food textures, zesty profiles, and casual dining experiences into her private studio food journals.
as well as her experience in renowned London kitchens such as Brutto, Moro, and Sessions Arts Club, Sager & Wilde & Bar Bruno.
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Please note: The menu will consist of fish & seafoods and can not be altered. Due to the size of our venue, we can not seat parties larger than 4. Please DM for important exceptions.
We are thrilled to announce our first collaboration with Kuchisabi - a distinctive dining project led by emerging Japanese-American chef & multi-disciplinary artist Lana Matsuyama.
Her engaging concept is defined by two overarching Japanese notions. First, Kuchisabishii: when you’re not hungry, but you eat because your mouth is hungry. Second, Wabi Sabi … the concept that things are perfect when they are imperfect. Kuchisabi tickles that spot where you crave a casual nibble, just maybe to taste it … not overly manufactured, but nonetheless precise.
Lana’s food seamlessly blends her culinary heritage with her minimalist design philosophy. While she is primarily recognized as a contemporary painter and sculptor, she treats gastronomy, pottery, and menu curation as multi-sensory canvases. Every dish exudes creativity, respect for the product & a deep sense of ancestry with an eye for today’s progression.
We have been super excited by Lana’s work since we first tasted her food - a long time connoisseur of Oeno Maris’ seafood, regularly showcased on her menus - and are heartfeltly gassed to have her cooking in our home. Check out these flavours
Dish 1
Dish 2
Dish 3
Dish 4
Dish 5
For the evening we will convert our shop into an intimate dining experience, where Lana will assemble her plates before your eyes - inspired by her heritage, memories, travels & artistic background.
Kuchisabi’s menu unfolds as a journey of layered textures, flavors, aromas, and forms. Smoky notes meet bright citrus, creamy richness is sparked with spice, and soft, warming dishes are punctuated with crunch and a burst of freshness. Bold, thoughtful, and inventive, it draws from global influences to speak a culinary language all its own.
Your ticket price includes the full tasting menu per person. There will be a beverage list curated from Oeno Maris’ collection of sake, wine and beer for purchase by the glass and bottle.
We look forward to having you.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
About Lana Matsuyama (@kuchisabi @@lana_matsuyama): Lana Matsuyama is a Japanese-American multidisciplinary artist and designer whose work exists at the captivating intersection of contemporary fine art and experimental gastronomy. Dividing her time between London and New York, she treats the dining table as an extension of the gallery canvas, blending the raw textures of abstract minimalism with a deep, lifelong passion for food.
For Matsuyama, art and cooking are driven by the same creative impulse: a process of doing, undoing, layering, and experimenting. Rooted in her Japanese heritage, her overarching philosophy is guided by wabi-sabi—the celebration of imperfection, impermanence, and the beauty found in natural, organic forms. While she brings a highly trained eye from her background in design and advertising at New York University, she intentionally leaves room for intuition in both her studio and her kitchen, openly favoring the free-form alchemy of cooking over the rigid precision of baking.
Her culinary journey is defined by a desire to make art a multi-sensory, digestible experience. This ethos came to life most notably during her residency at London’s Bankside Hotel, where she collaborated with Head Chef Sofiane Kaced at the Art Yard Bar & Kitchen. For this cross-disciplinary project, Matsuyama stepped up to the potter's wheel to hand-carve and glaze custom, canvas-like ceramic plates. These vessels featured intentionally etched grooves designed to hold specific culinary elements, pairing classical French techniques with Japanese flavors—such as delicate goat’s cheese tempura flowers and shiso-infused oils.
Matsuyama’s work frequently bridges the gap between sight and taste through experimental supper clubs and interactive catering. For the No Place Art exhibition in London, she stepped into the role of chef to design custom canapés built entirely around the concept of "Materiality." The dishes physically mirrored the rugged plaster layers, scrapings, and rich patinas of her abstract paintings. Through her intimate private dining series, The Lonely Mouth, she further explores moritsuke—the traditional Japanese art of harmonizing the visual aesthetic of food with the vessel it rests upon.
Having traveled to over 50 countries, Matsuyama constantly draws inspiration from the textures of global street food, architecture, and weathered urban landscapes. Whether she is applying layers of molding paste to a monumental canvas or composing a dish with vibrant, seasonal ingredients, her goal remains the same: to engage the senses, provoke curiosity, and prove that art is something to be both seen and savored.
Popping up recently at some of East London’s sexiest wine bars & eateries …
the traditional Japanese art of moritsuke (harmonizing the visual aesthetics of food with the vessel it is served in
Lana Matsuyama is a prominent Japanese-American multi-disciplinary contemporary artist, designer, and creative director who divides her time between London and New York. Known for her concept-driven abstract mixed-media paintings, drawings, and sculptures, her work seamlessly bridges the gap between structured graphic design and organic fine art. Rooted deeply in her Japanese heritage, she embraces the philosophy of wabi-sabi—the appreciation of imperfection, impermanence, and the naturally unfinished. Before focusing heavily on fine art, Matsuyama established a robust career in the design industry. She graduated with high honours from New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where she analyzed the intersections of Psychology, Design, and Advertising.
heavily prefers the freedom of cooking over the precision of baking. Having travelled to over 50 countries, she frequently integrates global street-food textures, zesty profiles, and casual dining experiences into her private studio food journals.
as well as her experience in renowned London kitchens such as Brutto, Moro, and Sessions Arts Club, Sager & Wilde & Bar Bruno.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Please note: The menu will consist of fish & seafoods and can not be altered. Due to the size of our venue, we can not seat parties larger than 4. Please DM for important exceptions.