A Little Soju, A Little Sake, and Hyderabad to Explore

If you’re looking to pair soju with contemporary Asian food, Akina gives you plenty of room to make an evening of it. Set on a 12,000-square-foot rooftop in HITEC City, the restaurant brings together a breezy indoor dining space, a stylish passage, and an open-air poolside deck with a retractable roof.Head to the table for sushi, dim sums, and robata-grilled dishes, then explore the bar’s Asian-inspired drinks. The clean, crisp profile of Korean soju works particularly well alongside smoky robata meats, while the cocktail menu takes a more playful route with creations such as Still Thinking, made with whisky, gongura, pineapple pickle, and yuzu.Vibe Check: One of Hyderabad’s Largest Rooftops, Tropical Calm Meets Urban Energy, Cinematic Mixology with a Local Twist, Poolside SeatingThe Ultimate Pairing: Miso Tofu Carpaccio

If you’re looking for sushi, soju, and sake with a playful twist, Ko Ko Kai turns the whole experience into a little Asian food adventure. Built around Ko Ko the Cat, it follows the mascot’s love for exploring Asia, with Ko Ko representing love and Kai referring to the ocean bed or sea shell, tying into its sushi and seafood focus.Grab a seat by the conveyor belt, pick your sushi as it rolls past, and pair it with Japanese sake or Korean soju. You can also try one of the house Kokotails, which mix Pan-Asian flavours with combinations such as vodka, prosecco, vanilla, and passion fruit.Vibe Check: Kaitenzushi (Conveyor Belt Sushi), Gastronomic "Kokotails", Contemporary Upscale AmbienceThe Ultimate Pairing: Truffle Cashew Red Cabbage Dumplings

NOHO is made for those who view dining as a theatrical journey rather than just a quick meal.Drawing inspiration from the historical Silk Route, the concept seamlessly merges time-honoured Oriental recipes with progressive culinary flair. The experience gets truly interactive with live sushi counters, sizzling teppanyaki grills, Korean stone bowls, and mobile cocktail trolleys rolling right up to your table.The Silk Route-inspired bar gives its soju and sake menu a distinct spin, bringing Korean soju and Japanese sake into the restaurant’s modern Asian dining experience.Vibe Check: Live Culinary Counters, Dual-Floor Layout, Garden Balcony Seating, Dramatic Interiors, Bar Seating, Live MusicThe Ultimate Pairing: Pad Kra Pao Bowl

If you’re looking for soju with plenty of Asian plates to share, Foo Asian Tapas gives you over 100 to 140 small plates to mix and match, from sushi and dim sum to baos and other Asian favourites. This makes it easy to try a few dishes and pair them with soju as you go.The bar also serves Asian-inspired cocktails with ingredients like yuzu, kaffir lime, and Thai ginger, while select outlets offer Foo Brew, their house-crafted rice beer. Sit inside under soft, glowing lanterns or out on the airy terrace overlooking the city skyline.Vibe Check: "Best of Asia" Weekday Set Lunch, Sunday "Foo Sum" Brunch, Modern Tapas Lounge Vibe, Rooftop Seating, Vegan-Friendly, Jain MenuThe Ultimate Pairing: Truffle Lobster Dumplings

If you want your sake to actually mean something, Rika's your spot. The dinner here comes with a show. Pull up to the live Teppanyaki counter or sushi station and watch chefs juggle knives and throw flames right in front of you, dinner and dinner theatre in one sitting.The fun part's pairing your soju and sake to match. You've got nearly 50 sushi options to pick from (nigiri, maki, gunkan, temaki, the works) plus fresh sashimi like scallop and salmon, so no rush getting through the list.Try the Salmon Sake for an easy win, silky salmon sashimi that pairs itself. Feeling adventurous? Go scallop, and watch sake's umami side show off, or let it cut straight through the heat of Rika's chilli-loaded wok dishes and rich Teppanyaki glazes.Editor's Tip: Don't peace out after dinner. Rika shifts into After Dark mode later in the evening, with cocktails, late-night bites, and DJ sets, while the kitchen and bar run until 3 AM.Vibe Check: Luxury Dining, 50 Different Sushi Options, Live Teppanyaki Stations, Weekend DJ SetsThe Ultimate Pairing: Robata Lobster Yuzu Kosho

If you're looking for that easygoing izakaya energy, Hashi's got you. The space playfully shifts from dining rooms to a lively, vibrant bar area dressed in eye-catching blue-and-white checkered flooring.You can easily transition to their open-air outdoor seating area to relax under strings of glowing warm lights. And with soju and sake both on the menu, you're never far from a proper pour to match the mood.Vibe Check: Vibrant Izakaya Vibe, Outdoor Courtyard Seating, Live ScreeningsThe Ultimate Pairing: Rock Shrimp Tempura