Vancouver, B.C., January 28, 2026 - AMA(AMA Raw Bar), Gaia House’s ethereal, neo-noir Japanese-style speakeasy, has launched a new winter cocktail menu, diving deep into Japan’s reverence for local ingredients and unique flavours. Guests are invited to enjoy an immersive drinking experience with a touch of whimsy, from playful names to creative presentations.
“Our new menu is homage to Japan, its beautiful ingredients, and its rich culture, yet our inspirations are far from traditional and come from all over. Each pour is crafted with the heart of ama – grace, ritual, the honing of time – and balanced with subtle touches of whimsy and levity,” explains Dylan Riches, beverage director of Gaia House.
Standouts from the new menu include creamy, dessert-inspired pours, savoury and umami-driven options, and spirit-forward builds that highlight Japanese whisky and sake in unconventional ways.
Examples include: the tropical Mango Mochi (Ketel One Vodka, Okonomatsu Navy Sake, vanilla, tart mango, rice milk); the umami-rich and smokey Flavour No. 5 (hojicha toki, Ardbeg Wee Beastie, Mancino Rosso, toasted yeast & pine mushroom, tamari), presented in a traditional soy sauce vessel; the light and floral Kaizen Negroni (Taihaizen Sogetsu Sake, bittersweet vermouth, Aperol, Lillet, sour yuzu peach tea); and the bright and savoury All the Fixins (sweet potato shochu, “soda pop” nigori sake, miso & green onion, sour riesling, cheddar).
Riches also worked with the Belvedere team to create an exclusive cocktail named the Intertidal, featuring Belvedere 10, a premium and rare vodka made from single-harvest, organic Diamond Rye. Served in a delicate, handmade shell glass, the cocktail features Belvedere 10 layered with Mujen Ai Lite shochu, Mancino Sakura Vermouth and fino sherry, finished with fresh cucumber and a touch of sea salt. A Nigiri Royale is presented alongside to complement the drink.
Special attention was also paid to its “alcoholic liberated” section, which includes the Jazzier in Japan (NOA italian bitter, strawberry, orange, yuzu) and Day Trip (Everleaf Marine, shiso, yuzu, Perrier).
Beyond cocktails, the menu also features a curated sake selection, dedicated wine list by sommelier Simon Riley (including special Japanese wines), and Japanese beers and spirits.
“At AMA, we want to be a place where guests can escape to and enjoy an excellent evening out with great drinks and food,” adds Petro Kerasiotis, co-founder of Gaia House. “This menu invites guests to explore, to be surprised, but also to just take in the moment with each sip and bite. Our team has done an amazing job with bringing AMA’s namesake to life.”
AMA is located in Vancouver’s Fraserhood community at 3980 Fraser Street, directly above sister restaurant Nammos Estiatorio.
For more information and to make reservations, please visit amarawbar.ca.