PROMO Dining / December
Publicity photos
COD Robata Grill Bar
Japanese fine dining
Cocktail art
COD is complemented by a separate
lounge area where award-winning
bartenders fuse Japanese-influenced
style with a strong foundation in
classic cocktails.
Ranked among
the top 30 Baltic
restaurants by
the White Guide
Nordic, a prominent
gastronomy guide
in northern Europe,
COD Robata
Grill Bar is the
first restaurant
in Latvia offering
authentic high-end
Japanese cuisine.
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A true fine-dining establishment, COD is the
brainchild of people who will settle for no less
than perfection. Brand chef Uvis Janičenko –
who was trained at the three-Michelin-starred
restaurant RyuGin by one of the best chefs in
Japan, Seiji Yamamoto – has created a menu that
is contemporary yet true to the cornerstones
of tradition. The ethos at COD is based on
high-quality ingredients, pure flavours, and
a simplicity that borders on minimalism at
its finest.
The restaurant specialises in robata-grilled
dishes and also offers an exquisite sushi menu,
with a selection of signature maki rolls that
are different from the common westernised
style. Vital elements for a completely authentic
experience are sourced in Japan – from
ingredients such as fresh wasabi, yuzu citrus,
and sakura flowers to ceramic tableware.
The embodiment of Japanese culture
can be witnessed on all levels at COD. The
restaurant is by no means flashy; instead, it’s
a discrete haven, almost unnoticeable from
the street. With a sophisticated minimalist
interior created by talented local artists, the
restaurant demonstrates a refined sense of
aesthetics and lets guests enjoy its comfort
and relaxing vibe. Looking in from the
outside, you won’t see much behind the darkly
tinted windows and heavy wooden block of
a door. You will guess and wonder and be
invited inside for a journey into a different
world – a unique dining experience delighting
all the senses.
Tērbatas iela 45, Riga
Open: Mon–Thu:
12.00–23.00
Fri–Sat: 12.00–01.00
cod.lv
The elegant and welcoming bar is not a mere
addition to the restaurant but a place to visit in
its own right. With a gently lit lounge interior,
the bar has a unique ambience of its own and
provides a perfect backdrop for enjoying a
relaxing and refined evening.
Cocktail craft is taken as seriously here as
the approach to cuisine. The cocktails are
designed using only the highest quality spirits
as well as homemade infusions and seasonal
ingredients. Some drinks find their inspiration
from classic cocktails, though a signature touch
is always added. For instance, COD’s twist on a
dry martini uses a blend of gin and sake and is
garnished with a cherry blossom – an intriguing
cocktail with a delicate and simple presentation
but a complex flavour profile.
The bar regularly hosts special events,
inviting some of the most renowned bartenders
and industry professionals. Representatives
from the World’s 50 Best Bars list frequent
COD with masterclasses and guest shifts,
offering a unique opportunity for guests to
immerse themselves in the most refined aspects
of cocktail culture.
Alongside the cocktails, the drinks
menu is created in unison with the
restaurant’s cuisine, serving an extensive
selection of premium sake, shochu,
Japanese whiskies and craft beers, while
not missing out on high-quality wines as
well. The drinks are selected specifically
to match the restaurant’s dishes and
do not overpower the subtle flavours of
Japanese cuisine but rather highlight
them and bring the overall dining
experience to completion.
Baltic Outlook
/ 2018 / 145