Most great steaks arrive with their story already told: the farm, the cut, the age, the price. Aragawa: Senses takes all of that away. Three steaks and three wines are set before you with nothing but a letter and a number, and the only thing left to go on is what you taste.
It is a blind steak and wine tasting in Mayfair, and it is less a test than a discovery. There are no right answers to find, only preferences to uncover, some of which may surprise you.
What Is Aragawa: Senses?
Senses is an exclusive sensory tasting experience at Aragawa, 38 Clarges Street, inviting guests to experience exceptional steak and wine without preconception. It launches in October and is priced at £700 per person.
- Three steaks, presented anonymously as A, B and C
- Three wines, presented anonymously as 1, 2 and 3
- One reveal: the cuts, provenance, producers and vintages are shared only at the end
How the Blind Tasting Works
Taste
Each steak is grilled the Aragawa way, over Binchotan oak charcoal in our traditional kiln and seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Nothing else stands between you and the beef.
Compare and record
Guests taste, compare and record their impressions as they go. Texture, richness, how the fat melts, how each wine changes the steak beside it: the notes are yours to keep.
Choose, then discover
Before anything is revealed, you choose your favourites. Only then are the cuts, provenance, producers and vintages uncovered, and you learn what your senses were drawn to.
Why Taste Tajima Wagyu Blind?
Tajima beef holds a revered status as one of the most sought-after varieties of Wagyu. Hailing from Hyogo, it is known for exceptional marbling, buttery texture and depth of flavour. Yet Tajima is not a single taste. Farm, cut and age each leave their mark.
Aragawa's current à la carte menu shows how wide that range can be, with Tajima wagyu from three farms:
- Okazaki Farm: sirloin, tenderloin and chateaubriand, 46 months
- Tamada Farm: rump, 32 months
- Nishizawa Farm: sirloin, 40 months
Tasting blind removes the labels and leaves only the differences. It is the most direct way to understand what you prefer, and why.
Who Aragawa: Senses Is For
- Steak lovers who want to understand Tajima wagyu beyond the menu description
- Wine collectors curious to test their palate without the comfort of a label
- Hosts looking for a memorable evening with friends or clients in Mayfair
- Anyone who has ever wondered whether they could tell the difference
Booking Aragawa: Senses
Aragawa: Senses launches in October at £700 per person. Reservations are made through SevenRooms, and full details sit on the Aragawa: Senses event page.
For a wine-led evening arranged around your own guests, see our private wine experiences, or explore private dining for 8 to 14 guests.
18+. Please drink responsibly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a blind steak and wine tasting?+
Steaks and wines are served without labels, so you judge them on taste alone. At Aragawa: Senses, three steaks and three wines are presented anonymously and revealed only after you have chosen your favourites.
How much does Aragawa: Senses cost?+
Aragawa: Senses is priced at £700 per person.
When does Aragawa: Senses start?+
Aragawa: Senses launches in October and is booked through SevenRooms via the event page.
Where does the tasting take place?+
At Aragawa, 38 Clarges Street, Mayfair, London W1J 7EN, a short walk from Green Park.
Do I need to know about wine or wagyu to enjoy it?+
No. The tasting is designed around personal taste rather than expertise. There are no right answers, only your own preferences.