Nihonshu

Did you know? Sake in Japan is referred to as “Nihonshu.” Nihon = Japan and Shu = Alcohol!

(20% all dine-in sake bottles every Wednesday!)

(20% off in-house bottles on Wednesday!)

SAKE

NAMAZAKE SAKE IS BACK TODAY ONLY!

We got three special bottles for ya to get pours from.. starting at $14 a glass, flight of all three for $32

Ryoko “dry”

Junmai Nama, Niigata

dry and crispy, this nama has a citrusy approach with a herbal backbone

makihata “thunder”

Junmai Ginjo Muroka Nama, Niigata

100% brewed by snow melt through fountain springs, Thunder has life in it. bright, full, and floral, this sake is slightly effervescent and will linger on the tongue

Takeda “black skull”

Tokubetsu Honjozo Muroka Nama Genshu, Niigata

big aromas, strong flavors.. tropical fruitiness with a rich caramel lends itself to this balanced nama

Can’t decide?? Grab the flight and get all three!

REGULARS — BUT STILL SPECIAL :)

kid ‘kunpu’

Junmai Ginjo Nama, Wakayama, 15%

floral, dry and crisp. this is a great sake in classic kid fashion, you won’t be disappointed

$14 4oz | $27 8oz carafe | $80 bottle

roga

Junmai Daiginjo, California, 15%

straddling dry and sweet, this Daiginjo scratches the itch and delivers a clean and palate refreshing sip

$15 4oz | $29 8oz | $85 bottle

tenbu

Junmai Ginjo, Kagoshima, ABV 15%

blueberries & cream; spritzy & smooth

$13 4oz | $23 8oz carafe | $68 bottle

joto ‘the blue one’

Junmai Nigori, Hiroshima, ABV 15%

coarsely filtered, tropical, off-dry

$12 4oz | $22 8oz carafe | —

ichinokura - pure rice

Tokubetsu Junmai, Miyagi, ABV 15%

well balanced umami flavor while chilled, warmed up rich and acidic ‘woah that’s hardy’ -jane

$14 4oz | $26 8oz| —

Masumi - SHiro “Sake Matinee”

Tokubetsu Junmai, Nagano, ABV 12%

Smooth and gentle sake. Apple and banana sweetness balanced with bright acidity.

$14 4oz | $26 8oz| —

Dassai 45 “otter Festival”

Junmai Daigingo, Yamaguchi, ABV 15%

Crisy green apples blended with orange peel and anise seed. Bright and cripsy

$14 4oz | $26 8oz| —

Dealer’s Choice Flight

three 2.5oz pours of sake chosen by your favorite sake staff!

$26

SHOCHU

What is shochu? It is a distilled liquor from Japan with an average abv between 25%-43%. The most important ingredient is koji, and the registered ingredients used in the main mash before distillation. Some popular ingredients include: sweet potato, barley, sugarcane, rice and Thai rice (awamori). Enjoy on the rocks, in a cocktail, or with hot water in the winter time!

Unkai sobashochu

Unkai Shuzo, Miyazaki, ABV 24%

barley, buckwheat, rice; a balanced combination with bright vegetal notes; one of only three brands that make buckwheat base shochu

$11 3oz | $21 6oz

tantakatan

Godo Shusei Co., Hokkaido, ABV 20%

house favorite. made from red shiso in Hokkaido prefecture; clean, smooth & fragrant

$11 3oz | $21 6oz

Kaido iwai no aka

Hamada Shuzo Co., Kagoshima, ABV 25%

Soma’s favorite shinkansen shochu! combo sweet potato and rice; spicy & smooth

$11 3oz | $21 6oz

iichiko silhouette

Santa Shurui Co., Oita, ABV 25%

barley based shochu with a floral aromatic nose and excellent body

$11 3oz | $21 6oz

Jougo Kokuto

Amami-Oshima Shuzo, Kagoshima, ABV 24%

made from 100% brown sugar and aged for 2 years; whiskey-like notes with hints of vanilla, mango, and papaya flavors

$12 3oz | $23 6oz

iichiko saiten

Sanwa Shurui Co., Oita, ABV 43%

high abv with a strong entry; clean mineral finish

$12 3oz | $23 6oz

GiNza no suzume

Yatsushika Sake Brewery, Oita, ABV 24%

100% barley based shochu with a silky texture and a sweeter finish

$12 3oz | $23 6oz

tenshi no yuwaku

Nishi Shuzo, Kagoshima, ABV 40%

sweet potato shochu aged in sherry barrels for a minimum of 7 years; cask strength

$18 for 1oz

Interested in Nama Club?

Ask one of our servers, or go here and see if we have any open slots!