sake
House Cold Sake
2 oz taste
5 oz glass
16 oz carafe
bottle
sushi ran house sake by haka shika
junmai
mellow, fresh and versatile
720ml
4
8
24
38
Sake Flight
seasonal flight selections of three (2oz each)
M/P
Warm Sake
carafe
size
junmai by haka shika
250 years old traditional technique of hakutsuru. well matured, full-bodied taste with delicate finish.
kobe, japan
9
18
6 oz.
12 oz.
"heart and soul" by sohomare
kimoto tokubetsu junmai
classic rendition of the ancient kimoto style, made with the finest yamadanishiki sakamai, a rich and complex mouthfeel with plenty of umami. tochigi
14
25
4.5 oz.
9 oz.
premium hot sakes
individually warmed in ceramic 6oz vessel. rich, full bodied
6 oz.
omachi by choryo
tokubetsu junmai
this sake has been aged for 4 years while still giving off elegantly rich aroma, bright fruit flavors with a delicately creamy finish
16
kiminoi by kiminoi shuzo
“emperor’s well”
yamahai junmai ginjo
rich aromas, complex flavors and an elegant clean finish. the yamahai method creates a nice umami rich mouthfeel. Perfect cold or heated
niigata
20
Nama Sake
2 oz taste
5 oz glass
16 oz carafe
bottle
what is nama sake? sake that is unpasteurized, it will continue to evolve after bottling. characterized by bright acidity, freshness, and light body.
haiku by gekkeikan
nama, muroka genshu, calrose rice
hand bottled sake with flavors of fresh kiwi, melon, pineapple, with a nice acidity balanced and clean finish. folsom, ca 300ml
24
namakakoi by kamotsuru
junmai, namachozo
7
13
40
60
ura-gasanryu by shindo
honjozo nama
aromatic nose of melon, a succulent fresh taste with a dry finish makes this a unique honjozo. yamagata 720ml
5
13
39
65
amabuki strawberry by amabuki shuzo
junmai ginjo
strawberry flower yeast is used to give this sake a refreshing sweetness and fruitiness that is reminiscent of juicy strawberries. saga 720ml
6
15
45
70
masumi arabashiri by miyasaka
“first run”
junmai ginjo,
unpasteurized and aged one year, this nama style is slightly sweet. nagano 720m
6
15
45
70
den by den brewery
calhiraki rice from sacramento ca valley. 70% polishing ratio
aromas of muskmelon, kiwi, pineapple, fresh pine nuts and enoki mushrooms. popping acidity reminiscent of under-ripe strawberries and pickle- brine offers solid structure on palate, with gentle umami flavor on the finish. oakland 1800ml
6.5
18
54
ozé x rosé by oze no yukidoke
a unique junmai daiginjo genshu brew made using a special red yeast strain, strawberries and a light
sweetness followed by a tartness that is balanced & refreshing gunma 720ml
7
17
53
81
natsugin by oze no yukidoke
junmai daiginjo
50% rice polishing
light body nama sake with supple aromas of rice, pear, melon and a juicy finish
7
17
53
81
"eternal spring" by kameizumi
genshu junmai ginjo
kameizumi’s brewery unique cel-24 yeast is used on this nama that is luscious, fruity, and soft on the palate, yet refreshing with a long creamy finish. kochi 720ml
7
17
53
81
Nigori
2 oz taste
5 oz glass
16 oz carafe
bottle
what is nigori type sake? roughly translates to ‘cloudy’, nigorisake is a process where the majority of rice solids are not filtered out, giving this sake style a milky appearance. nigori should be served chilled and is generally the sweetest of all sakes styles
homare strawberry by aizu homare
junmai daiginjo
mild, smooth, velvety texture, light fragrances and easy to drink. made from yamadanishiki rice. yamaguchi 500ml
6
18
sayuri nigori by hakutsuru
“little lilly”
a graceful and elegant coarse filtered sake. kobe 720ml
4
8.5
25
38
tsukiakari nigori by yamatogawa
“moonlight”
well balanced with a subtle aroma and round flavor of the rice. lots of characters with distinctive texture
fukushima 720ml
4
9
27
40
dassai nigori 45 by asahi shuzo
“otter fest”
junmai daiginjo.
mild, smooth, velvety texture, light fragrances and easy to drink. made from yamadanishiki rice yamaguchi 720ml
6
14
42
63
Ume Shu
2 oz taste
5 oz glass
16 oz carafe
bottle
yuzu umeshu by kishu
yuzu and ume sake
made with “wakayama nanko-ume”, this is the most prominent variety of ume, which is then infused with yuzu juice from tokushima resulting in a refreshing sweet and sour taste
wakayama 720ml
5
12
37
56
Light & Smooth - Soushu Sake
2 oz taste
5 oz glass
16 oz carafe
bottle
what is light & smooth type sake? lightness in body and structure and softness on the palate would best describe this sake type. These are great food pairing sakes.
kinokuniya bunzaemon by nakano
junmai
rich body and bright aroma, this is a gentle-tasting junmaishu full of robust savory flavor and sweetness of rice. wakayama, 720ml
4
9
27
40
jozen "aqua" by shirataki
junmai
precious mountain water creates this dry sake, ease to drink with light notes of stone fruit that leaves a subtle feeling on the palate. niigata 720ml
5
12
36
54
mukansa by ichinokura
honjozo
a very dry sake with notes of mint and black pepper, this sake is balanced with a nice spicy finish miyagi 720ml
6
13
39
55
winter warrior by yoshi no gawa
junmai ginjo
richly aromatic with tropical flowers and fruit of lush guava, mango, pear and apple notes accentuate this slightly sweet and wonderfully easy to enjoy sake. niigata 720ml
6
13
39
58
yoshinosugi by choryo shuzo
tarusake,
old traditional way of making sake, this sake is stored in cedars barrels to mature giving it a fresh yet pleasant well balance notes of cedar. nara 720ml
6
14
42
63
shoin by yamagata honten
“samurai”
junmai ginjo
clean refreshing taste with a crisp and dry finish. yamaguchi 500ml (17oz)
7
17
53
daikóku by masamune
“infinite wisdom” junmai ginjo
is crisp, full bodied, with a hearty bitterness and pleasing rustic structure but ultimately a clean spring water-like finish. hyogo
6
15
45
68
toko by kojima shoten
unmai ginjo
dewasansan rice, grassy, floral aromas with green apple and melon with soft and smooth finish. Yamagata. 720ml
7
17
53
79
shunka shusetsu by koshi no iso
light, vibrant and dry, brewed from gohyakumangoku sake rice, loosely filtered using no charcoal
leaves a natural hue and umami of rice fukui 720ml
7
17
53
79
Fragrant - Kunshu Sake
2 oz taste
5 oz glass
16 oz carafe
bottle
what is fragrant type sake? these sakes are generally polished to the highest levels, meaning that a majority of the rice kernel is removed creating sakes that possess intense aromatics and other ethereal qualities, usually daiginjo.
rei by sho chiku bai
junmai daiginjo
a new offering from our local producer. bright floral bouquet, delicate fruity flavor, refreshing. berkeley 300ml (10oz)
4
9
18
mu by yaegaki
“nothingness”
junmai daiginjo
rich, flowery and aromatic. hyogo 720ml
5
13
39
60
dassai 45 by asahi shuzo
junmai daiginjo
clean, soft and very subtle. a nice balance of fruit without being sweet. a great beginners sake. yamaguchi 720ml
6
14
42
65
gozenshu 9 by tsuji hoten
junmai.
the ancient bodai-moto fermentation method is used, a rustic sake with complex aromas of tree fruits, and cfeamy yogurt notes. Okayama. 500ml (17oz)
6
17
53
black label by shochikubai
junmai daiginjo
this sake is the first ever produced with american harvested yamadanishinki rice. exceptionally smooth and creamy with a full ginjo bouquet. berkeley, usa 720ml
8
19
60
90
horin by gekkeikan
aroma w/ delicate notes of cantaloupe, honeydew & honeysuckle. round and smooth, with a medium,
creamy body. finishes long and smooth, with a hint of pear. kyoto 720ml
9
21
63
95
ken by suehiro sake brewery
daiginjo
gorgeous aroma of melons, pears, and peaches. elegant and crisp with a beautiful finish. fukushima 720ml
12
30
90
140
aizu homare by homare
“black”
junmai daiginjo
refreshing fruity aromas jump out of pineapple and lychee. a beautifully dry taste follows with a cripy quality. fukushima 720ml
12
30
90
140
temahima by rokkasen
“time and effort”
junmai daiginjo
draft style sake, rich & complex. a very special by the glass offering yamagata 720ml
12
30
90
140
Rich - Junshu Sake
2 oz taste
5 oz glass
16 oz carafe
bottle
what is rich type sake? boldness and body, weight and lingering flavors would best describe this sake type. flavor profiles range from earthy to fungal and possess a structure that proclaims gravitas
omachi by choruyo
tokubetsu junmai
this sake has been aged for 2-4 years while still giving off elegantly rich aroma, bright fruit flavors with a delicately creamy finish. nara 720ml
6
13
39
58
otokoyama by otokoyama shuzo
“man mountain”
junmai
very dry and rich flavors of rice and grain living up to it’s name. hokkaido 1800ml
6
13
39
130
onikoroshi wakatake black by o-muraya
“devil killer”
junmai genshu
heavy sake with richness. similar to genshu type. shizuoka 720ml
6
15
45
67
ama no to by tasami shuzo
“heaven’s door”
tokubetsu junmai
slightly dry, medium body, with a touch of apple essence and herbal notes. lightly earthy and a nice rice flavor. akita 720ml
7
17
51
77
denshu by nishida
“country squire”
impeccably structured and full flavor. rich umami goodness, local hanafubuki rice. aomori 1800ml
7
18
54
160
black dragon by kokuryu
junmai ginjo
rich, dynamic and welcoming. a long time guest favorite fukui 720ml / 1800ml
8
19
57
90/165