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NYC’s first Sake and Shochu speciality shop. ニューヨークで初の酒屋です。
Kirinzan Junmai Ginjo with Tomato-Ginger Chicken Rice Soup. The seasoning of the soup is ginger, tomatoes, fish sauce, and lime juice. Those flavors complement the mochi rice, hint of cocoa and white chocolate flavor notes of the sake.
December 30, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Kirinzan Junmai Ginjo with Tomato-Ginger Chicken Rice Soup. The seasoning of the soup is ginger, tomatoes, fish sauce, and lime juice. Those flavors complement the mochi rice, hint of cocoa and white chocolate flavor notes of the sake.
Shirasugi Chimera with Halibut with Brown Butter, Lemon, and Sage. This unusual label sake has bright, sweet, lactic tart, lichee, and apricot flavors that beautifully complements the nutty brown butter flavor of the dish.
December 23, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Shirasugi Chimera with Halibut with Brown Butter, Lemon, and Sage. This unusual label sake has bright, sweet, lactic tart, lichee, and apricot flavors that beautifully complements the nutty brown butter flavor of the dish.
Tedorigawa Junmai Yamahai Hiyaoroshi with Roasted Kabocha with Tomato-Ginger Chickpeas. This Yamahai Hiyaoroshi is very fresh Yamahai that has a little less of the mushroom character of “Yamahai-ness,” which means more freshness with the hint of cocoa umami with bright lime zest and ginger flavors.
December 16, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Tedorigawa Junmai Yamahai Hiyaoroshi with Roasted Kabocha with Tomato-Ginger Chickpeas. This Yamahai Hiyaoroshi is very fresh Yamahai that has a little less of the mushroom character of “Yamahai-ness,” which means more freshness with the hint of cocoa umami with bright lime zest and ginger flavors.
Shinomine “Chokara” Junmai muroka Nama Genshu with Roasted Grey Sole and Sautéed Brussels Sprouts. The sake is very light, dry, and simple that calls for very light and vegetable friendly meal.
December 12, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Shinomine “Chokara” Junmai muroka Nama Genshu with Roasted Grey Sole and Sautéed Brussels Sprouts. The sake is very light, dry, and simple that calls for very light and vegetable friendly meal.
Date Seven Junmai Daiginjo, Season II Episode 4: Hakurakusei Style with Turkey Barley Soup. This sake tastes great when not too chilled. The flavors open up to reveal a blend of light umami, cocoa, and a citrusy finish that pairs beautifully with the layers of flavors of this turkey soup.
December 11, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Date Seven Junmai Daiginjo, Season II Episode 4: Hakurakusei Style with Turkey Barley Soup. This sake tastes great when not too chilled. The flavors open up to reveal a blend of light umami, cocoa, and a citrusy finish that pairs beautifully with the layers of flavors of this turkey soup.
Tsuki no Katsura “Iwai 88” Junmai with Kabocha, Caramelized Onion, French Feta, and Mint Toast. This sake has less polished rice that gives more umami and richness, yet it has very clean dry finish. The sake goes so well with sweet onion and kabocha flavors with bright mint and feta cheese.
December 9, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Tsuki no Katsura “Iwai 88” Junmai with Kabocha, Caramelized Onion, French Feta, and Mint Toast. This sake has less polished rice that gives more umami and richness, yet it has very clean dry finish. The sake goes so well with sweet onion and kabocha flavors with bright mint and feta cheese.
Takachiho “Regal Hawk” Bodaimoto Junmai Muroka Genshu with Japanese Pork Croquettes. The rich and umami filled sake is perfect to pair with the leftover thanksgiving mushed potato turned Japanese style pork croquettes.
December 7, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Takachiho “Regal Hawk” Bodaimoto Junmai Muroka Genshu with Japanese Pork Croquettes. The rich and umami filled sake is perfect to pair with the leftover thanksgiving mushed potato turned Japanese style pork croquettes.
Kamo Kinshu “Gold Standard” Tokubetsu Junmai with Flounder with Leek, Tomato, and Oregano. The bright sake flavors works nicely with fresh tomato and oregano flavors.
December 3, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Kamo Kinshu “Gold Standard” Tokubetsu Junmai with Flounder with Leek, Tomato, and Oregano. The bright sake flavors works nicely with fresh tomato and oregano flavors.
Takacho “ Regal Hawk” Bodaimoto Junmai Muroka Genshu with Turkey Pho. The rich broth and the umami filled rich sake goes perfectly together.
December 2, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Takacho “ Regal Hawk” Bodaimoto Junmai Muroka Genshu with Turkey Pho. The rich broth and the umami filled rich sake goes perfectly together.
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍽 Pairing the dinner with Tsuki no Katsura “Iwai 88” Junmai. The sake has 88% milling rate that gives more umami, sweetness, and very dry finish. The caramelized onion and miso gravy is perfect match with the sake.
November 28, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍽 Pairing the dinner with Tsuki no Katsura “Iwai 88” Junmai. The sake has 88% milling rate that gives more umami, sweetness, and very dry finish. The caramelized onion and miso gravy is perfect match with the sake.
Kamo Kinsho “Gold Standard” Tokubetsu Junmai with Sesame Crusted Tuna and Smoked Soy Sauce. This richly flavored, dry, and umami accented sake works so nicely with this dish.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Kamo Kinsho “Gold Standard” Tokubetsu Junmai with Sesame Crusted Tuna and Smoked Soy Sauce. This richly flavored, dry, and umami accented sake works so nicely with this dish.
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Kinoene “Umakara Migaki 8 Wari” Junmai with Roasted Halibut with Leeks and Olive Salsa Verde. Citrusy and green olives dish goes well with the bright and umami-rich Sake.
November 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Kinoene “Umakara Migaki 8 Wari” Junmai with Roasted Halibut with Leeks and Olive Salsa Verde. Citrusy and green olives dish goes well with the bright and umami-rich Sake.
Shichiken “Yamano Kasumi” Sparkling Sake with Tempura Udon. This sparkling sake has a great amount of bubbles, and it is very dry like some Champagne and also has a sake personality that perfectly compliments the tempura.
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Shichiken “Yamano Kasumi” Sparkling Sake with Tempura Udon. This sparkling sake has a great amount of bubbles, and it is very dry like some Champagne and also has a sake personality that perfectly compliments the tempura.
Emishiki Sensation Black with Catalan Fish Stew with Aioli. The lemon, saffron, and garlic seasoning of the fish stew brings out the crisp , citrusy flavors of this sake.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Emishiki Sensation Black with Catalan Fish Stew with Aioli. The lemon, saffron, and garlic seasoning of the fish stew brings out the crisp , citrusy flavors of this sake.
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Senkin Retro with Miso Mushroom Barley Soup. The miso soup is not traditional miso soup, but it has ginger and chili pepper that gives brighter and mushroom earthy umami. The sake has bright pear and pink grapefruit and umami yeast flavors that pairs nicely with the vegan soup.
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Senkin Retro with Miso Mushroom Barley Soup. The miso soup is not traditional miso soup, but it has ginger and chili pepper that gives brighter and mushroom earthy umami. The sake has bright pear and pink grapefruit and umami yeast flavors that pairs nicely with the vegan soup.
Kinoene “Umakara Migaku 8 Wari” Junmai with Ground Turkey, Mushroom, and Cashew Lettuce Cups. The dish has a sweet and mushroom umami element plus bright celery leaves flavors that complement nicely with the dry, grapefruit, and light umami flavors of sake.
November 9, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Kinoene “Umakara Migaku 8 Wari” Junmai with Ground Turkey, Mushroom, and Cashew Lettuce Cups. The dish has a sweet and mushroom umami element plus bright celery leaves flavors that complement nicely with the dry, grapefruit, and light umami flavors of sake.
Kamo Kinshu Tokubetsu Junmai with Iberico Pork Jowel with Bok Choi Prik Nam Pla Salad. Spicy, tart, fish sauce dressing and full bodied umami-laden sake are a perfect combination.
November 6, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Kamo Kinshu Tokubetsu Junmai with Iberico Pork Jowel with Bok Choi Prik Nam Pla Salad. Spicy, tart, fish sauce dressing and full bodied umami-laden sake are a perfect combination.
Happy Halloween from Kikkoman and Kewpie 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Happy Halloween from Kikkoman and Kewpie 🎃
Tengumai “Umajun” Junmai with Pan-Seared Tuna with Salsa Macha. The umami of this sake balances the spicy, nutty Mexican chili crisp condiment and the rare tuna.
October 31, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Tengumai “Umajun” Junmai with Pan-Seared Tuna with Salsa Macha. The umami of this sake balances the spicy, nutty Mexican chili crisp condiment and the rare tuna.
Shichihon Yari Junmai Hiyaoroshi with roasted garlic, Cumin and Fennel spiced Roasted Cauliflower with French Feta and Dill and Cilantro. Caramelized cauliflower and Indian spices with bright feta flavors are deliciously complemented by the Hiyaoroshi.
October 28, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Shichihon Yari Junmai Hiyaoroshi with roasted garlic, Cumin and Fennel spiced Roasted Cauliflower with French Feta and Dill and Cilantro. Caramelized cauliflower and Indian spices with bright feta flavors are deliciously complemented by the Hiyaoroshi.
Gozenshu 1859 Bodaimoto with Vietnamese Chicken and Rice Soup. Fish sauce flavor of chicken soup compliments so well with the sake.
October 21, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Gozenshu 1859 Bodaimoto with Vietnamese Chicken and Rice Soup. Fish sauce flavor of chicken soup compliments so well with the sake.
Tengumai “Umajun” Junmai with French Onion White Bean Soup. The umami filled mid-bodied mushroomy Tengumai sake marries so well with French onion soup.
October 19, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Tengumai “Umajun” Junmai with French Onion White Bean Soup. The umami filled mid-bodied mushroomy Tengumai sake marries so well with French onion soup.
Shichihon Yari Junmai Hiyaoroshi with Thai Pork Skirt Steak Salad. Thai style fish sauce, lime juice, and cilantro dressing and the slightly savory Shichihon Yari Hiyaoroshi are a lip smacking pairing!
October 16, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Shichihon Yari Junmai Hiyaoroshi with Thai Pork Skirt Steak Salad. Thai style fish sauce, lime juice, and cilantro dressing and the slightly savory Shichihon Yari Hiyaoroshi are a lip smacking pairing!
Shishi no Sato Junmai Ginjo Nama Origami with Tomato, Corn, Spinach, Bacon, and Faro Soup. The sake is vibrant, but it has umami flavors that go well with this smoky, tomatoey and bright dish.
October 9, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Shishi no Sato Junmai Ginjo Nama Origami with Tomato, Corn, Spinach, Bacon, and Faro Soup. The sake is vibrant, but it has umami flavors that go well with this smoky, tomatoey and bright dish.
Shishi no Sato Junmai Ginjo Nama Origami with Laab Somen Salad. This sake is vibrant and umami that goes well with this earthy and bright dish.
October 1, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Shishi no Sato Junmai Ginjo Nama Origami with Laab Somen Salad. This sake is vibrant and umami that goes well with this earthy and bright dish.