
Izakaya Juraku
121 Ludlow St
New York, NY 10002
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Skewers
Skewer-Tomato
Served as individual skewers with house-made tare sauce
$4.00Skewer-Tofu
Served as individual skewers with house-made tare sauce
$4.00Skewer-Zuchini
Served as individual skewers with house-made tare sauce
$4.00Skewer-Mushroom
Served as individual skewers with house-made tare sauce
$4.00Skewer-Chicken Thigh
Served as individual skewers with house-made tare sauce
$5.00Skewer-Pork Belly
Served as individual skewers with house-made tare sauce
$5.00Skewer-Beef Skirt Steak
Served as individual skewers with house-made tare sauce
$6.00Skewer-Shrimp
Served as individual skewers with house-made tare sauce
$4.00Skewer-Hokkaido Scallop
Grilled Hokkaido scallop with house Tare sauce
$6.00Skewer-Eel
Grilled Unagi eel with home made tare
$5.00Skewer- Kuro Buta Sausage
Japanese Kuro buta (pork) sausage.
$5.00Skewer Chicken Heart
Grilled chicken heart with house gluten free tare
$5.00Skewer Ika (squid)
$5.00
Sides/Soup/Salad
Kinpira Gobo
Shredded burdock and carrots sauteed in soy and sesame, served chilled
$6.00Steamed Buns
Steamed Bao buns with Chashu pork, fried chicken, or grilled veggie
$10.00Takowasa
Raw octopus bits with fresh wasabi
$8.00Garlic-sauteed Edamame (Possibly The Best Edamame Ever)
possibly the best edamame you'll ever try! Pan-sauteed soybean in pod with garlic butter and rock salt
$12.00Tsumaranai (boring) Edamame
Boiled soybean in pod topped with sea salt
$8.00Large Tofu Salad
Cubed organic tofu and dried yuba (tofu skin) on a bed of organic greens. Choice of Wasabi Yuzu Dressing or Roasted Sesame Dressing
$15.00Tofu Salad (S)
Cubed organic tofu and dried yuba (tofu skin) on a bed of organic greens. Choice of Wasabi Yuzu Dressing or Roasted Sesame Dressing
$9.00Miso Soup
Blended miso paste with dashi (contains bonito), topped with tofu, scallion and seaweed
$6.00Small House Salad
Organic greens topped with cherry tomato, and carrot. Choice of Wasabi Yuzu Dressing or Roasted Sesame Dressing
$7.00Large House Salad
Organic greens topped with cherry tomato, and carrot. Choice of Wasabi Yuzu Dressing or Roasted Sesame Dressing
$10.00Fried Shishito Peppers
Lightly fried shishito pepper topped with sea salt. WARNING: Depending on the season the spiciness of shishito peppers can very from very mild to VERY SPICY!
$8.00Seaweed Salad
Shredded seaweed seasoned with soy and sesame
$6.00Kimchi
Korean spicy fermented napa cabbage (contains anchovies)
$5.00
Grilled & Sauteed & Simmered & Braised
Pork Kimchi (buta kimchi)
Sliced pork belly sauteed with kimchi topped with shredded dry chili
$12.00Sauteed Greens
Butter-sauteed greens with garlic soy sauce
$10.00Assorted Oden
Simmered fishcakes in a dashi broth with boiled egg and vegetables
$12.00Niku Jaga
Braised sliced beef with potato, carrots, onion and devils tongue noodles
$14.00Pork Kakuni
Buta-no-kakuni is a classic Japanese dish of braised pork belly that is slowly cooked until the meat is tender, juicy, and packed full of umami.
$14.00Yakiniku
Sauteed sliced washu beef (short rib) with Korean style BBQ sauce
$12.00
Fried
Tako Karaage
Fried baby octopus
$12.00Okonomiyaki Fries
Majide Umai, and its pescatarian and can be made vegetarnian!
$14.00Wasabi Shake Shake Fries
House 7% salt brine fries with wasabi seasoning.
$9.00Shiso Shake Shake Fries
House 7% salt brine fries with red shiso seasoning.
$9.00Karaage Loaded Fries
House-made fries with karaage (Japanese fried chicken), shredded cheese, spicy mayo, and scallions.
$16.00Kakuni Loaded Fries
House-made fries with braised pork (kakuni), shredded cheese, spicy mayo, and scallions.
$16.00Takoyaki
Fried octopus balls with tonkatsu sauce, mayo, aonori and bonito
$12.00Ika Karaage (fried squid calamari)
Fried squid tentacle marinated in soy and served with lemon wedge
$12.00Aji Fry (fried Japanese horse mackerel)
Fried Japanese horse mackerel with mixed greens and tonkatsu sauce.
$10.00Chicken Gyoza
chicken fried dumplings with chili soy sauce
$9.00Signature Karaage
Japanese fried chicken thigh with lemon and spicy mayo
$14.00Agedashi Tofu
Deep-fried organic tofu served in tempura sauce with garnishes
$11.00Agedashi Nasu
Deep-fried organic eggplant served in tempura sauce with garnishes
$11.00Katsu (cutlet)
Fried Mugi-Fuji pork or chicken breast cutlet. Served with tonkatsu sauce
$12.00Oroshi Kara-age
Japanese fried chicken thigh with grated daikon radish and yuzu wasabi dressing
$16.00Ebi Shrimp Cutlet
2 breaded and fried shrimp cutlet served tonkatsu sauce and mixed green
$12.00Tebasaki (Chicken Wings)
Nagoya style Japanese chicken wings with sesame soy
$14.00Rock Shrimp Tempura
Served with mixed greens and spicy mayo with mentaiko
$12.00
Noodles & Rice
Brown Butter Miso Ramen
Miso pork broth with egg noodles, hard-boiled egg, spinach, brown butter, chashu, bamboo shoots, scallions
$18.00Spicy Ramen
Braised pork bone broth with chili oil, egg noodles, hard boiled egg, spinach, braised pork loin, bamboo shoots, and scallions
$18.00Kuro (black garlic) Ramen
Braised pork bone broth with egg noodles, hard-boiled egg, spinach, braised pork loin, bamboo shoots, scallions and house-made black garlic oil
$18.00Black Garlic Veggie Ramen
Vegan soy-based broth with kale kneaded noodles with tofu, shishito pepper, and greens and house made black garlic
$18.00Spicy Veggie Ramen
Vegan soy-based broth with kale kneaded noodles with tofu, shishito pepper, and greens and house-made chili oil
$18.00Chilled Veggie Tomato Ramen
Vegan kale noodles in a cold tomato broth with corn, tomato, scallions, jalapeno, and parsley
$18.00Mentaiko Mazzemen
Pasta-style ramen dish with spiced pollock roe, fresh shiso, and shredded seaweed.
$22.00Chicken Yaki Ramen
Dry sauteed ramen noodles with chicken, mixed veggies and yakisoba sauce
$18.00Vegetable Yaki Ramen
Dry sauteed ramen noodles with mixed veggies and yakisoba sauce
$18.00Bento Box
Choice of protein, rice, small side, salad, and Japanese pickles
$20.00Katsu Curry
Japanese curry with Mugi-Fuji pork or chicken cutlet and Japanese pickles
$16.00Gyu Don
Braised sliced beef and onion with egg, served on white rice with pickled ginger and scallion
$18.00Katsu Don
Fried Mugi-Fuji pork or chicken cutlet and sliced onion coated with egg, served on white rice
$18.00Ebi Tama Don
Ebi (shrimp) and Tama (tamago or egg) married together with a sweet and savory sauce over rice making a perfect blend of flavors for a nostalgic childhood dish.
$18.00Kushi Yaki Don (grilled skewers over rice)
3 Grilled skewers over rice, your choice of pork, chicken, beef, zucchini, Tofu or tomato
$18.00Pork Kimchi Don (buta kimchi don)
Sauteed pork belly and kimchi over rice
$16.00Kiyo Special
"just get it, OISHI DESU!!" Kiyo
$20.00Ramen Supliments
Side Rice
$4.00
Bottled and Can Beer
Echigo
Echigo Stout
Authentic Irish stout. Best balance among roasted malt aroma, refreshing scent from hops, fine bitterness and sweetness.
$12.00Echigo Red Ale
Beautiful red color, medium-bodied ale. Fine bitterness and refreshing scent of citrus from hops. 2018 New York International Beer Competition GOLD AWARD.
$12.00Echigo Flying IPA
American style Indian Pale Ale. Strong bitterness-like the impact of a dragon flying up. The refreshing scent of citrus.
$12.00Echigo Koshihikari
Lager beer using Niigata Koshihikari rice. Crisp and refreshing with a smooth finish. "It is the worlds best, most boring beer" Kiyo
$12.00Echigo Weizen for a Relaxing Time
Weizen for a relaxing time Beautiful, slightly hazy liquid with a fruity and refreshing aroma derived from yeasts and an Enjoyable soft mouthfeel.
$12.00
Far Yeast Brewery
Far Yeast Tokyo White
Dry, smooth Saison boasting an aroma that is both phenolic and fruity as it derived from a combination of yeast and wheat.
$14.00Far Yeast Tokyo Blonde
Golden ale with a surprisingly rich aroma derived from only the best seasonal hops. Far Yeast Tokyo Blonde got several awards including Japan Brewers Cup.
$14.00Far Yeast Tokyo IPA
Belgian IPA style beer with a gorgeous aroma from American hops and Belgian yeast.
$14.00
Hakkaisan Rydeen
Rydeen Pilsner
Light with a slight hoppy finish, brewed with the same water as Hakkaisan sake giving it an extremely smooth mouth feel.
$14.00Rydeen IPA
Nose: Has uniquely fresh citrus notes and herbal, floral tones from the hops. Flavor: Has a plump and mild hoppy flavor and a crisp, dry finish.
$14.00
Hitachino
Hitachino Espresso Stout
Brewed using the recipe of a Russian Imperial Stout as base and cold matured with ground coffee beans with Saphir and Northern Brewer hops.
$16.00Hitachino Dai Dai IPA
West coast style IPA with a hint of Japanese bitter orange
$14.00Hitachino Red Rice Ale
Complex sake like flavors with malt sweet notes. Hints of strawberries in the nose and palate. An intriguing mix of sake, malt , and bitter notes in the finish. Malts: Larger Hops: Chinook Adjuncts: Red Rice, Flaked Barley Color: Smoky Pink
$14.00OUT OF STOCKHitachino Nipponia Pilsner
Brewed using "Kaneko Golden" Japanese ancient barley & "Sorachi Ace" hop which was developed in Japan. From summer 2011, Nipponia has been bottom fermented.
$14.00Hitachino Lacto Sweet Stout
A perfect mixture of coffee, chocolate, and roasted flavors in the nose and on the palate. No bitterness, but sweet notes throughout to the very finish. Contains lactose.
$14.00Hitachino White ale
A refreshing mildly hopped Belgian styled beer with a complex flavor of coriander, orange peel, nutmeg.
$14.00Hitachino Anbai Ale
Anbai literally means “Salty Plum” and the word is also used to describe the state of taste and flavor. Ii Anbai means “just right”! Hitachino Nest Anbai Ale is brewed based on the high alcohol version (7%) of the siganture beer Hitachino Nest White Ale, infused with locally grown green sour plum (ume), and finished up with a pinch of Japanese sea salt (moshio). The balance of sourness, bitterness, comes from the plum and subtle saltiness, great umami taste of the sea salt is “Ii Anbai - just right!”
$16.00Hitachino Japanese Classic Ale
he nose is made up of rose water, cream, apple, and melon aromas. Fruity, light, buoyant, bouncy, and soft this unfiltered sake drinks like it is floating. This is no sweet bum rush of flavor like other nigoris, rather it is soft, airy, and feels like it swooshes through the palate. Look for hints of fruit tones like cherries, pears, apples, grapes, and a touch of light whipping cream. This is what a Daiginjo nigori should taste like elegant, special, high-end and delicious.
$14.00OUT OF STOCKHitachino Real Ginger Brew
Japan/American Strong Ale- 7% ABV. Hitachino Real Ginger Brew is brewed with raw ginger and has complex flavors and aromas of ginger, citrus, and malt, which pair beautifully with spicy foods. Hops are Chinook, Perle, and Styrian Goldings.
$14.00OUT OF STOCKHitachino Nest Commemorative Ale
From Japan's most prestigious brewery, Hitachino Nest Commemorative Ale is brewed in the tradition of a true eisbock where the brew is concentrated by allowing the water to freeze (but not the alcohol). After the mashing of five different malts (Pale, Munich, Crystal, Chocolate , and wheat), four differing types of hops (Styrian Goldings, Hallertauer, Tettnang, and Saaz) are added in the brew kettle for bitterness & aroma. Five different spices complete the Commemorative Ale recipe: coriander, orange peel, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla beans. After a freezing period of three days at 24°F (-4°C) the frozen water & protein are removed. The bottle conditioning will then ring in a six month maturation time.
$16.00OUT OF STOCKHitachino Yuzu Lager
$14.00Hitachino Sakura Stout
Barrel-aged Stout, aged in sakura barrels
$14.00Hitachino Nest Pirika
A light and splendid Session ale ( Malt: Pale - Hops, Amarillo, Cascade, Perle) using carefully selected Japanese Sansho Pepperes and Yuzu. Enjoy the spicy tingle of the sansho peppers and the gentle refreshing aroma of yuzu. - Sansho is one of the typical Japanese spices with a unique fresh aroma. Its distinctive feature is the unique refreshing aroma and tingling sensation. - Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit likened to a wild mandarin orange crossed with a lemon. e fruit has a delightful citrus aroma with a oral tone and it is widely used as seasoning for Japanese cuisines.
$14.00
Kagua
Kawaba
Kawaba Sunrise Ale
A beautiful amber ale with a strong floral aroma and caramel hop color. Slight bitter entry and a sweet round aftertaste.
$12.00Kawaba Snow Weizen
Refreshing and smooth wheat beer. Soft subtle entry on the palate and develops into a round full-bodied weizen with a sweet, slightly citrus finish.
$12.00OUT OF STOCKKawaba Pearl Pilsner
Unfiltered Rice Pilsner: Refreshing and clean with a subtle sweetness of rice and very little bitterness. Brewed using rare local rice called “Yukihotaka” as a secondary ingredient. Well-balanced rice and barley flavor. Pairs perfectly with any delicate Japanese food and other dishes using rice, including sushi.
$12.00OUT OF STOCKKawaba Twilight Ale
Refreshing and crisp with soft bitterness. A new style of beer called “JPA” (Japanese Pale Ale). Bitter than other Kawaba beers but light hop aroma and soft bitterness compared to regular Pale Ale or IPA (India Pale Ale). 100% malt beer brewed using Kawaba Village’s sweet natural spring water. An excellent balance of bitterness, sharpness and umami. Pairs easily with light to thick flavored foods.
$12.00
Kizakura Kyoto Beer
Kyoto Beer Kuromame Ale
Completely unique dark ale that is full, savory, smoky, and made with 100% Kyoto Black Soybeans (Kuromame), giving it a rich and delicious roasted flavor and aroma.
$14.00Kyoto Beer Yamada-nishiki
Light-bodied ale with all the expertly balanced flavors and aromas of the famous sake rice "Yamadanishiki."
$14.00Kyoto Beer White Yuzu
Light and refreshing Belgium White Ale featuring the sweet and irresistible aroma of Yuzu citrus, with a hint of coriander in the finish.
$14.00Kyoto Beer Matcha IPA
A unique blend of Kyoto matcha green tea and strong hoppy style IPA beer. Unforgettable experience.
$14.00Kyoto Beer IPA
This is a full bodied brew with a hoppy counterbalance that creates a refreshing flavor and clean finish.
$14.00
Kizakura Lucky Beer
Lucky Cat
Brewed with Saaz hops, Yuzu and Sansho Pepper this beer has a light body with fruity aroma and refreshingly tart citrus taste
$14.00Lucky Dog
Great balance with bitterness of hops and deep taste from roasted malt. The use of "Yamadanishiki" rice in the production gives it a smooth aftertaste.
$14.00Lucky Chicken
Looking to produce a beer that pairs well with fried chicken the brewer opted to go with Mosaic hops to give it a strong bitterness and roasted malt to give it a rich sweetness with notes of passionfruit. The use of rice brings a refreshing aftertaste to the beer
$14.00
Iwate Kura
Iwate Kura Oyster Stout
An Old English style with a Japanese twist - brewed with whole oysters from Sanriku Hirota bay in Iwate Prefecture! Awards: 2006 Japan Beer Cup Gold Award 2008 World Beer Cup Silver Award
$14.00Iwate Kura Sansho Ale
Sansho - a highly regarded Japanese peppercorn that is a core ingredient of "shichimi" - is used in the brewing of this very unique Japanese Ale. Awards: 2012 International Beer Competition Silver Award 2013 International Beer Competition Gold Award
$14.00OUT OF STOCK
Wakayama Brewery
Agara Craft Weizen
Using plenty of wheat malt, this Weizen beer has a rounded and soft texture. To enjoy the banana-like fruity aroma produced by the yeast, this beer is made with as little hop aroma as possible.
$14.00Agara Craft Mikan Ale
Wakayama mandarin oranges (Mikan) are famous nationwide. This new type of fruit beer uses plenty of Arita mandarin oranges from the Arita area, where the best mandarin oranges are cultivated. The soft yet fresh flavor of mandarin oranges is packed into this beer!
$14.00Agara Yuzu Ale
This yuzu beer was developed in partnership with the Okura Hotel's head chef in Macau. The bright yellow skins of Wakayama prefecture's local yuzu taken from Ryujin village and Kozagawa village are used liberally to lend this beer it's unique fresh, fragrant yuzu character that sits in perfect harmony with the pilsner malt and citra hops.
$14.00Agara Craft Pale Ale
Carefully hand-crafted using 4 types of the finest malt and 3 types of the finest hops. This beer is characterized by its rich flavor, citrus aroma, and fruity aroma reminiscent of ripe apples.
$14.00Agara Craft IPA
A blend of 4 types of hops, mainly MOSAIC hops and the “dip hop method” are used to produce this IPA. This beer is characterized by the aroma of mango and passion fruit in the bitterness of hops unique to IPA.
$14.00OUT OF STOCKAgara Craft Sansho Ale
Has the refreshing and mild herbal aroma of Japanese sansho peppercorn, which hops cannot provide. Soft and round with a gentle and pepper finish.
$14.00
Coedo Brewery (Kyodo Shoji Koedo Brewery)
Coedo Ruri Pilsner
"A royal beer pilsner with a balance of hop bitterness and aroma and the full flavor of barley." This premium pilsner beer is characterized by its clear golden color, contrasting with the soft white foam and refreshing mouthfeel. A quality adult enjoyment with a light but deep taste and a balance of aromatic bitterness of hops. This beer never gets boring and goes well with any meal. It is named "Ruri-Ruri" after its crystal clear characteristics.
$12.00Coedo Shiro Hefeweizen
Shiro is an elegant unfiltered wheat beer. This is a light-bodied yet full-flavor white beer that has accents of banana, cloves, and tropical fruits yielded by specially selected yeasts.
$12.00Coedo Kyara Lager
Kyara pours a pristine light copper hue. Aromatic hops carry notes of white grapes, spicy citrus, and tropical fruits, while a refreshing bitterness unfolds on the palate. Six different malts combine to round out the body of this flavorful lager.
$12.00Coedo Shikkoku Black Lager
Shikkoku is the Japanese word that evokes the jet-black color of onyx, perfect for this enchantingly dark, slow-aged brew, marked by its subtle yet complex flavor profile of espresso and dark fruits. Enigmatic shadows contrast sharply with the brightness of its tea-colored head, while the fragrance of aromatic hops delight the nose. Enjoy this smooth, light bodied and supremely balanced dark lager.
$12.00Coedo Beniaka Sweet Potato Amber Ale
The reddish sparkle of amber and a fragrant sweetness characterize this unfiltered premium ale. Brewed with roasted Kintoki Sweet Potatoes from Saitama, Japan, this amber ale imparts the perfect balance of rich-bodied smooth caramel sweetness and earthy hop bitterness. Beniaka delivers on all senses.
$12.00Coedo Marihana Session IPA
Shikkoku is the Japanese word that evokes the jet-black color of onyx, perfect for this enchantingly dark, slow-aged brew, marked by its subtle yet complex flavor profile of espresso and dark fruits. Enigmatic shadows contrast sharply with the brightness of its tea-colored head, while the fragrance of aromatic hops delights the nose.
$12.00
Isekado Beer
Isekado Pale Ale
From the brewery’s website: “Ever since we started brewing, we have always aimed to brew a ‘pure’ and ‘clean’ American Pale Ale. At Ise Kadoya, we capitalize on the characteristics of the Cascade hops by balancing the sweetness, body and bitterness of the aroma. We were very fortunate to be recognized by beer professionals with an award at the Australian International Beer Awards in 2003. Because we only use Cascade hops in our Pale Ale, the aroma differs slightly from batch to batch based on the particular characteristics of each years’ harvest. We invite you to enjoy the wonderful aromas and flavor that only Cascade hops can deliver.”
$14.00Isekado Hime White
Kadoya Hime White is brewed with the traditional adjunct of coriander with the addition of Yuzu
$14.00Isekado Hazy IPA
bright fruity aromas of passionfruit and citrus, this is a juicy and flavour packed brew. With just a touch of hoppy bitterness characteristic of IPA combined with the slight acidity brought by the wheat malt, the finish is surprisingly gentle and mild.
$14.00
Wine and Cider
Bottle Wine
Beau Rivage Chenin Blanc 2018
William’s decisions in the cellar are inevitably influenced by the Cote de Beaune and Loire Valley and beyond. The wine is fermented in used barrels and demi-muid and matures on its lees. Chenin remains Clarksburg’s signature variety, retaining succulent acidity thanks to the cool breezes which flow in across the Sacramento Delta every evening. 100% Chenin Blanc Sourced from mineral-rich alluvial, clay and silt soils Fermented in used barrel and demi-muids 12.1% alcohol
$65.00Nikolaihof 'HEFEABZUG' WACHAU GRÜNER VELTLINER
Appellation: Wachau Winery Village: Mautern Grape variety: Grüner Veltliner Vineyard: Sourced from multiple sites near Mautern Soil: Loess Wine Making: Long, slow fermentation in 100% Stainless steel Farming: Demeter Certified Biodynamic Nikolaihof’s holdings are some of the farthest east in the Wachau near the village of Mautern on the Danube’s south bank. These are also some of the oldest known vineyards in Europe with sites such as “im Weingebirge” being mentioned as far back as 470AD. Whether it’s Nikolaus biodynamic know-how, his focus on ancestral vinification techniques, or the quality of his terroir, the resulting wines are wildly unique and joyful. They are singular wines; irreplicable anywhere else in the wine making world.
$65.00Ben Haines PINOT NOIR 'YARRA VALLEY'
From three vineyards in Steels Creek, Coldstream and Upper Yarra 40% whole bunch fermented, the rest whole berry A hint of carbonic maceration Aged in 3-5-year old 500L puncheon barrels 9 months Unfined and unfiltered
$60.00ARPEPE ROSSO DI VALTELLINA
100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) 50-100-year-old vines Sourced from lower slopes of Sassella and Grumello vineyards at 350-400 meters South/east exposure. 110-day maceration on the skins Aged 6-12 mo. in 50 -hectoliter untoasted casks 4,000 cases produced annually First vintage 2003
$80.00
Sake
Cup Sake
Little Sumo 200ml
Little Sumo is a Junmai Genshu sake From Oka Brand in Hyozo Genshu is a style made from just pure rice and water and left undiluted to make a stout 18% ABV sake. Balanced between sweet and dry with elements of fruit and nuttiness. SMV: +6 Aromas of melon and plum, and rich texture with flavors of Asian pear, banana and almonds. Packs a lot in a small package!
$12.00Amabuki Sakura Fubuki 180ml
Made with local Saga Rice, purple Forbidden Rice, cherry blossom & strawberry blossom yeasts, this rose nigori Junmai sake can be enjoyed by all the senses. The eyes take in the beautiful purple color and delicate cloud of rice. The nose is vibrant and fruity with notes of red cherry, apple, banana and candied citrus peel. The flavors are savory & mouth-filling, with fruity flavors and lingering umami.
$16.00OUT OF STOCKItami Onigoroshi 180ml
Itami Onigoroshi is a refined sake inspired by Itami, the historical birthplace of sake with centuries of brewing tradition. It is pleasantly aromatic and ultra-dry.
$10.00KAIKA RAMEN CUP SAKE
Junmai Ginjo: Enjoy this cup sake with your favorite ramen and Izakaya dishes
$16.00Nihon Sakari Nama Genshu Honjozo
“Nama Genshu” means sake which is unpasteurized and undiluted. Sake is almost always pasteurized twice and water is added to adjust aroma and flavor, to lower alcohol content before bottling, but this sake does not go through those processes. Its aromatics are like freshly cooked rice, its flavor is lively fresh and rich bodied.
$12.00Nihon Sakari Nama Genshu DG
“Nama Genshu” means sake which is unpasteurized and undiluted. Sake is almost always pasteurized twice and water is added to adjust aroma and flavor, to lower alcohol content before bottling, but this sake does not go through those processes. With a silky viscosity on the palate and rich aromatics.
$16.00Kikusui Perfect Snow Nigori Cup Sake
$10.00
Small Bottle Sake
Dassai 45 300ml
“There is no reason for us to craft sake unless it’s super delicious.”, this is the Dassai way. Using Yamada-Nishiki rice polished down to 45%, we deliver fruit aromatics and delicate sweetness.
$32.00OUT OF STOCKTomoshichi Nigori Junmai 375ml
Nigori • Dry-Light A real gem, relatively mild and light, uncharacterisitic of nigoris. Full of floral and rice aroma with a quick sharp finish.
$35.00Homare Chocolat Nigori 300ml
Made from nigori sake and carefully selected chocolate syrup. It has an indulgent note of lightly toasted caramel and warming vanilla. The creamy texture of nigori sake and rich sweetness and gentle bitterness from chocolate create an enticing new flavor.
$25.00Shirakabe-Gura Tokubetsu Junmai 300ml
This smooth, complex, nuanced full body sake is delicious and approachable. The Tokubetsu Junmai type sake displays a wide range of flavors depending on whether you serve it warmed or at room temperature. Either option will give you an enjoyably complex yet smooth, umami focused blend that will linger on your taste buds.
$25.00Dassai Sparkling 45 Nigori JDGJ 360ml
Naturally fermented in bottle, resulting in a pleasant fruitiness and refreshing finish, this sake flavor and aroma are both smooth and fragrant. This uniquely lighter nigori style is reflective of the premium elegance of Dassai Junmai Daiginjo.
$32.00Kizakura Matcha Nigori Sake 300ml
Kizakura twists traditional sake with a new flavor of Kyoto Matcha. It has a light Matcha flavor with milky and sweet honeydew flavor with a hint of pistachio.
$16.00Hakutsuru Sayuri Nigori Sake 300ml
Sayuri means “little lily” in Japanese and the name is apt for this soft, floral noted nigori. Hints of white grape and elements of cherry blossom tie in seamlessly to create a lush, creamy saké with a deliciously smooth finish.
$23.00Hakkaisan 45 Junmai Daiginjo 300ml
A smooth and refreshing sake that drinks as brisk and refrehsing as a cold winter morning. Internationally renowned as a perfect example of the Niigata region's signature crisp and clean brewing style, this Junmai Daiginjo has a restrained and delicate aroma offering hints of steamed rice with the barest touch of florility and earth, and the first sip evokes a gentle rice flavor with a pristine and invigorating dry finish.
$34.00Snow Angel Nigori 200ml
A delicate, silky, unfiltered nigori sake from Oka Brand in Hyogo. Off dry with a touch of sweetness but balanced at 12.5% ABV. Aroma of lily flowers and cantaloupes, smooth and creamy texture, flavors of Muscat grape and strawberries with a lingering finish. Rich and delicious, this pairs well with big flavors: spicy foods, BBQ, curries and even ice cream.
$12.00Shirakawago Awanigori (sparkling) 500ml
Shirakawago Awanigori Junmai is a cloudy, loosely pressed sparkling sake produced using Akebono sake brewing rice. It's effervescence is produced via secondary bottle fermentation. It is mellow, balanced, and slightly sweet. WARNING: BOTTLE CONDITIONED, OPEN SLOWLY!
$32.00Shirakawago Saanigori JG 300ml
Shirakawago is superb unfiltered sake made from Hidahomare rice. Blended with Moromi (sake-mash), its mellow flavor and wealthy aroma is best enjoyed chilled or on the rocks. Awarded Silver in the Wine and Spirits Wholesaler's of America 68th Annual Convention & Exposition Wine Tasting Competition. Medium Dry & Rich
$25.00Sanzen Bizen Omachi JDG 300ml
Sanzen Black Junmai Dai Ginjyo is brewed from 100% Bizen Omachi rice. Elegantly structured, balanced, and nuanced.
$26.00Mio Sparkling Sake
MIO is a festive, sparkling sake, bright with aromas of peach, ripe persimmon, freesia, and fresh bread. Its gentle effervescence creates a refreshing piquancy in the mouth, and sets off the flavors of pear and peach, with accents of yellow rose and baking spice.
$25.00Shirayuki Junmai Ginjyo 300ml
fruity aroma and pleasant delicate flavor.
$25.00Dassai Blue Type 50 375ml
Dassai Blue Type 50 Junmai Daiginjo exemplifies Dassai's commitment to excellence and innovation. This exceptional sake, the brewery's inaugural release in the US, is meticulously crafted using premium Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 50% and pure Hudson Valley water. It boasts a delicate bouquet of pear and apple, interwoven with hints of tropical fruit and peach, and enhanced by a subtle floral elegance. On the palate, it is light and silky, with a gentle sweetness that dances on the tongue. Vibrant notes of tropical fruit, crisp green apple, and subtle grainy and nutty undertones create a harmonious flavor profile. The finish is clean and refreshing, leaving a delightful zest that lingers.
$45.00Nihon Sakari Yuzu Sake 300ml
It takes the whole yuzu fruit - flesh, seeds and peel - to give this Yuzu Sake its rich and fresh taste. SAKARI only uses yuzu from Kochi and Kagoshima, known for their high quality citrus fruits. By making full use of the tartness, slight bitterness, and flavor peculiar to Yuzu, and using junmai sake as raw materials, the refined umami and moderate sweetness creates a delightfully rounded harmony. So deliciously fresh, you'll feel like you're on a vacation in sunny southern Japan. Vegetarian, Gluten-free, and Preservative-free!
$26.00
Sunday | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Wednesday | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Thursday | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Friday | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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Japanese restaurant that specializes in Japanese craft beer, premium sake, unique craft cocktails, and authentic and modern Izakaya food in the Lower East Side.