Dry

¦ HACHITSURU / 8OZ CARAFE 26
This clean and dry Junmai sake has a cool and dry smoothness that is both sharp and sensitive. It evokes aromas and thoughts of clear blue mountains and the skies beyond.

¦ KIRA / 8OZ CARAFE 21, 720ML BOTTLE 100
This Honjyozo sake is very dry and comes from the northern reaches of Fukushima, Japan. Brewed with the unique Gohyakumangoku rice, and proprietary yeasts from the Suehiro brewing company, this sake should not be overlooked.

¦ HAKUSHIKA CHOKARA / 8OZ CARAFE 14
This “extra dry” Junmai sake has a dry and crisp flavor with some nice tangy notes that come across as clean and crisp. Excellent match with slightly spicy dishes or perfect all by itself.

¦ OKUNOMATSU GINJO / 8OZ CARAFE 31, 720ML BOTTLE 145
Winner of the 2004 Gold Award for the US National Sake appraisal and also won the Highest Score award. This is a well-rounded classic Ginjo from Fukushima. Slightly dry this sake is clean and refreshing on the palette.

¦ KATANA / 8OZ CARAFE 31, 720ML BOTTLE 123
Brewed by the same company that produces Hana no Mai, this sake is the quintessential old-school sake. Dry and sharp, this brew forces the drinker to pay attention to all it has to offer.

¦ OKAGURA / 8OZ CARAFE 16
Served warm, this sake is one of the simplest pleasures. A medium dry Honjyozo sake from Okayama, it has a simple and mild flavor with a gentle sweetness and richness that is medium dry, never overbearing, the perfect accompaniment to a
wide variety of foods.

¦ KARATAMBA / 8OZ CARAFE 21, 720ML BOTTLE 68
A light and dry Honjyozo sake with fuller rounded flavors. This particular brew matches up well with heavier foods but is also an excellent stand-alone sake.

Light and Floral

¦ KAORI / 8OZ CARAFE 24
A smooth-drinking Junmai Ginjo sake with aromas of Muscat grapes and a light and refreshing taste. The perfect accompaniment to almost any Japanese food, Kaori also stands perfectly well on its own.

¦ MIYANOYUKI / 8OZ CARAFE 20
This clean Junmai Ginjo has a light and fruity taste with a clean palate and a moderately dry finish.

¦ TOUSETSUKA / 8OZ CARAFE 29
This light sake, meaning "Winter Snow Flower", is blended and stored in snow-covered sake vats. The slightly dry finish goes perfectly with any top of sushi as well as oysters on the half shell.

Smooth Balance

¦ HATSUMAGO / 8OZ CARAFE 28, 720ML BOTTLE 68
This rich sake has a refreshing aroma and is made with the proprietary yamagata yeast giving it a unique flavor. Initial impact is light and clean, but soon washes over you with a more intricate flavor, the tail is refreshing and vanishes quickly.

¦ HANA NO MAI / 8OZ CARAFE 29, 720ML BOTTLE 80
This Junmai Ginjo sake is one of the cleanest and most refined sakes available. This sake is not pasteurized, which results in the unique and hard to place flavor it carries. The smells and flavors of the koji used to turn the starch into sugar come through well. Enjoyable by itself, Hana no Mai is also an excellent match for strong or fatty dishes like foie gras, yakitori, or fatty tuna.

¦ MADOKA / 8OZ CARAFE 24, 720ML BOTTLE 24
This carefully crafted Honjyozo sake from Yamanashi, Japan, has a gentle and mild aroma of steamed rice with a refreshing aftertaste. Slightly dry with light acidity, Madoka is a balanced sake good for any occasion.

¦ ZUI CHOU / 8OZ CARAFE 28
An easy-drinking Dai Ginjo sake that is well balanced in both the dry-sweet scale and acidity. Zui Chou is an excellent choice for beginner and seasoned drinker alike.

¦ KUROSAWA KIMOTO / 8OZ CARAFE 25, 720ML BOTTLE 68
This sake is a unique variety known as Junmai Kimoto. Kimoto is an old fashioned method of making sake that is highly labor intensive, but produces a very (now) unique flavor and aroma. Not to be missed by those looking to expand their sake experience.

¦ OZEKI YAMADANISHIKI / 8OZ CARAFE 19
This Junmai Ginjo from the Nada region of Japan is made with the famous “Yamadanishiki” rice, one of the most highly regarded rice varieties in sake brewing. Its clean and refreshing flavor goes down easy and matches well with a variety of dishes.

¦ DENEMON JUNMAI DAIGINJYO / 8OZ CARAFE 39
This distinct sake stands out above others with its rich aroma, natural mellow flavors, and its smooth and easy to drink texture.

¦ KURO BIN “BLACK BOTTLE” / 8OZ CARAFE 25, 720ML BOTTLE 68
This Yaegaki sake has a flavor all its own. The aromas are not overpowering allowing foods flavors to stand out more but the slightly higher acidity still makes it a unique and exciting sake to drink. All in all a refined sake.

RESERVED BOTTLE SELECTIONS

¦ DENEMON JUNMAI DAIGINJY / 250
This distinct sake stands out above others with its rich aroma, natural mellow flavors, and its smooth and easy to drink texture.

¦ MIZU NO SHIRABE / 78
This Ginjo sake from Kyoto is a well balanced beverage that remains somewhat on the light and fruity side with clear fresh presentations on the palate and a nice dry
finish.

¦ KEN / 319
The Gold Standard. Ken means sword, and this sake is dry and edged like a weapon of old. Gorgeous aroma of melons, pears, peach and apple with an elegant and sensitive sharp taste.

¦ TENRANZAN / 125
This sake comes from Saitama, it’s delicate overtones includes a beautiful aroma of floral citrus notes with the flavor matching and providing light citrus tones and good strong overall feel.

MINI BOTTLE SELECTIONS

Sake

¦ OHTOUKA / 300 ML BOTTLE 28
Very light and delicate, with a fruity finish, but not overly sweet.

¦ OZEKI DRY / 180 ML BOTTLE 13
Ozeki Dry is a great dry sake brewed to be light and fragrant. A good choice for first time sake drinkers to learn some sake basics

Nigori

¦ SAKE ROMANCE / 300 ML BOTTLE 27
Nigorizake has been growing steadily in popularity. It is a sweet, cloudy sake usually accented by melon, pear, or tropical fruit flavors. Sake Romance is one of the best Nigori sake available, definitely worth serious consideration.

¦ CRAZY MILK / 300 ML BOTTLE 24
Excellent Nigori sake, the label speaks for itself: “In Japan, a drunkard is called “tiger”. A white tiger wearing a Japanese headband is saying thank you thank you and is cheering up.” Sweet and rich sake.

¦ GEIKKEKAN NIGORI / 300 ML BOTTLE 20
This sake is sweet and rich with hints of almond on the nose. The thick shape-shifting clouds create great texture. Great choice for a nigori sake but not recommended for delicate tastebuds.

¦ OZEKI NIGORI / 375 ML BOTTLE 16
Creamy and delicious, this popular drink is well liked by all nigori drinkers. If you like this, try the Sake Romance or Crazy Milk.

¦ KIZUKURA / 300 ML BOTTLE 16
Named after the cherry blossom, this sake has a well rounded balance of sweet melon and finishes with a slight tartness from the rind. Medium texture gives this sake a nice smooth finish.

Sparkling

¦ JAPON / 300 ML BOTTLE 26
Sweet and lightly carbonated, this sake is perfect as an apertif or after dinner drink. Try this with our banana tempura dessert.

¦ POOCHI POOCHI / 330 ML BOTTLE 29
This colorfully bottled champagne sake has a complex balance of pear and a clean dry finish. Because Poochi Poochi is mildly unfiltered, it has a wonderful creamy yet bubbly sensation as it goes down.

¦ TOKIMEKI / 330 ML BOTTLE 30
With a very soft bubble, this sparkling sake is clean and dry. Goes down great with anything spicy or grilled.

¦ MOON RABBIT / 330 ML BOTTLE 27
A favorite among most sparkling sake drinkers, this delicious drink is light and delicate, yet robust enough to compliment sushi or any traditional Asian spices.

Specialty Drinks

¦ SAMURAI’S DREAM / 10
Sake, Level Vodka, DeKuyper Triple Sec, and cranberry juice.

¦ HARA-KIRI / 10
Sake, Absolut Vodka, wasabi, hot chili sauce, worcestershire sauce, and tomato juice.

¦ SPARKLING COSMO / 10
Champagne, Level Vodka, DeKuyper Triple Sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice.

Sake, Absolut Vodka, and DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker.

¦ MARGUARITA FALL / 10.5
Sauza Tequila, sake, Cointreau, and lime juice

¦ Sake Fuscia / 11
Sake, Pama Liqueur, pineapple and cranberry juice.

¦ Peach Nectar / 10
Cruzan Rum, DeKuyper Peach Schnapps, Absolut Mandrin Vodka, sake, and cranberry juice.

¦ White Tai / 10
Starbucks Coffee Liqueur, Absolut Vanilia Vodka, and coconut milk.

¦ Koi Tea / 11
Green tea, Absolut Citron vodka, Cointreau, and DeKuyper Peach Schnapps..

¦ SAKE FLIGHT (tier 1) / 17
Sample tasting of 4 featured sakes of the month.

¦ SAKE FLIGHT (tier 2) / 29
Sample tasting of 4 premium featured sakes of the month.

Beer

AMSTEL LIGHT / 5
AMSTEL LIGHT / 5.5
MILLER LITE / 4.5
YUENGLING LAGER / 4.5
CORONA / 5.5
HEINEKEN / 5.5
COORS LIGHT / 4.5
33 EXPORT (Vietnam) / 6
Hite (Korea) / 6 SINGHA (Thailand) / 6
TIGER / 6
TSING TAO / 6
ASAHI SUPER DRY / 6
ASAHI SELECT / 6
KIRIN / 6
KIRIN LIGHT / 6
SAPPORO 12oz / 6
SAPPORO 16oz / 7.5
SAPPORO 22oz / 8.5
SAPPORO RESERVE 22oz / 9
SAPPORO LIGHT 12oz / 6
HITACHINO CLASSIC ALE / 9
HITACHINO GINGER ALE / 9
HITACHINO WHITE ALE / 9
HITACHINO CELEBRATION ALE / 9
HITACHINO RED RICE / 10
HITACHINO WEIZEN / 9
HITACHINO SWEET STOUT / 9

White Wine

CHARDONNAY, REX GOLIATH (California)
glass 8 / bottle 30
CHARDONNAY, KING FISH (California)
glass 7 / bottle 26
VIOGNIER, MONTPELLIER (California)
glass 8.5 / bottle 32
RIESLING, PIERRE SPARR (Alsace, France)
glass 9 / bottle 34
SAUVIGNON BLANC, CARMEN (Curico Valley, Chile)
glass 7 / bottle 26

Red Wine

SHIRAZ, LONG FLAT (Barossa Valley, Australia)
glass 8.5 / bottle 32
PINOT NOIR, GEORGES DEBOEUF (France)
glass 7 / bottle 26
PINOT NOIR, TRAPICHE (Argentina)
glass 8 / bottle 30
MERLOT, 3 BLIND MOOSE (California)
glass 9 / bottle 34
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, DELICATO VINEYARDS (California)
glass 7.5 / bottle 28
CHIANTI, FOLONARI (Tuscany, Italy)
glass 9.5 / bottle 36
BORDEAUX ROSE, CHATEAU BONNET (Bordeaux, France)
glass 9 / bottle 34

Champagne/Sparkling

BLANC DE BLANC, PIERRE SPARR MARQUIS (Alsace, France) / 39
BRUT, ROEDERER ESTATE (Anderson Valley) / 45
CHAMPAGNE, PERRIER JOUËT BRUT (Champagne) / 83
CHAMPAGNE, MOËT & CHANDON (Champagne) / 95
CHAMPAGNE, VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN (Champagne) / 110