Waraji Sake List - Waraji Japanese Restaurant

Waraji Sake List - Waraji Japanese Restaurant

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glossary & notes
To guide you along the way…
Rare & Exceptional
Can be served heated upon request
High test! Sakes with higher Alcohol by Volume
All sakes noted as Junmai are only made with Rice, Water, Yeast & Koji.
Non-Junmai sakes have small amounts of additional spirit added for
richer avor & a lifted, clean nish. Non-Junmai sakes are very popular
in Japan!
Our list is in order from driest +7 to sweetest -20 in each category.
The sweetness-scale numbers noted indicate dry (positive numbers) or
sweet (negative numbers) style sakes. The higher the number, the drier
the sake!
Ginjo sakes are made with rice that must be polished down to a
minimum of 60% of its original size.
Daiginjo sakes, the highest grade, are made with rice that must be
polished down to a minimum of 50% of its original size.
Nigori sakes are cloudy, with rice solids left behind, purposefully, for added
avor, richness & texture
Nama sakes are unpasteurized, with richer, nuttier avors persisting
Yamahai & Kimoto sakes are made through old-fashioned, traditional
brewing techniques that enhance acidity & richness of avor. These sakes
are often tangy with more earthy notes.
Genshu sakes are undiluted, maintaining their original, high ABV.
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Traditional, Warming, Wonderful
Shichi Hon Yari Junmai | SEVEN SAMURAI | Shiga +4
24.99 (10oz)
Dry, earthy & umami-rich, a very traditional style of sake. Round in the mouth with
hints of citrus & toasted rice.
Sho Chiku Bai Junmai| CLASSIC | USA +3
6.00 (4oz.) • 10.00 (8oz.)
Clean tasting with soft hints of baked apple & pear.
fustuu-shu, junmai & honjozo sakes
Up to 40% of the rice must be polished away before brewing, showing richness,
umami, rice & earthy complexity!
Ozeki Junmai | FANCY DRY | USA +7
6.00 (6oz) • 13.00 (25oz)
Rich, very dry & smooth with vanilla & caramel crème brulee notes.
Tozai Junmai | LIVING JEWEL | Kyoto +6
16.50 (10oz) • 34.00 (24oz)
Slightly sweet avor with a hint of fruitiness and light tartness.
Hideyoshi Namacho Honjozo | THE GENERAL | Akita +5
18.75 (10oz)
Notes of toasted nuts, fresh bread and lychee.
Sho Chiku Bai Junmai Organic Nama | MIDORI | USA +5
16.50 (10oz)
Very dry, rich & bursting with hazelnut avors & earthy umami! Try with traditional
hot Japanese dishes!
Suehiro Kira Honjozo | FOLDING FAN | Fukushima +5
42.90 (24oz)
Very dry & light with aromas & avors of toasted nuts, owers & hints of star anise.
Amabuki Junmai Yamahai | MARIGOLD | Saga +4
42.50 (24oz)
Made with special yeasts from Marigold blossoms and heirloom Omachi Rice. Floral,
lemony notes and rich, full avors, also fabulous when warmed!
Naraman Bin Hiire Junmai Muroka | SINGLE FLAME | Fukushima +4
15.75 (10oz)
Amazingly smooth and slightly spicy with hints of clove, candied almond and
toasted rice.
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Tentaka Junmai | HAWK IN THE HEAVENS | Tochigi +3
25.00 (10oz)
Slightly yeasty with roasted walnut complexity; crisp and dry the avors are
dominated by mixed nuts, fresh cut grass and earthiness.
Dewatsuru Junmai Kimoto | DANCING CRANE | Akita +3
49.50 (24oz)
Rustic yet mellow, with tangy acidity. Not just for sushi!
Kurosawa Junmai Kimoto | BLACK RIVER | Nagano +2
Earthy, nutty, rich & full with a dry nish.
16.50 (10oz)
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Hatsumago Junmai Kimoto | FIRST GRANDCHILD | Yamagata +2
16.50 (10oz)
Pineapple, anise, tart green apple & vanilla notes.
Tenzan Janmai Genshu | BANANA LEAF | Saga +2
35.90 (10oz)
Rich and medium-dry with avors of honeydew, pear and a slight hint
of banana.
Minato Harbor Nama Genshu Futsuu-shu | SILVER HARBOR | Akita +1
55.00 (24oz)
A big, bold and powerful, undiluted, genshu sake.
Kikusui Kunko Honjozo Nama Genshu| BLACK CAN | Niigata -2
19.50 (7oz)
Fortied with shochu from the yellow can!! Elegant, balanced, very complex & rich!
Kikusui Funaguchi Honjozo Nama Genshu| YELLOW CAN | Niigata -4
11.25 (7oz)
Rich and high octane! Fantastic thick texture and sweet, nutty taste.
tokubetsu junmai sakes
Tokubetsu means special. These sakes often boast a higher rice polish than
their grade, a special rice type or exceptional yeast. Some of our best values
& most unique bottles are Tokubestu!
Suigei Tokubetsu Junmai | DRUNKEN WHALE | Kochi +7
36.99 (24oz)
Very dry, light, complex & clean tasting. Perfect with sashimi.
Kinshihai Yukikage Tokubetsu Junmai | SNOW SHADOW | Niigata +5 24.50 (10oz) • 48.50 (24oz)
Dry yet full bodied. Lightly nutty & oral with hints of sticky rice.
Gekkeikan Tokubetsu Junmai| HAIKU | USA +3
14.00 (12oz)
Lightly herbaceous with hints of pear & apple. Good acidity with a medium-dry nish.
Asabaraki Shuzo Tokubetsu Junmai | ZEN | Iwate +2
19.00 (10oz) • 49.50 (24oz)
Medium-dry with a light, refreshing taste & hints of fresh fennel.
Okunomatsu Tokubetsu Junmai | MT. ADATARA | Fukushima +0
17.75 (10oz)
Light and clean-tasting with strawberry, melon, sweet hay and mineral notes.
ginjo
A minimum of 40% of the rice must be polished away before brewing, creating
a balance between high, oral aromatics & richer, earthy avors.
Hananomai Katana Junmai Ginjo| JAPANESE SWORD | Shizuoka +7
9.90 (6oz)
Full-bodied, rich & dry. Fantastic with pork, mushroom & avorful meat dishes!
Koshino Tousetsuka Junmai Ginjo | SNOW FLOWER | Niigata +6
56.50 (24oz)
Classic Niigata style. Incredibly clean with green apple & vanilla notes lifted by
cherry blossom aromas.
Hakkaisan Junmai Ginjo | EIGHT PEAKS | Niigata +5
25.50 (10oz)
Very delicate, dry & complex with aromas of fruit, rose petal, vanilla and almonds.
Manabito Junmai Ginjo Kimoto | TRUE BLUE | Akita +5
30.90 (10oz)
Mellow, crisp, lightly oral and clean, with nice acidity.
Sho Chiku Bai Junmai Ginjo| BLOSSOMS | USA +5
11.00 (10oz)
Delicate, oral, clean & dry. Perfect with sushi!
Kikusui Junmai Ginjo | CHRYSANTHEMUM WATER | Niigata +5
28.75 (10oz)
A classic ginjo with oral, fruity & clean mineral notes.
Kikusui Junmai Ginjo | ORGANIC | Niigata +5
31.00 (10oz)
Bold & rich with notes of freshly cut fennel & lilly blossoms. USDA Organic.
Mizbasho Ginjo| PEACE LILY | Gunma +4
11.00 (6oz)
Aromas of melon, pear & pistachios. Round, satiny mouth-feel with honeyed pear
& apple avors.
Kikusui Funaguchi Ginjo Nama Genshu| RED CAN | Niigata +4
13.00 (7oz)
A super rich & full bodied ginjo that is undiluted, unpasteurized & aged one year
before release!
Watari Bune Junmai Ginjo | 55 | Ibaraki +3
31.25 (10oz) • 64.99 (24oz)
Made with rare heirloom rice, Watari Bune. Exceptionally balanced & complex, with
aromatic fruit, hints of black tea, anise & bold umami.
Tenryo Hidahomare Junmai Ginjo | PRIDE OF HIDA| Gifu +3
28.75 (10oz) • 72.50 (24oz)
Bold yet smooth, balanced with fruit overtones and ricey richness.
Kanbara Junmai Ginjo | BRIDE OF THE FOX | Niigata +3
27.50 (10oz)
Fragrant, crisp and pure with avors of nut and ripe honeydew.
Kiminoi Junmai Ginjo Yamahai| EMPEROR'S WELL | Niigata +2
35.25 (10oz) • 62.00 (24oz)
An earthy, mushroomy, umami-rich & tangy sake, fabulous with traditional Japanese
meat dishes!
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Nanbu Bijin Junmai Ginjo | SOUTHERN BEAUTY | Iwate +1
69.50 (24oz)
Slightly woody spice with oral aromas and super ripe melon and mild acidity on the
palate.
Kamenoi Kudoki Jozu Junmai Ginjo | THE PICK-UP ARTIST | Yamagata +1
27.50 (10oz)
Aromatic, mouth-coating & smooth with aromas of lychee, lilies & a hint of lingering
sweetness.
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daiginjo sakes
The pinnacle of the brewer's art! Higher rice polish, a minimum of 50%,
creates sakes which tend to be light, rened, smooth, fragrant & delicate.
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Okunomatsu Juhachidai Daiginjo Shizuku | 18th GENERATION| Fukushima +5
135.00 (24oz)
An overall delicate avor with ne lines of fruity, crisp waves accented by a balanced
fragrance. Drip pressed!
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Hakuryu Daiginjo| WHITE DRAGON | Niigata +5
44.00 (10oz)
Exceptionally light & smooth. Perfect with traditional sushi & sashimi selections.
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Sesshu Otokoyama Junmai Daiginjo | MAN’S MOUNTAIN | Hyogo +5
28.00 (10oz)
Superbly balanced, elegant and refreshing with melon, peach and delicate oral notes.
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Takasago Junmai Daiginjo Shizuku | DIVINE DROPLETS | Hokkaido +3
99.00 (24oz)
Spice, minerality and green banana on the nose with avors of melon, herb and
vanilla. Drip pressed in an ice igloo like dome rebuilt every year at the brewery!
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Kirinzan Junmai Daiginjo | KIRIN MOUNTAIN | Niigata +3
100.00 (24oz)
Aromas of ripe peach, strawberry, pomegranate & cotton blossoms. Very clean with
citrusy avors & a crisp nish.
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Chokaisan Junmai Daiginjo | BLUE RIBBON | Akita +3
77.00 (24oz)
A unique yeast derived from owers gives this exceptionally elegant sake a
pronounced oral bouquet. Tones of licorice and fresh herbs.
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Dassai Junmai Daiginjo | 50 | Yamaguchi +3
27.50 (10oz)
Very fruity, rich & smooth with soaring aromas & avors of lilies & lychee.
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Kamotsuru Tokusei Daiginjo | GOLD BLOSSOMS | Hiroshima +2
17.00 (6oz)
The veryrst Daiginjo ever made. Soaring oral & tropical aromas with tiny
gold sakura blossoms in every bottle.
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Gekkeikan Junmai Daiginjo | HORIN | Kyoto +2
26.00 (10oz) • 60.00 (24oz)
Mild fruity aroma with delicate notes of over-ripe cantaloupe, honeydew &
honeysuckle.
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Yuki no Bosha Daiginjo | BEAUTY OF AKITA | Akita +2
120.00 (24oz)
Extremely delicate & aromatic with apricot & exotic spice notes. Very clean & light
on the palate. Incredibly elegant with traditional sashimi preparations.
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Kubota Manju Junmai Daiginjo | HIDDEN TRUTH | Niigata +2
120.00 (24oz)
The agship of Niigata, the “Screaming Eagle” of Sake, with a world-wide cult
following. Simply unparalleled.
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Born Junmai Daiginjo Suroka | GOLD | Fukui +1
47.50 (24oz)
Exceptionally rich, mouth-coating, succulent & fragrant. This Daiginjo is not
carbon-ltered, retaining a golden hue and more powerful avors. Born is a
Japanese “cult” producer of exceptional quality.
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Yaegaki Mu Junmai Daiginjo | NOTHINGNESS | Hyogo +1
24.00 (10oz)
Ripe fruit aromas with elements of melon, strawberries, grapes & a whisper of vanilla.
nigori sakes
Nigori Sakes are only lightly ltered, leaving rice solids behind & creating a
rich, creamy texture.
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Shirakawago Junmai Sasanigori | SHIRAKAWAGO VILLAGE | Gifu +3 21.50 (10oz) • 50.00 (24oz)
A lighter and dryer style of nigori, with a ner, more delicate cloud of rice.
Robust & nutty.
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Dassai 50 Junmai Daiginjo Nigori | OTTER FEST | Yamaguchi +3
27.50 (10oz)
Dry, very lightly cloudy, just barely misty, with soaring aromas & avors of lilies &
lychee. Exceptionally rare!
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Tozai Junmai Nigori | SNOW MAIDEN | Japan +1
16.50 (10oz)
A thick, creamy, surprisingly dry nigori, with a slightly chewy texture, fruit & rice
avors.
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Musashino Junmai Nigori | DAKU | Niigata -12
35.50 (17oz)
Mild, creamy & lightly sweet with a nose of tropical fruits. Delicate & texture.
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Yaegaki Nigori | PEARLY | Hyogo -12
16.50 (10oz)
Lightly sweet & refreshing with melon & pineapple avors.
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Sho Chiku Bai Junmai Nigori | CREME | USA -15
11.00 (12oz)
Exceptionally creamy, with rich, soft fruit & sweet rice avors.
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Sho Chiku Bai Junmai Nigori| SILKY MILD | USA -20
9.75 (12oz)
Creamy, rich & sweet with super-ripe fruit & sticky-rice avors.
sparkling sake
Bright, lightly sweet & refreshing, sake with bubbles!! Served with a Champagne
Flute.
Hou Hou Shu Rose | BLOSSOMS | Okoyama
22.50 (10oz)
A delicate rose with aromas of vanilla and avors like lemon crème brûlée!.
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Shirakabe Gura | MIO | Nada
18.00 (10oz)
Delicate and refreshingly sweet with avors of honeydew, lemongrass and peaches.
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Ozeki |HANA AWAKA | Japan
18.00 (7oz)
Ozeki Hana Awaka (Sparkling Flower) is a refreshing, zzy, low-alcohol sake.
flavored sakes
Fun, avorful, bursting with real Japanese UME.
Yuki Nigori | LYCHEE, WHITE PEACH -or- COFFEE | USA
Lightly cloudy sakes infused with delicious lychee, white peach or coffee!
Your choice.
22.50 (10oz)