
KOTOBUKI JAPANESE CUISINE

Sake List
Junmai
Made from four ingredients: rice, water, yeast, and koji. Rich, earthy, and versatile. Rice is polished down to 70% or less of the grain.
Gekkeikan Cap Ace
Versatile and medium-bodied with mild flavors and a clean, dry finish. SMV: +2 180 mL
$10

Gekkeikan Morimoto Easy Cup
Accompanies salads, noodles, sushi, and sashimi well. SMV: +2 (210 mL)
$10

Hakutsuru Draft
Rich and dry. Best enjoyed chilled and paired with meat or seafood. (SMV: +4) (300 mL)
$15

Yaegaki Junmai Sake
Very crispy and extra dry. Pairs well with sashimi, uni, and oysters.
$15

Gekkeikan Draft
Light, clean flavor that pairs well with light dishes, appetizers, seaweed salads, shellfish, and steamed dishes. (+2)
$15

Gekkeikan Haiku
Light with medium-dry finish. SMV: +3 (300 mL)
$16

Murai Family Tanrei
Tanrei means "light" and "mellow". Perfect sake for sushi and sashimi. SMV: +5 (300 mL)
$20

Shichi Hon Yari "The Seven Spearmen"
Traditional full-bodied, rich, and smooth. SMV: +4
300 mL
$20
720 mL
$45

Joto "The Green One"
Clean and fruity. Finishes with crisp acidity. (SMV:+7.5)
300 mL
$21
720 mL
$45

Akita Homare Tokubetsu Junmai
Produced using subterranean Akita Fuji water and Miyama Nishiki rice. A mild-bodied dry sake. SMV: +1.5 (300 mL)
$20

Masumi "Mirror of Truth"
Rich & dry. Pairs well with foods like tempura, tofu, rice, and noodle dishes. (300 mL)
$24

Tozai "Living Jewel" Junmai
Light and easy drinking sake. Pairs well with seafood. (300 ML)
$25

Hakutsuru Organic Junmai
Dry, light-bodied sake that's 100% USDA certified organic. Pairs well with meat and seafood (300 mL)
$35

Gekkeikan Black & Gold
Full-bodied and great sipping sake. (750 mL)
$28

Heavensake Junmai
25% less alcohol and calories than classic sakes. Bright, fresh finish that pairs well with seafood. (720 mL)
$38

Taihekai Tokubetsu Junmai
Smooth and round with hints of unripe pear, melon, white grape, and red apple. Pairs well with yakitori, shellfish, and sushi. (720 mL)
$45

Suigei "Drunken Whale" Tokubetsu Junmai
Versatile sake that is light and dry. Pairs perfectly with any dish. (720 mL)
$45

Otokoyama "Man's Mountain in Sesshu" Tokubetsu Junmai
Super dry and light. Smooth and mellow, rice-forward, with a clean finish. Pairs well with shellfish and sushi. SMV:+3 (300 mL)
$25

Amanoto "Heaven's Door" Tokubetsu Junmai
The epitome of the “local” farm-to-table movement, this sake is made only with rice, water, and labor from its own prefecture. Ama No To translates to “Heaven’s Door,” referring to the prefecture which is at the northernmost tip of Japan. The label image is an icon of good fortune from Amaterasu, the Shinto Sun Goddess who is believed to have brought light to the world and cultivated Japan’s first rice fields. A true grower sake, made by rice farmers. Floral, and nutty with soft salinity. Light and Dry. ( 300 mL)
$25

Nagurayama "Gekkyu" Crescent Moon Junmai
A gently aromatic, billowing junmai, nicely balanced and easy to drink. Light-bodied with a wisp of sweetness, lovely either cool or warmed. Very good with sunomono—crab, octopus or seaweed salads dressed with vinegar and dashi. Recommended with oden, nabe (hotpot) and unagi.
$25

Hakutsuru Chika Cup Junmai
Smooth and refreshing from start to finish. Light bodied and slightly dry with light aromas of honey and sugarcane, layered with roasted almond and cashews on the nose. Subtle hints of pear, grapefruit, aniseed and dark chocolate, with a short and easy finish. (200 mL)
$12

Kurosawa Junmai Kimoto
Rich, dry, and clean with earthy flavors. Pairs well with hearty meals, unagi, smoked salmon, tempura, and yakitori. SMV: +2
$21
Kurosawa Sizes
Kurosawa 300 mL
Kurosawa 720 mL
$24
Ginjo
Rice is polished down to 60% or less of the grain. Lively, fruity, aromatic.
YOMI Junmai Ginjo
Juicy and smooth with a dry finish. Pairs well with sushi and tempura. (250 mL)
$10

Katana Extra Dry Junmai Ginjo
Light and dry taste profile. Pairs well with sushi, sashimi, seafood, and meat. (SMV:+7)
$12
Katana Junmai Ginjo Size
Katana 180 mL
Katana 720 mL
$33
Hakutsuru Superior Junmai Ginjo
Light and dry. Pairs well with salty dishes, sashimi, edamame, tempura, sauteed vegetables, and clams.
$20
Hakutsuru Superior Junmai Ginjo Size
Hakutsuru Superior 300 mL
Hakutsuru Superior 720 mL
$20
Murai Sugidama Junmai Ginjo
Crisp, smooth, fruity, and floral flavor profile. Pairs well with grilled pork, fish, and chicken dishes. (SMV: +2)
$21

Makiri Extra Dry Junmai Ginjo
Clean and deep flavor. Sharp aftertaste with extra dryness. Pairs well with seafood, sushi, anf umami-rich foods. SMV: +8 (300 mL)
$24

Kubota Senju Todu "1,000 Long Lives" Ginjo
Elegant refreshing taste and gentle aroma. Pairs well with lighter fare as well as heavier, creamy dishes. SMV: +3 (300 mL)
$25

Heavensake Sake Baby Junmai Ginjo
Silky, round, and smooth flavor with floral and fruity notes. Pairs well with sushi. SMV: -1 (300 mL)
$25

Bunraku "Dancing Gold Flakes" Junmai Ginjo
Medium-bodied, mellow, rice-forward with a delicate aroma. Medium dry and rich.
$30

Yuki no Bosha "Cabin in the Snow" Junmai Ginjo
Light and dry. Pairs well with shellfish, sushi, sashimi, and salads.
$38
My New Option
Yuki no Bosha 300 mL
Yuki no Bosha 720 mL
$32
Fukucho "Moon on the Water" Junmai Ginjo
Brewed by one of Japan's only female brewery owners. Light and dry, best served cold. Pairs well with seafood and shellfish. SMV: +3
$52

Heavensake Junmai Ginjo
Light and dry, serve chilled in a wine glass for the best experience. Pairs well with sushi and sashimi. SMV:+2 (720 mL)
$54

Dewazakura Izumi Judan Ginjo "Tenth Degree"
Very crisp and extra dry. Pairs well with sashimi, uni, and oysters. Great for gin drinkers. SMV:+12 (720 mL)
$60

Nagurayama “Yokikana” Master's Touch Junmai Ginjo
Pairs well with shellfish, sashimi, and abalone as well as seasoned vegetables and salads. Distinctly sweet at first sip, clean and smoothly balanced, finishes with finesse. SMV: - 3 (720 mL)
$65

Chiyonosono "Sacred Power" Junmai Ginjo
Light & dry. Made with the heirloom rice Kumamoto Shinriki which was revitalized after being out of use for 50-100 years. Chiyonosono is among the very few breweries who have revived rice strains after being out of use. Shinriki literally means “Sacred Power” in Japanese and represents the bold, briny ocean flavors present in the sake. (300 mL)
$25

Daiginjo
Rice polished down to 50% or less of the grain. Elegant, delicate, and smooth.
Gekkeikan Horin Junmai Daiginjo
Exceptionally smooth with a long, clean finish. Pairs well with lightly seasoned appetizers, salads, and mild fish dishes. SMV: +2
$25
Horin sizes
Horin 300 mL
Horin 720 mL
$35
Mu Junmai Daiginjo
Fruity and dry with a delicate and brightly aromatic character. Slightly sweet on impact with low acidity. Pairs well with seafood, oysters, shellfish, and sashimi. Best served chilled.
$25

Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo
A delicate brew carefully crafted with fruity floral aromas on the nose and a soft, clean finish. Pairs well with sushi, sashimi, and seafood. SMV: +3
$30
Dassai 45 size
Dassai 45 300 mL
Dassai 45 720 mL
$35
Dassai 39
A skillfully balanced sake with a smooth and mellow taste. Light and sweet. SMV: +3 (300 mL)
$35

Hoyo Kura No Hana Junmai Daiginjo "Fair Maiden"
A very light sake with a beautiful soft grape beginning, and a tender chewiness that blends well in a refreshingly low acidity. Pairs well with fresh oysters. SMV:-2 (500 mL)
$60

Shimizu No Mai "Pure Dusk" Junmai Daiginjo Sake
Finish is medium-length; finishes dry. Pairs well with sashimi, shrimp, and white fish.
$60

Konteki "Pearls Of Simplicity" Junmai Daiginjo Sake
Made with 100% organic rice. Pairs well with scallops, pork, and light meats. Finishes elegantly with rich minerality and rice texture. SMV: +2
$30
"Pearls of Simplicity" Sizes
"Pearls of Simplicity" 300 mL
"Pearls of Simplicity" 720 mL
$40
Koshi No Kanbai "Pure Realm" Junmai Daiginjo Muku
Pairs well with seafood of all kinds or meat dishes. Classic Niigata sake with subdued aroma, nuanced acidity and perfect balance. Presents rich interplay of flavors and a satisfying finish.
$77

Toko Ginga Shizuku Junmai Daiginjo "Divine Droplets"
Crisp and fruity medium-bodied sake. Pairs well with smoked salmon, grilled shrimp, and chicken. SMV: +3 (720 mL)
$95

Murai Family Daiginjo
Mellow taste with flavors of lychee and melon. The brewer employs the rare “shizuku” method of filtration where the sake is not put through a press, but instead allowed to drip slowly through cotton bags. (720 mL)
$99

Heavensake Junmai Daiginjo
Light & dry with a delicate floral aroma. Serve cold. Pairs well with sushi and sashimi. (720 mL)
$105

Hakkaisan Yukimuro 3 Year Aged Junmai Daiginjo
This beautiful Junmai Daiginjo is aged for a minimum of 3 years in Hakkai Brewery’s snow-storage room, called the Yukimuro. The flavor is initially subdued, before it unfolds the rich and solid sake that it is. While nestled comfortably in tanks chilled by literal tons of pure white snow, it develops into a round and smooth sake with a subtle and fine aroma and a mellow, dry finish. (720 mL)
$100

Toko Junmai Daiginjo "Ultraluxe"
Toko Ultraluxe is the ultimate indulgence: made with the highest quality Yamada Nishiki rice milled down to a painstaking 35%, and what is bottled is only the drops of liquid that are released via gravity at the end of fermentation, with zero force or pressure applied. A gorgeus bouquet arises from this experimental brewery's proprietary yeast, and the extraordinary care is evident in each pearlescent sip. (720 mL)
$160

Nigori
Tozai "Snow Maiden" Junmai Nigori
This sake is named after Hanako, or “Flower Maiden,” the most famous Japanese koi fish that lived for 226 years in the snowy, icy waters at the foot of Japan’s Mount Ontake. Snow Maiden’s creamy texture befits its name and has a surprising yet pleasurable dryness for a nigori. The exceptional, vibrant aromas are a prelude to the ricey, fruity flavor combination that graces the palate with each sip. Pairs well with spicy foods.
$10
Tozai "Snow Maiden" Sizes
"Snow Maiden" 180 mL (can)
"Snow Maiden" 300 mL
$15"Snow Maiden" 720 mL
$35
Gekkeikan Nigori
Characteristically sweet with creamy medium-body. Pairs well with rich-flavored meat dishes and spicy food. Serve chilled. SMV: -23 (300 mL)
$15

Hakutsuru Sayuri Nigori
Floral, creamy, and light-bodied sake with smooth finish. Pairs well with spicy foods and desserts such as chocolate. SMV: -11
$16

Momokawa Pearl Nigori Junmai Gingo Genshu
Rich and creamy with bright and bold tropical notes like banana, pineapple, and coconut. Vanilla and pineapple on the nose. SMV: -10 (300 mL)
$18

Joto Junmai Nigori "The Blue One"
Joto Nigori is a junmai, which lends a dry, earthy balance to the milky, coconutty fruit notes that are typical of the nigori style. Creamy and almost chewy on the palate with earthy tones. SMV: -3
$20
Joto Nigori Size
Joto Nigori 300 mL
Joto Nigori 720 mL
$20
Murai Family Nigori Genshu
Smooth and creamy with confectionery aromas, a sweet and milky entry with rich rice flavors, hints of cream, pineapple, coconut and vanilla. This is a bold and hearty sake that is sure to reward the exploring palate. Genshu have no added water. Creamy and fruity with a velvet, lingering finish. SMV: -22 (300 mL)
$20

Kurosawa Junmai Nigori
Rich and sweet that pairs well with intensely flavored meals or desserts. This sake’s fruity nose and creamy “umami” flavor make it an excellent complement to either spicy foods or desserts. Pairs well with spicy tuna roll.
$20
Kurosawa Nigori Sizes
Kurosawa Nigori 300 mL
Kurosawa Nigori 720 mL
$20
Sho Chiku Bai Nigori
Fruity aromas and full, smooth palate. Pairs well with spicy and salty foods. Great on its own or as a softly sweet after-dinner drink. SMV: -20 (750 mL)

Kamoizumi Nigori Ginjo Nama "Summer Snow"
Rich, creamy, and mildly sweet unpasteurized sake. Medium-dry and pairs well with spicy foods. It is bottled, undiluted, and without pasteurization for a true "fresh-from-the vat" taste experience. SMV: +1 (500 mL)
$48

Hakkaisan Sparkling Nigori
With a refreshing acidity and gorgeous aroma, Hakkaisan Sparkling Nigori is certainly enjoyable as an aperitif, but this popular sake can be enjoyed many ways. Try pairing with rich or spicy dishes as well as fruits and dessert. SMV:-23 (360 mL)
$35

Sparkling
Gekkeikan Zipang Sparkling Sake
Lively and Bright with hints of tropical fruits, medium-bodied with a refreshingly light finish. Pairs well with light appetizers and spicy foods.
$12

Hakutsuru Awa Yuki Sparkling Junmai
Hints of delicate cucumber, peach and marshmallows make this an irresistible treat to beat any Summer heat.
$15

Hakkaisan Sparkling Nigori
With a refreshing acidity and gorgeous aroma, Hakkaisan Sparkling Nigori is certainly enjoyable as an aperitif, but this popular sake can be enjoyed many ways. Try pairing with rich or spicy dishes as well as fruits and dessert. SMV:-23 (360 mL)
$35

Honjozo
In this grade, a small amount of distilled brewers alcohol has been added to the sake, which is said to bring out the aroma and flavor. Like Junmai, the rice has been milled to 70%.
Yuri Masamune " Beautiful Lily" Honjozo
Enjoyable chilled or warm. Light and dry with nutty and earthy notes, balanced by an underlying fruitiness. PAirs well with grilled meats, stews, and fish. (200 mL)
$10

Eiko Fuji Ban Ryu "10,000 Ways"
Low aroma, light and fruity, with undertones of black currant, finishing crisp and clean. “Ban ryu” means 10,000 ways. It is an expression used in the sake world to answer the question, In how many ways is one sake different from another? The answer: in 10,000 ways — the yeast, the koji, timing of brewing, etc. More informally, it means versatility. The brewery tries to catch both meanings in its name; they passionately believe it can be enjoyed in 10,000 ways, whether it’s chilled, warmed, with light food, heavy food, sweet food or spicy food. (300 mL)
$20

Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Honjozo
Slightly sweet flavors that balance well with its light dryness. Easy to drink, not easy to tire of, clean, dry, and enjoyable at almost any temperature - this is Hakkaisan’s Signature Brew. When warmed the koji-rice aroma rises to all occasions. (300 mL)
$25

Kenbishi "Kuromatsu" Yamahai Honjozo
Dense and thick with savory and sweet rice flavors. Pairs well with salty, savory, and greasy foods. (180 mL)
$17

Specialty
Hanjan Lychee Apple Wine
Korean apple fortified wine with natural strawberry flavors, alcohol volume 12% with a very berry scent and tender taste, no ethyl alcohol used, only apple wine!
$12

Hakutsuru Plum Wine
A pleasing fruity plum aroma characterizes this semi-sweet wine with slightly tart, bright and tangy notes. A perfect aperitif or dessert wine.
$28

Hana Lychee Flavored Sake
Captivating, lychee aromatics and a sweet, full-bodied palate of lychee, yellow peach, and lemon-lime.
$35

Yamahai and Kimoto
Kasumi Tsuru Kimoto Extra Dry
Full-bodied and delicately fruity. Pairs well with fatty fish such as toro; fresh uni is a good pairing choice to match texture but contrast flavor. SMV: +2 (300 mL)
$25

Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura Kimoto Junmai
Full-bodied and delicately fruity. Pairs well with fatty fish such as toro; fresh uni is a good pairing choice to match texture but contrast flavor. SMV: +2
$18

Yoshinogawa Gensen Karakuchi
Dry, clean, and crisp with subtle fruit flavors. Pairs well with most items from the sushi bar, tempura, and tonkatsu. Shines with salmon and other fatty fish. SMV: +7 (720 mL)
$72

Tengumai Yamahai Junmai
Earthy tones that go hand in hand with the acidity and dryness to create a full-bodied and balanced sake. SMV: +4 (720 mL)
$50
