beer/wine/cocktail/ chu-hi/soft drink sake shochu … · 2020-01-22 · DASSAI 50 junmai daiginjo Yuki No Bosha "Cabin in the Snow" junmai ginjo HANA HOU HOU SHU junmai sparkling

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*all customers who purchase a bottle of shochu or spirits may store their bottle at sasaya for up to three months for the next visit with a $5 bottle set fee per bottle. bottles purchased at izakaya sasaya may not be transferred to the sasaya bar lounge. sasaya is not responsible for lost bottles or bottles we cannot find.

*newly purchased vodka, gin, tequila, rum, brandy, whiskey *newly purchased vodka, gin, tequila, rum, brandy, whiskey bottle comes with your choice of one complementary mixer:

cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, coke, diet coke, sprite, tonic water, ginger ale, club soda, and bottled water.

*we charge $12 per bottle corkage fees for bringing in your own drinks. no liquors above 40 proof allowed.

DRAFT BEER

BEER (bottles)

SOFT DRINKS

IZAKAYA COCKTAILSasahi draft glass (12oz) pitcher (60oz) coedo beniaka glass (12oz) pitcher (60oz)

Suntory the preium morts glass (12oz) glass (12oz) pitcher (60oz)

sapporo (20oz) - $8 Sapporo premium Beer is a refreshing lager with acrisp, refind flabor and a clean finish

coedo -marihana- IPA- (11.3oz)- $11A golden hue and a fine, ivory head, Marihana offers the best balance of drinkability andslight bitterness from the hops

choya plum wine our house plum wine - popular shochu based plum wine in japan - sweet on aroma and palate

hot hannya tou sake based plum wine infused with spicy chili flavor!!

iichiko bar fruits (yuzu or plum) plum or yuzu flavor shochu. crafted by famous shochu brewery in japan. lighter sweetness compared to standard flavored drinks, with elegant aroma lighter sweetness compared to standard flavored drinks, with elegant aroma

akashi whisky (plum)　 sweet whiskey born out of the tradition of umeshu.

coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, oolong tea, green tea (cold/hot) grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, calpico (water/soda), pineapple juice, decaf green tea (hot)

bottled water (still/sparkling)

oolong-hi lychee & orangegrape-hi lychee & grapefruit peach-hi casis & orangeyuzu-hi casis & oolonglemon-hi casis & soda

$7.6 eachmango daiquiri $11mango daiquiri $11frozen margarita $11

PLUM WINE

$3

$5

$6$24

$11$48

$10$44

glass (5oz): $7.8

glass (2.5oz): $6.8

glass (1.5oz); $8

bottle (25oz): $34

bottle (24oz): $60

bottle (12.5oz):$24

bottle (25oz);$85

BEER (bottles)

DRINKS

RED

WHITE

SPARKLING/CHAMPAGNE

house cabernet sauvignon $8.4/glass (5oz) $35/bt please ask our server for the brand

austerity - monterey - pinot noir $9.8/glass (5oz) $40/bt elegant and opulent pinot noir features aromas of cranberries and graham cracker with earthy overtones. the palate reveals ripe red fruit flavors complemented by balanced tannins and a long, lingering finish.

baca cat‛s cradle - napa valley- zinfandel $20/glass (5oz) $85/bt warm aromas of paprika, blueberry compote, dark cherry, and dried mushrooms. roasted stems bring a dense and focused quality to the mouthfeel. the palate is smooth with dark berry character, entwined with warm spicy barrel and hints of wet stone leading into a sweet lingering finish laced with baking spice.

gundlach bundschu mountain cuvee - sonoma county - red blend $11/glass (5oz) $45/bt soft, lush and smooth but never sweet. dangerously easy-drinking, this merlot and cabernet-based red wine offers balance, food-friendly structure and approachability

earthquake - central valley (lodi) - cabernet sauvignon $16/glass (5oz) $70/bt oaky aromas like chedar and maple syrup continue into flavors, meeting jammy strawberry and black cherry. the texture is smooth but firmly tannic, and the finish conveys a touch of sweetness.

house chardonnay $8.4/glass (5oz) $35/bt please ask our server for the brand

benziger - sonoma county - sauvignon blanc $8.8/glass (5oz) $38/bt very clean and crisp with apple and pear prominent. nice balance of floral and fruit nose. honeysuckle nose, citrusy pith, lemony and a hint of tropical flavors on the finish.

hess select - napa valley - pinot grigio $8.8/glass (5oz) $38/bt ripe pear and apricot aromas lead to flavors of pineapple and cheerful citrus, which are complemented by a ripe pear and apricot aromas lead to flavors of pineapple and cheerful citrus, which are complemented by a fresh acidity.

gundlach bundschu - sonoma county - gewuztraminer $11/glass (5oz) $45/bt aromatic, with intense flavors of lychee, rose petal, ginger, musk, exotic spice, smoke, pineapple, apricot kernel and peach

clos pegase mitsuko - napa valley - chardonnay $16/glass (5oz) $70/bt complex aromas of ripe mango, papaya, meyer lemon, key lime, tarte tatin, white narcissus and beeswax, framed by spicy toast oak. a rich yet perfectly balanced entry leads to broad mid-palate with an energetic drive and by spicy toast oak. a rich yet perfectly balanced entry leads to broad mid-palate with an energetic drive and delicious fruit, finishing with a fascinating tension between opulence and minerality.

mionetto - italy - prosecco $12/quarter bottleveuve clicquot - france - champagne $100/full bottledom perignon - france - champagne $270/full bottle***We also carry other sparkling/champagne not listed here. please ask our server for the brand and price

WHITE

WINE

dynamic nose filled with pear, rose petal,cucumber,and steamed rice tones.ineffable flavors diffuse and converge at mind‛s edge.brewed in niigata SMV+7.04oz glass: $11.8012oz carafe: $3460oz bottle: $15060oz bottle: $150

KOSHI NO KANBAI TOKUSENjunmai ginjo

SHOCHIKUBAI NIGORIunfiltered sake

HAKKAISANjunmai ginjo

KIKUSUIjunmai ginjo

OTOKOYAMAjunmai ginjo

DEWAZAKURA IZUMI JUDANjunmai ginjo

SOHOMAREjunmai ginjo

YURIMASAMUNEhonjozo

truth degree - a potnt ginjo sake for matini fans - crisp and bone dry. the nose of floral, berries, rice, and mineral water aromas.brewed in nagano SMV+12.04oz glass: $10.8012oz carafe: $3060oz bottle: $13560oz bottle: $135

indigo - robustly clean with rich elegant flavor hues.brewed in tochigi SMV+3.54oz glass: $10.8012oz carafe: $3060oz bottle: $135

FUKUCHO MOON ON THE WATERjunmai ginjo

rich and thick coconut, custard and sweet honeydew melon flavor with green banana and pineapple fragrance and a hint of tropical fruits. known as “crazy milk”.

brewed in usaSMV -15.010oz bottle: $15

dry and a hint of spicy with subtle flavors of stewed apples, lightly toasted nuts and wood.

brewed in niigataSMV+5.010oz bottle: $33

a sweet aroma of rose and mandarin orange with a clean and spicy finish.

brewed in niigataSMV+1.010oz bottle: $22

a sturdy mild earthy flavor with dryness and working acidity, yet sweet aromatic nose of ripe fruit.

brewed in hokkaidoSMV+10.010oz bottle: $26

Once mastered, it enables a highly controlled, precise fermentation, resulting in vibrant fruit aromas.brewed in hiroshima SMV+3.04oz glass: $1212oz carafe: $3224oz bottle: $57

Mellow and rustic, with a nutty, mild sweetnessbrewed in akita SMV+2.54oz glass: $9.8012oz carafe: $2824oz bottle: $48

HOUSE SELECTIONS POPULAR SELECTIONS BY THE BOTTLE

*SMV stands for “sake meter value” - measures the density of sake relative to water and is the metric to decide whether sake is dry or sweet. generally dry when positive and sweet when negative.

HOUSE HOT SAKE!!small (4oz): $6large (8oz): $8

SAKE

DASSAI 50junmai daiginjo

Yuki No Bosha "Cabin in the Snow"junmai ginjo

HANA HOU HOU SHUjunmai sparkling rose hips and hibiscus

TAMANOHIKARI YAMAHAIjunmai ginjo yamahai

Jotodaiginjo

IPPINjunmai daiginjo

WAKATAKE ONIKOROSHIDEMON SLAYER junmai ginjo

DEWAZAKURA “ICHIRO”junmai daiginjo

rice polish rate of 50% makes a refreshing, engaging, round flavor with sweet aromas including grape juice, cotton, candy and a hint of lemonade.

brewed in yamaguchiSMV+3.010oz bottle: $27

brewed in ibarakiSMV+2.010oz bottle: $24

it is a tale of dramatic richness and fruitiness, tempered by savoury,chewynotes, and good acidity thrown in forbalance. sticky, viscous, with aromas ofripe grapes and apples

billowing meadowy flavors, then a dry, gently fading finish.

brewed in yamagataSMV+4.024oz bottle: $100

well-balanced sake with subtle unique semi-dryness. gentle elements of various fruits such as pear, blueberry, and ripe grape.

brewed in shizuokaSMV+3.024oz bottle: $70

junmai - label for grades of sake that is purely brewed from rice (no additional alcohol added)honjozo - sake is brewed from rice and alcohol is added (usually to add more flavors)ginjo - at least 40% of outer layer of rice polished upon brewdaiginjo - at least 50% of rice polishednama / draft - unpasteurized

it is made using an apple yeast that the brewery discovered in the 1940‛s.Hints of crushed sage on the nose, spiced apple on the palate, finishes with a supple satin texture.

brewed in hiroshimaSMV+5.010oz bottle: $4510oz bottle: $45

hints of anise on the nose; mango and strawberry on the palate, finishing with a white pepper spice.

brewed in akitaSMV+1.510oz bottle: $40

it has a different complexity resembling tea-like phenolics, herbal quality, rosy red fruit and an extra drying sensation on the palate

brewed in okayamaSMV−4.010oz bottle; $22

rich and pillowy body with pleasant acidity and depth of flavor

brewed in kyotoSMV+1.010oz bottle: $24

and if you are willing to explore...

SAKE

IICHIKOYUFUIN BLACK LABEL

KANNOKO

SENNEN NO NEMURI

TORIKAI

KUON (awamori)

IICHIKO KUROBIN

KINTARO

HYAKUNEN NO KODOKU

HITOTSUBU NO MUGI

NIKAIDO KICHOM

made with select barley and natural spring water, this shochu has elegant aroma and flavor depth.

brewed in oitaalc level: 25%

2.5oz glass: $6.5 25oz bottle: $43

lightly dry shochu aged for three years in oak cask, with scotch-like aroma and refreshing spear mint.



brewed in miyazakialc level: 40%

2.5oz glass: $18 25oz bottle: $200

mellow flavor that is enjoyable to the last sip. refreshing yet rich aftertaste.

brewed in fukuokaalc level: 40%


fills the mouth with a clean and crisp taste with hints of melon and citrus with the fragrance of berries.

brewed in kumamotoalc level: 24%


a blend of awamori from casks aged for 10 years.

brewed in okinawaalc level: 35%

2.5oz glass: $8 12.5oz bottle: $35

mugi shochu aged for three years in oak cask. neutral nose with sweet woody flavor.

brewed in kagoshimaalc level: 24%


dry barley shochu with excellent aroma



notes of dark chocolate and roasted wheat. deep and flavorful shochu perfectly crafted by the brewery.

brewed in fukuokaalc level: 24%


perfectly crystalline shochu with sweet aroma and a superb barley flavor with bitter high notes and a smooth flow of aftertaste.



this all barley koji brew shochu has gentle and pleasant subtle finish. well balanced rich barley flavor.



BARLEY AGED BARLEY

RICE

SHOCHU

KUROKIRISHIMA SUDACHI (japanese citrus)

TOWARI (soba)

LENTO (brown sugar)

BENIOTOME (sesame)

TANTAKATAN (shiso)

TOMI NO HOZAN

AYAMURASAKI HOZAN

SAKURA SHIRANAMI

TENSHI NO YUWAKU

with slight rice content, this shochu has relatively smooth entry into world of sweet potato shochu. light sweetness with a hint of smoky.



aromatic ripened sudachi flavor, with much sweeter taste.

brewed in tokushimaalc level: 20%


authentic flavor and aroma of soba. sweet and rich start with elegant soba finish.



neutral start and rich taste of fully toasted sesame.

brewed in fukuokaalc level: 24 %


easy drinking shochu with distinct shiso notes and aromas.

brewed in hokkaidoalc level: 20%


shochu brewed playing classical music during aging process - clean subtle sweetness with light notes.



rich and smooth, sweet chocolate aroma and elegant sweet potato flavor with reminiscent of brandy. the best shochu of the well-known “nishi shuzo” brewery.



earthy with a hint of floral fragrance while smooth on the palate coming to a crisp finish.



full aroma similar to that of quality sake with the flavor of fruity arrogance and crisp sweetness.



starch-rich potato yields an exceptional shochu with gentle fragrance and a subtle flavor.



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iwai blue iwai whiteiwai wine cask komagatake single maltichiro‛s grain malttoki akashi grainakashi grainakashi plum coffey grain malttaketsuru blended malthibiki harmonyyamazaki/hibiki/hakushu (ask for availability)iichiko saiten (shochu)suntory haku vodkasuntory haku vodka

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macallan 12yr double casklaphroiag 10yr balvenie 12yr doublewoodbalvenie 14yr carribean caskjohnnie walker black johnnie walker blue

absolute - ask for available flavorsgrey goose

hendrickstanqueray 10

nuestra soledad san luis del rio - mezcalcasamigos blanco - tequilacasamigos reposado - tequilacasamigos anejo - tequilapatron anejo - tequilamalibu - rumbrugal - rumbrugal - rum

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beer/wine/cocktail/ chu-hi/soft drink sake shochu … · 2020-01-22 · DASSAI 50 junmai daiginjo Yuki No Bosha "Cabin in the Snow" junmai ginjo HANA HOU HOU SHU junmai sparkling