Matching food with Sake

For restaurants and individuals food and sake matching can be daunting!

As a relatively new drink it is difficult to know what sake pairs with foods that will compliment the sake and vice-versa.

On this page we have matched some our great sake with foods pairings that will bring out the best in flavors and aromas.

First lets have a look at an overview of Sake profiles:

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Flavor, SMV and acidity of Sake

Now lets give you a brief idea of how the flavor, SMV and acidity of Sake matches food. Of course there are no golden rules and a lot comes down to your own personal preference.

Strong alcohol percentage is good for cutting fatty meats.
Wide, strong acidity matches creamy foods and cheese
Sharp acidity matches fatty meats
Fruitier sake with a rich aroma matches leaner meats, seafoods and Japanese Ponzu sauce
A good balance of umami and acidity matches shellfish dishes seasoned with fruits, and tempura
Stronger umami is also a good match for fattier meats
Fruitier sake matches sashimi and sushi

OK so here is a list of some of our sake and best food pairings. In our sake catalogue you can also find food matches under our tasting notes.

Please Enjoy with our happiness!!!

Junmai Daiginjo Nos.1

Brewery: Sasaki
Rank: Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alcohol: 16%
SMV: +2.5
2019 Fine Sake Gold Award Winner

Best Food Match:

Sushi, Sashimi

300ml: 1,563 yen
720ml: 2,789 yen

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Heian Range

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Brewery: Sasaki
Rank: Junmai Daiginjo, Ginjo, Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 40-60%
Alcohol: 15-16%
SMV: +3 to +4.5

Best Food Match:

Heian Blue: Cheese, creamy dishes

Heain Red: Vegetable and light flavored dishes

Heain Black: Cooked fish and seafood dishes, especially shellfish: Crab, Lobster

Maiko San: Light flavored, vegetable dishes

500ml: 1,546-2700 yen

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Ginjo Jurakadai

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Brewery: Sasaki
Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate 60%
Alc 15%
SMV +3

Best Food Match:

Tempura, miso, mirin dishes

720ml: 1,380 yen

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Tokubetsu Junmai Nishijin

Brewery: Sasaki
Rank: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 50%
Alcohol: 15%
SMV: +3

720ml: 2,135 yen

Best Food Match:

Beef, steak, Grilled foods

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Limited Edition

Brewery: Sasaki
Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 50%
Alc 16%
SMV +2.5
IWC Silver award

720ml: 3,600 yen

Best Food Match:

Beef, steak, Grilled foods

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Extra Premium

Brewery: Sasaki
Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alc 17%
SMV +4
IWC Gold award
Osaka Sake Awards: Excellence prize
National New Liquor Fair Brewing Prize Winner
Tokai Honor Award