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:
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!!!
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Junmai Daiginjo Nos.1
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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
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
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
Tokubetsu Junmai Nishijin
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Brewery: Sasaki
Rank: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 50%
Alcohol: 15%
SMV: +3
720ml: 2,135 yen
Best Food Match:
Beef, steak, Grilled foods
Limited Edition
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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
Extra Premium
![import-junmai-daiginjo-extra-premium-japanese-sake-to-buy](https://sakeportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/junmai-daiginjo-extra-premium-japanese-sake-to-buy.jpg)
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
720ml: 4,500 yen
Best Food Match:
It is very compatible with the umami found in cheese and fruity flavors
Junmai Daiginjo 40 (Gohyakumangoku)
![joyo-junmai-daiginjo-40-japanese-sake-for-import-direct-from-japan](https://sakeportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/joyo-junmai-daiginjo-40-japanese-sake-for-import-direct-from-japan.jpg)
Brewery: Joyo
Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alcohol: 15%
SMV: +2
Best Food Match:
Sashimi, sushi, fish dishes
720ml: 2,585 yen
Junmai Daiginjo 40 PREMIUM (Gohyakumangoku)
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Brewery: Joyo
Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alcohol: 15%
SMV: +3
Best Food Match:
Sashimi, sushi, fish dishes
720ml: 4,160 yen
Tokubetsu Junmai 60
![Tokubetsu-Junmai-60-Iwai-japanese-sake-to-export](https://sakeportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Tokubetsu-Junmai-60-Iwai-japanese-sake-to-buy.jpg)
Brewery: Joyo
Rank: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alcohol: 15%
SMV: +5
Best Food Match:
Most Japanese foods and fried foods
720ml: 1,240 yen
Junmai Ginjo 55 (Yamadanishiki)
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Brewery: Joyo
Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 55%
Alcohol: 15%
SMV: +2
Best Food Match:
Red meats
720ml: 1,660 yen
Ginjo 55 Extra Dry
![export-japanese-sake-Ginjo-55-Extra-Dry-Iwai-to-buy](https://sakeportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/japanese-sake-Ginjo-55-Extra-Dry-Iwai-to-buy.jpg)
Brewery: Joyo
Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 55%
Alcohol: 15%
SMV: +10
Best Food Match:
Creamy dishes
720ml: 1,275 yen
Junmai Daiginjo 40 (Yamadanishiki)
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Brewery: Joyo
Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alcohol: 16%
SMV: +3
Best Food Match:
Fruitier dishes
720ml: 2,772 yen
300ml: 1,485 yen
Junmai Daiginjo Shizuku 40 (Yamadanishiki)
![import-Junmai-Daiginjo-Shizuku-40-Yamadanishiki-japanese-sake-for-sale](https://sakeportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Junmai-Daiginjo-Shizuku-40-Yamadanishiki-japanese-sake-for-sale.jpg)
Brewery: Joyo
Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alcohol: 16%
SMV: +3
Best Food Match:
Fruitier dishes
720ml: 5,040 yen
Junmai Daiginjo 30 (Yamadanishiki)
![export-Junmai-Daiginjo-30-Yamadanishiki-japanese-sake-direct-from-kyoto](https://sakeportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Junmai-Daiginjo-30-Yamadanishiki-japanese-sake-direct-from-kyoto.jpg)
Brewery: Joyo
Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 30%
Alcohol: 16%
SMV: +3
Best Food Match:
Leaner meats
720ml: 4,620 yen
Junmai Ginjo 55 (Yamadanishiki)
![export-Junmai-Ginjo-55-Yamadanishiki-japanese-kyoto-sake-for-export](https://sakeportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Junmai-Ginjo-55-Yamadanishiki-japanese-kyoto-sake-for-sale.jpg)
Brewery: Joyo
Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 55%
Alcohol: 15%
SMV: +2
Best Food Match:
Salads and Tempura
720ml: 1,485 yen
Hanazakari Junmai Hattan-nishiki
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Brewery: Hanazakari
Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alcohol: 18%
SMV: +7
Best Food Match:
Stronger alcohol % matches fattier meats
720ml: 1,105 yen
Kikuhanamori
![export-Kikukanori-Daiginjo-japanese-sake-for-sale](https://sakeportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Kikukanori-Daiginjo-japanese-sake-for-sale.jpg)
Brewery: Hanazakari
Rank: Junmai Daiinjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 39%
Alcohol: 16%
SMV: +3
Best Food Match:
White fish and shellfish
720ml: 1,756 yen
Junmai Daiginjo 39
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Brewery: Hanazakari
Rank: Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 39%
Alcohol: 15.3%
SMV: -2
Best Food Match:
Sushi and soba
300ml: 1,351 yen
720ml: 2,042 yen
1.8l: 4,085 yen
Junmai Daiginjo 50
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Brewery: Hanazakari
Rank: Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 39% & 50%
Alcohol: 15.3%
SMV: -2
Best Food Match:
Fattier and oiler dishes
300ml: 1,009 yen
720ml: 1,462 yen
1.8l: 2,717 yen