Sake Blog

Dive in to the world of sake. Plus Japan travel tips, recipes and much more.

Recipe

What Is Taiyaki? Taiyaki Recipes

Article by Taylor Markarian Recipes by Alice Hama Taiyaki is one of Japan’s most emblematic dess...
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Spotlight

Connecting Chinese-Latino Cuisine and Sake at Chino Grande

The way Chef Christine Lau’s fingers nimbly fold the wontons as she carries on in conversation is...
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‘Doesn’t Get More New York’ Than Sake With Unregular Pizza

Unregular Pizza lives by the slogan, “Pizza for irregular times.” Perhaps that explains why husba...
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‘Unpredictable’ Cafe Mutton Chef Sees ‘A Lot of Possibility’ in Sake

Nowadays when you see a respected food publication like Bon Appetit recommend a new restaurant, y...
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Culture

12 Japanese New Year’s Traditions and Greeting Messages

Just like that first gust of cold winter wind that catches us off guard, the arrival of a new yea...
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Sake

Calories in Sake: Is Sake Fattening?

Is sake fattening? It’s difficult to know with certainty how many calories are in any given bottl...
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How To Host the Best Sake Tasting

Family gatherings, company parties, and nights spent with friends can often become predictable an...
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Roka: What Goes on Before Bottling

Of the endless number of options and decisions brewers make before sake ends up in your glass, “r...
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Travel

Best Places for Onsen in Japan

You’ve probably seen it on Instagram: an inviting courtyard garden lined with the soft glow of la...
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Food & Drink

Tippsy Presents: An Evening with IWA Sake

Connecting sake makers with sake drinkers is central to Tippsy’s purpose, so orchestrating an int...
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The Journey of Branding Tippsy and Sake Itself

At the heart of Tippsy is an undying passion for sake — a passion I’ve been privileged to shape a...
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Sake

What Is Nama Sake?

There’s nothing like drinking fresh “namazake” from the brewery tap. As soon as it graces your pa...
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Brooklyn Kura: History, Bottles, Where To Buy

When I was asked to write this profile, I was excited to see that it would be about a domestic sa...
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Ozeki Sake: History, Bottles, Where To Buy

In the American sake market, few brands hold the name recognition that Ozeki does. While the brew...
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Culture

Big Things Brewing in Charlottesville: 3rd Annual Craft Sake Fest

The 3rd Annual American Craft Sake Festival took place July 22, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia...
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Sake

5 Best Warm Sake 2023

Back in 2021, we gave our recommendations for some of the best warm sake for you to try. Well, a ...
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Travel

A Floating World: My Tokyo Yakatabune Cruise

While living in Taiwan, my wife and I decided to take a weekend trip to Tokyo to celebrate our an...
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Culture

The Joy of Sake Shows the Japanese Drink Gaining Ground

Everyone knows that New York City is incredibly diverse and extremely densely populated. Still, I...
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Food & Drink

Japan’s 5 Best Yatai Foods and Sake Pairings

July and August are full of exciting summer festivals (“natsumatsuri”) throughout Japan. The word...
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What’s an Ochoko? All About the Sake Cup

The “ochoko” is a traditional drinking cup for sake. It comes in various materials, which can sub...
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Sake: Resurrecting A Dying Art

As a national beverage of Japan, sake is forever intertwined with the country’s cultural identity...
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Is Sake Vegan? Certified Vegan Sake Brands

While the diversity of foodstuffs available to our friends who maintain a vegan diet has grown si...
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Sake Yeast: Ambient, Cultured, Engineered, Natural, Blended

Editor’s note: The featured image for this article shows three vials of flower-based yeasts. | Co...
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Spotlight

The Koji Club: Boston’s First Sake Bar

Where: 525 Western Ave Brighton, MA 02135 Hours: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Wed, Sun); 5 p.m. to 11 p.m...
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