Sake Nomi
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 467-7253
- Cross Street:
- First Avenue and Alaskan Way
- Hours:
- Tue-Sun 12pm-7pm
Editorial Review for Sake Nomi – by Joann Natalia Aquino
In Short
Part sake bar, part bottle shop, and part sake museum, owners and sake enthusiasts Johnnie and Taiko Stroud encourage guests to discover Japanese sake--an alcoholic beverage brewed using rice, water and koji mold--and learn about its craftsmanship, culture and traditions. Showcasing an extensive selection of imported varieties, bottles are neatly organized according to Japan's sake-brewing regions of Hokkaido and Tohoku, Kanto and Koshinetsu, Hokuriku and Tokai, Kinki and Chugoku, and Shikoku and Kyushu.
Hits: Passionate about educating others about sake, the owners hold seminars and special tastings with food pairings for novices and pros.
Misses: Limited hours make it a challenge for post-work gatherings at the bar.
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Insider Tips
When to GoFree sake tastings are offered daily. The featured sake changes each week.
What to DrinkTry the Kubota Senju Honjozo, a chilled sake featuring banana cream pie notes with some earthiness and smooth vanilla sweetness on the palate.
Look GoodSake-related accessories and ceramic sets, as well as guide books about the topic, are on hand.
The ExtrasThe tasting bar can be rented out for sake-themed private parties.
User Reviews for Sake Nomi
10/08/2007 Posted by katsuji
As a sake lover, what a selection of sake they have! Sake bottles are neatly organized and displayed, like a sake museum! The owners Johnnie and Taiko are very friendly and knowledgeable: I got a very nice lecture of how it is made and so on during my visit. There was no place like this where you can try so many different kind of sake, before you purchase (though not all of sake is available for tasting, they have a weekly list of sake tasting menu!). If you love sake, this is THE place to go, even if you are new to sake, you'd have a great experience there! Great place to sit at the counter and have a few glasses of sake over a nice chat with the owners, or if you are looking for a unique gift, they've got it! I am too old for a loud-music kind of bars, so this dim-lighted, zen-feeling place is perfect for me to have a few drinks!
Pros: Many unique sake selection. Nice, calm atomosphere
09/28/2007 Posted by bbobb1
We found Sake Nomi by accident from a sign on 1st Ave. advertising sake tastings. We went there and had a wonderful time. The owner is knowledgeable and friendly, and the flight of sakes we tasted were wonderful. We purchased a sake book to continue our "education" when we returned home. I know that it could sound corny, but visiting Sake Nomi was one of the highlights of our visit to Seattle.
Pros: Friendly, Knowledgeable, Nice Store Layout, Well-Stocked Sake Examples, Nice Tasting Menu
Cons: Wish it were in other cities beside Seattle
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