How to pairing
4 types of SAKE
爽酒
Refreshing
The lightest and simplest among the four types. This type features a refreshing and dryer taste.
薫酒
Aromatic
Fruity and fragrant aroma. This type has a wide range of flavors light to rich taste.
醇酒
Rich
The richest among the four types. This type features rich flavor with umami or savory coming from steamed rice and rice koji.
熟酒
Aged
Rich, powerful, and complex aroma. This type also features it's gold or amber color.
Theme of pairing
”Similar elements”
Similar elements naturally blend together, resulting in great compatibility.
Refreshing SAKE
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Oshino tofu
with kelp salt
Made with pristine spring water from Mt. Fuji, Oshino Tofu offers a simple yet rich soybean flavor, enhanced with savory kombu seaweed salt.
Pair this clean and straightforward dish with a refreshing, crisp sake for a perfect balance.
Aromatic SAKE
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Narusawa pickles
with yuzu peel
These pickles are made from the crisp, flavorful leaves of turnips grown in Narusawa Village at the base of Mt. Fuji. They feature a refreshing aroma of yuzu citrus.
Savor the fresh fragrance of turnip leaves and yuzu while enjoying them with a vibrant, fruity aromatic sake.
Rich SAKE
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Tuna & pickled with Koshu source
Freshly minced tuna is dressed with Koshu Nigiri's signature sweet soy glaze and sesame oil, then wrapped in nori seaweed for a flavorful bite.
Enjoy the rich sweetness of the glaze and the tuna’s natural fattiness, complemented by a full-bodied and umami-rich sake.
Aged SAKE
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Miso cream cheese
with pepper
Indulge in the bold flavors of aged Koshu miso blended with creamy cheese, accented by a distinctive hint of pepper.
This pairing of aged miso and cheese, with its nuanced spice, is best enjoyed with a mature, complex sake.