New sake and new favorite sake label.
They’re calling it “Turtle Princess,” in connection with being brewed with Kameno-O (“Tail of the Turtle”) sake rice.

We think it’s balanced, clean, classy, and refined. Featured on this week’s glass pour menu, while supplies last. Kanpai!

A little bit of a Koueigiku takeover of the fridge in anticipation of tomorrow’s tasting.
6-8 pm tomorrow, 10/29. Be here or be . . . thirsty?! Kanpai!

Warm, dry, cozy, and fresh will be just a few of the themes that will see us through this wet weekend.

Stop by for a soothing kanzake, gently warmed to just the right temperature or a nice, bracing glass of this new Kaze no Mori variety, Tsuyuhakaze (rice varietal) 507 (milled to 50%, also utilizing no. 7 yeast).
Kanpai!

Sake tasting with the importer. If you call that “work,” you must be doing something right.
We see many rare and new delicious things in your near saké future. Kanpai!

*SCHEDULE CHANGE/SEASONAL SAKE ALERT*

Saké Nomi is CLOSED today, since our one and only employee has called in sick.
Not to worry though, he’ll be right as rain tomorrow and we’ll resume our regular schedule. We apologize if we miss the chance to serve you today, but we’ll make up for it!

On that note, this week’s menu features the reappearance of some seasonal and new-to-WA brews you won’t want to miss (especially that beguiling Ice Breaker. . .)

Thanks for bearing with us, and we’ll see you tomorrow. Kanpai!!

Little bitty blue jay gotta be a little bit terrified of a big ol’ yeti/bigfoot, right?
Kanpai & ganbatte Mariners!

Just a few of the goodies we’re pouring during The Game.
First pitch @5:08 pm. First pour? Right NOW! Kanpai and Go Mariners!!

We apologize for the lateness/suddenness of this notification, but we are pleased to announce our next sake pairing dinner event will held on Sunday, October 19. The time, the food focus will be on Mexico, and we cannot wait!!

The following brief description and menu come courtesy of our chef co-hosts for the afternoon, Chef Drew and Nomidachi Tim.


We will be hosting the 2nd edition of the Sake Pairing Dinner on 10/19. It is a bit short notice due to the craziness of life, but let me know if you are interested and can make it!

The cost is $160 per person which includes everything. You can either venmo me, or pay Johnnie at Sake Nomi
There will be 5 Sakes paired by course
Doors open with appetizers at 4 pm with food being served between 4-7ish
The event will be over around 8 pm to prevent a rough monday.
Sake Nomi is in Pioneer Square at 106 Cherry Street

Below is the menu:

Antojitos:
Ceviche de vieira*, pistachio mole**, pepino
citrus marinated scallop* with pistachio sauce**, cucumber

Pintxos de papa, cebolla, chorizo
potato, onion, and sausage skewers

Esquites de freekeh
green wheat in corn cream (g,d)

Tostadas de atún, chintextle*, aguacate, lechugas, escabeche, requeson
tostadas with local albacore, chile-shrimp paste*, avocado, greens, pickles, fresh cheese (d)

Pozole verde con conejo
green chile soup, hominy, braised rabbit, cabbage, radish, chile, lime

Memelas con costillas de res, nopales, queso cotija, salsa
masa cakes with braised short rib, cactus paddle, herbs, salsa, cotija cheese (d)

Panque de elote con crema, chile costeño, barbas de elote quemada
sweet corn cake with cream (d), chile, corn silk ash

Please give us a shout with any questions or to confirm your reservation. At the moment, we have approximately 10 seats available. . .

Playoff baseball and premium sake: The new American tradition!

First pitch tomorrow @ 5:08 pm.
Let’s get after it!
Kanpai and Go M’s!!

First of all, thank you for the absolutely fantastic welcome back to our business last week! We appreciate your appreciation!!

On the heels of what feels like a historic week for us, this week we present a special menu with the most namazake/hiyaoroshi selections we’ve ever had in one set. As a result, our fridge is chock full of goodies, so if you have a chance, please stop by and assist in their depletion.

Let’s Kanpai!

Perhaps the cutest label in today’s special “Sake Day” tasting, Jyoku Shiboritate Okojo.

We’re pouring some special ones 2-6 pm this afternoon. Please swing by, if you have a chance.

(PS: The Boss is joining us today, and she’ll love to see you!)

Kanpai!

Sake & Vinyl tonight from 7 pm. Oughtta be epic. Kanpai!