Sushitaro Restaurant - Sake

1503 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA (17th & P street)
TEL : 202-462-8999 / MAP



SAKE in DAIGINJO CLASS 大吟醸酒
8oz carafe / bottle

KAKUNKO JUNMAI DAIGINJO	花薫光 Ibaragi prefecture	450
This sake is extremely smooth and soft on the palate, reminiscent of pure spring water. This sake is the result of an extremely long and low temperature fermentation process. KAKUNKO was awarded 91 points by the world famous Robert Parker.

MIDORIKAWA (green river) DAIGINJO	緑　川 Niigata prefecture	95 / 260
This sake is made with slow low-temp fermentation in a small vat. Matured at low temperature for at least 2 years. Craftsman does not focus on aroma but on quality and purity of flavor. Very defined and precise. Top flight producer of clean, pristine, connoisseur sake.

BORN - DREAM COME TRUE JUNMAI DAIGINJO 1L	梵　夢は正夢 Fukui prefecture	350
Aged for five years at very carefully controlled temperature. This sake has very mellow and elegant aroma and a velvety smooth flavor.

MUROMACHI JIDAI JUNMAI DAIGINJO	室町時代 Okayama prefecture	180
Featuring a pale platinum straw color, floral hints, and a sweet melon and Asian pear aroma, this sake has a fruity, viscous and rich flavor. It received gold medals in the world famous Monde Selection.

DASSAI (otter fest) 23 JUNMAI DAIGINJO	獺　祭 2割3分 Yamaguchi prefecture	70
Aged for five years at very carefully controlled temperature. This sake has very mellow and elegant aroma and a velvety smooth flavor.

KOSHINO OMACHI DAIGINJO	越の雄町 Niigata prefecture	59 / 160
Mild & rounded taste with fresh Ginjo flavor. Minogawa brewery has won Gold Awards at the Japan National Sake Competition in 2009, 06, 05, etc. And the US National Sake Appraisal in 2006.

KIRIN-ZAN JUNMAI DAIGINJO	きりんざん Niigata prefecture	56 / 150
Kirin, a mythical creature much like a flying unicorn, is believed to bring about happiness. Kirinzan brewery has won gold medals at Japan National Sake Competition in 2009, 08, 07, etc

BORN - TOKUSEN JUNMAI DAIGINJO	梵　特選 Fukui prefecture	52 / 140
Fermented at length in very controlled temperatures, this Junmai Daiginjo features a very strong, powerful flavor but retains the elegant aroma of Ginjo.

KUBOTA - HEKIJU JUNMAI DAIGINJO	久保田　碧寿 Niigata prefecture	110
Hekiju is prepared at a reduced sugar level to suppress the amino acids, yielding a robust and voluminous flavor of cheerful personality.

DASSAI 50 JUNMAI DAIGINJO	獺　祭 5割 Yamaguchi prefecture	40

TAMANO HIKARI - Bizen Omachi JUNMAI DAIGINJO	玉乃光　備前雄町 Kyoto prefecture	40



SAKE in OTHER CLASSIFICATION 日本酒
8oz carafe / bottle


TOMIO - GENZO BOTTLE JUNMAI DAIGINJO	富　翁　（原酒） Kyoto prefecture	41 / 110
This sake is Genshu, which means undiluted sake. Naturally fermented alcohol contents is 19%, compare to most of sake is 14% - 16%. Strong, yet this sake have Daiginjo fragrance.

HAKKAI SAN GINJO	八海山　吟醸 Niigata prefecture	100
This Ginjo sake is made by the Daiginjo process that demands extra care and extensive brewing skills. Its light and elegant flavor and smooth finish make this especial sake.

KIKUSUI - ORGANIC (USDA Certified) JUNMAI GINJO	菊　水　オーガニック Saitama prefecture	40
This is the world's first USDA & OCIA Organic certified sake brewed and imported from Japan. Here, the labors of the skilled Japanese brewing craftsmen come to life revealing a gentle aroma of honeysuckle and a hint of ripe bananas, and the flavor of fresh honeydew melons.

SHIME HARI TSURU - JUN JUNMAI GINJO 750ml	〆張り鶴　純 Gifu prefecture	37 / 100
Thanks to the high quality rice used in its production, this sake has a soft, rounded flavor and a rich but refreshing finish.

BUNA NO TSUYU (dewdrops) TOKUBETSU JUNMAI	ぶなの露 Niigata prefecture	33 / 90


KUBOTA - KOJU TOKUBETSU JUNMAI	久保田　紅寿 Niigata prefecture	32 / 85
Made with soft water, this sake has a well-rounded and mellow flavor and pleasant finish.

HAKKAI SAN HONJOZO	八海山　本醸造 Kohchi prefecture	31 / 80

OZE no YUKIDOKE - Ohkarakuchi JUNMAI	尾瀬の雪どけ　大辛口 Gunma prefecture	30

SUSHI TARO TOKUBETSU JUNMAI	寿しｔａｒｏ Niigata prefecture	30

BUNRAKU - Nihonjin no Wasuremono YAMAHAI JUNMAI	文楽　日本人の忘れ物 Saitama prefecture	30

SUIGEI (drunken whale) TOKUBETSU JUNMAI	酔　鯨 Kohchi prefecture	22 / 60



DASSAI NIGORI 50 JUNMAI GINJO NIGORI	獺　祭　5割　にごり Yamaguchi prefecture	35
Unlike most other Nigori sakes, this sake is not too sweet and leaves no thick finish. Instead, this nigori sake is a full-flavored, refreshing semi-dry.

AWAYUKI JUNMAI NIGORI	酒蔵の淡雪 Niigata prefecture	50


DASSAI SPARKLING 39 JUNMAI DAIGINJO NIGORI SPARKLING	獺　祭　3割9分　スパークリングにごり Yamaguchi prefecture	60
From the brewers of DASSAI 23 & 50, their new masterpiece elevates the palatial sensation with sparkling effervescence. The much expected floral bouquet is present, but unlike the 50, the citrus tones meet the acidity up on the roof of your mouth making each sip divinely refreshing.

WHITE WINE

MULDERBOSCH
Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2010

10 / 40

AMEZTOI
Txakolina, Basque, Spain, 2010

10 / 40

GOBELSBURGER
Dry Riesling, Osterreich, Austria, 2010

13 / 52

ABBAZIA DI NOVACELLA
Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy, 2009

15 / 60

VINCENT DELAPORT
Sancerre, Chavignol, Sancerre, France, 2010

16 / 64

BUEHLAR
Chardonnay, Russian Valley, CA, 2009

10 / 40

TALBOTT
Chardonnay, Monterey County, CA, 2009

15 / 60

KISTLER "Les Noisetiers"
Chardonnay, Sonoma Mountain, CA, 2009

140

ALBERT BICHOT Moutonne
Chardonnay, Chablis, France, 2005

170

CANNONBALL
Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast, CA, 2010

10 / 40

BRANCOTT ESTATE B
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2010

17 / 68

LAIL BLUEPRINT
Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA, 2009

100

LAIL GEORGIA
Sauvignon Blend, Napa Valley, CA, 2007

180

CHAMPAGNE / SPARKLING WINE

GRUET BRUT, BLANC DE NOIRS
Sparkling Wine, New Mexico, NV

10 / 40

PIERRE PERERS, Blanc des Blancs
(A half size bottle)
Champagne, France, NV

70

LAURENT PERRIER LP BRUT
Champagne, France, NV

100

RED WINE

VINA GORMAZ
Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, Spain, 2010

9 / 36

PEACHY CANYON
Zinfandel, Paso Robles, CA, 2008

12 / 48

L'ECOLE NO.41
Merlot, Columbia Valley, WA, 2008

14 / 56

ANNABELLA
Pinot Noir, Carneros, CA, 2010

10 / 40

EMERITUS
Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA, 2009

20 / 80

DOMAINE DUJAC ECHEZEAUX GRAND CRU
Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France, 2003

260

WHITEHALL LANE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, CA, 2007

96

LEWIS CELLARS
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA, 2008

180

CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE BARON
Cabernet Blend, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, 2004

260

PLUM WINE

UMESHU - House-made Plum Wine

12

CHOYA - Umeshu dento

8/42

CHOYA - Umeshu KOKUTO
(plum, rum, brown sugar)

6

SHO-CHU 50 proof

いいちこフラスコ　IICHIKO - Frasco, Mugi (Barley)

13 / 89

いいちこ　IICHIKO - Kurobin, Mugi (Barley)

13 / 89

いいちこ清凛　IICHIKO - Seirin, Mugi (Barley)

13 / 89

吾空　GOKOO Mugi (Barley)

10 / 68

よかいち　YOKAICHI Mugi (Barley)

7 / 48

宝純　JUN 70 proof

7 / 48

天使の誘惑　TENSHI NO YU-WAKU Imo (Potato)

17 / 179

平八郎　HEIHACHIROH Imo (Potato)

14 / 98

吉兆宝山　KICCHO HO-ZAN Imo (Potato)

13 / 89

一刻者　IKKOMON Imo (Potato)

12 / 75

尽　空　JINKOO Imo (Potato)

10 / 68

祝いの赤　海童 KAIDO Imo (Potato)

8 / 55

鳥飼　TORIKAI Kome (Rice)

17 / 111

時代蔵八　JIDAI KURAHACHI Kome (Rice)

8 / 55

瑞泉あわもり　ZUISEN Kome (Rice) 80 proof

10 / 68

十割り　TOWARI Soba (Buckwheat)

10 / 68

玉露　GYOKURO (Green Tea)

10 / 68

奄美黒糖　AMAMI KOKUTO Kokuto (Sugar Cane)

9 / 60

朱の音　AKA NO NE Ninjin (Carrot)

8 / 55

すだち酎　SUDACHI-CHU (Sudachi citrus)

7 / 48

Serving size 3oz, except "Tenshi no Yu-waku" (2oz)
Can be served with Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Plum, and/ or water
But preferred as neat or on the rocks to enjoy the each character

BEER

Kirin Ichiban, Draft

6

Kirin Light

6

Hitachino - White Ale, Draught

9

Ginga Kogen - Unfiltered Beer

10

Coedo BENIKA Premium Reddish Lager (sweet potato)

14

Coedo SHIRO Wheat

12

Echigo Stout

9

Echigo Premium Red Ale

9

Echigo Koshihikari

12