Sushitaro Restaurant - Sake

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


SAKE
large bottle 720ml

KAKUNKO JUNMAI DAIGINJO	花薫光 Ibaragi prefecture	350
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.

BORN - DREAM COME TRUE JUNMAI DAIGINJO 1L	梵　夢は正夢 Fukui prefecture	280
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	150
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.

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.

HAKKAISAN GINJO	八海山　吟醸 Niigata prefecture	90
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.

TENRYO - HIDAHOMARE JUNMAI GINJO	天　領 Gifu prefecture	90
This sake brewery has more than 350 years of history in Hida district of Gifu at the foot of the Japanese Alps. This sake, with its elegant aroma and mild flavor has less acidity.


		8oz carafe / bottle
MIDORIKAWA (green river) DAIGINJO	緑　川 Niigata prefecture	80 / 240
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.

KOSHINO OMACHI DAIGINJO	越の雄町 Niigata prefecture	44 / 130
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.

BORN - TOKUSEN JUNMAI DAIGINJO	梵　特選 Fukui prefecture	40 / 120
Fermented at length in very controlled temperatures, this Junmai Daiginjo features a very strong, powerful flavor but retains the elegant aroma of Ginjo.

KIRIN-ZAN JUNMAI DAIGINJO	きりんざん Niigata prefecture	37 / 110
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.

SHIME HARI TSURU - JUN JUNMAI GINJO 750ml	〆張り鶴　純 Gifu prefecture	30 / 90 ※
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	27 / 80 ※
This sake producer, Musashino Shuzo won the highest position in the Niigata competition among the region's more than 80 producers in 2005.

KUBOTA - KOJU TOKUBETSU JUNMAI	久保田　紅寿 Niigata prefecture	24 / 70 ※
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	22 / 65 ※
Using high quality and highly polished premium sake rice, the brewers make this sake by combining traditional skills and special care.

SUIGEI (drunken whale) TOKUBETSU JUNMAI	酔　鯨 Kohchi prefecture	17 / 50 ※


※ marked items are good for HOT SAKE (ATSUKAN 熱燗)



small bottle 300ml


DASSAI (otter fest) 23 JUNMAI DAIGINJO	獺　祭 Yamaguchi prefecture	50
Combining the best ingredients, old-fashioned know-how, and cutting edge technology features a delicate, fruity aroma and an elegant, refined flavor.

HAKURYU (white dragon) DAIGINJO	白　龍 Niigata prefecture	45
Combining the best ingredients, old-fashioned know-how, and cutting edge technology features a delicate, fruity aroma and an elegant, refined flavor.

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.

DASSAI 50 JUNMAI DAIGINJO	獺　祭 Yamaguchi prefecture	35
A prize-winning sake, graceful aroma and a well-rounded flavor. Many regard it as a "perfect" sake.

BUNRAKU - Nihonjin no Wasuremono YAMAHAI JUNMAI	文　楽　日本人の忘れ物 Saitame prefecture	30
Junmai-shu blue bottle has been fermented and processed with a great deal of time and effort.

SUSHI TARO TOKUBETSU JUNMAI	寿しｔａｒｏ	25
When you drink this sake cold, you can taste its crisp dryness and slight sourness.

ITAMI ONIGOROSHI - Super Dry	伊丹　鬼ごろし hyogo prefecture	25



other kind of sake


DASSAI NIGORI 50 JUNMAI GINJO NIGORI	獺　祭　にごり Yamaguchi prefecture	30
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 500ml	酒蔵の淡雪 Niigata prefecture	40


DASSAI SPARKLING 39 JUNMAI DAIGINJO NIGORI SPARKLING	獺　祭　スパークリングにごり Yamaguchi prefecture	50
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

AVELEDA
Alvarinho, Vinho Verde, Portugal, 2009

9 / 36

ROCKY GULLY
Riesling, Frankland River, Western Australia, 2007

10 / 40

CHATEAU STE MICHELL
Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2008

9 / 36

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

12 / 48

TALBOTT
Chardonnay, Monterey County, CA, 2007

12 / 48

QUPE "Bien Nacido Vineyard Block 11 Reserve"
Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, CA, 2005

70

GILBERT PICQ VOSGROS Premier Cru
Chardonnay, Chablis, France, 2008

84

KISTLER "Les Noisetiers"
Chardonnay, Sonoma Mountain, CA, 2008

130

ALBERT BICHOT Moutonne
Chardonnay, Chablis, France, 2005

175

CARLOS BASSO
Sauvignon Blanc, Mendoza, Argentina, 2009

9 / 36

BECKSTOFFER 75
Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, CA, 2008

10 / 40

BRANCOTT ESTATE B
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2008

15 / 60

LAIL BLUEPRINT
Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA, 2009

100

CHATEAU CARBONNIEUX BLANC
Sauvignon Blend, Bordeaux, France, 2005

145

CHAMPAGNE / SPARKLING WINE

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

10 / 40

A. MARGAINE BRUT
Champagne, France, NV

100

RED WINE

SIERRA CANTABRIA TINTO
Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain, 2008

9 / 36

TRINITAS
Zinfandel, California, 2006

11 / 45

ANNABELLA
Pinot Noir, Carneros, CA, 2008

11 / 45

BETHEL HEIGHTS ESTATE
Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR, 2008

15 / 60

DUTTON ESTATE JEWEL BLOCK
Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA, 2005

120

ANNABELLA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA, 2007

10 / 40

RUSTENBERG "John X Merriman"
Cabernet Blend, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2007

12 / 48

WHITEHALL LANE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, CA, 2006

90

LEWIS CELLARS
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA, 2007

160

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

215

PLUM WINE

CHOYA - Umeshu dento

8/42

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

6

SHO-CHU 50 proof

いいちこ　IICHIKO - Kurobin, Mugi (Barley)

12 / 79

一粒の麦　HITOTSUBU NO MUGI Mugi (Barley)

10 / 69

吾空　GOKOO Mugi (Barley)

9 / 59

隠し蔵　KAKUSHI GURA Mugi (Barley)

8 / 55

よかいち　YOKAICHI Mugi (Barley)

6 / 39

宝純　JUN 70 proof

6 / 39

天使の誘惑　TENSHI NO YU-WAKU Imo (Potato)

16 / 111

吉兆宝山　KICCHO HO-ZAN Imo (Potato)

12 / 79

一刻者　IKKOMON Imo (Potato)

10 / 69

鳥飼　TORIKAI Kome (Rice)

14 / 95

瑞泉あわもり　ZUISEN Kome (Rice) 80 proof

8 / 55

十割り　TOWARI Soba (Buckwheat)

10 / 69

玉露　GYOKURO (Green Tea)

9 / 59

奄美黒糖　AMAMI KOKUTO (Sugar Cane)

9 / 59

すだち　SUDACHI (Sudachi citrus)

7 / 49

can be served with Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Plum, and/or water
but preferred as neat or on the rocks

酎ハイ　CHU-HI COCKTAIL

$10

Screw-up　スクリューアップ
Jun / nigori sake / o. j. / fresh orange

Hello Kitty　キティーちゃん
Jun / calpis / club soda / yamamomo

Yuzu Sour　柚子沢
Jun / yuzu-shu / club soda / fresh lime

Oh-I Ocha　おーいお茶
Jun / zen / green tea / fresh lime juice

Taro Chu-Hi　タロー酎ハイ
Jun / st. germain / domaine de canton / club soda / yamamomo

Umesshu　梅っしゅ
Jun / plum wine / oolong tea / salted plum / mint leaves

Adult's Chocolate milk　大人のコーヒー牛乳
Jun / starbucks coffee liquor / goviva white chocolate liquor / pocky

BEER

Kirin Ichiban, Draft

7

Hitachino White Ale, Draft

8

Kirin Light

6

Ginga Kogen - Unfiltered Beer

9

Coedo Premium Reddish Lager (sweet potato)

13

Coedo Wheat

11

Echigo Stout

8

Echigo Premium Red Ale

8

HAPPY HOUR

MONDAY - FRIDAY
5:30 - 7:00 at bar only

Drinks:

half price:

kirin draft & house hot sake

20% off:

cold sake & wines

$2 off:

hard liqour

Hot food:

edamame

3.25

shumai

5.00

croquette

5.25

shrimp cream croquette

6.50

agedashi tofu

5.00

miso soup

3.00

Maki (roll) sushi:

cucumber

3.25

avocado

3.75

spicy tuna

6.25

yellowtail & scallion

6.25

salmon & avocado

6.25

spicy scallop

8.25

eel tempura & avocado

10.25

wild shrimp tempura (lettuce, mayo)

10.25

rainbow
(tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado, spicy tuna)

14.75

roll inside-out

1.50 plus