By: Alexa Shabinsky By: Alexa Shabinsky | September 29, 2021 | Food & Drink,
The Japanese alcoholic beverage sake, also commonly known as Japanese rice wine, is an amazing addition to any meal. From casual to fancy, adding a glass of sake alongside your sushi is the recipe for perfection. We have rounded up where to find some of the best sake offerings in Miami.
4525 Collins Ave. / Website
Nobu is a classic and sake is a must-order. With a variety of sakes to choose from in the Hokuseteu Sake and Hokuseteu Premium Sake section of the menu, you will be sure to find a bottle that suits your tastebuds. If sake isn't totally your thing but you are still looking to try, order the Coconut Sake Fresca, absolutely delicious and refreshing.
1784 West Ave. / Website
Not only will you want to eat absolutely everything on this menu, but the sake offerings will also get you excited. Offered by the glass or by the carafe are a couple of delicious sakes including, Tozai Honjozo, Soto Janmai Black and Dassai 50 Junmai Daiginjo. Be sure to check out Sushi Garage’s daily happy to sip at an even better price!
4740 NE 2nd Ave. / Website
Shokudo Miami offers one of the most extensive sake lists in the city, truly having one for every pallet. Choose from one of their Junmai, Junmai Ginjo, Nigori, Junmai Daiginjo, or Sparkling sakes, and you'll be sure to find your perfect glass.
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250 NW 24th St. / Website
Buya Izakaya + Yakitori is the best place to indulge in some delicious ramen, with of course a glass or two of sake! With Bushido Ginjo Genshu Sake on tap, this is the best cocktail to complement the delicious cuisine offered.
2107 NW 2nd Ave. / Website
Whether you’re a sake lover or looking to experiment in different styles, Omakai Sushi has an amazing sake offering. From seasonal flights to specialty sakes, this is an absolute must. The seasonal flights are perfect if you’re new to sake, offering 3 Choko Cups with many different styles.
9700 Collins Ave. / Website
By the glass, carafe or bottle, Makoto has got all of your sake cravings covered! The menu explains all of their offerings perfectly ranging from full-bodied, masculine and earthy to light-bodied, delicate and smooth. The Sake-tini made with kimoto sake, roku gin, yuzu and cucumber is a super fun sake-inspired cocktail if you’re looking for something on the sweeter side!
5241 NW 87th Ave. / Website
Not only is this super cute Japanese pub a delicious dinner option, but they take sake very seriously. With a large selection of sake’s on the menu you can’t go wrong with any order. Menu offerings include a variety of different offerings of Junmai Daiginjo, Junmai Ginjo, Tokubetsu Junmai, Nigori, Junmai Nigori and Junmai Genshu.
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