Ji-Zake List

Ji-Zake is the sake from smaller independent kura (brewery)—originally, sake brewed from the rice of the purest, open rice fields of Japan.

Watari Bune
Noted in the books and magazines by sake experts in Japan and the U.S., this is the inarguably one of the most prized Junmai Daiginjo in the sake world. It is deep, luscious and layered with big well-balanced fruit flavors characterized by honeydew melon, peaches and pineapple.
Origin: Ibaragi Prefecture
SMV= +3
Glass/-- | Bamboo/$73 | Bottle/$145

Kubota Manju ~ Ten thousand Long Lives
It gives a very soft, mild and well-balanced feeling along with pure and fresh rice flavors.
Origin: Niigata Prefecture
SMV= +2
Glass/-- | Bamboo/$68 | Bottle/$135

Nanbu Bijin ~ Ancient Pillar
A prominent fragrance, a clean and fresh taste, with flavor deep into the recesses. Truly one of the "Rolls-Royce" of sake.
Origin: Iwate Prefecture
SMV= +3
Glass/-- | Bamboo/$50 | Bottle/$99

Onikoroshi ~ Demon Slayer
Deep taste and slight sweetness from elegant, fruity aroma and superb acidity.
Origin: Shizuoka Prefecture
SMV= +3
Glass/$15.95 | Bamboo/$35 | Bottle/$69

Mu ~ Clear
The aroma from this sake is not cloying, but rather leaves a smooth, light and refreshing taste.
Origin: Hyogo Prefecture
SMV= +1
Glass/$13.50 | Bamboo/$30 | Bottle/$59

Taketenjin ~ Shrine of the Village
Brewed in small batches with Yamada Nishiki rice grown in the brewer's own fields. A clean and dry sake with a bit of richness in the recesses and a crisp finish.
Origin: Shizuoka Prefecture
SMV= +5
Glass/$17.95 | Bamboo/$40 | Bottle/$79

Sato no Homare ~ Pride of the Village
The brewery is considered to be Japan's oldest surviving sake brewer. A pleasingly light and fruity nose, laced with violets, strawberries, pear and grape.
Origin: Ibaragi Prefecture
SMV= +3
Glass/$16 | Bamboo/$37 | Bottle/$72

Mukune ~ Root of Innocence
Mellow and dry profile in which the flavor and finish meld together, with plenty of the richness of the rice evident.
Origin: Osaka Prefecture
SMV= +2
Glass/$15 | Bamboo/$35 | Bottle/$68

Kasumi Tsuru Yamahai ~ The Crane of Kasumi
Smokey, earth flavors mix the sweeter, fruitier notes in this warm and layered sake.
Origin: Hyogo Prefecture
SMV= +3
Glass/$14.50 | Bamboo/$33 | Bottle/$65

Nambu Bijin ~ Southern Beauty
An elegant and soft fragrance and a flavor that is reminiscent of pears and muscat grapes.
Origin: Iwate Prefecture
SMV= +1
Glass/$13.50 | Bamboo/$31 | Bottle/$60

Dassai ~ Otter Fest
Blood orange peel and jasmine on the nose with tart orange flavor and notes of ginger and pepper.
Origin: Yamaguchi Prefecture
SMV= +4
Glass/$13 | Bamboo/$30 | Bottle/$59

Mantensei ~ Star-Filled Sky
Soft, honey-laced nose with just a tad of fruitiness. Dry overall, but with a sweet element creeping out of the background.
Origin: Tottori Prefecture
SMV= +3
Glass/$12.50 | Bamboo/$29 | Bottle/$57

Kanbara ~ Bride of the Fox
The flavors follow through with nuts and melon as it heads for a crisp finish, and then just a hint of lingering sweetness.
Origin: Niigata Prefecture
SMV= +3
Glass/$12 | Bamboo/$28 | Bottle/$55

Katana ~ Samurai Sword
This super dry sake has a strong presence and thick flavor with almost no perceptible smell or sweetness.
Origin: Shiquoka Prefecture
SMV= +7
Glass/$10.50 | Bamboo/$23 | Bottle/$45

Tengu-Mai ~ Dance of the Tengu Goblins
Nutty aroma with flavors of butterscotch and walnut. The representative and the most popular sake from Ishikawa.
Origin: Ishikawa Prefecture
SMV= +4
Glass/$14 | Bamboo/$31 | Bottle/$60

Shichi Hon Yari ~ The Seven Spearsmen
It is earthy and mushroomy in the nose but reveals light, fresh notes of grapefruit and melon on the palate.
Origin: Shiga Prefecture
SMV= +4
Glass/$13.95 | Bamboo/$30 | Bottle/$59

Ama no To ~ Heaven's Door
Slightly dry flavor with nice fruity essences in the recesses, supplanted by nice rice-like tones and a gentle sweetness beneath.
Origin: Akita Prefecture
SMV= +4
Glass/$12 | Bamboo/$28 | Bottle/$55

Otokoyama ~ Masculine Mountain
Very dry quite grain-like aroma with hints of fruit in the nose.
Origin: Hokkaido
SMV= +10
Glass/$12.50 | Bamboo/$26 | Bottle/$50

Taiheikai ~ Pacific Ocean
This sake is fresh and bright with fruity and earthy notes.
Origin: Ibaragi Prefecture
SMV= +2
Glass/$11 | Bamboo/$25 | Bottle/$49

Sumiyoshi
Slowly fermented in the cedar casks for an extended period at low temperatures to archive its extra-dry, yet pleasantly light and smooth flavors.
Origin: Yamagata Prefecture
SMV= +7
Glass/$10.50 | Bamboo/$23 | Bottle/$45

Kurosawa Kimoto ~ Black Creek
Full-bodied and earthy, yet light. It is exquisitely balanced, and masterfully brewed as the almighty sake.
Origin: Nagano Prefecture
SMV= +2
Glass/$8.95 | Bamboo/$20 | Bottle/$39

Kubota Senju ~ Thousand Long Lives
The nose is a party of dried fruit, mineral, nutmeg, ripe plum, and banana cream pie.
Origin: Niigata Prefecture
SMV= +6
Glass/$13.50 | Bamboo/$30 | Bottle/$59

Kasumi Tsuru Kimoto Dry
Its muskier notes also make it perfect for pairing with cheese. It has an upfront aroma of mushroom but reveals a mellow smokiness on the palate.
Origin: Hyogo Prefecture
SMV= +5
Glass/$10.95 | Bamboo/$25 | Bottle/$49

Tozai ~ Well of Wisdom
Aromas of yellow grapefruit skin and a hint of ripe strawberry. On the palate, the flavors head toward apricot, tangy kiwi, and a touch of grapefruit rind.
Origin: Osaka Prefecture
SMV= +5.5
Glass /$8 | Bamboo/$18 | Bottle/$35

Nebuta ~ Warrior
Fresh and crisp this Honjozo style is dry yet full-bodied with rich melon flavors, hints of spice and the mouth feel of a mid-summer rain.
Origin: Aomori Prefecture
SMV= +5
Glass/$7.50 | Bamboo/$17 | Bottle/$33

Rihaku ~ Dreamy Clouds
Junmai grade nigori sake. A bit less chunky, but more fruity and complex than most nigori sake. Slight prune tones and a slight taste of nuts.
Origin: Shimane Prefecture

SMV= +3
Glass/$12 | Bamboo/$28 | Bottle/$55

Murai Family Nigori Genshu
Smooth and creamy with confectionery aromas, a sweet and milky entry with rich rice flavors, hints of cream, pineapple, coconut and vanilla.
Origin: Aomori Prefecture
SMV= -18
Glass/$10 | Bamboo/$23 | Bottle/$45

Yaegaki Nigori
Sweet and smooth. Very good with spicy food.
Origin: Hyogo Prefecture
SMV= -12
Glass/$8 | Bamboo/$18 | Bottle/$35

Kiki-Zake ~ Sake Sampler - $15
Discover your favorite premium sake by trying our changing sampler. Served with chef's choice Kobachi.

Domestic Premium Sake

Momokawa Silver
Junmai Ginjo Grade. Aromatic, crisp and dry, mineral and steel notes with hints of green apple and pear.
Origin: Oregon State
SMV= +7
Glass/$6.50 | Bottle/$29

Moonstone Asian Pear
Lush aroma of fresh off the tree Asian Pear Apple, creamy body with big pear flavors and a hint of sweetness.
Origin: Oregon State
SMV= -8
Glass/$6.50 | Bottle/$29

Moonstone Raspberry

Fresh picked raspberries waft subtly on the nose and intensify as this nectar laps around your tongue—soft, slightly sweet and smooth.
Origin: Oregon State
SMV= -8
Glass/$6.50 | Bottle/$29

Regular Sake

Gekkeikan, Hot
Small/$5.50 | Large/$7.50

Hakutsuru, Chilled
Small/$6 | Large/$8.95

Sho-Chiku-Bai Nigori, Chilled
Small/$6 | Large/$8.95

Draft Beer

Kirin Ichiban
$4.95 (16 oz.)

Sapporo
$4.95 (16 oz.)

Seasonal
See your server

Bottled Beer

Kirin Light
$3.95 (12 oz.) | $6.75 (20 oz.)

Asahi "Super Dry"
$3.95 (12 oz.) | $6.75 (20 oz.)

Sapporo Reserve
$5.75 (16 oz.)

Erdinger Hefeweizen (Non-alcoholic)
$5.75 (16 oz.)

White Wines

Hacienda Chardonnay, California
Glass/$5.95 | Bottle/$23

Fat Bastard Chardonnay, France
Glass/$6.95 | Bottle/$27

Estancia Chardonnay, California
Glass/$7.95 | Bottle/$30

Chateau Ste. Michelle "Horse Heaven"
Glass/$7.95 | Bottle/$30

Sauvignon Blanc, Washington

Kings Estate Pinot Gris, Oregon
Glass/$7.95 | Bottle/$30

Red Wines

Covey Run Merlot, Washington
Glass/$6.25 | Bottle/$23

Ravenswood "Lodi" Zinfandel, California
Glass/$7.95 | Bottle/$30

Columbia Winery Merlot, Washington
Glass/$7.95 | Bottle/$30

Chateau Ste. Michelle Syrah, Washington
Glass/$7.95 | Bottle/$30

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
Glass/$9.95 | Bottle/$37

Erath Pinot Noir, Oregon
Glass/$9.95 | Bottle/$37

Sparkling Wine

Domaine Ste. Michelle, Washington
Glass/$7.95 | Bottle/$30

Plum

Sho Chiku Bai, California
Glass/$4.95 | Bottle/--

Bartender's Favorites - Sake-tini

Original - $6
Nigori Sake and lime juice

Appletini - $6
Apple liqueur, sake, and malt beverage

Cosmotini - $6
Sake, cranberry juice, and lime juice

Orangetini - $6
Nigori sake, orange juice, and a touch of vanilla

Gingertini - $6
Muddled ginger mixed with sake and lemon juice

Cocktails

Rikki's Cherry Coke - $7.50
Effen black cherry vanilly vodka filled up with coke

Rikki Mojito - $7.50
Rum, lime, shiso leaf (Japanese Mint), and lemon grass

Paradise - $7.95
Malibu rum, captain morgan, banana liqueur, peach schnapps, midori, triple sec, pineapple and orange juice

Rikki Margarita - $8.50
Tequila and cointreau mixed with pomegranate juice and fresh lime

La Pear - $8.50
Grey goose pear, amaretto, and pineapple juice

White Russion on the Beach - $8.50
Pearl coconut vodka, kahlua, and cream. served in a pint glass

Ginger Dynamite - $9.50
Yazi ginger vodka mixed with cointreau

Zakuro Martini - $11
Pearl pomegranate vodka, pomegranate juice, and ruby red grapefruit juice