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Where to Buy Sake in DC

If you are a fan of sake, the Japanese rice wine, you might be wondering where to buy it in Washington DC. Whether you want to enjoy it at home or at a bar, there are plenty of options for you to explore this unique drink. Here are some of the best places to buy sake in DC.

DC SAKE CO

DC SAKE CO is a community-based boutique sake company that offers a curated selection of premium sake online and at events. You can shop for sake by category, region, flavor profile, or occasion. They also feature monthly sake trios that showcase different styles and themes. Some of their featured products include:

• May Sake Trio: A set of three sake that have a clean feel, flavor, or finish. Perfect for celebrating Asian Heritage Month, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and more.
• Masumi Shiro Sake Matinee Junmai Ginjo: A light and refreshing sake with apple and banana aromas and bright acidity. Pairs well with green vegetables, citrus salads, grilled shrimp, and cheese dishes.
• Nagurayama Yokikana Masters Touch Junmai Ginjo: A golden sake with gentle fruity aromatics, delicate sweetness, and smooth finish. A great match for shellfish and sushi.
• Konteki Tears of Dawn Daiginjo: A lush sake with tropical banana and spice notes, medium body, and velvety texture. Goes well with braised pork, fresh oysters, and smoked gouda cheese.

You can also join the DC SAKE CO community through their social media and blog, where they share their passion and knowledge about sake. They also host in-person and virtual sake events where you can meet other enthusiasts and learn more about this fascinating drink.

Hana Japanese Market

Hana Japanese Market is a small but well-stocked grocery store that specializes in Japanese products. They have a wide range of sake available, from cheap to expensive, from dry to sweet, from clear to cloudy. You can find popular brands like Ozeki, Hakutsuru, Gekkeikan, as well as more premium ones like Dassai, Kubota, Hakkaisan, and more.

Besides sake, they also sell other Japanese beverages like beer, plum wine, shochu, tea, and soft drinks. You can also find snacks, noodles, rice, sauces, seasonings, frozen foods, tofu, seaweed, and more. They also have some non-food items like kitchenware, ceramics, stationery, books, and magazines.

Hana Japanese Market is located at 2004 17th St NW in the U Street Corridor neighborhood. They are open from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm and on Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm.

Rice Market

Rice Market is another grocery store that sells Asian products with a focus on Korean cuisine. They have a small but good selection of Asian beers and sake that are not commonly found in regular liquor stores.

Some of the sake brands they carry include Choya Umeshu Plum Wine (with fruit), Kikusui Junmai Ginjo Sake (dry and smooth), Kurosawa Junmai Kimoto Sake (rich and earthy), Ozeki Karatamba Honjozo Sake (crisp and dry), Ozeki Nigori Sake (unfiltered and milky), Ozeki One Cup Sake (convenient and portable), Takara Shochikubai Nigori Sake (sweet and creamy), Takara Shochikubai Shirakabegura Junmai Daiginjo Sake (elegant and fruity), Tozai Snow Maiden Nigori Sake (refreshing and floral), Tozai Well of Wisdom Ginjo Sake (balanced and complex), Ty Ku Black Junmai Ginjo Sake (smooth and clean), Ty Ku Coconut Nigori Sake (tropical and creamy), Ty Ku Cucumber Junmai Sake (crisp and refreshing), Ty Ku Silver Junmai Ginjo Sake (light and smooth), Ty Ku White Junmai Daigin