To call Nozaki Sakaten a sake specialist is an understatement — it has a selection to rival anywhere in town. Better than that, though, it's comfortable, casual and very affordable. The sake is available in various sizes, from tasting glasses to full tokkuri flasks.
It's also cheerful and approachable, unlike many of the neighboring bars and eateries in this traditional salaryman carousing district. No wonder it's popular with the younger folk — with nary a business suit or necktie in sight.
The full story is in today's JapanTimes. Here are a few more photos to whet your appetite...
Sake labels and aprons adorn the walls…
...and the fridge is full to overflowing with magnums of nihonshu from kura all around the country.
A couple of favorites: Kuro-obi Hyo-Hyo junmai daiginjo (from Fukumitsuya in Ishikawa)...
...and Kuu junmai daiginjo (from Horaisen in Aichi)
As the label on the front of the menu says: "potari potari" (= drop by drop). That's the way to approach an evening at Nozaki Sakaten.
Here's a map link...
