Tengu Sake

03/11/2024

✨𝑩𝒖𝒏𝒌𝒂 𝒏𝒐 𝑯𝒊: 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒂𝒌𝒆’𝒔 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 🎏

In celebration of 𝑱𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒏’𝒔 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒚 🇯🇵, we’re diving into the history of seishu 清酒 (clear sake) in Itami—the birthplace of this refined style! 🍶

Did you know? 💡 Clear sake used to be a luxury for aristocrats and samurai ⚔️, filtered for ultimate smoothness. An accidental addition of ash led to a unique filtering method, inspiring the use of cotton straining bags—a technique that put Itami’s sake on the map across Japan! 🇯🇵

Today, 𝑲𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒊’𝒔 𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒖𝒌𝒊 “𝑪𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑺𝒌𝒚” 𝑰𝒕𝒂𝒎𝒊 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒉𝒂𝒌𝒖 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒛𝒐 celebrates this legacy, crafted with the finest polished rice 🍚 for premium flavor.

Join us as we toast to the art and legacy of sake on this special day! Kampai! 🥂✨

01/11/2024

🌱✨𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑽𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒚✨🌱

Did you know that most sake is vegan (𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒊𝒔!)? 🍶 Made with just water, rice, yeast, and koji mold, sake contains no animal products, making it a fantastic pairing for plant-based dishes. This , celebrate with our premium vegan-friendly sakes paired with delicious plant-based sushi! 🍣💚

🍶 𝑻𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒌𝒂𝒘𝒂 𝟓𝟎 “𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎” x Asparagus Sushi
🍶 𝑭𝒖𝒌𝒖𝒌𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒛𝒆 x Cucumber Roll
🍶 𝑴𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒓𝒊 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒘 x Avocado Roll

If you’re looking to enjoy some fantastic vegan pairings, visit and for a top-notch vegan sushi experience. 🥢✨ Our sake beautifully complements the fresh, vibrant flavours of vegan dishes, making for an unforgettable culinary adventure.

Raise a glass to delicious plant-based pairings and explore the unique flavours of sake today! 🥂🌱🍣

23/10/2024

🌸 𝑺𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑮𝒊𝒈𝒈𝒍𝒆𝒔: 𝑨 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 ✨

What a fantastic evening! A huge thank you to everyone who joined for the exclusive 𝑲𝒆𝒏𝒃𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒊 masterclass at ! 🍶🌟 We indulged in 6 exquisite sakes—because who needs a sober second thought? 😉

𝑯𝒂𝒃𝒂-𝒔𝒂𝒏 shared his expertise, reminding us that consistency is key—just like finding that perfect food pairing! 🍣😄

Cheers to wonderful conversations, great sake, and an unforgettable experience! 🇬🇧🥂

Stay tuned for more sophisticated fun at 𝑲𝒊𝒐𝒌𝒖 𝑩𝒂𝒓!

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16/10/2024

🌸 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒖𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕-𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒄𝒉𝒐 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒚 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒑! 🌸

Our friends at the are diving deep into the world of Honkaku Shochu and Awamori, two of Japan’s oldest spirits, originating from the southern regions of Japan 🌏. Explore the rich history, unique ingredients, and incredible flavour’s of Shochu from Kyushu, Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Oita, and Okinawa.

✨ 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:
🍶 Tasting a wide range of shochu
🍽 Perfectly paired bites from Roka’s kitchen
🥃 Learn about the craft, culture, and regions that shape each shochu’s story

🗓 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒆: 29th October 2024
⏰𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆: 7PM - 9PM
📍𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Shochu Lounge, ROKA Charlotte Street
🎟𝑻𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒔:
£48 for BSA Members
£53 for Non-Members
(Ticket includes shochu, food, and glassware)

🔗 Click the link in bio to get your tickets & secure your spot!

26/09/2024

Our World Sake Day sale is now live! 20% off everything.
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Grab a bargain while you can. Sale ends end 02/10/24
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20/07/2024

I realised when I was living here (some 25 years ago now 🤫) just how beautiful Lake Toya is. My return this time: the weather, seeing old friends, the lake, the view has done nothing to mute that sense of awe.
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This place is stunning, if you’re wondering where to go while in Hokkaido I couldn’t recommend Toya more strongly.
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08/07/2024

I started Tengu Sake in 2011, the same year as the Great East Japan Earthquake that devastated the eastern part of northern Japan. Fukushima was particularly affected with the additional blow of the nuclear disaster. Portentous?
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No.
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Tengu Sake played its small part (we import Yamatogawa Shuzo’s delicious sakes ) but it seems Fukushima has gone from strength to strength!
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I can attest to the beauty of this fabulous prefecture, a mere 90 mins from Tokyo by train. If you’re in Japan put Fukushima on your itinerary.
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08/07/2024

19/03/2024

This April marks the UK’s first sake week. From the 15th to the 21st, there will be nationwide events and tastings. We are excited to announce an exclusive dinner on April 17th, featuring a rare selection of nama sake, guided by our house sommelier team. As part of the lineup, we will be pouring the Noguchi Junmai Daiginjo 2018 Vintage among other amazing bottles. The sake will be served alongside a special dinner prepared by Tamas and Tomoko. It promises to be an evening not to be missed, and tickets are selling fast. Click the link in our bio to book your space.

15/03/2024

Back in! Gozenshu “Misty Stream” Junmai Bodaimoto Usu-nigiri NAMAZAKE! 🤤 LIMITED STOCK OF THIS SEASONAL UNPASTEURISED SAKE 😭 Find it on our website.
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It was the sake that re-ignited the Bodaimoto fires in Japan. Bodaimoto had fallen out of use as a technique until Gozenshu resurrected it in the 1980s with THIS recipe.
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Fresh and zesty notes of lemon, passion fruit, guava, mango, melon & white pepper with a slightly chewy, thick mouthfeel, and a long and peppery aftertaste.

This is an energetic & boisterous sake that is sure to appeal to sake geeks and newcomers alike.
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13/02/2024

Two of our customers are doing a collab in the Cotswolds, it’s going to be an event to remember! Head Chef of HIDE is coming to the Feathered Nest on 27th March for 1 night. If you’re a foodie then this is an event to get in the diary asap!

https://www.soglos.com/news/food-drink/michelin-star-restaurant-chef-comes-to-the-cotswolds/22577/

Ollie Dabbous the chef behind London's Michelin-starred HIDE restaurant is coming to the Cotswolds in March 2024, with a pop-up at The Feathered Nest in Nether Westcote.

13/02/2024

❤️Let's dance beneath the moon's soft glow, hand in hand, with sake's elegance in tow 🌙

This Valentine's, unlock the essence of Japan with our enchanting offer: 20% OFF TWO divine treasures, crafted to enchant your senses.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant allure of 1. GOZENSHU YUZU-SHU, a symphony of citrus from Kochi's sacred lands, its zest awakening every sip. Or lose yourself in the whispers of 2. SILENT BLOSSOM, a Junmai Daiginjo, where sweet melon and white peach embrace in a delicate waltz of flavours 🎶.

Whether shared by a fireside embrace or savored alone in quiet contemplation, let love and sake intertwine, painting the night with magic. Cheers to love's sweet symphony and the poetry of taste! 💞🍶✨

Discount code: valentine24
*Expires 16th Feb

09/02/2024

International Kikisakeshi course will be held on 11.12.13th March.
Who’s ready?!
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03/02/2024

🌸✨ Embrace Setsubun Traditions with Tengu Sake! ✨🌸

Dive into the beauty of Setsubun, a Japanese festival celebrated on the eve of spring on the powerful day of 3rd February! 🌱 This cherished tradition marks the turn of seasons and goes beyond with a mission – the lively drive to cast away evil spirits.👹 It's a dance of symbolism, where throwing roasted soybeans becomes a spirited ritual, banishing remnants of winter and inviting the promise of warmer days.

🍶 So grab some roasted soybeans, banish some Oni - aka demons - and then quench your thirst with your favourite sake from Tengu Sake! 👺🍶

08/01/2024

The recent earthquake that struck off the west coast of Japan was a shocking start to the year. Sake breweries on the Noto peninsular have been especially affected with buildings collapsing, lost stock, etc. If you would like to offer some financial support you can do so via this link (in English)

We sincerely thank everyone who was damaged by the Nobi Peninsula Earthquake in the 6th Nobuwa. This project aims to focus on the sake brewery, which has been damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in 6 years. In order to protect the local economy and culture affected by the earthquake, we support...

04/12/2023

20% OFF ALL SAKE & SPIRITS!
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Looking for Christmas present ideas? Some fabulous sake to wash down Christmas lunch? Or a Japanese gin to make that perfect negroni? Then look no further! Bag yourself a bargain now.
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27/10/2023

TATENOKAWA TASTING 03/11/23 16:30-19:00. Free, drop in.
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Enjoy a selection of premium sakes from Tatenokawa including Tatenokawa 50 Stream, Tatenokawa 33 Junmai Daiginjo 3 Peaks, Tatenokawa 18 and the rare Tatenokawa 1 Zenith Komyo Yamada Nishiki.

19/10/2023

Posted • Head over to , a delightful East London establishment, for a cosy and enjoyable experience that perfectly combines Sake with delectable seafood 🍶🍣. This charming wine bar, situated on Hoxton Square, has recently expanded its offerings beyond cocktails to feature an extensive selection of wines.

Indulge in their exquisite menu, carefully curated for your delight:

1️⃣ Cuttlefish, Guanciale, Basil & Yellow Drop Chilli paired with Shirayuki "Clear Sky" Itami Morohaku Honjozo from  (Hyogo Prefecture).

2️⃣ Monkfish, Braised Greens & Walnuts. Paired with Tatenokawa Phoenix Rainbow Label Junmai Daiginjo from (Yamagata Prefecture).

A visit to Everafter is made even more enticing by their Head Sommelier, who needs no introduction. , affectionately known as Henny, is a decorated professional with a list of accolades, ranging from being crowned 's Sommelier of the Year in 2022 to earning a spot on 's prestigious 30 under 30 list.

Link in bio to make your booking 🔗 available this October only.

12/10/2023

Great to attend 2nd Anniversary last night
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A big thanks to Naoki & Tracey for the invitation and to their tireless efforts making and promoting sparkling sake to the world.
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10/10/2023

Matured sake really has its charms. This snow-room-aged sake from made exclusively for KOYN in London is a prime example.
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Cold, cold temp maturation before the sake is pasteurised brings out the depth, warmth & roundness of the rice whilst developing umami and adding weight. The result? Soft fruits & delicious complexity lending superb pairing ability. Just look at the variety of foods this paired AMAZINGLY with!
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If you haven’t been to KOYN yet you should go, it’s delicious AND they do Sake Sunday when you can get a carafe of this KOYN sake for free!
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02/10/2023

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This month, is serving up not one, not two, but three seafood and Sake pairings that celebrate Scotland’s cultural and gastronomic bounty and the heart of Japanese culture: umami.

1️⃣ Scotch Egg: A non-traditional chawanmushi topped with trout roe, herb oil and crispy buckwheat, paired with “Snow Blossom”, Daiginjo Nam, Yamatogawa Shuzo. The fuller mouthfeel of this Sake complements the chawanmushi’s texture, while apple and melon fruit notes enhance the savoury trout and roe.

2️⃣ Crab Noodle Salad: Noodles made from daikon from the restaurant’s garden, topped with seasoned white crab meat and chili, served with aromatic crab bisque and paired with 9 "Mountain Stream" Junmai Nama Bodaimoto, Tsuji Honten. Floral notes complement the aromatic herbs while fruity and lychee notes pair with the sweetness of the crab.

3️⃣ Squid cooked in its own ink: A rich and intense dish with confit fennel, a squid ink tuile and wild garlic emulsion, paired with "Misty Mountain" Junmai Bodaimoto Nigori Sake Hiire Tsuji Honten. The Sake’s zesty notes cut through the richness of the dish, while the chewy, earthy elements stand up to the intensity of the squid.

This experience – only available throughout October – promises to be a symphony of flavours and cannot be missed.

👏 All thanks to Head Chef and Owners
📷 Photo credit: .co

29/09/2023

Last couple of days! 15% off for

www.tengusake.com

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23/09/2023

Join us for World Sake Day at Hedonism Wines in London - 1st October

13/06/2023

Here’s the menu & pairings for our upcoming Sake Pairing event
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6 dishes, 6 sakes, £65 all in. It’s gonna be a blast! Link to tickets in bio.
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12/06/2023

Last few hours! Sale finishes end of today.