Monday, October 27, 2014

Shimada shoten in Osaka



In Osaka and love sake? On the recommendation of a friend we visit this shop in Osaka. Thankfully, it was near our hotel. As well as a small show room on the top floor you can descend a narrow staircase to the basement where there are two small rooms and a cooler room full of sake from around Japan. Sit at the table, tell the gent which ones you want to "taste" and he will bring you bottles of all the ones you like, pour you a small glass, and leave you to taste. At 220 yen per glass, this is a steal and a cool way to try lots of great sake. I took the opportunity to try three and pick out a nice bottle for a friend. A good way to start a morning. 

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