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Takara Sake USA Inc. was established in 1983 in Berkeley, California. The main products produced in Berkeley are the "Sho Chiku Bai" brand of sake, flavored sake, plum sake, mirin and others. Takara Sake USA has taken pure snow melt from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and superior rice from the fertile Sacramento Valley. To this, they apply traditional sake-making craftsmanship and modern technology to produce a sake worthy of the Takara mark. Various products like premium sake and shochu are imported from our parent company in Japan.

Since launching sake brewing operations in 1842, in the late Edo period, we have been providing for more than 170 years a wide variety of products underpinned by our creative and proven technology responding to the values and tastes of consumers.

【Numerous Gold Prizes in Japan】
Since its founding in 1881 in Niigata—Japan’s premier sake region known for its pristine landscapes and singular brewing heritage—Kikusui has stood at the forefront of sake craftsmanship. Built around the pure alpine waters and fertile fields of Niigata, the Kikusui brewery has achieved consistent acclaim, winning numerous gold prizes in Japan’s most prestigious new-sake competitions.
In 1972, Kikusui made history with the launch of Funaguchi Kikusui Ichiban Shibori, Japan’s very first canned nama sake—an unpasteurized, undiluted masterpiece sealed straight from the press.
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Containing 19% ABV and sealed within aluminum cans to protect its freshness, this innovative sake effortlessly sparked a nationwide nama-sake boom. Its fruity aromas and bold, full-bodied flavor quickly became exceptionally popular, with the can format ensuring it could be enjoyed anywhere, anytime—on the rocks, chilled, or even shaken into cocktails—and aged beautifully in your refrigerator to develop a velvety depth over time.
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Continuing this spirit of innovation, Kikusui introduced J‑Draft Junmai Nama Genshu, a sake made purely from rice and water—unpasteurized and undiluted—that captures the vibrant essence of freshly pressed sake. Canned at its freshest and designed to chill quickly, this sake blends tropical fruit notes with bright, umami-rich complexity, offering a new, modern experience without compromising sake’s soul.
 
With a legacy that combines traditional excellence and bold innovation, Kikusui has redefined what high-quality sake can be—transforming it into a refreshing, accessible, and richly expressive experience for both seasoned sake lovers and newcomers alike.

The new classic for camp meals
Habble Ramen is additive-free & freeze-dried.
Boil for just 4 minutes and enjoy a special bowl,
tasting even better under the starry sky.

🍙ONIGIRAZU & Real MATCHA from Japan 🍵🇯🇵
 

📍627 E 6th St.-EastVillage
📍115 E 27St.-Flatiron
📍28 Grand St.-SoHo
Hair salon @tokuyamasalon

Kuu has been proudly serving our signature ramen, donburi, and hand rolls to downtown Manhattan since 2016. Since day one, our mission is to bring people to share great moment together through great food by providing great tasting Japanese food like ramen, donburi, and other shareable small plates to the many office workers and students located in the area.  

  In 2020, we opened our second location in the Lenox Hill area to bring the same combination of great-tasting ramen and amazing energy to the many hospital workers and first responders who work in the area.

At Elly's Pastry, we proudly offer a unique blend of Japanese and New York-inspired pastries. Our head chef, Elly, has over 25 years of experience honing her craft in both
Tokyo and New York, bringing a distinct flair to every creation.

Handcrafted bubble tea in NYC Chelsea Market, Astoria, and Bay Ridge🧋🤍🍃

🍃Brown Sugar Earl Gray Oat Milk Tea / boba
🍓🌹Strawberry Rose Tea w/ Lychee jelly
🥭🌹Mango Rose Tea w/ Lychee jelly
🍓Strawberry Oat Milk w/ boba