New Summer drinks- Sparkling Sake to Ice Cold Beer

Summer is officially here and at Yuhoki we are celebrating by getting our drink on! In the past few months, we’ve been making some exciting changes to our menu, including a great range of alcoholic drinks, that are just perfect to enjoy with your food this summer season. Our collection includes refreshing Sake, ice cold beer, crisp white wines and fruity reds.

Sake 酒

Sake, also known as Japanese rice wine, that can be served at any temperature between chilled and hot depending on the type of sake and the occasion (in this weather we are recommending chilled!). Sake is made by fermenting rice in a process much more like beer production where the starch is converted into sugars which then ferment. The national drink of Japan and is often served with great ceremony where it is warmed in a tokkuri (porcelain bottle) and sipped from a small cup called a sakazuki. At Yuhoki we offer a great selection of sake to suit any meal.

Ozeki Premium Junmai- Is a traditional style sake, it is dry and delicate with a full-bodied flavour. We love it served chilled with some of our delicious sashimi.

Ozeki Karatamba- Another refreshing traditional style sake, dry and rich but with a lighter flavour than the Premium Junmai. Perfect paired with spicy food, we think our new starter Wasabi Prawns would be a tasty choice.

Sparkling Sake Hana Fuga- Something a bit different, a delightfully light sparkling sake with a subtle peach flavour. A great summer celebration drink, it is best served ice cold with our lighter dishes, Tori Karaage would be perfect!

Plum Wine or Umeshu 梅酒

Plum wine is a traditional Japanese liquor made by steeping unripe plums in white liquor and sugar, this creates a sweet and sour flavour that is very popular, even amongst those less keen on a boozy flavour. Like Sake, it can be served at any temperature, but we think in the summer a chilled Umeshu is particularly refreshing. It’s pure quality and fruity aroma make it the perfect aperitif before you tuck into your meal.

Beer

Is there anything better on a scorching summer day than an ice cold beer? We think not! At Yuhoki have a great selection of Asian beers that complement our menu perfectly. Classic Japanese brands like Asahi, Sapporo are a must along with internationally popular Tiger beer. So, sit back order and beer and some sushi and enjoy the sun!

Wine

Not traditionally Japanese, but still a perfect way to compliment your meal this summer. Our crisp white wines are best enjoyed with our vast selection of fish and seafood dishes, a particular favourite is Seafood Ramen. Whilst the fruity reds work best with meatier dishes, like tuna sashimi or Beef Stir Fry. Can’t decide? why not go for one of our delicious chicken dishes that are perfect with both!

So, if you’ve had a hard day at work and all you want to do is sit back and relax with some good food and a cheeky drink, why not come on down and see us!