Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileSake Japanese Bistro and Bar
Columbia, MO · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Sake Japanese Bistro and Bar runs a beverage program anchored by Japanese whisky, hot and cold sake, local taps, and a martini list that runs all week. The cocktail menu lists ten named drinks, eight signature martinis, and two spritzes, incorporating Japanese ingredients such as sake, shochu, and Japanese whisky. The sake selection spans on-tap, hot, and cold service with multiple named labels and styles. Wine covers on-tap, white, rosé, sparkling, and red. Beer includes eight taps and twelve bottles and cans. Menus change with the seasons.
- What should I order?
- Start with a sake from the on-tap, hot, or cold list; Bushido Way of the Warrior is available on tap in small or large, and Ozeki is served hot. For a cocktail, the Tokyo 75 combines Roku gin, Hana Awaka sparkling sake, simple syrup, lemon juice, and mandarin juice. The Rokugroni uses Roku gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a broad sake selection spanning on-tap, hot, cold, nigori, and sparkling styles will find the most to explore here. The cocktail list, with ten named drinks and eight signature martinis, suits those who prefer mixed drinks built with Japanese ingredients.
- When should I go?
- Martini Mondays is listed on the menu for signature martinis. The martini list runs all week.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program centers on Japanese whisky, hot and cold sake, local taps, and a martini list. Sake is served on tap, hot, and cold, with multiple named labels including nigori and sparkling styles. Cocktails incorporate Japanese ingredients such as sake, shochu, and Japanese whisky. Menus change with the seasons.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail program lists ten named cocktails, eight signature martinis, and two spritzes, with a martini list running all week and a Martini Mondays section. Drinks incorporate Japanese ingredients such as sake, shochu, and Japanese whisky. Menus change with the seasons.
Menu strengths
- — Ten named cocktails, eight signature martinis, and two spritzes give the list real range.
- — Cocktails incorporate Japanese ingredients such as sake, shochu, and Japanese whisky.
- — A martini list runs all week, with a Martini Mondays section for signature martinis.
Standout selections
- — Tokyo 75 — Roku gin, Hana Awaka sparkling sake, simple syrup, lemon juice, mandarin juice.
- — Rokugroni — Roku gin, sweet vermouth, Campari.; Jellyfish — sparkling peach jelly sake, Wycliff Brut, peach nectar.
Wine
The wine list spans on-tap, white, rosé, sparkling, and red categories. Two wines are on tap: Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc and Angeline Pinot Noir. White, rosé, and sparkling options include Frei Brothers Chardonnay, Kung Fu Girl Riesling, Hakatsuru Plum Wine, and Freixenet Premium Cava. Reds include Hess Cabernet Sauvignon and Catena Malbec.
Menu strengths
- — Wine list spans on-tap, white, rosé, sparkling, and red categories.
- — Two wines on tap: Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc and Angeline Pinot Noir.
- — Sparkling wine and plum wine are listed among white, rosé, and sparkling options.
Standout selections
- — Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc — listed under Wine On tap.
- — Angeline Pinot Noir — listed under Wine On tap.
- — Hakatsuru Plum Wine — listed under White, rosé & sparkling.
Beer
The beer program covers both draft and packaged formats, with eight beers on tap including local Missouri options and twelve bottles and cans including Japanese and domestic beers. Draft selections include Kirin Ichiban, Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat, and Three Floyds Zombie Dust IPA. Bottles and cans include Sapporo 22 oz, Hitachino White Ale, Boulevard Tank 7, Guinness Stout, and Deschutes Black Butte Porter.
Menu strengths
- — Eight beers on tap, including local Missouri options.
- — Twelve bottles and cans, including Japanese and domestic beers.
- — Beer program covers both draft and packaged formats.
Standout selections
- — Kirin Ichiban — listed under Beer On tap.
- — Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat — listed under Beer On tap.
- — Hitachino White Ale — listed under Bottles & cans.
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic beer selection lists three Athletic beers: Mexican Style Copper, Free Wave Hazy IPA, and Run Wild IPA. All three are listed under Athletic — non-alcoholic.
Menu strengths
- — Three non-alcoholic Athletic beers are listed: Mexican Style Copper, Free Wave Hazy IPA, and Run Wild IPA.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Mexican Style Copper — listed under Athletic — non-alcoholic.
- — Athletic Free Wave Hazy IPA — listed under Athletic — non-alcoholic.
- — Athletic Run Wild IPA — listed under Athletic — non-alcoholic.
Spirits
The spirits program centers on Japanese whisky and a sake selection spanning on-tap, hot, and cold service with multiple named labels and styles. Cold sake includes nigori and sparkling options. Named selections include Bushido Way of the Warrior on tap, Ozeki served hot, Moonstone Asian Pear and Moonstone Summer Plum in 750ml, Dreamy Clouds nigori, Hana Awaka Sparkling Flower, and Ikezo Sparkling Peach Jelly.
Menu strengths
- — The bar is stocked with Japanese whisky.; Sake selection spans on-tap, hot, and cold service with multiple named labels and styles.
- — Multiple named cold sake including nigori and sparkling styles.
Standout selections
- — Bushido Way of the Warrior — sake on tap, small or large.
- — Ozeki — hot sake, small or large.; Dreamy Clouds — nigori sake; bright, cloudy, coconut.
- — Hana Awaka Sparkling Flower — sparkling, sweet, berry sake.
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