Restaurant
Unclaimed profileWhisky & Ramen
Anchorage, AK · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Whisky & Ramen pairs a deep whisky collection with a broad cocktail program. The spirits list spans Japanese, Scotch, international, and American whiskies, including a Stranahan's barrel pick, with prices from $5 to $1299. Cocktails number 17 and lean on matcha, yuzu, shiso, sakura, and sudachi across signature, low-ABV, and zero-proof sections. A dedicated Whisky Bar holds seats predominantly for walk-ins.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Stranahan's / Whisky & Ramen American Single Malt Barrel Pick at $16, selected at the distillery with Master Distiller Justin Aden. From the cocktail list, the Komorebi Old Fashioned combines Heaven Hill 7 Year Bonded, matcha, jyohakuto sugar, and orange bitters at $16. For a zero-proof option, the Golden Rule mixes sudachi, pomegranate, blackberry, sencha, egg white, and soda at $12.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whisky drinkers who want a broad Japanese and international selection, cocktail drinkers interested in Japanese-influenced ingredients, and guests seeking a dedicated zero-proof section with four options.
- When should I go?
- The dedicated Whisky Bar holds seats predominantly for walk-ins, so it suits an unplanned stop rather than a reserved seat.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $14–$22, with low-ABV at $14 and zero-proof at $12–$13. Draft beer is $7–$12. Wine by the glass is $8–$32, bottles $36–$680. Spirits range from $5 for Underberg 20ml to $1299 for Yamazaki 25 Year.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The spirits menu states an extensive list of Japanese whiskies and curated medal-winning whiskies recognized by international spirits competitions and Jim Murray's Whisky Bible. A Stranahan's American Single Malt barrel pick was selected with Master Distiller Justin Aden, and the venue will open any special bottle for guests.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seventeen cocktails span signature, low-ABV, and zero-proof sections, with Japanese-influenced ingredients including matcha, yuzu, shiso, sakura, and sudachi. Named drinks include the Komorebi Old Fashioned, Mallrat Fizz, Tree of Benevento, Flowers of Edo, Lo-Di-Do-Di, and Ichigo on a Summer Evening.
Menu strengths
- — Broad list of 17 cocktails across signature, low-ABV, and zero-proof sections
Standout selections
- — Komorebi Old Fashioned — Heaven Hill 7 Year Bonded, matcha, jyohakuto sugar, orange bitters, $16
- — Flowers of Edo — sesame washed Overholt Bonded Rye, honey ginger syrup, orange bitters, smoked ume oolong, $17
- — Tree of Benevento — Rittenhouse Rye, Plantation Dark Rum, Nux Alpina Nocino, egg white, salted maple, torched walnut, $16
Pricing: $14–$22; low-ABV $14; zero-proof $12–$13
Wine
The wine list covers sparkling, white, rosé, and red selections in by-the-glass and bottle formats. Sparkling includes Champagne and pet-nat options, and the list spans multiple regions and styles. Glass prices run $8–$32 and bottles $36–$680.
Menu strengths
- — Sparkling section includes Champagne and pet-nat options; List spans multiple regions and styles with both glass and bottle formats
Standout selections
- — Moet & Chandon Imperial Nectar Rose Champagne, France — G 32 / B 124
- — Pra Soave Classico Superiore Otto, 2024, Italy — G 16 / B 60
- — Schloss Vollrads Qba Rheingau Riesling, 2020, Germany — G 14 / B 47
Pricing: Glass $8–$32; bottles $36–$680
Beer
Draft beer, bottles, and cans are listed, with Japanese, Alaskan, and international selections on draft. Rotating taps come from Bleeding Heart Brewery, Turnagain Brewing, Brewing Company, and Cynosure Brewing. Draft prices run $7–$12.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating taps from four named Alaskan breweries; Draft selection includes local Alaskan breweries and Japanese imports
Standout selections
- — Hitachino Nest Sakura Stout, Japan — $9; King Street Brewing Company IPA, Alaska — $8
Pricing: Draft $7–$12
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof cocktail section lists four options, alongside non-alcoholic teas and sodas. The non-alcoholic beer option is Weihenstephaner N/A Hefeweissbier. Zero-proof cocktails are $12–$13, teas $3–$3.5, and the N/A beer $8.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero-proof cocktail section with four options; Non-alcoholic list includes teas, sodas, and a German N/A hefeweissbier
Standout selections
- — The Golden Rule — sudachi, pomegranate, blackberry, sencha, egg white, soda, $12
- — Southern Anorak — mango-chili shrub, ginger infused honey, citrus, ginger beer, $12
Pricing: Zero-proof cocktails $12–$13; teas $3–$3.5; N/A beer $8
Spirits
The spirits list covers extensive Japanese whisky, Scotch, international whisky, American whiskey, and other spirits, including agave, rum, mezcal, vodka, gin, brandy/cognac, and aperitivo/amaro. A dedicated Whisky Bar holds seats predominantly for walk-ins, and the menu states special bottles can be opened. Prices run $5–$1299.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive whisky collection with deep Japanese whisky selection
- — Exclusive Stranahan's barrel pick selected with Master Distiller Justin Aden
- — Menu states the venue serves curated medal-winning whiskies recognized by international spirits competitions and Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
Standout selections
- — Stranahan's / Whisky & Ramen American Single Malt Barrel Pick — $16
- — Hibiki 21 Year — Japanese whisky, $169; Kavalan Moscatel Sherry Cask — Taiwanese whisky, $89
Pricing: $5–$1299; barrel pick pour $16; corkage $20–$40 per bottle
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