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Takara Sake USA Inc. We are a sake brewery and museum in Berkeley, California. Our tasting room and museum are curr...
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Our Tasting Room and Museum are now open with a fully redesigned interior and enhanced with a host of exciting new features to make your visit even more memorable, this is more than just a visit – it’s an experience you won’t want to miss. For those who are unable to visit our Tasting Room, we also offer virtual sake tasting sessions. Sake is a flavorful, trendy drink, available in a large variety of flavors. It pairs great with a tasty dinner and is perfect for special occasions. We offer numerous sake products for delivery and curbside pickup including, Sho Chiku Bai, Junmai, Hana, Yuki Nigori and more. Visit our Online Store today and try some elegant sake for yourself!

10/12/2026

Fall calls for something sparkling. 🍂

Light, refreshing, and full of flavor, HANA Sparkling Sake comes in favorites like Fuji Apple and White Peach. Which one are you reaching for?

A chilled glass of Takara Plum Rosé, please. 🌸Smooth, lightly sweet, and full of plum flavor. This is one we’ll be reach...
10/09/2026

A chilled glass of Takara Plum Rosé, please. 🌸

Smooth, lightly sweet, and full of plum flavor. This is one we’ll be reaching for all October.

Making the most of the warm days while they’re still here. 🌸Kinsen Plum Rosé is light and refreshing with sweet, fruity ...
10/08/2026

Making the most of the warm days while they’re still here. 🌸

Kinsen Plum Rosé is light and refreshing with sweet, fruity plum flavor. An easy way to switch up your usual sake pour.

Keeping it simple with REI. 🍶REI Junmai Daiginjo Nigori Sake is smooth and creamy with a rich texture and subtly sweet f...
10/07/2026

Keeping it simple with REI. 🍶

REI Junmai Daiginjo Nigori Sake is smooth and creamy with a rich texture and subtly sweet flavor. Best served chilled for an easy, refreshing sip.

Raspberry and nigori make a good match. 🍓This cocktail pairs REI Junmai Daiginjo Nigori Sake with fresh raspberry for a ...
10/06/2026

Raspberry and nigori make a good match. 🍓

This cocktail pairs REI Junmai Daiginjo Nigori Sake with fresh raspberry for a mix of creamy, tart, and refreshing. An easy way to switch up your usual sake pour this season.



Autumn Berry Nigori Sour (REI Junmai Daiginjo Nigori)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients:
4 oz REI Junmai Daiginjo Nigori
2 oz vodka
3 oz cranberry juice
½ oz grenadine
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1 egg white
Ice

For Garnish
2 rosemary sprigs
4 fresh raspberries

Instructions:
1. Add the REI Junmai Daiginjo Nigori, vodka, cranberry juice, grenadine, lemon juice, and egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice.
2. Shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds until the mixture becomes light and frothy.
3. Add a handful of ice and shake again until well chilled. Fill two rocks glasses with fresh ice and strain the cocktail evenly between the glasses, allowing the foam to settle on top.
4. Garnish each cocktail with a sprig of fresh rosemary and raspberries on a cocktail pick. Serve immediately.

We’re giving classic cinnamon rolls a little upgrade.Espresso, Takara Mirin, and brown sugar are brushed right onto the ...
10/05/2026

We’re giving classic cinnamon rolls a little upgrade.

Espresso, Takara Mirin, and brown sugar are brushed right onto the rolls before and after baking, then everything gets topped with mascarpone frosting and cocoa powder.

Save this one for your next weekend bake. 🤎



Tiramisu Cinnamon Rolls (Takara Mirin)
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls

Ingredients:
Cinnamon Rolls
1 package refrigerated cinnamon rolls (8-count)
¼ cup brewed espresso
2 Tbsp Takara Mirin
1 Tbsp brown sugar

Mascarpone Frosting
4 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
2 Tbsp softened cream cheese
2 Tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 Tbsp heavy cream

For Garnish
Cocoa powder
Chocolate curls, optional

Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven according to the cinnamon roll package directions. In a small bowl, whisk together the espresso, Takara Mirin, and brown sugar until dissolved.
2. Arrange the cinnamon rolls in a greased baking dish. Brush about half of the espresso mirin mixture over the tops of the rolls before baking. Bake according to the package directions until golden brown.
3. While the rolls are still warm, brush the remaining espresso mirin mixture over the tops, allowing it to soak into the rolls.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mascarpone, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth and spreadable.
5. Spread or pipe the mascarpone frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls. Dust generously with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate curls, if desired. Serve warm.

For the peach lovers. 🍑Yuki Nigori White Peach is a smooth and creamy nigori sake with sweet, juicy white peach flavor i...
10/02/2026

For the peach lovers. 🍑

Yuki Nigori White Peach is a smooth and creamy nigori sake with sweet, juicy white peach flavor in every sip. Serve it chilled, pour it over ice, or mix it into your next cocktail.



Apple Bourbon Sake Smash (YUKI Nigori Lychee Flavored Sake)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients:
For the Cinnamon Sugar Rim
2 Tbsp coarse sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Cocktail
4 oz YUKI Nigori Lychee Flavored Sake
2 oz bourbon
4 oz apple c***r
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
1 oz maple syrup
Ice

For Garnish
Thin apple slices
Fresh rosemary

Instructions:
1. On a small plate, combine the coarse sugar and cinnamon. Rub the rims of two rocks glasses with a grapefruit wedge, then dip each rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture. Fill the glasses with ice.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the YUKI Nigori Lychee Flavored Sake, bourbon, apple c***r, lemon juice, grapefruit juice and maple syrup. Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
3. Strain the cocktail evenly between the prepared glasses.
4. Garnish each drink with a few thin apple slices and grapefruit slices and a light dusting of ground cinnamon. Serve immediately.

White peach, served chilled. ✨HANA White Peach Flavored Sparkling Sake is light, crisp, and just the right amount of swe...
10/01/2026

White peach, served chilled. ✨

HANA White Peach Flavored Sparkling Sake is light, crisp, and just the right amount of sweet.

Chill it, pour it, and make the moment yours. 🍶

Are you looking for a new apron or curtain to show off to your guests at your next dinner party? How about some special ...
10/01/2026

Are you looking for a new apron or curtain to show off to your guests at your next dinner party? How about some special glasses or a barmat to make your sake tasting exceptional?

Takara Sake USA is excited to announce the addition of these four new items that you can purchase now from our Online Store. For every sake connoisseur, these items are a must have, and we can’t wait for you to try them!

Something crisp for the picnic. 🍎🌿Bring a little more fun to the picnic with TaKaRa CHU-HI in Fuji Apple, White Peach, a...
09/30/2026

Something crisp for the picnic. 🍎🌿

Bring a little more fun to the picnic with TaKaRa CHU-HI in Fuji Apple, White Peach, and Lemon. Bright, refreshing, and ready to make any outdoor moment feel like a good one.

Which flavor are you reaching for first? 👀

Address

708 Addison Street
Berkeley, CA
94710

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+18339410493

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