Mei

Hi Everyone,

My name is Mei and I've been at True Sake since 2013. I was interested in sake after I moved to San Francisco. Who knew the sake world was so fun and interesting?

Everyone you meet and talk to in the sake industry, is just so welcoming and is open to teaching you more about the sake world. I really wanted to know more and become involved in the industry. And here I am!

Kanpai!

-Mei

Tenjo Mugen Umakuchi - Discovered this brew on a sake tour in Miyagi Feb 2025. Made with the local rice Hitomebore, this was the first sake I tasted that was label "Umakuchi". Which translates to "Umami Mouth". I love this sake at chilled to room temp. It's buttery smooth with lovely clean umami notes. Just love it!

Kamikokoro Toukagen - SEASONAL! - When this sake is around in the Spring time, I will always grab a few bottles while it's still available. Made with peach yeast, this sake is one of the most popular Spring nama that we get in the store. Hitorically, it disapeared for almost a decade until you guys and I kept asking for it back. THANK YOU! 
Don't forget to check out their super limited Fuyu no Tsuki when that's around too!

Ooki Daikichi Cooking Sake - If you cook, you must have a bottle of this cooking sake in your kitchen arsenal at all times. Get it, take a sip and you will know just how much umami and flavor is going into your food. You will never catch me without a bottle of this in my kitchen. I always have a bottle of this at home at all times.

Kenbishi Honjozo - My go-to for a hot sake. THE BEST hot sake in my opinion. Also tasty on the rocks or even chilled. Try it!! I love love love this sake! Don't be surprised if I recommend it to you at the store. There's good reason! Now also available in the 1.8Ls available in store only! Another bottle I keep in the house at all times.

Chokaisan Junmai Daiginjo - This was THE sake that turned me on to sake. Fruity but not sweet, aromatic, crisp, clean. Super easy drinking. 

Stella - No longer one of the newest additions to the store but for sure a must try! So much complexity, and flavors going on, it's incredible.

Choryo Yoshinosugi Omachi Yamahai Junmai Taru - Choryo makes one of the best Taruzake available to the US. They use a specific area of the cedar tree to achieve the ideal flavor. Not to mention this sake uses Omachi rice, and is a Yamahai Junmai style. Any sake geek's interest would peek if they saw that on a menu. I recommend this sake chilled or heated. Check out Choryo's other Taru sake too! They both are the best Taru!

Kikuhime Daiginjo Genshu "Chrysanthemum Princess" - I absolutely love this sake! Kikuhime never releases any fresh sake, and all their bottles are aged. A lot of people ask me what is a super special sake to pair with a steak dinner or rich foods. THIS ONE! That's not all, this sake taste even better after opened for a couple of weeks.

Kikuizumi Hitotsuji Junmai Sparkling - My new favorite sparkling sake. You can taste the craftsmanship in this sake. Several times medal winner in the International Wine Challenge, what more can I say? Balanced aroma notes of floral, fruits and subtle earthy tones. The bubbles are just magnificent! Serve it in a flute glass. Try it if you ever get the chance!