An alcoholic beverage brewed using water, rice, and koji mold as its main ingredients.
Nomi (pronounced “noh-mee”):
Japanese word meaning “only.” When paired with the word saké, it is also slang for, to put it politely, “one who likes to drink.” (from the verb nomu, to drink)
We named our shop Saké Nomi because we sell only premium saké, and we hope to create an atmosphere that will appeal to “drinking enthusiasts".
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Sake Nomi
*SAKE TASTING EVENT REMINDER*
What: Sake Tasting w/Joto Sake
When: Tuesday, January 27 @4-7 pm
Where: Saké Nomi, 106 Cherry Street
Fee: $5/person (waived w/in store purchase)
Featured sake pictured here.
We hope you’ll join us. Kanpai!
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Sake Nomi
Hold onto your sake glasses! Our next record night at @sakenomiseattle has a theme, and it’s a good one: Japanese Treasures.
Join us as we explore the incredible music from Japan. We’ll cover a wide breadth of genres including city pop, jazz, and experimental, as well as some of our favorite Japanese producers, and Japanese artists abroad.
We’ll also be selling Onigiri from the delicious @sankakuseattle. This will be a special night indeed. Hope to see you there!!!
@stackpoledesign
@dearsweetlord
@meowmountaincats
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Sake Nomi
*SAKE TASTING UPDATE*
Shichi Hon Yari Junmai Hiyaoroshi is one of the sake we’ll be featuring at our special tasting on Tuesday, January 27 @ 4-7 pm.
Stock was delivered today, so if you stop by the shop this weekend we’ll be able to give you a “secret” advance taste.
Have a great weekend and Kanpai!
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Sake Nomi
SAKE TASTING ALERT*
We are kicking off 2026’s schedule of special tasting events with a visit from sake importer Joto Sake.
Tuesday, January 27 @ 4-7 pm we will be joined by Joto Sake’s Yuto-san (Joto’s Western Regional Manager), who will be presenting three sake from Joto’s portfolio.
A brief rundown of the details:
Who: Sake Nomi Welcomes Yuto-san from Joto Sake
What: Tasting of 3 Unique & Delicious Sake
Where: Sake Nomi, 106 Cherry St.
When: Tuesday, January 27 @ 4-7 pm
Fee: $5/person (waived with purchase during the event)
We hope you will join us in welcoming our guest and perhaps discovering a new favorite premium sake.
Kanpai!
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Sake Nomi
*NEW SAKE ALERT*
Denshin Fuyu (Winter) Nama Genshu Honjozo
Malty, sweet, and a little “boozy” @ 17-18% ABV. Hearty and extremely satisfying during the colder months at the beginning of the year. Available for purchase by the glass and bottle while limited supplies last.
Kanpai!
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Sake Nomi
We are excited to be back in action this week with the first new menu of 2026, featuring some rare, limited new-to-Washington sake.
Thursday, we’ll be hosting another sake & vinyl night, with the addition of some fancy onigiri (from @sankakuseattle) for those looking for a snack.
The new super limited Junmai Ginjo from Kamoshibito Kuheiji is called “Human,” because while the brewer admits that this high-minded concept sake is subtly complex, they also are confident it is “accessible to all those who claim to be human.” (PLEASE NOTE: Proof of humanity is not required for purchase, but definitely appreciated.)
We hope your New Year is off to a good start. Kanpai!
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Sake Nomi
Happy New Year!
It’s time for another record night at Sake Nomi!
This month’s theme: Transformations. We’ll be playing records that transformed the way we think about, listen to, or otherwise engage with music. We are also excited to have some onigiri for sale from our favorite local onigiri cafe Sankaku!
It’s a new year, and we can’t wait to see you all soon!!
Limited Seasonal Release! Dark gold coloring with cinnamon and apple aromas. Soft, moderately full, and round, it displays a sequenced balance, with a spiciness that hangs around in the finish.
Featured this weekend at the bar and available to order while supplies last.
Kanpai!
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Sake Nomi
*SCHEDULE ALERT*
Unusual for us, we know, but we will be open normal hours today during the Seahawks game. We hope the home team fares better than Chuck usually does . . .
Kanpai and Go ‘Hawks!
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