Kawashou

Name: Kawashou
Address: Shinagawa City, Koyama, 4 Chome−9−7 オークラ荘, Tokyo
Price range: ¥300 - ¥3500

川匠 - Kawashou

★ 4.5 (21) $$Moderate 📍 Shinagawa City, Koyama, 4 Chome−9−7 オークラ荘

<Shochu Glass>

With water, with hot water, on the rocks

[Rice]

Amakusa

天草

Amakusa

A distilled spirit made from rice. It has a gentle sweetness and a clean aroma derived from rice. It pairs well with meals and is typically enjoyed on the rocks or with water.

¥650~ ≈ $4.00

Kuma no Izumi

球磨の泉

Kuma no Izumi

A traditional rice shochu from the Kuma region of Kumamoto Prefecture. It has a rich aroma and a full-bodied taste. Recommended to enjoy the umami of rice with hot water or on the rocks.

¥650~ ≈ $4.00

Toyonagakura

豊永蔵

Toyonagakura

A meticulously crafted rice shochu using organically grown rice. It has a soft, fragrant flavor and a mellow mouthfeel. Enjoy on the rocks or with hot water.

¥650~ ≈ $4.00

[Barley]

Wara Mugi

和ら麦

Wara Mugi

A shochu made from barley. It has a fragrant barley aroma and a fruity, light taste. Best enjoyed refreshingly with water or soda.

¥650~ ≈ $4.00

Hitotsubu no Mugi

一粒の麦

Hitotsubu no Mugi

A rich barley shochu that concentrates the umami of barley. It has a fragrant and rich flavor, yet a clean finish. Recommended on the rocks.

¥650~ ≈ $4.00

Shouro

松露

Shouro

A shochu with a solid, well-structured taste. The raw ingredient's flavor is strong, and it has the power of traditional sweet potato shochu. The aroma is enhanced when served with hot water.

¥650~ ≈ $4.00

[Sweet Potato]

Karari Imo

からり芋

Karariimo

A shochu made from sweet potatoes. It has a clean and "karari" (crisp) aftertaste, characterized by the sweetness of the potato and its crispness. It does not interfere with the taste of food.

¥650~ ≈ $4.00

Satou Kuro

佐藤黒

Satou Kuro

A popular sweet potato shochu made with black koji. Enjoy its full-bodied flavor, roasted aroma, and the powerful sweetness of the potato. Recommended on the rocks or with hot water.

¥650~ ≈ $4.00

Ike no Tsuyu

池の露

Ike no Tsuyu

A sweet potato shochu meticulously handmade. Characterized by its rich sweet potato flavor and roasted aroma, with a traditional taste. The umami expands when served with hot water.

¥650~ ≈ $4.00

Tomi no Houzan

富の宝山

Tomi no Houzan

A sweet potato shochu with a fruity aroma using yellow koji. It has a refreshing citrus-like aroma and is easy for sweet potato shochu beginners to drink. Pairs well with rocks or soda.

¥650~ ≈ $4.00

[Brown Sugar]

Asahi

朝日

Asahi

A brown sugar shochu characterized by its sweet aroma from brown sugar and a clean aftertaste. It has a crisp and endlessly drinkable flavor. Best enjoyed on the rocks or with water.

¥650~ ≈ $4.00

Yūsen

有泉

Yūsen

A brown sugar shochu made on Yoron Island. Characterized by its floral aroma and mellow mouthfeel. A drink that evokes the atmosphere of the southern islands.

¥650~ ≈ $4.00

<Local Sake> Glass

Sakura

作

Junmai [Mie Prefecture]

A Junmai sake from Mie Prefecture. A modern and refined Japanese sake with a harmonious balance of clear sweetness and a floral aroma.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

Kikuizumi

喜久酔

Tokubetsu Honjozo [Shizuoka Prefecture]

A Tokubetsu Honjozo sake from Shizuoka Prefecture. It has a gentle aroma and a light, refreshing mouthfeel. A gentle taste that complements meals.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

Kubota

久保田

Honjozo [Niigata Prefecture]

A famous sake from Niigata Prefecture. A representative of the "tanrei karakuchi" (light and dry) style, with a clean, crisp taste. Pairs well with any dish.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

Tateyama

立山

Tokubetsu Honjozo [Toyama Prefecture]

A local sake from Toyama Prefecture. It is dry and crisp, yet has a subtle umami. Delicious served chilled or warm.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

Suiemon

酔右衛門

Junmai [Iwate Prefecture]

A Junmai sake from Iwate Prefecture. A flavorful Japanese sake characterized by the rich umami and acidity of the rice itself.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

Matsunotsukasa

松の司

Junmai Ginjo [Shiga Prefecture]

A Junmai Ginjo sake from Shiga Prefecture. Enjoy its gentle and elegant aroma, and its delicate, smooth mouthfeel.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

Tsukasa Botan

司牡丹

Junmai [Kochi Prefecture]

A dry Junmai sake from Kochi Prefecture. Characterized by its exceptional crispness and refreshing aftertaste, it enhances Japanese dishes like seafood.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

Matsumoto

まつもと

Junmai [Kyoto Prefecture]

A Junmai sake from Kyoto Prefecture. It may have a slight effervescence, characterized by fresh acidity and the umami of rice. Perfect as a mealtime sake.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

Simmered Dishes

Young Chicken and Mushroom Oyakodon

若鶏と木の子の玉子とじ

Chicken and mushrooms simmered in dashi broth, gently bound with beaten egg. A warm dish where the gentle flavor of the broth and the sweetness of the egg permeate.

¥850 ≈ $5.00

Oyster and Mushroom Jibuni-style

牡蛎と木の子の治部煮風

A dish simmered with oysters and mushrooms, thickened in the style of Ishikawa Prefecture's local dish "Jibuni." The sweet and savory flavor, based on dashi and soy sauce, coats the ingredients well.

¥850 ≈ $5.00

Oyster and Kinoko Yoshin-ni with Nori

牡蛎と吉野煮生のり風味

"Yoshin-ni" style dish where oysters are simmered and thickened with kudzu or potato starch. The oceanic aroma of fresh seaweed acts as an accent, enhancing the umami of the oysters.

¥850 ≈ $5.00