Where To Drink Sake in Las Vegas

14 places serving up this Japanese elixir

by Agnes Poliquin Updated Sep 20, 2016, 9:00am PDT

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by Agnes Poliquin Updated Sep 20, 2016, 9:00am PDT

Sake, the fermented Japanese rice drink, is often considered a rice wine. While this clear liquor is not technically wine since there is no fruit in the fermentation process, sake is closer to beer since the starch from the rice is converted to sugar that becomes converted to alcohol through yeast. Sake, when translated from Japanese, can mean any alcoholic drink, so really, what we think of sake should be in its own alcoholic category alone. All sakes are either a pure rice style dubbed "junmai" in Japanese or an alcohol-added style called "aruten" in Japanese. Pure rice sakes use rice, water, yeast and koji, with no additive, while alcohol-added sakes use the same ingredients with a small amount of distilled brewers alcohol added to the mash, which changes the body, aroma and viscosity of the sake. As far as premium sakes go, that refers to how much the rice is milled. The more premium the sake, the more expensive. Here, a look at 14 restaurants in Las Vegas that serve up a nice collection of sake.

Note: All restaurants and bars are listed in alphabetical order. See something missing? Drop it in the comments, start a forum post showing your love or hit up the tipline, where tips are always welcome.

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Geisha Steakhouse

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While the beverage menu for Geisha Steakhouse offers numerous sake selections, both hot and cold, some of the most popular sake choices are any of the specialty saketinis. Try the Bubble Wrap Saketini, made with Tyku Nigori sake, fresh coconut, pineapple juice, lime juice, Cruzan Vanilla rum and ginger beer.

3751 E Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89121

(702) 451-9814

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Hachi

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Hachi offers diners a large selection of premium sake with flavors like Honeydew, watermelon, and honey to name a few. Try the balanced Matsu no Midori, imported from Kyoto, Japan, solely for Hachi.

3410 S Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146

(702) 227-9300

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Ichiza

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Ichiza serves ultra-premium sake such as Kubota Manju “10,000 Seasons” and Ginja Shizuku “Divine Droplets,” premium sake such as Jokigen “Happiness” and pure sake such as Suijin “Water God.” Try the Bunny Sparkling Sake in white peach or blueberry for something sweet to sip on.

4335 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 367-3151

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J Sake Bar

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This Japanese sake bar has more than 100 different types of sake to choose from. If that’s too many options, try the sake sampler that comes with three different types of sake in two-ounce portions.

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4459 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103

(702) 701-8515

Kabuto Edomae Sushi

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This pricey sushi spot makes their own sake, as well as offering more than 15 different types with descriptions for each such as light and savory or dry and earthy. Try their house-made plum or cherry sake.

5040 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146

(702) 676-1044

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Kyara Japanese Tapas

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In case you aren’t sure what type of sake to order due to the vast amount of choices, pick either of the owner’s favorites such as Crystal Dragon (Ginjo) or Sakuro Boy (Daiginjo), or you can ask your server at Kyara for a recommendation. One of the most popular sake selections is the Cherry Bouquet (Ginjo) sake.

6555 S Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118

(702) 434-8856

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Musashi Japanese Steakhouse

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Try the Musashi Mai Tai Saketini in either fuji apple, raspberry, lychee or white peach for a fun take on traditional sake.

3900 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169

(702) 735-4744

Nobu at the Hard Rock Hotel

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Nobu at the Hard Rock Hotel carries an exclusive private label of sake made just for the location, imported directly from Japan.

4455 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169

(702) 693-5090

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Sake Rok

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Sake Rok at The Park offers 12 different types of sake on their menu, but the real star is their Sake Rok Bomb. Perfect for a party, the bomb is made up of 80 ounces of Kirin Ichiban beer and 16 ounces of Sake Rok Draught Sake and serves eight people. Sake Rok also offers half-off sake bombs and sake packages from 6 to 11 p.m. on Sundays.

3786 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 706-3022

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Sen of Japan

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Sen of Japan’s extensive sake list is separated into three categories: light, medium and full-bodied sake, available by the glass, carafe or bottle. Customers can also order small sake bottles such as Tyku “Black” Junmai Ginjo or Dassai “Goju” Junmai-Daiginjo. If you’re feeling brave, try one of the “interesting sakes” such as the Homare Strawberry Nigori.

8480 W Desert Inn Rd Ste F1, Las Vegas, NV 89117

(702) 871-7781

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Soho Japanese Restaurant

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Head to Soho Japanese Restaurant for a variety of cold sake selections such as Black River (Kurosawa Kimoto Junmai) or Little Lily (Sayuri Nigori). Try a carafe of infused sake in either lychee or peach flavor. Both are equally delicious.

7377 S Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89139

(702) 776-7778

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SushiSamba

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SushiSamba in the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Palazzo features more than 100 on a long list. Get to know sake through the restaurant’s Sushi & Sake 101 class.

3327 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 607-0700

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Tao Asian Bistro

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Go for sake bombs and sake flights with three sakes at Tao Asian Bistro at the Venetian. Or try one of the specialty cocktails that feature sake, such as the Orchid with Stoli vodka and Banzai Bunny blueberry sparkling sake.

3377 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 388-8338

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Yellowtail

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Head to the Bellagio to try chef Akira Back’s own line of sake. Try the Ab Life cocktail, which features Akira Back sake, Skyy Infusion Citrus vodka and pear puree.

3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 693-8300

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