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About this place
Rather than choosing just one sake, start with a tasting set of three. Kotaro Sake Store offers sets featuring individual labels, including Dana from Tochigi and Tamagawa from Kyoto. Sampling several sakes side by side makes it easier to discover what you enjoy, even if you are new to sake. Visitors have described comparing the aromas, crisp finishes and lingering flavours of the three pours. If you are not sure what to order, you could explain your preferences and ask for a suggestion; some diners report receiving explanations of the labels and recommendations tailored to their tastes.
The small plates range from salted squid and soy-marinated leaf wasabi to thick fried tofu grilled with leek miso and cold-smoked fatty mackerel. Choose one bite to enjoy with a drink, or order several to accompany a longer tasting. Salted squid is one pairing that diners have singled out alongside a tasting set. You could begin with that combination, then order a single pour of whichever sake you liked best.
Beer and other alcoholic drinks are also available. The shop is described as suitable for dining alone, making it an option for a solo drink and a small plate at your own pace.
