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Sake ware

Sake Tastes Different in the Right Vessel

Tokkuri, ochoko, guinomi, katakuchi — branded sake ware from Japan's kilns, and a word on how the cup changes the drink.

Sake ware is the set of vessels for serving and drinking sake: the tokkuri (flask), the small ochoko and wider guinomi cups, and the katakuchi pouring bowl.

Tokkuri & cups

The flask-and-cup set, the heart of serving sake.

Guinomi & ochoko

From thin porcelain to rustic stoneware — each changes the mouthfeel.

Material changes the drink

A thin porcelain rim reads crisp and precise; a thick, rough stoneware cup rounds the sake and warms it in the hand. The same sake in two cups is, honestly, two drinks — which is why collectors keep several.

As a gift, or for your restaurant

A boxed tokkuri-and-cups set travels well and makes a memorable gift. Chefs opening abroad often take home a serving set.

Gift wrapping available in store (please ask).

Pick your cup

Feel the rim and weight before you choose. Reserve a set for your visit.

Reserve / ask about stock