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PetNat/Rose/Sparkling
$16
Cheverny Rosé (Domaine Pascal Bellier)
Pinot Noir & Gamay. Loire, France. 2023.
$16
Organic
Harvested by hand and vinified in stainless steel tanks, this rosé showcases the vibrant character of the grapes while maintaining freshness and purity. The freshness is especially apparent on the nose, with jammy fruit aromas of strawberries, lemons, and rosehip as well as a slight creaminess. The pale pink hue it pours reflects its delicate nature.
$18
Yves Duport “L’intact”
Gamay. 2023. Bugey, France.
$18
Unfiltered & Unfined
Certified Organic & Biodynamic
Bright red rhubarb fruit and zesty red berry flavors with a bit of fizz. Perfect for warm days — dry, expressive, and tremendously fresh. This naturally sparkling rosé captures the wine's effervescence through natural fermentation in the bottle. The grapes are lightly pressed to extract delicate color and flavor without tannins.
$22
Mio Sparkling Sake (10oz)
Sparkling Sake. Nada, Japan.
$22
Delicate & refreshingly sweet with flavors of honeydew, lemongrass & peaches. Refreshing - not too sweet! Similar to some Prosecco. Good for 2!
Sake
$29
Premium Sakes Flight
A curated selection of Daiginjo and Special Junmai
$29
1. Makiri - sharp, extra-dry
2. Mutsu Hassen Black - smooth, sea-breeze
3. Okunomatsu - balanced, silky
Limited/Daiginjyo
$24 (glass) / $90 (bottle)
HTE x Kato Collab Junmai
Tokubetsu Junmai. 2025. NYC.
$24 (glass) / $90 (bottle)
Limited Edition
Our collaboration with our local favorite Kato Sake Works. We always feel grateful to receive so much support from the local communities. We therefore want to use this collab to show this special gratitude. If you want to buy one for a keepsake, grab before it runs out!
$26
Makiri "Extra Dry" Junmai Daiginjo
Junmai Daiginjo. Tohoku, Yamagata.
$26
This sharp, super dry sake sports the name Makiri, which translates to “Demon Cutter”. Inspired by the blades of fishermen in Sakata City, which were said to dispel evil forces, Makiri will dispel bad energy from your soul and fill you with inner warmth. A superb sake that can be served hot or cold. Sake connoisseurs and amateurs alike will be impressed by this sake.
Dry
$25
Mutsu Hassen Black Label
Junmai Ginjyo. Aomori, Japan.
$25
Staff Favorite
Hachinohe Brewery is one of few who practices sustainability and only utilizes local ingredients. The result is bursting with the apple-infused terroir of Aomori. A refreshing acidity melts gently into a sea of umami, allowing it to adapt easily in many different pairings. Its sheen matches the quality: Golden.
Drink chilled.
$26
Makiri "Extra Dry" Junmai Daiginjo
Junmai Daiginjo. Tohoku, Yamagata.
$26
This sharp, super dry sake sports the name Makiri, which translates to “Demon Cutter”. Inspired by the blades of fishermen in Sakata City, which were said to dispel evil forces, Makiri will dispel bad energy from your soul and fill you with inner warmth. A superb sake that can be served hot or cold. Sake connoisseurs and amateurs alike will be impressed by this sake.
$24
Harushika “Extra Dry”
Junmai. Nara, Japan.
$24
”Extra Dry” happens to be the brewery chairman’s favorite sake since 1985, and for good reason — there’s both delightful lightness and umami in this sake, with a gentle aroma, a soft sweetness from the rice, and a smooth, delicate flavor overall. Hints of dry herbs, mint, and sage expand over the palate and leave a pleasant star anise aftertaste.
$21.5
Denshin “Yuki”
Junmai Ginjo. Fukui, Japan.
$21.5
This junmai ginjo is brewed with water that started as snow in the mountains around the brewery and, over many years, melted then filtered through the earth. This gives the sake a pure, refreshing taste, but with enough transparency for you to notice the nuanced smoothness — like catching snowflakes on your tongue. Light, dry, and refreshing.
Balanced
$24
Okunomatsu Ginjo
Junmai Ginjo. Fukushima, Japan.
$24
The nose on this IWC Grand Champion Sake is a very cool collection of complex, lively aromas — look for floral, citrus, honeydew, melon. It boasts a silky light body, a smooth finish, and a refreshing aftertaste, balancing Its flavors between acidity and sweetness with gentle ease. A world class sake in every sense!
Semi-Sweet/Nigori
$22
Kato Sake Works, Nigori
Nigori-Genshu. Brooklyn.
$22
Made without additives and coarsely filtered for a silky body.
Made with 60% polished Calrose rice. Tastes like fresh grass, white chocolate, cane sugar, late apples. Semi-sweet.
From Kato, "Sounds like power ballads."
Umeshu and Specialty Shu
$23
Oze x Rosé
Junmai Dai-ginjyo. Gunma, Japan
$23
Owner's Pick
A lovely rose-colored sake that displays a harmonious symphony of sweet and tart. Brewed with the exceedingly difficult-to-use red yeast, this Rose sake will envelop the palate with notes of lush wild strawberries.
$19
Nanbu Bijin Umeshu No Sugar
Umeshu. Iwate, Japan.
$19
This particular plum brew infuses only the plums into their one-of-a-kind no sugar-added Umeshu. The natural sugars of the plums are extracted by the sake over time. This longer process unveils a refreshingly tart, bright, rose-colored delight.
Recommended on the rocks.
$19.5
Yamamoto Shuzo Godai Umeshu
Umeshu. Kagoshima, Japan.
$19.5
A rich yet easy-to-drink umeshu brewed with sweet potato shochu — the fruit harmonizes with the potato, creating a brilliant plum sake with a deep and subtle earthy flavor. Delicious with just the right balance of strength and sweetness.
$22
Kato Sake Works, Yuzu
Yuzu-infused Junmai - Genshu
$22
60% polished Calrose rice. Infused with Japanese yuzu lemon to balance the natural sweetness.
$20
Maruishi Jozo Miwaku no Mango
Junmai + mango. Aichi, Japan.
$20
A junmaishu infused with natural Alphonso mango grown in the south of Japan and distilled with Daichi no Kaze rice. The powerful flavors of tropical mango linger in your mouth from start to finish. Enjoy it chilled or on the rocks.
$22
MIO Sparkling Sake (10oz)
Sparkling Sake. Nada, Japan.
$22
Delicate & refreshingly sweet with flavors of honeydew, lemongrass & peaches. Refreshing - not too sweet! Think of it as - a Japanese Prosecco for 2!
Shochu
$12 (+3 w / Club Soda)
Nisshin-Shurui Sudachi
20%. Awa, Japan.
$12 (+3 w / Club Soda)
On the rocks or neat
3oz pour
Made using the juice of the Sudachi citrus, which is a Tokushima specialty popular nationwide. Sudachi Shochu retains some of this bitterness, acidity, and a sweet citrusy aroma. Great in cocktails, on the rocks, and with water or club soda.
$12 (+3 w / Club Soda)
Nankai Shochu
24%. Amami Island, Japan.
$12 (+3 w / Club Soda)
On the rocks or neat
3oz pour
Nankai, which translates to “the South Sea,” is inspired by the clear blue waters of Amami Oshima, an island paradise off the southwestern coast of Japan. A vacuum-distilled shochu made from carefully selected sugarcane and rice, Nankai is handcrafted and masterfully aged exclusively in Amami.
$12 (+3 w / Club Soda)
Kannoko Mugi (Barley)
24%. Kagoshima, Japan.
$12 (+3 w / Club Soda)
On the rocks or neat
3oz pour
Kannoko is perfect for the whiskey lovers out there! Made by the famous Satsuma Shozu company, this shochu is single-distilled (honkaku) with select barley and white koji, and has a rich, mellow flavor. Its vibrant amber color is due to the fact that it is barrel-aged in oak for three years before bottling. All natural ingredients and no additives — enjoy it neat, on the rocks, or with club soda.
$12 (+3 w / Club Soda)
Yamamoto Shuzo Godai Umeshu
Shochu/Umeshu. Kagoshima, Japan.
$12 (+3 w / Club Soda)
On the rocks or neat
3oz pour
A rich yet easy-to-drink umeshu brewed with sweet potato shochu — the fruit harmonizes with the potato, creating a brilliant plum sake with a deep and subtle earthy flavor. Delicious with just the right balance of strength and sweetness.
$12 (+3 w / Club Soda)
Ogatama Tekkan Kuro Imo Shochu
25%. Kagoshima, Japan.
$12 (+3 w / Club Soda)
On the rocks or neat
3oz pour
Ogatama Shuzo's classic manufacturing method uses an earthenware pot that gives this shochu a mildness and elegance in its flavor. The light and silky texture is soft on the palate, and it has a strong fragrance from the carefully-selected sweet potatoes and black rice koji used during the preparation process — the black koji adds a bit of smokiness and a dry finish that is balanced beautifully by the sweetness from the potato.
Cocktail
$21
Samurai Rock-on 🤘
Junmai, Kato Mirin Sake, freshly squeezed Lime Juice
$21
Created by @kuniyahair
$21
📷 Cameron Obscura 🌫️
St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Yuzu Juice, Made-in-NYC Dry Vermouth, Mio Sparkling Sake
$21
Created by @gcameronperry
$21
❤️ Heart to Explain
Kato Nigori, Sfumato Amaro, Method Sweet Vermouth, Yuzu Juice
$21
Created by @sipandco.co
$21
Carli-flower 🌼
Hibiscus Tea, Yuzu Sake, Mint
$21
Created by @d4adng0ne
$21
Empress X 👑
Oze Rose Sake, Lychee Juice, Montenegro Amaro, Umeshu, Rose Petals
$21
Created by @ _qiqix
$21
Bitchy Mangoes 🥭
Mango Sake, Nankai Shochu, Matcha Genmaicha Tea
$21
Created by @_qiqix
$21
Cafe Purr-risa 🐈‍⬛
Coffee Liqueur, Kimoto Nigori, Kyoto Cold Brew, shaved chocolate on top
$21
Created by @idontspeakengrish
$21
🧸 Sugar Teddy
Kato Nigori, Pineapple Juice, Yuzu Juice, Candied Ginger on Pick, Gummy Bear
$21
Created by @teddy.boo.boo.x
$21
Ma-Chet Baker 🎺
Junmai, Matcha, Oat Milk, Genmaicha
$21
Created by @kuniyahair
$21
🍁 Falling For U-Bae
Oat Milk, Junmai, Ube Condensed Milk, Cinnamon
$21
Created by @seilarmoon_
$21
⛩️ Kyoto Mule
Sudachi Shochu, Kato Junmai, Lime Juice, Fever Tree Ginger Beer
$21
$21
The Perfect Poison 🔮
Tomato, Spice, Herbal Liqueur, Yuzu Sake, Mint
$21
Allergy warning: contains shellfish
Created by @ _qiqix
$18
🍋 Yuzu Sour Chū-Hi
Sudachi Shochu, Yuzu, Club Soda
$18
$18
Hojicha-Mirin 🌆
Hojicha, Mirin Sake, Cinnamon
$18
Red
$19
Swick Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon. Columbia Valley, WA. 2022.
$19
Organic
An intriguing mix of Old World and New World with a commanding presence in the glass. Macerated whole cluster for two months before aging in neutral French oaks for 14 months. Tobacco, dark cherry, and mint aromatics lead to a fruit-forward finish with fresh acidity. The longer skin maceration makes for a cabernet that is lighter in color with a more elegant expression.
$20
Le Tourbillon de la Vie Rouge
Grenache. 2022. Calce, France.
$20
Certified Organic & Biodynamic
From Domaine Jean-Philippe Padié, this natural red Grenache is vinified using traditional methods. Pours a delightful ruby color and is ripe and aromatic, with distinctive aromas of black and red berries, wild herbs, and spice. Soft tannins, soothing but energetic, great glou-factor.
$18
Florèz Wines “Cave Dew”
Pinot Noir. 2023. Santa Cruz, CA.
$18
Organic & Biodynamic
A bright, medium bodied Pinot with a nice dark hue and a generous, elegant palate. Focused and expressive with aromas of cherry, blueberry, and earth. 50% whole-cluster, 50% destemmed, rested in neutral French barrels for about ten months on lees.
White
$19
Domaine Bersan “Saint-Bris”
Sauvignon Blanc. Burgundy, France. 2023.
$19
Organic
An aromatic Sauvignon Blanc with a medium body; refreshing grapefruit and florals on the nose with more citrus and mineral notes on the palate, all ending in a crisp, mouthwatering finish. Fresh, bright, and very balanced.
Orange/Skin-Contact
$15
Wonderwerk Big Orange
Muscat Canelli, Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc. Los Angeles, CA. 2023.
$15
Big Orange’s unique blend of white grapes embodies the essence of California's diverse terroir. Aromas of orange peel and wildflowers greet the nose and its palate is bold and textured, with flavors of stone fruit, tangerine, and honey, as well as a gentle tannic grip from the skin contact. The finish is long and structured, leaving impressions of dried apricot and citrus zest.
$17
Schlossmühlenhof “Boden Funk”
Müller-Thurgau. Rheinhessen, Germany. 2023.
$17
A delightful alternative to the Rheinhessen region's famed Rieslings, this wine has a vibrant personality — lush and aromatic, simultaneously grassy and fruit-forward with notes like mango and apricot. Lean, crisp, and well balanced with electric acidity.
Japanese Lager/Pilsner/Weisen
$11
Echigo Weizen for a Relaxing Time
Hefeweizen. 5.5%. Niigata, Japan.
$11
10 oz. Beautiful, slightly hazy liquid with a delicate fruity and refreshing flavor. The enjoyable soft and round mouthfeel leads easily to a crisp, dry finish. Brewed with 100% wheat malt and barley malt and hops, this craft was brewed with all the hard-working busy people out there in mind, to be enjoyed in the times they would most like to relax.
$11
Orion Beer
Lager. 5%. Okinawa, Japan.
$11
Orion’s “The Draft” offers a refreshing, mild taste with a crisp mouthfeel and pours a clear yellow-golden in the glass. Lemony citrus, grainy malt, and a bit of grassiness on the nose with a superbly clean finish — a classic example of a Japanese light lager.
$11
Asahi Super Dry
Rice Lager. 5%. Osaka, Japan.
$11
Japan’s number 1 beer! Dry and crisp with a quick, clean finish.
Japanese Ale/IPA
$11
Kizakura Lucky Cat (10oz)
White Ale. Kyoto, Japan.
$11
Has a gentle yet refreshing aroma of fresh yuzu and spicy sansho peppercorn.
The addition of high-quality Japanese rice lends a lightness to the body of this brew, counterbalancing Saaz hops bitterness elegantly.
$11
Kizakura Lucky Dog (10oz)
Japanese Session IPA. Kyoto, Japan.
$11
Brilliant citrus aroma. Modest hoppiness with light & smooth aftertaste. Well balanced with a lighter body than a usual IPA.
Low ABV/Lager/Pilsner
$11.5
KCBC Infinite Machine
Pilsner. 4.8%. Brooklyn, NYC.
$11.5
Classic noble-hop notes of herbal spice & bright citrus, with subtle bread-dough malt and a crisp, clean bitterness on the finish. Elegantly balanced. Infinitely refreshing.
Ale/IPA
$12
Other Half Citra + Galaxy
DDH IPA. 8.5%. Brooklyn, NY.
$12
A hazy Imperial IPA in Other Half’s dual hop series which explores two hops in equal amounts; in this case, Citra and Galaxy. Notes of lychee, sweet orange, peach, passion fruit, and a hint of pine.
$12
Jeju Pellong Ale
Pale Ale. 5.5%. Jeju-do, South Korea.
$12
“Pellong” means “shine/sparkle” in Jeju dialect, and this brew certainly shines — a unique pale ale with a diverse range of floral hops. While it does not contain fruit ingredients, it has a characteristic grapefruit scent. Refreshing and perfect for summer.
Sour/Session
$12
Garvies Point Indigose
Sour Gose. 5%. Glen Cove, NY.
$12
A Gose-style sour ale brewed with coriander, pink Himalayan sea salt, and butterfly pea flower from Thailand. This beer pours a deep indigo/purple with notes of sour-sweet grape Jolly Ranchers. Slightly salty, acidic, and completely refreshing.
Hard Seltzer/Cider
$10
Lunar Yuzu
Hard Seltzer. 4.7%. NYC.
$10
Made from real, fresh yuzu grown in Japan's coastal Shimane Prefecture. Enjoy the floral aromas and tartness of this seltzer, enhanced with punchy carbonation that accentuates its flavor. Gluten-free.
$10
Lunar Lychee
Hard Seltzer. 4.5%. NYC.
$10
Enjoy a sweet, aromatic and tart flavor profile that is unique to this tropical fruit. Proudly made with real fruit nectar from lychee grown in Thailand. Gluten-free.
Mocktail/Zero ABV
$12
Blood Orange Elderflower Mimosa
12oz
$12
All natural ingredients, vegan, gluten-free
From Mingle Mocktails: a sparkling symphony of juicy blood orange and the subtle floral notes of elderflower.
$11
Good Time Non-Alcoholic IPA
Zero-ABV IPA. New York.
$11
Good Time Brewing’s signature non-alcoholic IPA is dry-hopped for an authentic finish and taste. A variety of barley, wheat, and oat malts provide a well-rounded backbone upon which the hops can shine. A convergence of East Coast and West Coast styles — mellow and slightly hazy.
$4.5
Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
5oz
$4.5
Non-GMO certified. Naturally sourced ingredients. No artificial sweeteners or colors
Crafted by brewing three gingers from the Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Cochin, India. Not too sweet on the palate, this bold and refreshing non-alcoholic Ginger Beer has a deep, long-lasting ginger character.
$3.5
Fever-Tree Club Soda
5oz
$3.5
Made with soft spring water, bicarbonate of soda, and a high level of carbonation. Specifically crafted with the perfect level of bubbles and a delicate aroma to complement and enhance the flavors of the finest spirits. Naturally sourced ingredients.
Bar Snacks
$6
Japanese Snacks
Choose from:
$6
Japanese Calbee Chips
Hapi Mixed Crackers
Bar Bites
$7
Kurobuta
Freshly Made Cooked
$7
Freshly made
$10
Special Spicy Kurobuta
Freshly Made Cooked
$10
Freshly made
SWAG
$35
HTE 2024 Edition T-Shirt
100% Cotton
$35
Just came in! Sizes limited!
Available exclusively on weekends, 11 AM - 5 PM.
Cocktails
$18
🍋 Sour Yuzu Chū-Hi
Sudachi Shochu, Yuzu, Club Soda
$18
$18
Hojicha-Mirin 🌆
Hojicha, Mirin Sake, Cinnamon
$18
$21
Ma-Chet Baker 🎺
Junmai, Matcha, Oat Milk, Genmaicha
$21
Created by @kuniyahair
$21
Cafe Purr-risa 🐈‍⬛
Coffee Liqueur, Kimoto Nigori, Kyoto Cold Brew, shaved chocolate on top
$21
Created by @idontspeakengrish
$21
🍁 Falling For U-Bae
Oat Milk, Junmai, Ube Condensed Milk, Cinnamon
$21
Created by @seilarmoon_
$21
Carli-flower 🌼
Hibiscus Tea, Yuzu Sake, Mint
$21
Created by @d4adng0ne
Coffee
$6
Pourover (Hot or Iced)
Featuring special blend from Burundi, Natural Scr 15+ Rimiro and Mexico SWP. Organic. Roasted by @sipandco.co
$6
Matcha
$5
Matcha Usucha
Matcha + Hot Water
$5
$6
Iced Oat Matcha Latte
Matcha, Oat Milk, Raw Sugar Syrup
$6
$6
Iced Oat Matcha "Cortado"
Matcha, Oat Milk
$6
$6
Matcha Tonic
Matcha, Club Soda, Lime
$6
Iced Tea
$5
Hojicha
Roasted Japanese green tea known for its unique toasty flavor and low caffeine content.
$5
$5
Genmaicha
Means “brown rice tea" in Japanese. A green tea blend with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor, made by combining green tea leaves with roasted brown rice.
$5
Hot Tea
$4
Herbal Tea
Chamomile, Hibiscus, Peppermint, Rooibos, Sobacha (Buckwheat)
$4
$4
Green Tea
Genmaicha, Hojicha
$4
$4
Black Tea
Darjeeling, Ceylon Black
$4
$4
Oolong Tea
Traditional Chinese tea.
$4

Est 2022. @kuniyahair & @sipandco.co