Sake lovers rejoice! If you haven't found this store in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco yet, you've been missing out. True Sake is the first store outside of Japan that is dedicated to just selling sake. Sake has grown with the rise of sushi bars throughout the country, especially in the Bay Area. Although the younger crowd is more use to sake through "sake-bombs," it has become as much a delicacy as wine is to other restaurants. The great thing about the store is that they have such a wide variety of bottles to choose from, small or large. Each bottle has a description of the sake, what type it is, how it was brewed and a general description of what food pairs best with it. For the "sake newbies," owner Beau Timken gives each bottle a comparable wine and beer that might match your taste buds. If you like big cabs or a hoppy ale, the staff can help you match the right sake for what you are looking for. True Sake also sponsors monthly events where customers can try different sakes and see how they are paired with Japanese food. If you have never tried sake or are a veteran of tasting, try the store out; you won't be disappointed!
