This is the only store in the United States dedicated to selling sake, a Japanese rice wine. Owner and self-taught sake aficionado Beau Timken opened the store to evangelize his passion and introduce an alternative to wine. The cozy interior is a creative fusion of Japanese tradition and modern art, and packs in over 100 sakes from around the world, ranging in price from $9 to $200 per bottle. What the locals know: They keep a list of what each customer orders so they can use that information to fine-tune future recommendations – just going in the store can be a learning experience.
True Sake
560 Hayes @Laguna
(415) 355.9555
