MOWA

A glass of Denshu, with salmon sashimi to start: at MOWA, part of the pleasure is choosing a little at a time from a sake and food selection that changes with the seasons. One diner described the salmon sashimi as rich and fatty, then followed it with Daina, a sake from Tochigi. They found its clean finish particularly appealing. It’s an inviting setting for an evening of choosing sake by the glass and considering what to pair with it.

The restaurant says it usually offers more than 9 kinds of sake, while reviews note that the labels change almost every week. The menu is also said to include brief tasting notes, which can make it easier to try something unfamiliar. Diners praise the seasonal pasta, and some return looking forward to the dishes that change each month. One review also mentions finding sake that worked well with Italian food, making room to explore pairings beyond the usual combinations.

There are craft beers and wines as well as sake. MOWA serves lunch on Saturdays and Sundays, and diners have reported using the children’s menu, so it may also suit a daytime meal or a family outing.