Chinese New Year Food & Sake Pairing Tips

As the New Year draws near, it's the perfect time to toast to fresh beginnings-and a great feast is the best way to do it.

橫財就手  Braised Pork Trotter/Knuckle 

Best sake: 而今 千本錦 火入 純米吟醸 / 鳳凰美田 芳 有機農法 純米吟醸 SHOP NOW

Junmai Ginjyo (richer) - These hearty, soy-braised items match sake's savory depth— Sake cuts richness like fat or sticky sauces.

發財好市 Braised Mushroom And Oyster With Black Moss

Best sake: 天狗舞 山廢 純米 / 新政 Colors 生成 Ecru 生酛木桶  SHOP NOW 

Junmai  (umami) - Its full body and high umami content, this is the ideal pairing for rich, savory Chinese dishes.

年糕 / 黃金糕 Glutinous Rice Cake / Golden Pudding 

Best sake: 鳳凰美田 梅酒 fruit-infused/plum blossom sake  SHOP NOW 

To pair with the sweet rice cake, we’ll need a sweeter and fruity sake. Hououbiden Umeshu with great balance of sweetness and acidity would be perfect. 

Let’s make this New Year’s table unforgettable.

Would love to hear what you are planning for your Chinese New Year, we are happy to share more pairing guide later. Cheers~