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our sake and menu has been carefully chosen to compliment the unique style of our cuisine sake | wine our sake and wine can assist in creating perfect food and sake/wine matches

subject to availability; may change without notice please respect our neighbours by leaving the premises quietly 10% surcharge applies on public holidays sake, often referred to as the ‘drink of the gods’, is the quintessential japanese drink, to the extent that the japanese themselves call it ‘nihonshu’, meaning japanese wine sake is made from rice, water, koji and yeast, incorporating the soul of each individual toji, it is a japanese sheet 1 - side 2 creation believed to date back to the third century the nihonshudo, SMV is an indicator of how sweet a sake is liable to be, ranging from the sweetest -90 to the most dry +15, typically 0 is used as a break-even point sake by the glass toko junmai ginjo shizuoka smooth and dry premium ginjo sake SMV +5 Acidity 1.2 60ml 9 300ml 45 uragasumi zen junmai ginjo miyagi elegant balance of gentleness and richness with a dry apricot finish SMV +1 Acidity 1.3 60ml 12 300ml 60 mioya yuho 55 junmai ginjo muroka nama genshu ishikawa delicate aroma of aniseed, vibrant acidity leads to honeydew melon and spice SMV +5 60ml 13 300ml 65 ume shu by the glass umenoyado aragoshi ume shu nara unfiltered ume shu displaying a freshly harvested plum character with subtle sweetness 60ml 10 bamboo 50 hana no mai junmai ginjo ume shu shizuoka rich and rounded plum sake with intense characteristics 60ml 12 bamboo 60 seasonal sake tasting

sake tasting flight 3 x 30ml 22

our sake has chosen 3 sake to complement our menu ~ available to drink individually

shirataki jozen junmai ginjo niigata refreshing aroma of apple, and peach leads to a savoury palate and soft texture SMV +5 Acidity 1.3 60ml 10 300ml 60

moriko suppin rumiko no sake junmai ginjo muroka nama genshu arabishiri mie rice bran aroma, mineral palate with hints of pear and brown sugar SMV +6 60ml 15 300ml 75

kubota manjyu junmai daiginjo niigata a nose of honeysuckle and fresh rainwater leads to orange blossom and hints of cedar sheet 2 - side 1 SMV +2 Acidity 1.2 60ml 19 300ml 95 hot sake

sake created to be consumed warm or hot, especially good during the winter months ~ our sake is served atsukan (above 50 degrees)

hakushika chokara junmai hyogo very dry and refreshing with a sharp finish SMV +6 Acidity 1.5 150ml 16 300ml 32

nanbu bijin tokubetsu junmai iwate elegant fragrance of peaches with a soft, pure flavour SMV +5 Acidity 1.5 150ml 21 300ml 42

honjozo | ginjo | daiginjo

sake that has had a small amount of distilled alcohol added (less than 10% of the weight of polished rice) to achieve different flavour and aroma profiles - generally lighter than junmai-shu

kokuryu fukui dry, clear and very pleasant - will go well with any type of food SMV +5.5 Acidity 1.3 720ml 64

tosatsuru azure ginjo kochi deep sea spring water, smooth and clean with a light refreshing finish SMV +5 Acidity 1.3 720ml 98

shirakabegura mitani fujio yamahai ginjo hyogo traditionally brewed, rich-deep flavour, delicate ginjo fragrance SMV +6 Acidity 1.6 720ml 120 junmai junmai-shu and tokubetsu junmai-shu are made only from rice, koji and water, therefore highlighting the flavour of the rice and koji ~ these sake are typically high in both acidity and umami, and great for drinking in large groups alongside a wide variety of foods oku no matsu fukushima innovative pasteurising methods produce a deep, rich and subtle sake SMV 0 Acidity 1.4 720ml 70 sheet 2 - side 2 shirataki noujun uonoma niigata a mild palate produces an easy drinking sake ~ a great accompaniment to a variety of dishes SMV +2 Acidity 1.4 720ml 78 nanbu bijin tokubetsu iwate elegant fragrance of peaches with a soft, pure flavour SMV +5 Acidity 1.5 720ml 82 shochikubai kinpaku hyogo smooth and well balanced with a crisp finish - contains gold leaf SMV +2 Acidity 1.6 720ml 84 morikuni utouto kagawa mature and sophisticated flavour with a smooth finish SMV +4 Acidity 1.6 720ml 108 katsuyama en tokubetsu miyagi aromas of green apple and candy leads to a full bodied sake with subtle umami - dry finish SMV +2 Acidity 1.8 720ml 118 akira organic ishikawa mild and creamy texture, with a nice bitterness and good acidity SMV 0 Acidity 1.8 720ml 120 mutemuka nama genshu kochi 100% organic, aromas of vegemite, rich with earthy-brown rice characteristics SMV +8 Acidity 1.6 720ml 144 ine mankai hiire genshu kyoto produced using an ancient variety of red rice, quiet but fruity nose, smoked cherry, dry finish Acidity 1.5 720ml 184 junmai ginjo

made with rice grains where more than 40% of the outer layer has been removed, this style of sake has a fruity fragrance with a light, non-acidic flavour ~ generally speaking, the acidity and umami are toned down and there is clear differentiation between the varying characteristics of the sake

umenoyado sanpuka nara light mountain spring aroma, delicate palate with dry finish - very pleasant SMV +3.3 Acidity 1.4 720ml 92

dassai 50 yamaguchi a light, clean and refreshing ginjo, great for beginners SMV +5 Acidity 1.5 720ml 98

tsuki no katsura yanagi kyoto light and floral feminine style of sake, fantastic for beginners SMV +2 Acidity 1.5 720ml 102 sheet 3 - side 1 shirataki jozen niigata refreshing aroma of apple, grape and peach leads to a savoury palate and soft texture SMV +5 Acidity 1.3 720ml 120

matsu no tsukasa raku shiga organic junmai ginjo, soft and mild on the palate SMV +4 Acidity 1.5 720ml 135

uragasumi zen miyagi elegant balance of gentleness and richness with a dry apricot finish SMV +1 Acidity 1.3 720ml 144

kizan junmai ginjo nama genshu nagano fruity and full-bodied ginjo, green apples, un-ripe melon, slightly sweet with great acidity SMV -16 Acidity 3.0 720ml 148

mioya yuho 55 muroka nama genshu ishikawa delicate aroma of aniseed, vibrant acidity leads to honeydew melon and spice SMV +5 720ml 158

moriko suppin rumiko no sake junmai ginjo muroka nama genshu arabishiri mie rice bran aroma, mineral palate with hints of pear and brown sugar SMV +6 720ml 180

sato no homare kurogin nama ibaragi aromas of tropical fruits and star anise, deep palate and superbly clean finish ~ our sake sommelier’s personal favourite SMV +3 Acidity 1.3 720ml 190

shiki sakura tokkuri tochigi premium junmai sake, soft and elegant with a distinct chestnut character SMV +3 Acidity 1.5 720ml 192 junmai daiginjo made with rice grains where more than 50% of the outer layer has been removed, this style of sake is more refined and complex than even ginjo-shu ~ regarded as the highest grade of sake, daiginjo-shu deliver a good blend of refined taste with both acidity and umami sakura masamune hyogo light floral fragrance, elegant on the palate with clean flavour of rice SMV +4.5 Acidity 1.1 500mll 68 kikusui kirara kochi fruit driven nose leads to sweet citrus on the palate with a refreshing dry finish SMV +0 Acidity 1.6 500mll 78 dassai migaki sanwari kyubu yamaguchi wonderfully floral fragrance, light-honeyed sweetness on the palate SMV +3 Acidity 1.4 720mll 132 masumi sanka nagano elegantly herbaceous aroma, touch of sweetness with a crisp finish SMV +2 Acidity 1.4 720ml 144 kubota hekijyu yamahai niigata perfect example of tanrei karakuchi, incredibly smooth and clean SMV +3 Acidity 1.3 720ml 168 kubota manjyu niigata a nose of honeysuckle and fresh rainwater leads to orange blossom and hints of cedar sheet 3 - side 2 SMV +2 Acidity 1.2 720ml 240 sudo honke yamawatari ibaragi from ’s oldest sake brewery ~ a hint of golden yelow in the glass, delicate fruit driven aroma with great depth and complexity on the palate SMV +5 Acidity 1.3 720ml 432 koshu | aged aged for a minimum of 3 years, koshu ranges form yellow to amber in colour and in general displays a caramel aroma (with hints of honey, dried fruits and molasses) ~ considered to be similar to and madeira, koshu tends to have a slighty bitter taste and a long finish chiyo genshu koshu 12 years nara fragrant and distinctive sherry-like aromas, masculine, almost whisky-like on the palate Acidity 1.7 720ml 120 inoue gomei biden 1999 fukuoka lighter style of aged sake, soft texture with caramel notes and a hint of fruit Acidity 1.8 720ml 134 kariho rikuu 132 yamahai hiire 9 years akita classic umami-rich yamahai nose intensified with ageing, salty with great texture SMV +5 Acidity 1.6 720ml 172 masuda kohaku hikari tokubetsu 10 years kyoto slowly matured for ten years in special earthenware pots, extremely rich taste SMV +5 Acidity 1.5 720ml 364 ama | sweet

sweeter styles of sake more suitable for after dinner ~ changes in production technique create a higher residual sugar content

fukuju awasaki junmai hyogo sparkling nigori sake, aromas of nashi pears with a hint of almonds SMV -80 Acidity 4.5 300ml 50

kameman genmaishu genmai-zake kumamoto organic brown rice sake, palate of brown sugar, cocoa beans and christmas cake SMV -20 Acidity 2.0 500ml 112

ume | plum

sake produced through the infusion of japanese plums sheet 4 - side 1 with a small amount of sugar added to balance the flavours hana no mai junmai ginjo ume shu shizuoka rich and rounded plum sake with intense characteristics 500ml 98

ota dokan umeshu hyogo additive free, tart ume flavours with balanced sweetness, marzipan and stewed fruit 720ml 108

umenoyado aragoshi ume shu nara unfiltered ume shu displaying a freshly harvested plum character with subtle sweetness 720ml 120

yuzu | citrus

sake made through the addition of yuzu juice (a japanese citrus fruit) ~ very refreshing when consumed either before or after a meal

kozaemon yuzu junmai gifu a blend of nihonshu with pungent yuzu citrus juice, light and refreshing 720ml 144

nigori | cloudy

sake that has been coarsely filtered, therefore creating a cloudy appearance caused by yeast and fine particles of steamed rice ~ nigorizake displays pronounced rice characteristics

soma no tengo muroka nama genshu usunigori shiga delicate rice fragrance, dry with a velvety texture and creamy aftertaste SMV +4 Acidity 1.6 720ml 168 sheet 4 - side 2 by the glass sparkling & nv deutz blanc de blancs marlborough, nz 15 nv perrier jouet grand brut epernay, fra 24 white

2012 richmond grove clare valley, sa 11 2012 salomon undhof wieden berg gruner veltliner kremstal, aut 12 2013 villa maria two valleys marlborough, nz 12 2013 phillip shaw the gardener pinot gris orange, nsw 11 2013 margan hunter valley, nsw 11 rosé

2012 apple tree flat rosé central ranges, nsw 9 red

2013 te tera martinborough, nz 14 2011 penley estate gryphon coonawarra, sa 10 2010 zema estate coonawarra, wa 13 2012 torbreck juveniles gsm barossa valley, sa 13 2012 weemala by logan shiraz mudgee, nsw 11 sheet 5 - side 1

sparkling nv chandon rosé yarra valley, vic 80 nv deutz blanc de blancs marlborough, nz 90

champagne nv perrier jouet grand brut epernay, fra 140 nv larmandier bernier brut tradition 1er cru cotes des blancs, fra 155 nv louis roederer brut premier reims, fra 185 nv gosset grand rosé ay, fra 190 nv ruinart blanc de blancs reims, fra 195 2004 moet & chandon grand epernay, fra 210 nv ruinart rosé reims, fra 220 nv bollinger special cuvée ay, fra 245 2004 veuve clicquot vintage rosé reims, fra 260 2004 bollinger la grand anneé ay, fra 390 2004 dom perignon epernay, fra 425 2004 perrier jouet belle époque epernay, fra 420 1998 dom ruinart reims, fra 480 1999 mumm r lalou reims, fra 495 nv krug grand cuvee reims, fra 510

subject to availability; vintages may change without notice white with such beautiful and delicate flavours, japanese food offers a challenging and rewarding wine matching experience ~ at toko we aim to provide an array of white wines to suit both our broad range of dishes and your individual palates whether you like the classic varietal such as pinot gris, sheet 5 - side 2 or are looking for a more interesting varietal such as gruner veltliner, txakoli, or japanese koshu we hope this selection offers something for every palate while we focus on aromatic whites, our goal is to ensure that you have an exceptional range of choices when choosing your wine for the evening thus we strive to ensure that we are providing flagship wines from the top wine regions of australia, new zealand and beyond riesling

2013 david franz eden valley, sa 50 2012 richmond grove watervale, sa 55 2013 glaetzer-dixon über blanc tamar valley, tas 60 2013 henschke green hills adelaide hills, sa 68 2013 bests great western great western, vic 70 2012 joseph cattin alsace, fra 78 2011 fromm dry marlborough, nz 85 2011 clemens busch kabinett mosel, ger 90 2013 grosset polish hill clare valley, sa 115 aromatics & other varietals

2013 manners gewurztraminer mudgee, nsw 55 2012 salomon undhof wieden berg gruner veltliner kremstal, aut 60 2011 pierre de la grange muscadet , fra 65 2012 eidosela albariño condado de tea, spa 75 2012 txomin etxaniz txakoli basque country, spa 80 2013 cambridge road papillon blanc martinborough, nz 85 subject to availability; vintages may change without notice white cont.

sauvignon blanc

2012 alain brumont gros manseng cotes de gasgogne, fra 58 2013 villa maria two valleys marlborough, nz 60 2011 squitchy lane fume blanc yarra valley, vic 74 2012 clos henri marlborough, nz 98 2012 vincent pinard cuvee flores sancerre loire valley, fra 110 sheet 6 - side 1 semillon & blends

2013 thomas two of a kind ssb adelaide hills, sa 48 2013 spinifex lola barossa valley, sa 55 2012 torbreck woodcutters semillon barossa valley, sa 60 2012 cullen sbs margaret river, wa 70 2008 margan white label hunter valley, nsw 80

pinot blanc, grigio & gris

2012 tussock pinot gris nelson, nz 48 2013 phillip shaw the gardener pinot gris orange, nsw 55 2013 ampel pinot gris relbia, tas 58 2011 tiefenbrunner pinot grigio alto adige, ita 68 2012 schlumberger pinot blanc alsace, fra 72 2012 girlan pinot bianco plattenriegl alto adige, ita 82

chardonnay

2013 margan hunter valley, nsw 55 2010 godfrey poppy belle chardonnay barossa valley, sa 75 2011 chain of ponds corkscrew road adelaide hills, sa 88 2013 sinapius pipers river, tas 92 2011 domaine denis pommier chablis ac burgundy, fra 98 2012 stonier reserve mornington pen., vic 115 2011 bannockburn geelong, vic 135 2012 pierro margaret river, wa 158 2010 leeuwin estate art series margaret river, wa 180 2010 church road tom hawkes bay, nz 220

subject to availability; vintages may change without notice red while tradition may dictate that japanese food is the exclusive domain of , here at toko we believe differently our careful and considered selection of has much more to offer beyond matching with grilled meats our main focus is to provide light to medium bodied red wines, which suit the broad range of dishes from our three kitchens. with an extensive range of both new and old world pinot noir, and some lighter bodied expressions of classic varietals such as shiraz, and we hope to engage you with a new perspective on red wine and japanese food for those who simply want to drink a great red, we hope this new list will provide you with the choice you are looking for ~ ranging from classic coonawarra to outstanding vintage sub-appellation and burgundy, our aim is to present you with an exceptional range of red wine to match any occasion rosé

2013 apple tree flat central ranges, nsw 45 2012 shelmerdine willoughby bridge heathcote, vic 62 2012 domaine les gres provence, fra 68 2011 scorpo mornington pen., vic 78 sheet 6 - side 2 pinot noir

2012 airlie bank yarra valley, vic 55 2013 bress silver chook macedon ranges, vic 65 2011 woollaston estate nelson, nz 68 2013 te tera martinborough, nz 70 2012 toolangi yarra valley, vic 75 2012 dexter mornington pen., vic 90 2011 michel sarrazin givry rouge sous la roche cote chalonnaise, fra 110 2012 quartz reef central otago, nz 120 2011 bannockburn stuart grampians, vic 130 2009 philippe collotte, gevrey chambertin cotes de nuits, fra 140 merlot & blends

2011 penley estate gryphon coonawarra, sa 48 2012 tatachilla mclaren vale, sa 55 2011 church road reserve hawkes bay, nz 88 2010 robert johnson eden valley, sa 100 regional varietals

2012 di majo norante moli rosso molise, ita 55 2011 bernard metrat chiroubles fleurie , fra 68 2005 ysios la rioja, spa 75 2011 seghisio sonoma, usa 92 2011 best’s great western pinot meunier grampians, vic 112 2007 domaine du gros nore bandol rouge provence, fra 128 subject to availability; vintages may change without notice red cont.

cabernet & blends

2012 cape barren mclaren vale, sa 50 sheet 7 - side 1 2010 zema estate coonawarra, sa 65 2009 magpie estate the wit and shanker barossa valley, sa 72 2010 hollick coonawarra, sa 85 2010 higher plane margaret river, wa 95 2008 domaine a petit a coal river, tas 110 2007 villa di capezzana docg carmigano, ita 120 2003 petaluma coonawarra, sa 170 2010 moss wood margaret river, wa 210 2005 chateau canon st emillion, fra 360

grenache & blends

2011 camille cayron rouge cotes du rhone, fra 48 2012 torbreck juveniles barossa valley, sa 65 2009 oliver’s taranga grenache mclaren vale, sa 78 2011 mont redon lirac cotes du rhone, fra 85 2010 domaine la barroche chateauneuf du pape cotes du rhone, fra 125 2009 charles melton nine popes barossa valley, sa 140

shiraz & blends

2012 weemala by logan mudgee, nsw 55 2011 luke lambert crudo yarra valley, vic 62 2011 hart + hunter hunter valley, nsw 70 2011 maxime graillot equinoxe croze hermitage, fra 88 2012 bindi pyrette heathcote macedon, vic 95 2009 domaine du cayron gigondas gigondas, fra 115 2012 thorne clarke william randall barossa valley, sa 135 2010 torbreck the gask eden valley, sa 170 2010 henschke mount edelstone eden valley, sa 315

subject to availability; vintages may change without notice a selection of the sweeter styles of both sake and wine designed to be served as acompaniments to our dessert menu sake fukuju awasaki junmai, hyogo sheet 7 - side 2 sparkling nigori sake, aromas of nashi pears with a hint of almonds SMV -80 Acidity 4.5 300ml 50 kameman genmaishu genmai-zake junmai kumamoto organic brown rice sake, palate of brown sugar, cocoa beans and christmas cake SMV -20 Acidity 2.0 500ml 98 sweet 2012 torbreck the bothie barossa valley, sa 50 2011 josef chromy botrytis riesling 375ml relbia, tas 55 | 11 2009 frogmore creek fgr coal river valley, tas 60 2012 mount horrocks cordon cut riesling 375ml clare valley, sa 65 2008 royal tokaji blue label 375ml tokaj, hun 70 fortified60ml nv nectar pedro ximenez dulce jerez, esp 12 nv penfold’s grandfather barossa valley, sa 19 muscat & tokay 60ml nv chambers grand muscat rutherglen, vic 17 nv chambers tokay rutherglen, vic 12 subject to availability; vintages may change without notice