This was a second party event. On this day, we had a meal with the members of the Hachigokai group. I was looking forward to it as the first time we met in the spring was so enjoyable. We had delicious food at the main venue, but I haven't had time to write about it yet, so I'll start here. After enjoying the delicious food, two people left, and four of us went to a cute restaurant that S-san, a regular customer, had recommended. I had been curious about it for a while, so thank you, S-san, for making the reservation. We arrived close to closing time and inconvenienced the master, I apologize. The interior of the restaurant is mainly counter seating, and they have an impressive selection of 400 types of sake. We couldn't read the menu due to presbyopia, so we each told the master our preferences and tried two types each. It was fun to do it this way. The four of us, all sake lovers, toasted for the second time that day. Each of us conveyed our preferences and the master introduced two ways to enjoy the sake. We tried the Nara pickled persimmon with cream cheese, which was perfect as a snack. The sweetness of the persimmon and the cream cheese paired well, and it was delicious. We also tried the Kariho (Akita) sake, which was recommended as similar to "Zenchitori." It was slightly dry and had a sharp taste, different from the rich and mellow flavor of Zenchitori, but still delicious. We also had the Yoshidakura u Pray&Snow sake, which was recommended as similar to Nabeshima. It had a light taste and was delicious. It felt like you could drink it endlessly. The master provided attentive service even though we arrived late, and I want to thank him. And thank you to my companions for staying with me until late. Thanks to them, my first day back home was a fun night, and I am grateful. In addition, they kindly drove me to the station as I am directionally challenged. This place is very appealing to sake lovers, so I would like to visit again.

From a popular izakaya to the usual curry shop!? However, we were told to wait for about 20 more minutes. Our group ordered souvenirs at a family-owned shop while waiting, and then moved on to a new sake bar. The sake selection was very extensive and catered to enthusiasts. If you express your preferences, they will bring you something you'll love. Since we were not sure what to order, we opted for a mini tasting set. We requested sake similar to Tohoku's Suisen or Tatenokawa. The nine-plate dish was perfect for pairing with sake. The owner and young staff were all knowledgeable about sake. In the end, we ended up ordering the mini tasting set twice. Despite heading out to eat curry, we ended up ordering curry from the menu at the sake bar. Next time, we'll bring those sake enthusiasts we know!

After leaving the grilled skewer restaurant, feeling like we didn't talk enough and didn't drink enough?! Four of us headed to the familiar "Oishii Sake Club." This time, it was the owner working alone on a Wednesday. Since it was late, we opted for "My Style" where we could order our favorite sake in our preferred amount in a glass. Each of us told the master our preferred taste in sake, and he recommended something for us. I tried the "Jozen Mizunogotoshi Junmai Ginjo Asahi," made with Asahi rice known for its quality in western Japan. It had a smooth texture with a balance of sweetness, umami, acidity, and a hint of bitterness, making it very enjoyable. Another sake I tried was the "Kanko Silver Lining 2023 Junmai Daiginjo Muroka Nama Genshu," which had a fruity aroma and a delicate balance of sweetness, acidity, umami, and bitterness. It was a delicious and high-quality sake. We also ordered the Nara-pickled persimmon with cream cheese, which is always a perfect match with any sake. Despite the closing time approaching, the service was as attentive as ever. It was a happy and fulfilling time spent with the Hachioji Kai President, Miss Pepper visiting from Fukuoka, and the sake-loving man. Thank you for the wonderful time.

Den-san, who had finished eating yakitori, left around 9:30. Time flies when you're having fun~(´⊙ω⊙`) The four of us, still not satisfied with our drinks, headed to "Oishii Sake Club," where you can compare different types of Japanese sake. I've always wanted to go there since I saw it on social media♪ We arrived just before closing time at 10 pm, thanks to Shock absorber who made a reservation over the phone. Thank you♪ Since we didn't have much time, let's get straight to it! When the elevator opened on the 3rd floor, we were already inside the restaurant♪ Despite it being close to closing time, the master apologized for the inconvenience｡°(°´Д`°)°｡ I'm sorry, I'm sorry~ We sat at the empty counter corner with four people, each enjoying our sake ( ﾟ∀ﾟ)ﾉБ□ ｶﾝﾊﾟｰｲ The master asked about our preferences, and we requested something fruity and easy to drink for beginners. The next sake we received was: ☆Kirei from Shinshu Kame Rei Before even tasting it, the fruity aroma was already noticeable! When I took a sip, it was indeed fruity and had a hint of sweetness, making it enjoyable even without any snacks. ☆Ice Breaker from Kyoto Kinoshita Shuzo Would you like to try a different way of drinking it? The master brought out two glasses, one with the sake and the other with crushed ice and a large ice cube. First, we tried it as is. Wow, it was strong and fruity, hitting the spot! When poured over the ice, it became so smooth and easy to drink~♪ ☆u Pray&Snow from Ishikawa Yoshida Kura This one had a very light taste. It paired well with the Nara pickled persimmon that was served as a snack. The combination of cream cheese mixed with Nara pickled persimmon was excellent! The pickled persimmon had a traditional Ponzu sake aroma that I usually don't like much. However, when combined with cream cheese, it transformed into a smooth and delightful snack (* 'ᵕ' ) Since it was past closing time, we had to wrap up our visit. The master, who seemed shy, had sparkling eyes when talking about sake. Looking into those eyes made me want to learn more about sake. It was a great place where I felt like coming back again (*^^*)

We went to a delicious sake club with a collection of 400 varieties from all over Japan, boasting the best selection in the Tama region, located at the north exit of Hachioji Station for the second party of the night with four people. The members were M, the gourmet queen who came from Fukuoka, S, who loves local sake in Hachioji, O, a comic reviewer in Hachioji, and me. S, a regular customer, made a reservation over the phone in advance and we were allowed to enter just before closing time. Thank you, S and owner Mr. Imai. We ordered a la carte individually. I asked Mr. Imai to select based on my preferences. I started with a rich-flavored junmai ginjo, followed by a fragrant junmai ginjo. The cream cheese mixed with Nara pickled persimmons for 550 yen that we had in the middle was excellent and a versatile dish that goes well with various types of sake. We each had two cups of various sake, including premium ones, and the total bill for four people was about 7200 yen. We left satisfied with the delicious sake club as always. Thank you for the meal.

It had been a while since I was invited by a drinking buddy for lunch, but it was too hot so we decided to have some drinks instead. For our third stop, we visited "Oishii Sake Club". Located about a 5-minute walk from Hachioji North Exit along Nishi Houshasen Euro Road on the 3rd floor of a building. This is one of my favorite Japanese sake bars, and I visit regularly. This is my 19th review of the place, so I will write it down for my own records. Here is what we had: - Tasting Club (8 cups) for ¥3,850: Nine Plate (9 types of appetizers) including firefly squid, edamame meatballs, and meat miso, perfect for sake pairing. - Kawatsuru Sanuki Cloudy: A 6% alcohol sake, sweet and sour like Calpis, served with crushed ice. - Murayu Summer Junmai: Elegant taste like peaches. - Yamamoto Junmai Ginjo Pure Black: Fruity yet refreshing taste. - Yamamoto Junmai Ginjo Pure Black Fire: A comparison between the two Yamamoto sakes, prefer the non-fire one for its fruity taste. - Oze no Yukidoke Manhattan Junmai Daiginjo Namatsume: Rare sake made with Oze Yukidoke's Hachitanko rice, fruity aroma and juicy sweetness. - Kamishin Junmai Ginjo Genshu Ryoginjo: Fruity like melon with a refreshing sweetness. - Gakki Masamune Spring Sun x Aiyama: Gentle acidity and soft sweetness. - Fukuchitose Junmai Ginjo Sur Lie: Sake made using wine brewing techniques, rich flavor. - Rare Item 60ml for ¥990: "Juyondai Nakadori Junmai Ginjo Harima Aiyama", a rare sake with a fruity aroma, sweet like pear, and a subtle rice flavor. - Service charge of ¥250. - Nori Musubi for ¥250: Crispy nori wrapped around sake rice, ordered by my friend. It was a fun night, even though it was supposed to be a daytime drinking session. Laugh!

[Our 18th review] My husband had a day off so we decided to have a lunch of yakiniku and some drinks in the afternoon on a Wednesday. We felt like we didn't drink enough, so we headed to our favorite spot, "Oishii Sake Club." Wednesday was a special day with a different style of operation, where the master was running the place alone. It was a special event called "One Person Operation Day," where you could bring your own snacks that would go well with sake and enjoy a tasting experience. The cost was ¥3,250 per person with unlimited time, and you could choose to taste 9 types of sake with 60ml each or 6 types with 90ml each. We both chose to taste 9 types with 60ml each. We focused on summer sake selections due to the warm weather. The atmosphere was great, and we enjoyed a variety of sake with different flavors. The pairing with our snacks was also recommended by the master. Overall, it was a delightful experience and we look forward to visiting again soon.

On Christmas Eve, my husband and I enjoyed a leisurely Italian lunch before visiting the familiar "Oishii Sake Club" in Hachioji. Located along the Euroad on the north side of Hachioji Station, we were already full from lunch, but I couldn't resist trying some Japanese sake. I ordered the "My Style" option to enjoy a Christmas-themed sake. The menu included options like New Politics No.6 X-mas type, Akabu SNOW XMAS 2022, and Hanayobi Junmai Ginjo Nigori. The Hanayobi Nigori had a fruity aroma and was delicious even before tasting it. The Echigo Gohyakumangoku was light and fruity with a slightly bitter aftertaste. We also tried the Echigo Gohyakumangoku Origarame, which had a different flavor profile. My husband opted for the tasting club with 8 different sakes, each paired with a unique plate of snacks. We had a wonderful Christmas Eve enjoying sake and delicious food at Oishii Sake Club. It was a happy and fulfilling experience, and we look forward to visiting again next year.

[Jagabata shiodare] 660 yen The degree of cooking and saltiness is perfect, not interfering with the sake, making it easy to drink. Please be sure to order the potatoes with skin on, which are soft and fluffy. [Japanese sake 200ml] 1,210 yen Izumibashi - Today's best sake. It had a refreshing taste and was easy to drink.

Opened on October 15, 2019. As the new year came, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and it was a difficult time with restrictions on alcohol service. However, "Oishii Sake Club" managed to overcome these challenges and celebrate its 3rd anniversary. As a sake lover, this is one of my favorite places in Hachioji. To celebrate, I reserved a counter seat and went with my husband. The counter was filled with regular customers on the weekend. We ordered the tasting club for 90 minutes for ¥3,850. We also had a rare sparkling sake to celebrate, and we toasted with other customers. The tasting club menu had a lineup of autumn sakes. We enjoyed trying different sakes while sipping chasers. Before we knew it, the counter was full of both regulars and new customers. We were about to leave when a male customer offered to order sparkling sake for everyone to toast to the shop's anniversary. It was a lovely gesture, and we enjoyed a second round of sparkling sake. It was a fun and enjoyable night. I may have had a bit too much to drink, as I found 13 drink cards in my wallet the next day. The comments on the items I received can be seen in the photos. Cheers to "Oishii Sake Club" on their 3rd anniversary. They are truly an oasis for sake lovers in Hachioji. Cheers to many more successful years to come! (Total bill: ¥10,340)

The atmosphere is nice. There is a lively woman dining alone, which makes the customers interact with each other in a friendly way. The wide variety of options allows you to choose something that suits you with the help of the master. I enjoyed drinking Dassai, which was quite good. Today's recommended item was Zankou Hourai, which was elegant and slightly sparkling.

I have reviewed this place many times as a record for myself (^◇^;) After celebrating my son's birthday with a yakiniku party, we made a reservation and visited "Oishii Sake Kurabu" for some summer sake with my husband. We ordered the Sake Tasting Club ¥3,850 (where you can taste for 90 minutes) for two people, along with the Buttered Potatoes with Sake Lees ¥660 as a snack that goes well with sake. The buttery potatoes with sake lees were so delicious! We also added the Salt Rice Ball ¥220 to dip in the leftover sauce. We also had the Nara Pickled Persimmon Cream Cheese ¥550. This place always has a variety of seasonal sake available, so it's fun to check their social media and discover new sake to enjoy. (*´ω`*)

Undoubtedly, this shop has the best selection of Japanese sake. While listening to the owner's anecdotes, you can enjoy a deeper taste with the same glass. This shop is perfect for those with a spirit of exploration and intellectual curiosity. If you are genuinely interested in Japanese sake, be sure to visit this lab.

This is my 15th review of this restaurant, but I don't want to write too many reviews and be mistaken for a fake reviewer, so I'll keep this as a personal record. On a certain holiday, I visited two places in Tachikawa Galeria in the afternoon, then returned to Hachioji and made a reservation for a table at 6:30 pm to visit the sake bar "Oishii Sake Kurabu" with my husband. This sake bar, featured by popular YouTuber "Hachioji Country Walk", is a delightful sake specialty bar in Hachioji. We ordered the tasting club for ¥3,850 each (90 minutes of all-you-can-drink tasting). The counter seats are the only option for ordering, so I recommend making a reservation in advance. The nine-plate assortment included various dishes, and on this day, the homemade char siu made with Tokyo X pork was incredibly delicious. We also enjoyed dishes like persimmon Nara-zuke cheese salad, Isobe-yaki (mochi made from rice from Oku Izumo), and salt musubi. It was a day of indulging in sake and delicious food. I had been abstaining from alcohol for a while for health reasons, but with this experience, I feel like my alcohol rehab is complete (though I may have powered up instead). Unfortunately, we didn't get to see the master of hot sake, T-san, this time, as he only comes on Fridays. I look forward to visiting on a Friday next time!

I visited the restaurant on a Sunday around 4:00 pm, with a reservation made 5 hours in advance over the phone. There was no wait, and I was seated at the counter. It had been 42 days since my last visit, and I stayed for 2 hours and 20 minutes. I paid by credit card for the following food menu items: Sardine Potato for ¥880, Cream Cheese with Nara Pickled Persimmon for ¥550 each, and the Nine Plate (included in the tasting club). For drinks, I had the tasting club for ¥3,850, which included various types of sake such as Shin Takachiyo N-Type and Takachiyo Kasumi. I also tried W Goryoku 50, Kodoki Jouzu, Hoooubita, Ishizuchi Princess Michiko, Kanae, and more. The total bill included a credit card fee of ¥320 and a towel set for ¥220. The restaurant had a great selection of rare sake for a 90-minute all-you-can-drink option, but the separate price list was overwhelming. Some sake required an additional fee. Overall, I had a great experience and enjoyed the food and drinks.

Date and Time: Sunday, around 3:00 PM Reservation: Yes (made 1 day in advance) Wait Time: None Number of People: 4 Seating: Counter Frequency: First visit Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Payment Method: PayPay Food Menu - Nine Plate (included in the tasting club) - Sake Curry ¥550 (tax included) Drink Menu - Tasting Club ¥3,850 (tax included) - Various sake selections Expenses, Discounts, and Others - Table charge ¥220 (tax included) - PayPay campaign (Hachioji City) 30% off the bill - Rich selection of rare sake for 90-minute all-you-can-drink sake Good Points - Interesting sake selection - Grateful for the opportunity to visit after hearing recommendations - Appreciation for the accommodating reservation Bad Points - Separate charge for certain sake - Overwhelmingly extensive sake lineup on the separate menu Other Notes - Some sake selections are not included in the tasting club - Currently open from 4:00 PM Overall, a delightful experience at this sake club with a diverse selection of sake and appetizing dishes. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The tasting club option was a great way to explore different sake varieties, and the Nine Plate provided a tasty accompaniment to the drinks. The only downside was the overwhelming selection on the separate menu, making it challenging to choose. Despite this, the overall experience was enjoyable, and I look forward to returning in the future.

I was invited by Mairebi-san from Hachioji to join the second party of a meetup. We started at a bistro for some light appetizers, champagne, and wine, then moved on to "Oishii Sake Club" for the second part. Even though the meetup is called "Hachi Shoku Kai" (Hachioji Food Club), it seemed like most members preferred drinking over eating. The club offers a tasting course where you can try 120 different types of sake from all over Japan for 90 minutes, along with 9 snack plates for 3500 yen (excluding tax). Each person orders two types of sake at a time, but you can't order the same one twice. I'm not good with too much sake, so I asked for half the usual amount (25ml) to try more varieties. Thanks to that, I was able to enjoy dinner at home without getting drunk, and even had some sake with my wife without her noticing. Mairebi-san and the others who came with me wrote very informative reviews, so if you love sake, please check out their reviews.

One Sunday... The Hachioji meetup that had been planned for over a month finally took place. For the second venue, we visited my beloved stylish Japanese sake bar in Hachioji, "Oishii Sake Kurabu." The members included the well-known Godfather of Hachioji, C-san, the dashing F-san who recently received the 2022 Tabelog Award with a shiny medal mark, and the familiar "Ummamama" CC-san from Tachikawa. Surrounded by these popular food bloggers, I, a humble blogger shock, felt a bit out of place but quietly enjoyed the delightful sake. This time, there were four of us in attendance, and we selected a shop with thorough infection prevention measures based on the current situation. The sake tasting club style allows you to taste sake only at the counter seats, so each seat was partitioned for infection prevention. First, I greeted the master and the behind-the-scenes mama for the New Year's greetings (almost February!). Sitting at the counter, we ordered: - Tasting Club ¥3,850: 90-minute sake tasting with one plate of snacks - Sake curry (price unknown, shared among us) The tasting club's nine plates consisted of various snacks that paired well with sake. The pink item was a sweet and sour meringue baked with strawberry flavor. We enjoyed several sake varieties, such as Mutsu Hassen, Tenmi Junmai Ginjo, and more. The sake curry with sake lees was smoother and more delicious than before. We also had the Katsuragawa from Yuijin as a hot sake, and my favorite of the day was the Sakuno Hana Junmai Ginjo 39-87 Nama. It had a perfect balance of rice sweetness and apple-like refreshing acidity. The Fudo Shiroko & Ringo Junmai Nama was also delightful with its apple-like aroma and moderate sweetness. Whether you go alone, as a pair, or in a group, this place is a paradise for sake lovers. Thanks to the three guests who joined us and the restaurant for accommodating us a bit earlier. I will definitely visit again. (Note: As more than two weeks have passed since this gathering, and everyone's health is confirmed, I am posting this review.)

Second stop at Hashigo Sake in Hachioji. I have been reviewing this place almost every month and have written about the charm of the shop extensively (￣▽￣;) (please refer to past reviews). However, this draft was left unfinished, so I will also post the review for November♪ We visited with my husband on a Sunday at 4:00 PM when they open. It's a nice service to receive a celebratory drink from the master during your birthday month♪(*^▽^*) Items ordered: - Tasting Club ¥3,850 - Shinsei Tasting Set (4 types) ¥3,300 - Grape "Shion" ¥ask I couldn't resist the Shinsei tasting set plan that I found on the recommended menu that day... you get to try 4 different types (*ﾟ∀ﾟ*)!! The master also recommended it to me, saying "I think it suits you"... how could I resist~! (´∀｀*) On this day, I decided to go with "My Style," which is not an all-you-can-drink style, and just enjoy my favorite sake♪( ´▽｀) Even the same brand tastes completely different...♡ When you come to OSC (Delicious Sake Club), you must try the daily Nine Plate handmade by the mama-san! d(￣ ￣) This day, they had grapes from Okayama called "Shion" (sugar content 18 degrees) and they recommended something that would go well with these sweet and juicy grapes... so I ordered it♪ Besides fruits, they also prepare things like Kumamoto horse sashimi with sake that goes well with it, etc. It's nice that the master, who knows a lot about sake, introduces sake that goes well with each ingredient. On this day, I received a drink called "Fukuchitose" as a celebratory drink from the master. Even just the name of the sake sounds auspicious♪ (My husband also received the same as we both have our birthdays in the same month♡(*^o^*)). It's definitely one of the delightful shops to have in Hachioji (*^▽^*)♪

This restaurant is my 12th review, and even though I might be looked at with skepticism by MyRebi-sama, I want to support this precious sake bar in Hachioji that has been struggling during the pandemic. Thank you for always accompanying me. The restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of a building along Yurodori, where a Korean izakaya called Mashomashi is on the 1st floor. They are currently open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. I visited with a friend who recently discovered a love for sake, and we had a girls' night out on Saturday at 2:00 pm. It had been a while since I had dined out with someone other than my family, so I was looking forward to it. The restaurant offers various ways to enjoy sake: Tasting Club for 90 minutes with all-you-can-drink sake for 3500 yen, My Style where you can choose your favorite sake in 90ml or 120ml servings, Table Choice where you can enjoy a bottle of sake at your table, and Special Limited Sake. I usually opt for the Tasting Club as it allows me to try various sakes in small amounts. The 1100 yen Nine Plate snack set that comes with it is also a great deal. We also ordered some snacks separately: Nara-pickled persimmon with cream cheese, seasonal vegetable quiche, and chicken nanban. The atmosphere of the restaurant is warm and welcoming, and the staff, including the knowledgeable master and the friendly mama-san, make the experience enjoyable. They recently celebrated their 2nd anniversary, and I hope they continue to thrive despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. I highly recommend trying the hot sake made by a staff member known as "T-san," who is a master at it. It's truly eye-opening!

I visited a delicious sake club recommended by MyReviewer and another acquaintance, which is open on weekends from 2:00 pm. It is located on the 3rd floor of a building with an entrance from the back alley. The 7-seat counter was almost full, but they managed to squeeze in one seat for me. The system was almost clear to me, so I opted for the tasting club with 9 appetizers for 3,500 yen (excluding tax) and a counter charge of 200 yen. You can choose 2 types of sake every 90 minutes from about 120 menu options. The owner has organized events for about 300 sake lovers in Tama, and he opened this sake bar as a hobby. On this day, a Youtuber from Hachioji was also filming. The sakes I tried were refreshing at first, and then I chose from the list. The standout sakes were the Onjiko and Tokuha Chiyo's origarame, which were particularly impressive and delicious. I also had 9 appetizers, which were light and enjoyable. I have not tried many dishes yet, but sake pairings can enhance the overall experience, so I hope they will offer a wider variety of dishes that go well with sake, even if it's only a limited collaboration. I think it could be similar to my favorite restaurant, Gatagata-ya in Takatsu, where they only offer omakase courses, and my sake-savvy drinking friends often rave about the amazing pairing of a variety of aged sake with dishes.