Sake is one of Japan’s oldest cultural treasures – and remains a rarity in Europe to this day. For more than 2,000 years, nihonshu has been brewed, yet its subtle nuances, depth, and complexity often remain hidden in the West. Not least because the journey from the brewery into a European glass is a particularly demanding one.
With the SHIKI Sakethek, Joji Hattori is pursuing a heartfelt mission: to showcase the diversity, sophistication, and cultural significance of Japan’s national drink at the highest level in Vienna. At SHIKI Japanese Fine Dining, sake has long held a prominent place – carefully stored, precisely tempered, and perfectly paired with the dishes. Now, with the new Sakethek – currently unique in Europe – this dedication is given its own stage: here the focus lies on exploring, tasting, and understanding – with time, depth, and respect.
Expertise, Trust, and Authenticity
The exclusive selection is curated in close collaboration with Yuri Iwata, founder of SAKE no BA and one of Europe’s leading authorities on Japanese sake. Her partnership with SHIKI is shaped by mutual trust – built over many years and countless journeys to Japan’s finest breweries. She knows the philosophy behind each product, the people who craft them, and the unique character of every region. Her expertise makes it possible to bring sake of exceptional quality and rarity to Vienna under perfect conditions – authentic, respectful, and culturally profound.
Whether for the curious or the seasoned connoisseur: the SHIKI Sakethek invites everyone to experience sake in all its dimensions – as a reflection of an ancient culture, as a companion to refined cuisine, and as an expression of liquid perfection.
TUE – SAT 11:00 – 19:00
We will be taking a short winter break from December 24th to January 1st.
Krugerstraße 15, 1010 Vienna, +43664 1101179
boutique@shiki.at
WORLD OF SHIKI
What began with SHIKI Japanese Fine Dining | Brasserie | Bar – a restaurant where Japanese culinary artistry, European accents, and a truly lived service culture come together at the highest level – has evolved into a world of its own: The World of SHIKI. With the opening of the SHIKI Boutique | Sakethek, this world now expands into a new dimension – a heartfelt project by Joji Hattori, uniting gastronomy, culture, and craftsmanship in a uniquely harmonious way.
With the SHIKI Boutique | Sakethek, Joji Hattori pursues a vision that goes far beyond cuisine: to create a place where the depth and beauty of Japanese culture can be experienced in its entirety. Inspired by his lifelong connection to both Japan and Europe, this project brings together his passion for hospitality, aesthetics, and artisanal excellence.
Thus, SHIKI Boutique | Sakethek combines three closely interwoven realms of experience under one roof:
• A stylishly curated boutique featuring selected art pieces and crafts from Japanese ateliers
• A saketheque where premium sake can not only be purchased, but also tasted
• An exclusive Omakase restaurant with only eight seats, where culinary precision and top-level sake pairings are celebrated
A special highlight of the Omakase experience is the counter seating, where guests can watch the chef up close as they craft sushi and other Japanese specialties with masterful skill.
Immerse yourself in a new dimension of the World of SHIKI – and discover Japanese culture in all its quiet, sensual diversity.
