Open since Fall 2004 and located in Midtown West - also known as "Hell's Kitchen" - Shimizu restaurant proudly serves fresh seasonal fish and Japanese Shochu and Sake. Our menu consists of not only a diverse selection of sushi and sashimi, but traditional Japanese cuisine as well. At our bar, we provide a wide variety of liquor such as Shochu: a popular Japanese liquor known to be distilled from many different ingredients such as barley, sweet potatoes, rice, buckwheat or brown sugar. For those of you who have not experienced Japanese Shochu before, we highly recommend a try at our restaurant. At Shimizu restaurant, our chefs ensure that we choose the best quality ingredients for our customers to enjoy.
Tel: 212-581-1581
| SAKE | S/6oz | L/12oz | bottle/24oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~ Hot ~ | |||
| Hakushika 白鹿 | $6.50 | $12.00 | |
| ~Junmai~ A traditional favorite, mellow, fresh and versatile. | |||
| ~ Cold (1/3) ~ | |||
| Jitsuraku 実楽 | $9.00 | $17.00 | $33.00 |
| ~Tokubetsu Junmai ~ Filled with layers of rich and fresh flavors, followed by clean finish. | |||
| Momokawa Organic | $12.00 | $23.00 | $45.00 |
| ~Junmai Ginjo ~ USDA Certified. Medium rich with big aromas of tropical flowers and fruits. | |||
| Suigei 酔鯨 | $14.00 | $27.00 | $53.00 |
| ~Tokubetsu Junmai ~ Fennel, hops flavor with a hint of rose on the nose. | |||
| Nanbu Bijin 南部美人純米 | $17.00 | $33.00 | $65.00 |
| ~Tokubetsu Junmai ~ A palatable note, reminiscent of rice cantaloupes with a clean finish. | |||
| SAKE | S/6oz | L/12oz | bottle/24oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~ Cold (2/3) ~ | |||
| Kubota Senju 久保田千寿 | $18.00 | $35.00 | $69.00 |
| ~Tokubetsu Honjozo ~ Clean and crisp flavor. Elegant aroma is especially comforting. | |||
| Otokoyama 男山 | $19.00 | $37.00 | $73.00 |
| ~Tokubetsu Junmai ~ Light and smooth yet rich with quiet grain like aromas and a hint of a fruity nose. | |||
| Dassai 獺祭 | $20.00 | $39.00 | $77.00 |
| ~Junmai Daiginjo~ Gorgeous balance of acidity, sweetness and aroma. | |||
| Urakasumi 浦霞 | $21.00 | $41.00 | $81.00 |
| ~Junmai ~ Round, clean taste with slight aroma of steamed rice. | |||
| Hakkaisan 八海山 | $23.00 | $45.00 | $89.00 |
| ~Junmai Ginjo ~ A smooth and clean sake with a satisfying dryness. | |||
| Onikoroshi 若竹鬼ころし | $27.00 | $53.00 | $105.00 |
| ~Junmai Diginjo~ Clean, clean, clean. Light fruits and light bodied. | |||
| SAKE | S/6oz | L/12oz | bottle/24oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~ Cold (3/3) ~ | |||
| Tatenokawa 33 楯野川 | $33.00 | $64.00 | $125.00 |
| ~Junmai Diginjo~ A smooth and refreshing taste, a fragrance of refined rice. | |||
| Kubota Manju 久保田萬寿 | $45.00 | $88.00 | $175.00 |
| ~Junmai Diginjo~ A truly sophisticated aroma and elegant flavor. | |||
| Shirakawago (Unfilterd Sake) 白川郷 | $27.00 (10.2oz) | ||
| ~ Junmai Ginjo~ This milky-white, Nigori unfiltered sake produces a unique sensation when it passes through the palate. | |||
| MIO (Sparkling Sake) 澪 | $22.00 (10.2oz) | ||
| Refreshing, fruity and unique sweet aroma. A new sake for a new age. | |||
| WINE | glass $11.00 |
½ carafe $32.00 |
bottle $48.00 |
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| ~ White ~ | |||
| Sonoma Cuter | Chardonnay | California | |
| Maso Canali | Pinot Grigio | Italy | |
| Matua | Sauviegnon Blanc | New zealand | |
| ~ Red ~ | |||
| Casa Lapostolle | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chili | |
| Alamos | Malbec | Argentina | |
| ~ Sparkling Wine ~ | |||
| ½ bottle 12.5oz $23.00 |
full bottle 25oz $46.00 |
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| Villa Sandi | Il Fresco Prosecco Brut | Italy | |
| SHOCHU | glass | bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Add Ume (Plum) $0.50 up, Oolong tea, or Soda $1.00 up | ||
| 〜 Sweet potatoes (1/2) 〜 | ||
| Kuro shiranami 黒白波 | $6.50 | $60.00 |
| Mild sweetness and rich aroma | ||
| Shiranami 白波 | $6.50 | $60.00 |
| Delicate with bold sweet potato flavor | ||
| Satsuma Godai さつま五代 | $7.50 | $70.00 |
| Smooth, mild, and sweet flavor | ||
| Kuro kirishima 黒霧島 | $8.00 | $75.00 |
| Distinguished sweetness and fresh remaining taste | ||
| Kaikouzu かいこうず | $8.00 | $75.00 |
| A uniquely sweet aroma with a mellow and rich flavor | ||
| Aka kirishima 赤霧島 | $8.50 | $80.00 |
| Made from rare Murasaki-masari sweet potatoes Elegant aromas of sweet potatoes |
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| SHOCHU | glass | bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Add Ume (Plum) $0.50 up, Oolong tea, or Soda $1.00 up | ||
| 〜 Sweet potatoes (2/2) 〜 | ||
| Beniikko 紅一刻 | $9.00 | $85.00 |
| Distilled from 100% Beni-Satsuma sweet potatoes, magnificent rich taste and rich aroma | ||
| Ikkomon 一刻者 | $9.50 | $90.00 |
| Light sweet potato aroma and smoky flavor | ||
| Satsuma hozan 薩摩宝山 | $8.50 | $80.00 |
| Dry with well balanced acidity | ||
| Tomino hozan 富乃宝山 | $9.50 | $90.00 |
| Fruity fragrance and slight sweetness | ||
| Kiccho hozan 吉兆宝山 | $9.50 | $90.00 |
| The great aroma and crisp after taste | ||
| Tenshi no yuwaku 天使の誘惑 | $16.00 | $155.00 |
| Reminiscent of Brandy. Enjoy the sweet chocolate aroma and elegant sweet potato flavor | ||
| SHOCHU | glass | bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Add Ume (Plum) $0.50 up, Oolong tea, or Soda $1.00 up | ||
| 〜 Rice 〜 | ||
| Shiro 白岳しろ | $6.50 | $60.00 |
| Fruity elegant aroma and light flavor | ||
| Ginrei Shiro 吟麗しろ | $8.00 | $75.00 |
| Mild and smooth texture with a well-rounded finish | ||
| Torikai 鳥飼 | $15.00 | $145.00 |
| An elegant and fruity aroma along with a clean and crisp flavor | ||
| 〜 Brown sugar 〜 | ||
| Jougo じょうご | $6.50 | $60.00 |
| Rich taste of brown sugar and slightly sweet taste. | ||
| SHOCHU | glass | bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Add Ume (Plum) $0.50 up, Oolong tea, or Soda $1.00 up | ||
| 〜 Barley 〜 | ||
| Iichiko いいちこ | $6.50 | $60.00 |
| Elegant aroma and flavor depth | ||
| Ginza no suzume 銀座のすずめ | $7.50 | $70.00 |
| Crisp and clear flavor with distinct aroma of barley | ||
| Kan no ko 神の河 | $7.50 | $70.00 |
| 3-year aging in oak barrels creates a unique golden color and rich, soft flavor with tropical fruit aromas | ||
| Gokoo 吾空 | $8.50 | $80.00 |
| Aged in oak barrels for 3 years and has a rich taste Full-bodied, refreshing finish | ||
| Tsukushi - black label - つくし | $8.50 | $80.00 |
| Soft sweetness and smoothness with the fragrance of vanilla and chocolate | ||
| SHOCHU | glass | bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Add Ume (Plum) $0.50 up, Oolong tea, or Soda $1.00 up | ||
| 〜 Soba Buckwheat 〜 | ||
| Unkai 雲海 | $6.50 | $60.00 |
| Very creamy with a green grass note and fresh vanilla bean. | ||
| Towari 十割 | $7.50 | $70.00 |
| Authentic flavor and deep earthy aroma | ||
| 〜 Awamori 〜 | ||
| Zuisen 瑞泉 | $7.00 | $65.00 |
| Distilled from long grain Thai rice Complex, intriguing flavor, smooth, refreshing finish |
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| SHOCHU | glass | bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Add Ume (Plum) $0.50 up, Oolong tea, or Soda $1.00 up | ||
| 〜 Other Shochu 〜 | ||
| Beni otome 紅乙女 | $7.00 | $65.00 |
| Mild flavor with slight aroma of sesame | ||
| Gyokuro 玉露 | $8.50 | $80.00 |
| Made from rice and green tea. The aroma is clean and fresh |
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| Sudachi すだち酎 | $6.50 | $60.00 |
| Brewed with natural Sudachi citrus juice smooth and clean | ||
| Koi sisou 恋しそう | $7.00 | $65.00 |
| Shiso (Japanese herb) shochu licquer Leaves a cool and refreshing aftertaste |
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| Homemade shiso shochu 自家製しそ焼酎 | $6.50 /glass | |
| Japanese herb | ||
| Whisky | glass |
|---|---|
| 〜 Japanese Whisky 〜 | |
| Iwai Tradition 岩井 | $15.00 |
| Scotch whisky type | |
| Iwai Black Label 岩井黒 | $15.00 |
| Bourbon whisky type | |
| Suntory Hibiki Harmony 響 | $15.00 |
| Blended | |
| Nikka Taketsuru 竹鶴 | $16.00 |
| Pure malt | |
| Suntory Hakushu 12years 白州 | $18.00 |
| Single malt | |
| Nikka Coffey Grain カフェグレーン | $16.00 |
| Other | glass |
|---|---|
| Plum Wine | $8.00 |
| Yuzu Shu | $12.00 |
| Japanese citrus sake | |
| Beer | 12oz bottle |
| Kirin Light | $6.50 |
| Sapporo | $6.50 |
| 16oz draft | |
| Kirin Ichiban | $7.50 |
| Asahi Super Dry | $7.50 |
| Stella Artois | $7.50 |
| NON-ALCOHOLIC | |
|---|---|
| Soda | $3.00 |
| Iced Tea | $3.25 |
| St. Pellegrino | $5.00 |
| Evian | $6.00 |
| Juice | $4.00 |
| Orange, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Pomegranate or Tomato | |