Menu for Sushi Ran

Lunch
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Dinner
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Sake

Lunch

Lunch From the Sushi Bar of Nori Kusakabe‌

Sushi Lunch Specials

19.00 Sushi Lunch Special 1 maguro, 1 sake, 1 hamachi plus three more chefs' choices, chefs choice roll and miso soup

19.50 Sashimi Lunch 2 maguro, 2 sake, 2 hamachi, plus two chefs' choices and miso soup

19.50 Chirashi Special Selected types seafood over kanpyo, shiitake and sushi rice, 2 maguro, 1 sake, 1 hamachi, white fish + four more chefs’ choices and miso soup

Sushi & Sashimi

4.75 Aoebi Steamed blue prawn

4.75 Hamachi Japanese yellowtail

4.75 Hotate Hokkaido scallop

3.75 Ikura Salmon roe cured with salt

2.75 Tamago Organic‌ egg omelet with chicken stock

4.75 Maguro (AAA grade) big eye tuna

3.25 Tako Steamed octopus

4.75 Shiro Maguro Canadian albacore

3.25 Kani Steamed red crab

4.75 Sake King salmon, marinated or smoked Options: Marinated, Smoked

4.00 Tobiko Natural umani flying fish roe

Market Toro Amakusa blue fin fatty tuna

6.75 Unagi Eel, fresh water grilled

Market Uni Sea urchin

9.50 Sunomono Choice of either aoebi, kani or tako sashimi (no combos) on seaweed, cucumber and our sunomono dressing Options: Aeobi, Kani, Tako

Maki

7.50 California Steamed red crab, avocado and japanese cucumber

10.50 Creamy Scallop Miso aioli, tobiko and avocado

17.00 Crunch Eel, avocado, aonori powder, tempura flakes, spicy crab

11.50 Futo-Maki Shrimp, eel, kanpyo, shiitake, and shrimp, tobiko, Japanese cucumber, gobo, egg omelet

18.50 Kaisen Futo-Maki Tuna, salmon, ikura, scallop and three more chefs' choice

9.50 Negihama Hamachi, grilled green onions and scallions

7.50 Salmon and Avocado

9.50 Shrimp Tempura Daikon, daikon sprouts, tobiko, asparagus, gobo and lime with soy wrap

13.50 Soft Shell Crab Daikon, daikon sprouts, tobiko, asparagus, gobo and lime with soy wrap

9.75 Spicy Tuna Miso aioli, gari, Japanese cucumber, shiso, seven types of Japanese spice

16.55 Toro and Takuwan Fatty tuna, green onion with shiso and pickled miso daikon

5.00 Veggie Rolls Choice of roll; cucumber, squash, plum/cucumber or pickled daikon Options: Cucumber, Squash, Plum-cucumber, Pickled daikon

Lunch From the Kitchen of Scott Whitman‌

Appetizers

7.00 Agedashi Tofu Deep-fried tofu with tempura sauce

11.00 Scallop-Chive Dumplings Water spinach and soy-vinegar sauce

Soups

Miso Soup Dashi, Miso and Tofu 3.5o Options: Shiitake mushrooms (+2.00) , Seaweed (+2.00)

13.00 Seafood Soba Noodle Clams, salmon, shrimp and crab in a soy dashi broth

13.00 Tempura Udon Noodle Tempura shrimp and vegetables in a dashi broth

Salads

8.00 Seaweed Salad Daikon and rice vinegar

8.00 Spinach Salad Black‌ sesame dressing

7.50 Cucumber Salad Sliced cucumbers on a bed of mixed greens

7.50 Seasonal Greens Tahini-miso dressing

Obento Box Lunches

23.00 Vietnamese Shaking Beef Seasonal greens salad / carrot and hijiki / brussel sprout kimchee

14.50 Chicken Teriyaki Mary's organic chicken, salad and california roll Options: Sashimi (+2.50)

18.00 Salmon Teriyaki atlantic salmon, salad and california roll Options: Sashimi, maguro and shiromi (+2.50)

14.00 Vegetarian Grilled tofu / cucumber and takuan gobo / baby spinach

23.00 Miso Glazed Black Cod Seasonal greens salad / carrot and hijiki / brussel sprout kimchee

Sides

7.00 Steamed Vegetables

6.00 Crispy Aji Nori Potatoes

6.00 Spaghetti Squash

6.00 Kimchee Brussel Sprouts

Beverages‌

4.00 Coke Bottle From Mexico, with pure cane sugar

4.00 Bundaberg Ginger Beer

5.00 Pot of Tea Options: Organic golden monkey - black, Tung ting - oolong, Milk oolong, Jasmine jazz, Mint fields - herbal, Elderflower osmanthus - herbal, Okinawan 38 herbs - herbal, Sencha young - green, Hojicha roasted - green, Spring cherry - green

3.75 Juices Options: Cranberry, Pineapple

5.00 Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

3.00 Lemonade

3.00 Iced Tea

Dinner

From the Kitchen‌

Earth

8.50 Young Beets Chrysanthemum, horseradish, red quinoa, point reyes blue cheese

8.00 Spinach Salad White asparagus, black sesame dressing

8.00 Seaweed Salad Cucumber, avocado, rice vinegar

8.00 Fiddlehead Fern Tempura Green tea salt, lemon

12.00 Vegetable Tasting Spiced roasted cauliflower, kale, dates, puffed rice, kimchee brussel sprout

7.50 Seasonal Mixed Greens Red oak, lollo rossa, wild arugula, tahini-miso dressing

10.50 King Trumpet Mushrooms Salsify, onion jam, arugula

11.00 Seasonal Vegetable Tempura Shishito‌ pepper, French beans, Japanese pumpkin

Sea

18.00 Grilled Octopus Popcorn puree, romanesco, marcona almond, castelvetrano olive

14.00 Hawaiian Ahi Poke Ahi tuna, avocado, seaweed sauce

20.00 Grilled Hamachi Kama Collar of yellowtail with ponzu sauce

27.00 Miso Glazed Black Cod Bloomsdale spinach, glass noodles

15.00 Smoked Hamachi Tataki Avocado, ruby grapefruit, yuzu-black pepper sauce

11.00 Scallop-Chive Dumplings Water spinach, soy-vinegar

13.00 Prawn Tempura Black tiger shrimp

Land

15.00 Crispy Pork Jowl Fava puree, zucchini bread, crimson radish, mizuna

15.00 Organic Chicken Skewered, grilled, scallions, housemade teriyaki Options: Sauteed green beans and steamed rice (+5.00)

15.00 Wagyu Beef Carpaccio Raw wagyu beef, arugula, radish sprouts, wasabi oil

24.00 Vietnamese Shaking Beef Sweet onions, tiger lily buds, lime-pepper dipping sauce Options: Sauteed green beans and steamed rice (+5.00)

14.00 Slow Cooked Peking Duck Breast Crispy yukon potato, pear and grapefruit chutney, mint-parsley oil

Soups

3.50 Miso Soup

6.00 Manila Clam Miso Soup

5.00 Organic Shiitake Miso Soup

5.00 Wakame Seaweed Miso Soup

Vegetable Sides

4.00 Edamame

3.00 Hijiki + Carrot

6.00 Spaghetti Squash

6.00 Crispy Aji Nori Potatoes

6.00 Kimchee Brussel Sprouts

6.00 Spiced Roasted Cauliflower

7.00 Steamed Seasonal Vegetables

Monday Night Oysters

1.00 Fanny Bay Oyster On the half shell

1.50 Baked Oyster Ran W/ kimchee aioli

From the Sushi Bar‌

Moriawase

19.50 Sushi (6 Pieces) Sustainable blue fin tuna, yellow tail, blue prawn, king salmon and two more chef choices from seasonal items

32.50 Sashimi (10 Pieces) Sustainable blue fin tuna, yellow tail, albacore and two more chef choices from seasonal items with fresh wasabi

Maki

17.00 Crunch Eel, avocado, tempura flakes, spicy crab, aonori powder and shrimp

13.50 Spicy Soft Shell Crawfish Cucumber, seven types of japanese spice, umami tobiko, spicy crab and shiso

9.75 Spicy Tuna Miso aioli, gari, cucumber, shiso and seven types of Japanese spice

10.50 Creamy Scallop Miso aioli, tobiko and avocado

9.50 Negihama Hamachi, grilled green onion and scallions

11.50 Futo-Maki Shrimp, eel, kanpyo, shiitake, tobiko, gobo, cucumber, egg omelet

16.50 Toro and Takuan Sustainable blue fin tuna, fresh wasabi, scallions, shiso, miso pickled daikon

13.50 Soft Shell Crab Daikon, daikon sprouts, tobiko, asparagus, gobo, lime, soy wrap

9.50 Shrimp Tempura Daikon, daikon sprouts, tobiko, asparagus, gobo, lime, soy wrap

18.50 Kaisen Futo-Maki Tuna, salmon, hamachi, ikura, uni and two more chefs choices, shiso, cucumber, miso pickled daikon

5.00 Veggie Roll Choices Cucumber, squash, natto, plum/cucumber or pickled daikon Options: Cucumber, Squash, Natto, Plum/cucumber, Pickled daikon

9.50 Salmon Skin (Please Allow Additional Time) Gobo,‌ grilled green onions, bonito flakes, shiso daikon sprouts

7.50 Salmon and Avocado

Nigiri & Sashimi

Tuna Options: Toro(blue fin fatty tuna - amakusa) (9.50) , Hagashi toro(seared center cut medium, fatty tuna - akamusa) (8.75) , Zuke chu toro(soy sauce cured medium fatty blue fin tuna - amakusa) (8.75) , Hon maguro(blue fin tuna - amakusa) (5.75) , Shiro maguro(albacore - canada) (4.75)

4.75 Yellowtail Options: Hamachi(yellowtail - shikoku), Kanpachi(amberjack - kona)

Whitefish Options: Tai(red snapper - shikoku ) (5.75) , Yagara(ryuhi konbu cured red cornet with ume - kyushu) (6.25) , Azuki hata(red spotted grouper with salted cherry blossom - kyushu) (6.75)

Salmon Options: Sake(smoked salmon - canada) (4.75) , Sake(salmon - new zealand) (4.25) , Umi masu(ocean trout - tasmania) (4.75) , Sakura masu(wild cherry salmon with salted cherry leaf) (6.75)

Shellfish Options: Aoebi(steamed blue prawn - new caledonia) (4.75) , Hotate(hokkaido farmed scallop) (4.75) , Kani(steamed red crab) (3.25)

5.25 Mackerel(Aji) Line caught horse mackerel

Eel Options: Unagi(fresh water grilled eel) (5.75) , Shirayaki(fresh grilled white eel with sansho - aichi) (8.75)

Other Options: Tobiko(natural flying fish roe) (4.00) , Tamago(organic egg omelet with chicken stock) (2.25) , Ikura(salt cured salmon roe) (3.75) , Tako(steamed octopus) (3.25) , Uni(sea urchin - mendocino) (5.25) , Ankimo(monkfish liver plate) (4.25)

9.50 Sunomono Salad Sunomono salad with a choice of either aoebi, kani or tako on seaweed, cucumber Options: Aeobi, Kani, Tako

2.50 Fresh Wasabi

Sake

House Sake‌

Sushi Ran House Sake by Kuramatsu Junmai rich aroma, vivid acidity. Dry and sharp full taste Options: 2oz taste (3.00) , 5oz glass (7.00) , 16oz carafe (18.00)

Nama Sake‌

Masumi Arabashiri by Miyasaka "First run" junmai ginjo, unpasteurized, vintage 2011, aged one year nagano 720ml Options: 2oz taste (6.00) , 5oz glass (15.00) , 16oz carafe (46.00) , Bottle (69.00)

Narutotai by Honke Matsuura Ginjo nama genshu flavorful type. gorgeous sweet and refreshing fruit aromas. Very powerful dry sake with great acidity tokushima 720ml Options: 2oz taste (7.00) , 5oz glass (16.00) , 16oz carafe (50.00) , Bottle (75.00)

Kinka by Tedorigawa "Gold blossom" kanazawa style, vivid and poised with delicate fruit flavors ishikawa 720ml Options: 2oz taste (7.00) , 5oz glass (16.00) , 16oz carafe (50.00) , Bottle (75.00)

Born Muroka by Katoukichibee "No charcoal filtration" nama genshu junmai daiginjo, unpasteurized, rich aromas and fresh full-bodied flavor, aged for one year at freezing point. Fukui 720ml Options: 2oz taste (8.00) , 5oz glass (20.00) , 16oz carafe (62.00) , Bottle (93.00)

Nigori‌

Shochikubai Nigori by Takara Shuzo Cloudy country style unfiltered or coarsely filtered, creamy body. Berkeley Options: Cloudy country style unfiltered, Coarsely filtered, 2oz taste (3.00) , 5oz glass (7.00) , 16oz carafe (18.00) , Bottle (n/a)

Sayuri Nigori by Hakutsuru "Little lilly" a graceful and elegant coarse filtered sake. Kobe 720ml Options: 2oz taste (5.00) , 5oz glass (8.50) , 16oz carafe (25.00) , Bottle (38.00)

Nigori Genshu by Kamoizumi "Summer‌ snow" junmai, floral nose with just a hint of anise and sweetness. Rich mouth feel. Hiroshima 900ml Options: 2oz taste (5.50) , 5oz glass (13.00) , 16oz carafe (40.00) , Bottle (75.00)

Daku Nigori by Mushashino Shuzo Junmai mild and creamy. tropical nose of fruits. Lots of characters with distinctive texture niigata 500ml Options: 2oz taste (6.00) , 5oz glass (15.00) , 16oz carafe (n/a) , Bottle (43.00)

Other‌

Mio by Shochikobai A straight up sparkling sake. No added sugars or flavors. Refreshing fruity flavor 300ml Options: 2oz taste (n/a) , 5oz glass (12.00) , 16oz carafe (n/a) , Bottle (24.00)

Hana Fuga by Ozeki refreshing, light alcohol, bubbly sake to start your evenings with. This sparkling sake has a sweet and peachy flavor 500ml Options: 2oz taste (7.00) , 5oz glass (12.00) , 16oz carafe (n/a) , Bottle (36.00)

Koshu Plum by Takara A rich, sweet and refreshing taste with hints of cherry and almond. Berkeley 750ml Options: 2oz taste (3.00) , 5oz glass (7.00) , 16oz carafe (18.00) , Bottle (24.00)

Aragoshi Kumi No Umeshu by Ume No Yado This is a low alcohol plum awamori or “ume-shu”. It's sweet without being overpowering. Great with dessert or as dessert. 750ml Options: Awamori, “Ume-shu, 2oz taste (6.00) , 5oz glass (14.00) , 16oz carafe (40.00) , Bottle (65.00)

Warm Sake‌

Junmaishu Sho Chiku Bai The most traditional style sake. perfect pair with mildly seasoned dishes. 4.5oz or 9oz decanter. Berkeley Options: 4.5oz (6.00) , 9oz (8.00)

Premium Hot Sakes‌

12.00 Shusen Kamoizumi "Muroka" robust with a woodsy shiitake aroma. Can also be enjoyed at room tempurature. Hiroshima.

15.00 Masumi Yamahai Ginjo by Miyasaka Rich, archaic and deeply satisfying. can also be enjoyed at room tempurature. Nagano

Light & Smooth - Soushu Sake‌

Akitabare by Akita Shuzo "Northern skies"subdued, understated refinement evokes a sense of the north. Akita 1800ml Options: 2oz taste (4.00) , 5oz glass (9.00) , 16oz carafe (29.00) , Bottle (105.00)

Yawaraka by Miyasaka "Sake matinee" junmai smooth and gentle with hints of wild plum 1800ml Options: 2oz taste (4.00) , 5oz glass (9.00) , 16oz carafe (26.00) , Bottle (95.00)

Kaguyahime by Yamamoto Honke "Bamboo princess" junmai refreshing aroma of young leaves, mild and dry. Kyoto 500ml Options: 2oz taste (5.00) , 5oz glass (11.00) , 16oz carafe (n/a) , Bottle (34.00)

Nyukon by Musashino Shuzo "Into your soul" tokubetsu honjozo, rich and earthy yet smooth and clean niigata 1800ml Options: 2oz taste (5.50) , 5oz glass (13.50) , 16oz carafe (40.00) , Bottle (120.00)

Shoin by Yamagata Honten "Samurai" junmai ginjo clean refreshing taste with a crisp and dry finish. Yamaguchi 500ml Options: 2oz taste (6.00) , 5oz glass (14.50) , 16oz carafe (n/a) , Bottle (46.00)

Kannihonkai by Nihonkai Shuzo Our driest sake. Initially bold and full-bodied, rice-forward, sharper pre-finish bite typical of cask-strength genshu sake, vanishing finish. Uncommonly unique shimane 720ml Options: 2oz taste (6.50) , 5oz glass (15.00) , 16oz carafe (46.00) , Bottle (70.00)

Tora No Ko by Chiyokotobuki "Tigers baby" junmai daigingo floral, elegant, clean and light. A very special by the glass offering yamagata 1800ml Options: 2oz taste (7.00) , 5oz glass (17.00) , 16oz carafe (52.00) , Bottle (194.00)

Kirin-Zan by Kirinzan Shuzo Junmai daigingo elegant, refined and citrusy on the palate niigata 720ml Options: 2oz taste (n/a) , 5oz glass (n/a) , 16oz carafe (n/a) , Bottle (110.00)

Fragrant- Kunshu Sake‌

Omachi by Dewazakura "Jewel brocade"an ornate, full flavored ginjo, using Japan's ancestral omachi rice yamagata 1800ml Options: 2oz taste (5.00) , 5oz glass (11.50) , 16oz carafe (35.00) , Bottle (130.00)

Mu by Yaegaki "Nothingness" junmai daiginjo rich, flowery and aromatic. Hyogo 720ml Options: 2oz taste (6.00) , 5oz glass (14.50) , 16oz carafe (44.00) , Bottle (66.00)

Horin by Gekkeikan Mild fruity aroma with delicate notes of cantaloupe, honeydew and honeysuckle. Round and smooth, with a medium, creamy body. Finishes long and smooth, with a hint of pear. Kyoto 720ml Options: 2oz taste (7.00) , 5oz glass (17.00) , 16oz carafe (52.00) , Bottle (78.00)

Shochikubai Antique by Takara Shuzo Yamada nishiki rice polished to 45%, smooth body and texture, vibrant aroma. Kyota 720ml Options: 2oz taste (8.00) , 5oz glass (18.00) , 16oz carafe (59.00) , Bottle (92.00)

Kansansui by Kitaya Shuzo "Cold mountain water" junmai diaginjyo nicely balanced dryness, floral hints. Fukuoka 720ml Options: 2oz taste (8.00) , 5oz glass (19.00) , 16oz carafe (60.00) , Bottle (89.00)

Ken by Suehiro Sake Brewery Daiginjo sensitive and sharp taste, dry. Fukushima 720ml Options: 2oz taste (11.00) , 5oz glass (26.00) , 16oz carafe (81.00) , Bottle (120.00)

Rich - Junshu Sake‌

Nihonjin No Wasuremono by Bunraku "Forgotten japanese spirit" yamahai junmai dry and rich with fruit overtones and a pleasing finish. Saitama 300ml Options: 2oz taste (n/a) , 5oz glass (n/a) , 16oz carafe (n/a) , Bottle (30.00)

Nanbu Bijin by Nanbu Bijin "Southern beauty" junmaifull flavored with no carbon filtration, lively freshness on the nose and a clean flavor. Iwate 720ml Options: 2oz taste (5.00) , 5oz glass (12.00) , 16oz carafe (36.00) , Bottle (53.00)

Onikoroshi Wakatake Black by O-Muraya “Devil killer” junmai ginjo heavy sake with richness. Similar to genshu type. Shizuoka 1.8L Options: 2oz taste (5.50) , 5oz glass (13.50) , 16oz carafe (42.00) , Bottle (155.00)

Nyukon by Musashino Shuzo "Into your soul" tokubetsu honjozo, rich and earthy yet smooth and clean niigata 1800ml Options: 2oz taste (5.50) , 5oz glass (13.50) , 16oz carafe (40.00) , Bottle (120.00)

Denshu by Nishida "Country squire" impeccably structured and full flavor. Rich, umami goodness, local hanafubuki rice. Aomori 720ml Options: 2oz taste (6.50) , 5oz glass (14.00) , 16oz carafe (42.00) , Bottle (62.00)

Black Dragon by Kokuryu junmai‌ ginjo, rich, dynamic and welcoming. Fukui 720 / 1800ml Options: 2oz taste (7.00) , 5oz glass (16.00) , 16oz carafe (50.00) , Bottle (78.00-135.00)

Koshu by Tenryo "Imperial landing" junmai diaginjyo made with "flower yeast. " Rose and lemongrass scent, rich yet smooth and balanced gifu 720ml Options: 2oz taste (6.50) , 5oz glass (16.00) , 16oz carafe (49.00) , Bottle (74.00)

Tema Hima by Rokkasen "Time and effort" junmai daigingo draft style sake. Rich and complex. A very special by the glass offering hyogo 1800ml Options: 2oz taste (7.00) , 5oz glass (17.00) , 16oz carafe (52.00) , Bottle (194.00)

Koshi No Kanbai Tokusen by Ishimoto Shuzo "Vanishing point" subtle, ineffable flavors, elusive nature. Niigata 500ml Options: 2oz taste (n/a) , 5oz glass (n/a) , 16oz carafe (n/a) , Bottle (55.00)

Tenzan by Tenzan Shuzo "Jizake of mt. tenzan" Medium Dry and Rich, Full-Bodied, Rice-Forward, Bold, Smooth Finish saga 720ml Options: 2oz taste (7.00) , 5oz glass (18.00) , 16oz carafe (54.00) , Bottle (81.00)

Masumi Nanago by Miyasaka "Seventh heaven" Brewed in Yamahai tradition. Rich, velvety texture with full body and earthy aroma. nagano 720ml Options: 2oz taste (n/a) , 5oz glass (n/a) , 16oz carafe (n/a) , Bottle (98.00)

Reserve List‌

109.00 Born by Katoukichibee Shouten "Tokusen" junmai daiginjo aged for three years at freezing point, elegant flavors, full and rich mouth feel fukui 720ml

120.00 Hoyo Yamadanishiki by Fuchiigasaki "Last chance at love" daiginjo smooth and lovely with flavors of peach, spice and anise. Graceful after some aging. miyagi 720ml

150.00 Shizuku by Kokuryu Elegant and perfectly balanced, an overall harmony of flavors. Collected drop by drop via gravity flow, it combines delicacy and strength. Impeccably finesse. Fukui 720ml

158.00 Wataribune by Fuchu Homare "Ferry boat" junmai daiginjo wataribune is the rice; deep, luscious and layered with a big finish. Mature honey dew, peaches and pineapple. Ibaraki 720ml

136.00 Yumedono Masumi "Mansion‌ of dreams" daiginjo, lovely sake offers nuances of peach, melon and strawberry. Nagano 720ml

154.00 Yukimanman by Dewazakura "snow country" five year aged daiginjo sake, elegant simplicity. Vividly fruity when first bottled, it has deepened with age to reveal muted tones of pomegranate and persimmon yamagata 720ml

Soju/Shochu/Awamori‌

8.00 Tori Kai 100% Rice, small batch, pot distillation, silky smooth and aromatic, Japan

9.00 Awamori Kumjima's Kumesen 100% Rice lean but lush and well balanced taste.The creature drawn on the label is called Sheesah, a traditional, Okinawan talisman 24% alc

9.00 Akamoah 83% sweet potato, 17% rice. 21% alc

9.00 Imo Soju Hamanoimota by Chiyomusubi 83% Sweet potato, 17% rice. 24% alc Rich and viscous on the palate with good fruit andmineral. This expressive medium bodied shochu finishes spicy and light

9.00 Kohaku Ginza No Suzume "Amber" Made from barley, aged in oak whiskey barrels, oita prefecture

Menu for Sushi Ran

Lunch

Lunch From the Sushi Bar of Nori Kusakabe‌

Sushi Lunch Specials

Sushi & Sashimi

Maki

Lunch From the Kitchen of Scott Whitman‌

Appetizers

Soups

Salads

Obento Box Lunches

Sides

Beverages‌

Dinner

From the Kitchen‌

Earth

Sea

Land

Soups

Vegetable Sides

Monday Night Oysters

From the Sushi Bar‌

Moriawase

Maki

Nigiri & Sashimi

Sake

House Sake‌

Nama Sake‌

Nigori‌

Other‌

Warm Sake‌

Premium Hot Sakes‌

Light & Smooth - Soushu Sake‌

Fragrant- Kunshu Sake‌

Rich - Junshu Sake‌

Reserve List‌

Soju/Shochu/Awamori‌

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