Mùa Craft Saké

Mùa Craft Saké sits on Lê Ngô Cát street in District 3. Locals know it as Ho Chi Minh City’s first craft sake brewery. It operates an izakaya-style restaurant. The establishment brews its sake on-site. It blends Japanese brewing methods with Vietnamese ingredients. The venue merges Vietnamese “nhậu” culture with a Japanese izakaya format.

The brewery uses various Vietnamese rice strains. This includes the ST25 varietal. Its sake lineup features classic styles. It also offers cloudy nigori and seasonal fruit infusions. Flavor profiles incorporate local ingredients. These include passionfruit, pineapple, chili, and guava. A Japanese master brewer oversees the process. The venue serves fresh, unpasteurized namazake directly from the tap.

The food menu lists Japanese-inspired small plates. The kitchen designs these for sharing. It reinterprets classic dishes using local produce. Menu items include Vietnamese beef tataki. Guests enjoy honey-glazed duck breast. Hybrid dishes like a bánh mì katsu sando are also available. An open kitchen provides views of food preparation. The space offers indoor and outdoor seating. A private tasting room occupies an upper floor.

Mùa Craft Saké opened in late 2022. It offers sake by the glass or in tasting flights. The menu also lists cocktails and local craft beers. The restaurant accommodates both small and larger groups. Japan’s Heiwa Shuzo, Vietnam’s East West Brewing Co., and the Mùa restaurant group established the venue.