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August 2024 by Jeremy Yowell
Absolutely fantastic Sake experience. From the moment we arrived we had a great time. We sat at the bar and tried a flight as well as a few specific pours of sake. Recommendations were perfect, conversation easy, and vibes on point. I highly recommend visiting if you have even a passive interest.
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July 2024 by dollface187
If you love to drink sake, Sake Secret is where it's at. They have a lot, and I mean a lot of different sakes to try. Greg, the owner, is beyond friendly and very knowledgeable about the sake you are questioning or drinking. If you want to buy sake, you are not going to find a place that has as much variety as Sake Secret. If you have never had sake or just drank house sake, Greg can introduce to you flavors you may not know existed in sake. Depending on your palate, you should be able to find a variety of bottles to try. For those that want to explore another Japanese flavor, they have shochu as well. You can even set up private events for the back room. I can't wait to go back to Long Beach just to go back and drink some more sake.
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June 2024 by Trey Blaubach
Greg’s knowledge of sake is vast. This place is a delightful experience.
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June 2024 by Jasmin Hussain
This is a great downtown neighborhood friendly location. They got a variety of different types of high quality sake. Even you are not into Sake you'll pyrobably find something according to your taste. Nice Sake and great specials. Sweet owner!
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June 2024 by Jimmy Nguyen
What a fantastic hidden gem. Go for the expertise of learning everything about sake. Super affordable and the flights options give you a good idea of what to buy. Will be back again.
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June 2024 by Nick G
There are only a few dedicated Sake shops in the country and Sake Secret is one of them. I am blessed to live within reasonable driving distance.
Greg is a wonderful human who is bringing his knowledge and passion for Sake and other Japanese alcohol (Shochu and Awamori, beer). He hosts community events and workshops and tasting events out of his shop. The sake flights are wonderful and he stocks a great selection for all price points. I only wish I was closer! I cannot wait to go back!
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February 2024 by Ken Moonan
Greg is super knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend checking this spot out and grabbing so delicious sake to take home and enjoy with friends.
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February 2024 by Rebecca Rosenthal
This is the only shop to find all things sake, There are so many varieties to choose from. They have a tasting area and you can learn so much from the owner, who is very knowledgeable and kind.
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January 2024 by Silas Miers
Great experience, great staff, large selection. Staff knows their stuff and happy to teach others, great spot.
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January 2024 by Ariel Gilligan
Greg has really cultivated such a welcoming space for sake lovers and those just barely experiencing it for the first time, as well as everyone in between. His recommendations are always thoughtful and spot-on, and he honors and celebrates the traditions of sake making and drinking.Free two-hour parking is available around the corner in the City Place lot.
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December 2023 by Nazaneen Habib
Finally got to visit after a long time of wanting to check this place out. It did not disappoint. I especially loved the tatami room. I experienced a multiple course sake tasting with Greg, who’s extremely warm, welcoming and very knowledgeable when it comes to all the sake brands. I was a little bit worried about finding parking since it’s downtown Long Beach but there’s a public parking structure literally next next to it on 5th street with the first 2 hrs free. Will definitely be back.
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November 2023 by Rosalie Barrientos
New spot to add to my neighborhood rotation! First time here was for their Kintsugi night which was paired with a 6 flight sake tasting. ALL sake was amazing and the owners were wonderful to talk to. They were so informative when answering our questions we had about the various tastings we had. My partner ended up buy three bottles and 3 smaller ones. Hopefully we can save up for their Omakase night!
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November 2023 by Ryan Lee
I was introduced to this place by a couple friends back when Greg was popping up at the brewery, and I could not be more pleased. A sake shop with a tasting bar, the curated selection has some more recognizable bottles, some more obscure, but always delicious. The tasting flights are a great way to learn more and expand your palate. The vibe is chill and inviting. Not to mention, Greg is one of the nicest and most genuine people whose passion for sake is contagious. We truly need more places like this!
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November 2023 by Arthur
best sake store in LA and best sake bar in LA as well! absolutely make sure to say hi to the owner Greg and all the other people at the counter when you come in. this place is a fantastic intersection of quality, price, passion and community - can't recommend it enough if you're in the Long Beach area or if you just like sake in general.only thing I'd mention is that they're more of a liquor store than a bar so make sure you check the hours! definitely not a late night spot.
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October 2023 by Andi
Delicious premium sake, I especially love the flight options available. Can’t wait for this place to get it’s own storefront! 美味しいです!
