Kuraichi — all mentions

in:Legit matcha powder1 pts
replying to u/crazeman: I would say Setsugekka East in East Village is a must visit. They specialize in matcha and that's the only thing they sell. The owner is also lovely to talk to. A bit out of your price range but still worth the visit if you like matcha. Probably one of the most unique stores in NYC, the owner explained to us that a matcha specialty shop like this doesn't really exist or is very rare in Japan. (I honestly forgot why, I think people in Japan don't really go out to drink ceremonial matcha so there's no demand for a shop? It made sense when she explained it at the time lol) Although I haven't tried it yet, Kettl is also supposed to have good matcha. Their cheapest matcha is $21 for 20g though. I also like Taidama in Industry City/Japan Village area an awful lot. Don't remember what their prices are like. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.
“I’ve been to another japanese shop around there called Kuraichi but it think it is all sake, and honestly they have a pretty good selection.”
H2
in:Places to buy really nice bottles of sake / staff that will help you out? 11 pts
“I like both Sakaya and Kuraichi.”
H1
in:Places to buy really nice bottles of sake / staff that will help you out? 7 pts
“Check out Kuraichi too.”
H1
in:Places to buy really nice bottles of sake / staff that will help you out? 5 pts
“Kuraichi”
H1
in:Places to buy really nice bottles of sake / staff that will help you out? 3 pts
“Kuraichi is good. But selection is underwhelming at mid to high tier”
H1
in:Places to buy really nice bottles of sake / staff that will help you out? 2 pts
replying to u/VariousInstance2709: Brooklyn Kura might be helpful? They’re a local sake distillery and I’ve enjoyed what I’ve had there. Check out Kuraichi too. They are a Japanese focused liquor store right next door.
“A bottle shop like Kuraichi, Bin-Bin, or Minoru’s will have knowledge and selection but you won’t be able to taste as much”
H1
in:Places to buy really nice bottles of sake / staff that will help you out? 2 pts
“Kuraichi”
H1
in:Places to buy really nice bottles of sake / staff that will help you out? 1 pts
“I sell sake through the city for a living, in my opinion the best stores are: Sakaya (EV) Bin Bin (Williamsburg/GP border) Ambassador Wine and Spirits (Midtown East) Astor Wine (Noho? EV?) Kuraichi (Industry City)”
H1