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Honda Sake Bar / Mino sake shop

7-9 Albany St, St Leonards NSW 2065, Australia

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Find Honda Sake Bar / Mino sake shop

7-9 Albany St, St Leonards NSW 2065, Australia

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+61 429 824 494
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Honda Sake Bar / Mino sake shop

Part izakaya dining room, part retail bottle shop, this St Leonards hideaway pairs rare sake with unapologetic drinking snacks. Browse the fridges at the attached Mino shop, pick out an unpasteurized nama or complex yamahai, and open it at the table for a ten-dollar corkage fee. Regulars bypass standard edamame for pungent itawasa with grated wasabi, crisp nukazuke pickles, and salty shiokara—raw squid fermented in its own liver. Sashimi platters balance tuna, bonito, and mackerel against rich, savoury sips. Round out the table with nori-flecked chikuwa tempura, soft shell crab bao, and tender curls of cuttlefish glazed in sweet teriyaki.

  • Retail Bottle Shop Corkage: Browse the attached Mino shop to grab unpasteurized nama or aged bottles and pop them tableside for a $10 premium.
  • Traditional Izakaya Fare: Menus center on traditional bar bites like liver-fermented squid (shiokara), chilled fishcake (itawasa), and multi-fish sashimi platters.
  • Custom Cup Selection: Guests can choose their own ceramic or glass drinking cup from a curated tableside tray before pouring.
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Why Dine at Honda Sake Bar / Mino sake shop

Pair authentic Japanese izakaya dishes with curated sake from the attached bottle shop.

  • Curated Food and Sake Pairings

    Diners can pair regional sakes with authentic drinking dishes, tasting how traditional brewing methods elevate seafood and izakaya snacks.

    Drinking sake with food brings out notes you won’t encounter at a sake tasting event.

    Jackie McMillan

  • Guided Tastings from an Expansive Cellar

    An extensive sake menu offers the chance to sample unique expressions by the flask under thoughtful staff guidance.

    We tasted seven different Sakes selected for us and all were unique and top quality.

    Angry of Mosman

  • Integrated Bottle Shop Dining

    Half the floor space features an integrated sake shop where diners can hand-select bottles from shelves and fridges to enjoy directly at their table.

    You can browse its fridges and shelves and bring back whatever you like to drink in situ for a ten buck premium on the takeaway price.

    Jackie McMillan

  • Personal Bottle Selection Next Door

    If a preferred vintage or style isn't on the dining menu, guests can pop into the adjoining shop to pick out their personal bottle.

    simply head next door to their bottle shop (owned by the same owner), pick your favourite bottle, and bring it back to enjoy with your meal.

    Karen Liang

  • Transportive Japanese Izakaya Feel

    The intimate space, delicate preparation, and authentic izakaya flavours capture the exact feeling of dining in a hidden Tokyo bar.

    The atmosphere is cosy, lively, and feels just like a hidden spot you would find in Japan.

    Karen Liang

  • Welcoming Sake Discovery

    Knowledgeable staff take the guesswork out of exploring sake, enthusiastically guiding newcomers and regulars to memorable bottles.

    the lady running the restaurant has been amazing, suggesting truely incredible sake’s for us to try.

    Daniel Anker

Signature dishes and tasting courses paired with artisanal sake selections

  • Assorted Sashimi Platter

    presented on the assorted sashimi platter ($44/21 pieces).

    Jackie McMillan

  • Six Course Menu

    We very much enjoyed the six course menu for $88.

    Nicola Norris

  • Salmon Aburi Don

    the salmon aburi don was generous and the salmon melts in your mouth

    Karl Chong

  • Okonomiyaki

    Sushi and sashimi and the okonomiyaki were the stand outs.

    Paul Verriour

Other favorites

Izakaya small plates and savory accompaniments designed to pair with curated sake

  • Chikuwa Isobeage

    Little fluffy clouds of nori-spiked tempura battered fishcake—chikuwa isobeage ($9/7)—are excellent drinking fodder.

    Jackie McMillan

  • Shiokara

    shiokara ($7.50), a salty bowl of raw squid fermented in its own liver and guts. It’s a fabulous drinking snack

    Jackie McMillan

  • Dark Miso Soup

    Excellent dark miso soup which is a rarity in Sydney Japanese restaurant which typically have light style.

    Red Schuhart

  • Chicken Namban

    The oysters and chicken namban were our top picks.

    Cee-Chong Andrew Ying

Before you head over

Practical dining advice for planning your visit and sake selection

  • Book in Advance

    Because seating is intimate and spots fill quickly, reserve a table ahead of your visit to secure a spot.

  • Pick Bottles from the Shop

    Browse the adjoining Mino sake bottle shop shelves and fridges directly to select a bottle to open with your food.

  • Reserve the Tasting Menu Early

    If you want the multi-course set tasting menu, plan ahead and secure it at least one day before dining.

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