Following 'Sake Baby,' an Insider Experience from the Brewery: Sendai Station's Fermenteria Launches 'Brewery Table Sake Rice Risotto,' a Way to 'Eat' Sake Rice

Katsuhana-gura Co., Ltd. (Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture; CEO: Yuka Izawa), which operates the Sendai Station micro-brewery SENDAI STATION BREWERY Fermenteria, will begin sales of its "Brewery Table Sake Rice Risotto," a risotto kit using sake rice grown in Miyagi Prefecture, on March 30, 2026.

Sake rice grown through contract farming between breweries and farmers is not available on the open market. It is a special rice that reaches only the brewery.

Born for sake brewing, this rice features a large starchy core known as 'shinpaku.' It absorbs soup well and becomes creamy as it is simmered. While it is dry and not particularly delicious when eaten as plain white rice, it is perfect for risotto—sautéed in olive oil and simmered slowly—where its large grains and pleasant al dente texture truly shine.

Rice is delivered to breweries in fixed units, and there is always a small amount of leftover rice that doesn't fit these units.

Though it couldn't become sake, there was a flavor known only to the brewery's table.

We selected ingredients by calculating backward from the unique characteristics of each rice variety.

▶ Kura no Hana × Shiitake & Kombu (165g): The soft umami of Kura no Hana harmonizes with the rich aroma of Japanese dashi.

▶ Miyamanishiki × Tomato (170g): The distinct, grainy texture of Miyamanishiki enhances the pulpy texture of the tomatoes.

About SENDAI STATION BREWERY Fermenteria
An urban micro-brewery located on the first floor of Sendai Station. Designed by Yuka Izawa, who was born and raised as the daughter of a brewer and developed MiCURA, the world's first authentic home sake brewing kit, the brewery obtained its manufacturing license in the summer of 2024. It brews daily in transparent tanks, offering the elusive taste of fresh-pressed sake. The brewery also develops non-alcoholic fermented beverages and sparkling bottles. By taking the counter-intuitive approach of expanding home brewing, it is building a new brewery model that illuminates the essence of sake culture, with plans to expand globally.

FAQ

What is the new product being launched by SENDAI STATION BREWERY Fermenteria?

SENDAI STATION BREWERY Fermenteria is launching 'Brewery Table Sake Rice Risotto,' a risotto kit made with sake rice grown in Miyagi Prefecture.

When will the 'Brewery Table Sake Rice Risotto' be available for purchase?

The 'Brewery Table Sake Rice Risotto' will begin sales on March 30, 2026.

What makes the sake rice used in the risotto special and unique?

The sake rice is grown through contract farming between breweries and farmers, is not available on the open market, and features a large starchy core known as 'shinpaku,' which absorbs soup well and becomes creamy when simmered.

What are the two flavor variations of the 'Brewery Table Sake Rice Risotto' and their key ingredients?

The two flavor variations are 'Kura no Hana × Shiitake & Kombu,' featuring the soft umami of Kura no Hana with Japanese dashi, and 'Miyamanishiki × Tomato,' highlighting the grainy texture of Miyamanishiki with tomatoes.

What is SENDAI STATION BREWERY Fermenteria, and what is its unique approach to brewing?

SENDAI STATION BREWERY Fermenteria is an urban micro-brewery located on the first floor of Sendai Station that brews daily in transparent tanks, offering fresh-pressed sake and developing fermented beverages, with a unique model focused on expanding home brewing.

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