Matcha Sake Bomb
The Chant
- Matcha! 抹茶！
- Moeru! 燃える！ (Fire it up!)
- Kimi to! 君と！ (With you!)
- Inochi no! 命の！ (Of life!)
- BOOOOOOMB!! ボーーーーーム！！
How To Do It
- Hold your beer glass and your matcha sake shot in front of you, one in each hand.
- Raise the shot so it sits just above the beer. Everyone at the table does this at the same time.
- Chant the five lines together, in rhythm. Let the last one run long.
- On "BOOOOOOMB!!" the shot drops and everybody drinks. All of it, right then.
What It Tastes Like
The grassy, fresh side of matcha against a crisp, cold Japanese lager. Lightly sweet with a bit of bitterness behind it, and much smoother than it sounds once the shot and the beer actually combine. People expect something harsh and get something easy, which is usually when they order a second round.
Bring People
Sake bombs are fun, which is most of why people order them. The matcha makes this one taste better than the usual version, and we made it smaller on purpose. A full mug of beer is a lot to chug in the middle of dinner, so ours is sized for the whole table to do it together, enjoy it, and carry on with the night. It is a good one when there is something to celebrate.
From your tables
Reels and photos from people who ordered one. Film your table, tag @izakayajuraku and use #matchabombchallenge to land here.
Get A Table
The Matcha Sake Bomb is on the menu every day we are open, at 121 Ludlow Street on the Lower East Side. Bring your friends and learn the chant on the way over.