Seattleites are riding high on a sports-filled February, complete with a Super Bowl Championship and the conclusion of the memorable Winter Olympics. As hockey fans continue to cheer on gold medal Olympians at nearby Climate Pledge Arena, we are bringing our own form of NCAA basketball’s March Madness to the doors of Shiro’s with a celebratory offer! Don’t miss out!

Shiro’s Madness (6pm to last call)

Starting today, March 1, we are celebrating in a BIG way, and we want to celebrate WITH YOU! Come into Shiro’s and show us this March 2026 Newsletter, whether on your phone, another screen, or printed out, and we will give you 10% off your dinner throughout March!

No catch on this great deal! Use this discount as many times as you like when you dine at Shiro’s. So, if you come to Shiro’s every day in March, then you can use this 10% discount all 31 days!

The more sushi you eat this month, the more you can enjoy this offer!

Please note, this offer is not available during Happy Hour (M-Th 4:30-6pm) or for takeout. Only applicable for dine-in guests.

Sake in March

This month we profile two sakes, each distinct and unique in flavor profile, color and origin!

Sanuki Olive Yeast Sake
Kagawa, Japan

Sanuki Olive Yeast Sake is crafted using Sanuki olive yeast, a unique, cultivated yeast strain discovered on the fruit of olives grown in Kagawa Prefecture. For over 100 years, olive trees have been grown extensively in the warm, Mediterranean-like climate of Shodoshima Island in Kagawa Prefecture. However, it wasn’t until the last 10 years that sake brewers discovered and started testing the yeast for sake brewing, with the first bottles of Sanuki Olive Yeast Sake hitting consumers in 2020. This distinctive yeast imparts a vibrant and expressive character to the sake.

On the nose, the sake reveals fruity aromas reminiscent of young tropical fruits, offering a fresh and inviting bouquet. On the palate, it presents a crisp acidity that provides structure and liveliness, balanced by a smooth, clean taste. The result is an elegant and refreshing sake with a bright personality and a refined finish that is particularly food friendly.

$18 Glass
$85 bottle (720ml or 24.3oz)

KID – Red
Wakayama, Japan

Crafted with a unique, ancient rice strain known as Akamai, or red rice, KID – Red is a semi-sweet, velvety sake that stands out for its vivid rosé-red hue and expressive character. It offers a rich flow of umami on the palate, beautifully balanced by a fruit-forward personality that adds both depth and elegance. The result is a harmonious and distinctive sake that is as visually striking as it is indulgent to taste.

$15 Glass
$75 bottle (720ml or 24.3oz)

Plum Blossom

Japanese cherry blossom season has become very popular in the US, with beautiful cherry trees famously on display from the banks of the Potomach River in D.C. to the Quad at UW in our own city. While pink cherry blossoms are easily spotted from afar, blossom viewing actually started as plum blossom viewing in 8th century (700s AD). In fact, in Japan’s oldest existing anthology of poetry, the Manyoshu or “Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves,” there are far more poems on plum blossoms than on cherry blossoms!

Plum blossom season usually starts at the beginning of February and ends around the middle of March, just prior to the blooming of cherry blossoms. There are many plum gardens in Japan, and you can sense the beautiful smell of plum filling the entire garden, a distinct difference from the scentless cherry blossoms. The aroma attracts many birds, including Japanese bush warblers, which are famed for their beautiful melodic sound.

Although plum blossoms are not as flamboyant in appearance as cherry blossoms, they possess a fragrant aroma and a charm that deeply resonates with the uniquely Japanese sensibility.

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