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Shake Shack's Unique Limited-Time Offering

Shake Shack, the popular New York-based burger restaurant, is excited to announce the introduction of its first-ever Japanese Sake Shake! Available exclusively at the Shake Shack Minamo Hiroshima location, this innovative shake will hit the menu on August 1, 2025, and will be offered until August 31, 2025.

This collaboration features a partnership with the renowned Kamo Tsuru Sake Brewery, a historic sake maker founded in 1873 in Hiroshima. A region known for its exceptional sake, Hiroshima’s rich brewing culture makes it a perfect backdrop for this creative endeavor. Shake Shack has always focused on supporting local communities and integrating regional tastes into its menu. Previously, the Minamo Hiroshima location featured a delightful Lemon Cheesecake Shake in partnership with a local pastry shop, Castagna, which delighted customers. Now, with the insightful collaboration with Kamo Tsuru, they are poised to unveil a shake that embodies the essence of Hiroshima.

The Sake Shake is crafted using Kamo Tsuru’s traditional ‘Taruzake’, a type of sake aged in cedar barrels. This unique technique provides a distinct mellow flavor profile, characterized by a subtle cedar aroma and a rich, refined taste. By combining this exquisite sake with Shake Shack's creamy vanilla frozen custard, the resulting beverage offers an unparalleled experience; as you take a sip, the light cedar notes intertwine with the saké's gentle sweetness, creating a luxurious, harmonious blend unlike anything you’ve tasted before.

August is set to be an exciting month for the locals and tourists alike, as the Hiroshima Electric Railway will also commence its new route that connects directly into the second floor of the station building, right in front of Shake Shack Minamo. This convergence will undoubtedly draw attention to the new Sake Shake and the exciting vibrancy of Hiroshima itself. Shake Shack hopes that through this unique offering, they can showcase the charm of Hiroshima while inviting everyone to indulge in this special shake amid the beautiful local scenery.

Menu Details

• - Product Name: Sake Shake (Exclusive to Shake Shack Minamo Hiroshima)
• - Sales Start Date: August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
• - Price: ¥970 (excluding tax) / ¥1067 (including 10% tax)
• - Available At: Shake Shack Minamo Hiroshima, 2F Minamo, Matsubara-cho 2-37, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima

*Please note that this shake contains 2.0% alcohol. If you wish to avoid alcohol, please be advised. Drinking under the age of 20 is prohibited by law, and age verification may be required upon purchase.

About Kamo Tsuru Sake Brewery

Founded in the sixth year of the Meiji era (1873), Kamo Tsuru Sake Brewery is located in Saijo, Higashi-Hiroshima, a region celebrated for its ideal climate and excellent quality water for sake brewing. They use only locally sourced rice for their sake production and meticulously handle almost all the rice polishing in-house. Their brewing water originates from the Kamiyama range, emphasizing a dedication to high-quality ingredients. With historical significance, the Saijo sake brewing area, including Kamo Tsuru, will be designated a national historic site in 2024, attracting numerous tourists to its historically rich streets.

Kamo Tsuru's motto, "There is heart in our sake (酒中在心)," reflects their commitment to crafting sake that resonates with the heart of their consumers.

Kamo Tsuru’s Comment

We are thrilled to be a part of the development of Shake Shack’s Sake Shake, following their previous alcoholic shakes like the Bourbon Shake and the Makgeolli Shake. The Taruzake used in this exclusive menu item embodies a refreshing aroma derived from cedar barrels and the rich umami unique to Japanese sake. The Sake Shake harmonizes the smooth sweetness of the shake with the gentle umami flavor of the sake, making it an adult's palate experience. We invite everyone to enjoy this Hiroshima-exclusive treat alongside Shake Shack's popular offerings and partake in a truly local experience.

About Shake Shack

Shake Shack is a modern-day burger concept that originated from the Union Square Hospitality Group created by Danny Meyer in New York. It embodies a ‘fine casual’ dining ethos, striving under the mission "Stand For Something Good™" to source quality ingredients and promote sustainable practices within the restaurant environment. They actively engage in community support and charity, showcasing their commitment to fostering connections beyond the dining experience.

For more information, check out Shake Shack’s official website and their social media platforms.