Shoya Izakaya

Walk into Shoya and wine is clearly not the headliner — sake, Japanese whisky, and cold Sapporo are doing the heavy lifting here. That's not a knock; it's the point. This is a proper izakaya, and the drink list reflects that honestly.

The wine program is modest and plays a supporting role to a beverage list that leans hard into Japanese traditions. Don't come here expecting a deep cellar or a globe-trotting selection — the focus is squarely on sake and beer, as it should be at a spot like this. What wine is available appears to cover the basics without much adventure or regional depth. If wine is your priority for the evening, temper expectations; if you're open to sake or shochu, you're in much better hands.

By-the-glass specifics aren't available to us, but the izakaya format — small plates, shared energy, long table sessions — doesn't demand a deep BTG rotation. Expect a handful of safe, familiar pours rather than anything that'll make you text your wine group. The real by-the-glass move here is a cold sake.