Sushi Tuesday Is Also Wine Tuesday
Downtown · Wichita · Japanese, Sushi · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 21, 2026
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The wine list at Wasabi Hinkaku doesn't try to be anything it's not — this is a casual downtown sushi spot, and the wine program dresses the part. You're looking at familiar faces: Kim Crawford, Josh Cellars, Kendall-Jackson — the grocery store aisle made into a menu. What saves it is the pricing, which is almost shockingly reasonable for a restaurant.
The list clocks in at 15-25 bottles with a California-forward lean and zero pretension. There's no deep-cut Burgundy hiding here, no pet-nat tucked in the back — just approachable, crowd-pleasing labels that most diners recognize on sight. The regional focus skips Japan entirely despite the cuisine, which is a missed opportunity; even a single sake or Japanese import would have added some personality. If you came hoping to geek out over producers, you'll be eating edamame and moving on.
Six to ten pours by the glass, priced between $8 and $15, covering the basics: a white, a bubbly, something sweet, a red. Rotation appears minimal — this reads as a set-and-forget program rather than something that gets refreshed seasonally. But at these prices, you're not paying for curation; you're paying for a glass of something cold with your spicy tuna roll.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough — $10
Retails for $13 and they're charging you less than that. A crisp, citrusy pour that actually makes sense next to sushi, and you'd pay $14-16 for this at most comparable spots. Take the win.
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Most people reflexively skip red wine at a sushi restaurant, and we get it. But at $10 — below retail — this is a serviceable pour for anyone at the table who just wants a Cab. Don't overthink it.
La Marca Prosecco DOC (187ml)
The single-serve mini bottle is priced at $9 against a $6 retail — a 50% markup that stands out like a sore thumb on an otherwise steal-tier list. Just order a full glass of something else.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough + Spicy tuna roll
The grapefruit and lime zip in the Kim Crawford cuts through the sriracha heat and complements the fresh tuna without fighting the rice. It's the most functional pairing on the menu and costs you $10.
Tuesday — 50% off the Wine Chiller every Tuesday as part of the restaurant's daily specials program. Appears to apply to a specific wine-based drink rather than the full list — confirm with your server.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Wasabi Hinkaku isn't a wine destination, but it doesn't pretend to be — and the pricing is honest enough to earn some respect. Show up on a Tuesday when the wine chiller special is running and you've got yourself a solid weeknight deal.
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