Kuruya is an Izakaya bar in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Izakaya is a Japanese afterwork restaurant where food and saké is served and usually paired together in a casual atmosphere. Our food is made with the best of the seasons from small, local producers and we also serve sustainable seafood. We have good knowledge of the saké we serve and are glad to answer any questions you might have about Japan’s National Beverage.
Itadakimasu!
Saké - Nihonshu
Saké or Nihonshu is Japanese rice brew. Saké is not considered a spirit and contain 12-18% alcohol.
It is gluten free and contains no preservatives.
We encourage you to discover Japanese sake. Here are a few we love!
Fudoh purple
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One of our favourites from Chiba. Unpasteurized sake. Brilliant honey dew mellon in both smell and taste.
Chikurin
Fukamari
A classic style of sake of very good quality with intense flavours of minerals and mushrooms. Served cold as well as warm (50°C).
Kamoizumi
Yamabuki
Aged in open steel tanks for 3 years. It has a complex earthy flavour of shiitake mushroom and walnuts.
Keigetsu
Cel24
A prefecture specific sake. Yeast Cel 24 is only used in Kochi prefecture. Sweet and aromatic with a lot of pineapple and minerals.
Reservations
Reservations recommended,
Drop-ins welcome!
Allergies: Please mention your allergies in the reservation.
oMakase
Book an Omakase experience by Sushi chef John Chu from Koizen. The Omakase is published in monthly events on our booking and social media. The sushi omakase menu features tsukemono, fresh oyster, sashimi, 9 pieces sushi of nigiri and maki, complete with our delectable dessert.
Moriawase
If you are curious about Japanese food culture and would like to learn more about the food we serve, you are welcome to book our Izakaya Moriawase for the best experience. We serve several of our best dishes and recommend the beverage pairing to go along.
Izakaya
Choose your dishes or ask us for suggestions.
We will gladly help you with the sake pairing.
Contact
Kuruya
- 031-388 77 48
- Nordenskiöldsgatan 24
- 41309 Göteborg
- hello@kuruya.se
- instagram - @kuruya.se
Work at Kuruya
- Send your application to
- info@kuruya.se
Open hours
MONDAY, TUESDAY & SUNDAY: CLOSED
WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY
15:00 – 22:00 ~ Izakaya
THURSDAY
17:30 – 19:00 ~ Koizen Omakase
Visit our sister restaurant, Saga.
Bringing Singaporean & South East Asian flavors to Gothenburg.