Where to Drink Sake in Bangkok | Yakitori & Private Rooms in Thonglor, Sumibi Hirashima

If you're looking for a place to enjoy sake in Bangkok, let us introduce Sumibi Hirashima, a charcoal-grilled yakitori restaurant in Thonglor. Alongside yakitori, chicken sashimi, sashimi and small dishes grilled over charcoal, we offer a wide range of sake from everyday labels to rare, hard-to-find bottles.

Charcoal-Grilled Yakitori, Sashimi and Sake Together

Sumibi Hirashima is built around yakitori grilled skewer by skewer over binchotan charcoal, alongside chicken sashimi, sashimi and small dishes. What sets us apart is pairing sake with the food itself — a rich junmai for fattier, charcoal-grilled skewers, an aromatic ginjo for delicate sashimi, and so on, matched to whatever you're eating that night.

We're about an 8-minute walk from BTS Thong Lo station, with counter seating as well as 5 private rooms. We speak Japanese, English, Thai and Korean, and Japanese staff are always on site, so don't hesitate to ask if you're not sure which label to choose.

A Wide Selection of Sake

At Sumibi Hirashima, we stock everything from everyday junmai and junmai ginjo to rare labels such as Juyondai, Aramasa No.6, Jikon, Hiroki, Denshu and Dassai. Whether you want to sample a few different labels in small pours, settle in with a full bottle, or find the right pairing for your yakitori or sashimi, we can help. Beyond chilled sake, we also serve warmed sake (kanzake) and fugu-hire-zake (sake infused with grilled pufferfish fin). Our lineup changes with what's in stock, so ask staff for the day's recommendations.

Ways to Enjoy Sake Here

Private Rooms for Business Dinners and Entertaining

Settle into a quiet private room and take your time over yakitori, sashimi, small dishes and sake. Perfect for ordering a rare label by the bottle to share with business partners, or for a small celebration. We have 5 private rooms, plus a separate banquet room for up to 24 guests.

Solo Diners and Small Groups at the Counter

At the 14-seat counter, you can watch the charcoal grill up close while trying sake in small pours — mini bottles, or 90ml and 180ml servings. Comfortable whether you're on your own or with company.

Group and Banquet Use

A banquet room for up to 24 guests is available separately. Great for company gatherings and other group occasions where you'd like sake alongside the meal.

Reservations

Private rooms and the banquet room have limited availability, so we recommend booking in advance via LINE or by phone. If you have a specific rare label in mind, let us know ahead of time and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many types of sake do you have?

We carry everything from everyday junmai and junmai ginjo to rare labels including Juyondai, Aramasa, Jikon, Hiroki, Denshu and Dassai. Our lineup changes with what's in stock — ask staff for the day's selection.

Can I enjoy sake in a private room?

Yes, we have 5 private rooms, ideal for entertaining or business dinners where you'd like to relax over sake. Advance reservations are recommended.

Do you serve warmed sake?

Yes — alongside chilled sake, we also serve warmed sake (kanzake) and fugu-hire-zake.

What are your hours and how do I get there?

We're on Thonglor 3 (Sukhumvit Soi 55), about 600m / 8 minutes on foot from BTS Thong Lo. Open Mon–Sat 17:00–24:00 (L.O. 23:30) and Sun 17:00–23:00 (L.O. 22:30), every day.