What to drink with sushi
Delicate fish, vinegared rice and umami soy love dry sparkling wines, Japanese whisky highballs and clean lagers that complement without competing.
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What is the best drink to pair with sushi?
Delicate fish, vinegared rice and umami soy love dry sparkling wines, Japanese whisky highballs and clean lagers that complement without competing. Our top beginner-friendly pick is Pilsner.
Beer or wine with sushi?
Both can work beautifully. Pilsner (beer) is the most flexible everyday choice; Sparkling Wine (wine) is the more elegant match.
What if I want something bolder?
Try Japanese-style Whiskey or Sauvignon Blanc — these are more adventurous styles that hold their own against sushi.