London Sake Reviews 388

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent quality of the products and the wide selection available. Many people highlight the exceptional service, noting the helpfulness and responsiveness of the staff. The ordering process is frequently described as easy and efficient, contributing to a positive overall experience. However, some customers also noted issues with delivery, including delays, lack of communication, and in a few instances, damaged items upon arrival. A small number of people also experienced problems with incorrect delivery addresses or missing items, and some expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of tracking updates.

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Product

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Delivery service

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Service

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Order

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Quality

Consumers find quality to be positive. Many reviewers praise the quality sake and shochu, highlighting the... See more

Based on these reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering from the website was easy and delivery prompt. Amabuki Banana Yeast Nama Junmai Daiginjo was very enjoyable, slightly sweet but not too much, with notes of banana and walnuts.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always good service from London Sake - swiftly dispatched, very securely packaged, and with appreciated inserts. Plus of course - you can always rely on the balance, refinement and overall qualit... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a Yuzu Sake for my husband’s birthday, very last minute, to remind us of our recent trip to Japan. I sent an email to the company asking if they could dispatch it as soon as possible and the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excited to try the beautiful Sake taster boxes. Really well presented with tasting notes - would make a great gift. We’re having a sake flight evening and looking forward to something new, as well as... See more


Company details

  1. Wine Store
  2. Alcohol Store

Written by the company

Sake from the finest Japanese breweries delivered direct to your door. With our subscriptions we make sake simple. Buy online from our award-winning sake shop, gift a sake tasting set, explore new sake with our Sommelier Tasting Series, or sign-up to a subscription for a hand-picked bottle (or three) and gift each month. Great deals on top brands including Dassai 23, Nanbu Bijin and Mio sparkling sake. Not sure where to start? Try our Ultimate Sake Starter Set for Beginners!


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4.6

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

388 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer service

Good customer service: Well informed of order journey till delivered.
Items were well packed and products excellent as expected.

September 6, 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No guarantees your order will arrive

It has been a week since I placed the order and four days since I got the message that the order was shipped yet no sign of my £100+ order showing up any time soon. Highly disappointed as I ordered it for a party and was ultimately forced to buy sake elsewhere. Wouldn’t trust this business and would not recommend.

September 6, 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Took a week to advise me there would be…

Took a week to advise me there would be a delay in dispatch, despite showing all items ordered as available. To be fair, once I told them they were cutting it close to the event for which it was needed they split the delivery so I would have as much as possible as early as possible (this should not have been necessary!). However, there was one I item they said they would not have and asked if I would like a refund or a replacement. I said a refund - and a full week later I have not had even the courtesy of a reponse, let alone the refund!! This is not acceptable on any level. Avoid this company - they are far less than honest in the running of their business...

August 17, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Came with good info

Starter sake selection kit, came with a very informative letter detailing storage and pairing. The first piece of paper that came with a delivery that I will keep!

August 20, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent product and service

Ordering online was easy, and the product was delivered to me the very next day! Excellent quality of service. I ordered a 300ml bottle of Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo, and it was the first time I’d tried sake. What a delight! The fragrance and flavour were rich, each element clearly defined, as described in the notes on the website. A tasting guide and a coaster came with the order. I’m very impressed by the whole experience, and I will certainly be buying again from London Sake.

August 21, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivered to wrong address

Delivered to wrong address! Redelivery arranged within hours and delivery charge refunded. Thank you!

August 16, 2023
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Reply from London Sake

Hi Grace, apologies for the issue here. Your order was returned to us due to damage. We've arranged a replacement and a refund of your delivery fee. Gemma

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nothing after 1 week. Upsetting, but then...

I did not yet receive my order after 1 week so on this occasion I can only award one star. The fact that London Sake emailed me and asked me to write a review suggests that they normally do better, as they claim 3-5 working days on the website, but that is not much use to me because I have to go away first thing tomorrow, so I will not receive my order and indeed would not have ordered anything had I foreseen this unfortunate outcome.

UPDATE
5 stars! They have apologised, delivered my sake, reimbursed my money (over £100) and given me a discount on a future order. This is absolutely incredible customer service. All is forgiven. Thank you so much. I will forever use you for all my future sake needs!

July 1, 2023
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Reply from London Sake

Hi there, we have emailed you directly regarding this courier issue - thanks

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