About Us – LA BRASSERIE SAN-Ô SAKÉ inc.

About Us

Koji rice

La brasserie San-Ô MONTRÉAL

モントリオール 山王醸造所

OUR STORY

麹の先駆者

Pioneers of Koji in Québec

Discover the story of La Brasserie San-Ô, a culinary adventure born during the Covid-19 pandemic by Masum Rahman, Noriko and Yota Suzuki.

Our adventure began in the heart of Parc-Extension, in the kitchen of Indian restaurant. Yota's apprenticeship under a master saké brewer in Japan laid the foundations of our culinary vision.

SYMBOLISM & IDENTITY

山王

The mountain and the king

In 2021, we transformed into La Brasserie San-Ô, drawing inspiration from the Japanese characters 山 (San) and 王 (Ô), symbolising Mount Royal in Montréal.

Our logo harmoniously fuses the spirit of the mountain with the biological essence of our products. Rooted in Montréal, we craft koji with love.

San-Ô Saké Inc.

Montréal, Québec

Montréal

THE FOUNDERS

チーム

The founders — Noriko, Masum and Yota toasting in the brewery

鈴木典子

Noriko Suzuki

Co-founder & President

Passionate about Japanese fermentation,Noriko has devoted years to immersing herself in the art of koji. Her ambition is to bring authentic Japanese flavours to Canada.

マスーム ラーマン

Masum Rahaman

Co-founder & Vice-President

An experienced restaurateur and businessman with over 25 years in the food industry and organisational management.

鈴木陽太

Yota Suzuki

Co-founder & Head Brewer

Trained intensively under a master brewer in Japan, Yota blends traditional brewing techniques with innovative approaches to craft unique sakés.