Sake set

A sake set typically comprises a flask called a "tokkuri" and small drinking cups known as "o-choko" or "choko." While traditionally made of ceramic, these sets can also be crafted from materials such as wood, lacquered wood, glass, or even plastic. The tokkuri often features a bulbous shape with a narrow neck, designed to retain heat when warming sake. In some traditional Japanese establishments, sake might be served in metal containers like "chirori" or "tanpo" or in glass chirori if the sake is chilled.

Historically, sake was measured and enjoyed in a wooden box called a "masu." Nowadays, due to concerns about altering the flavor, masu is often replaced by cups made from lacquerware or ABS plastic. However, the masu still holds symbolic significance and is often filled to the brim to represent prosperity. Some restaurants even pour sake into a glass that sits within the masu, allowing it to overflow as a gesture of abundance.

In contemporary settings, ceramic cups are the preferred choice for serving sake. For special occasions, ceremonial cups known as "sakazuki" are used. In the United States, shot glasses often substitute for traditional sake cups. Additionally, sake stemware, which features a glass cup elevated on a wide base, has become popular for serving chilled sake.