Sunflower Sake

Sunflower Sake in Portland, Oregon, surpassed all my expectations. The ambiance was amazing, and the service was impeccable. The sake selection was extensive, offering a delightful variety of flavors. Nina, the shop owner, is the most knowledgeable sake person I have ever met, making the experience even more enjoyable. A truly memorable experience that deserves nothing less than five stars.

I recently picked up our seasonal subscription box which included four different sake bottles. So far we are really enjoying them! It's a great way to explore different sake types and also to learn about it. If you can do local pickup you can taste them and the owner will walk you through each bottle with you! I thought that was really nice, given that I am not too familiar with sake.

Nina was a godsend in traversing and educating on the depths of sake, something I never even knew of much less expected to experience on an afternoon on traversing Distillery Row. We got to taste several bottles and learned some fascinating facts about their origins, and left with some top tier treats for the coming months, special occasions that will remind us of how well we were treated at Sunflower today. Thank you again!

Visited last month at closing, and Molly was kind enough to help me out in choosing a gift, as well as letting me taste a couple. Thank you for your patience and advice! The selection of sake and sake cups is awesome, and I love the little descriptions on each bottle!

Sunflower was a delightful surprise, recommended by a local Japanese restaurateur. We were impressed by their selection of sake, featuring varieties rarely found at major liquor stores or even Japanese restaurants. After a brief consultation with the owner, whose deep knowledge and passion for sake shone through, we enjoyed a customized tasting of three sakes tailored to our preferences. We then ordered a glass each of our favorite from the tasting. Every sake we tried was of exceptional quality, and both the owner and another staff member were kind and genuine. With my wife being a self-proclaimed sake enthusiast from Japan who enjoys sake regularly, I can say that if we lived in the area, we’d visit this store weekly. We highly recommend Sunflower to fellow sake enthusiasts and anyone eager to learn more about sake.

PURE GOLD! BEST HIDDEN GEM IN THE CITY! GUARANTEED TO HELP WITH JAPAN WITHDRAWLS! Came back for the millionth time today and Molly and Nina hid a special bottle away for me that they knew I would like! Talking about great hospitality and care! I’m so touched! Best sake selection ever, but Molly and Nina are the real bonus! Their passion for sake is contagious and their knowledge and unpretentious approach to educating a novice such as myself has been one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had during my 3.5 years in Portland!

This place is absolutely amazing! The proprietor is everywhere knowledgeable and we trusted her to make up a tasting flight for us. It was great to try out a lot of different sake we wouldn't normally order. A lot of interesting ones that change seasonally. And very reasonably priced.

Lovely sake bar offering a variety of bottles for purchase as well as some for tasting. Molly was incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful as she thoughtfully offered answers to my questions. Their sake selection is tastefully curated in a way that helps expose you to varietals that you may not otherwise know of. Planning to try and come back on a day where I have a bit more time to stay, taste and learn even more. Recommended spot for sake, especially when it comes to place a more-centrally located in town.

What a wonderful place! The owner and other staff member knew everything about the sake in stock and created wonderful flights! Getting to hear the history and regional complexities behind each sake made for such a fantastic time. They made a flight to suit my personal taste and overall were a hoot to chat with. Most, if not all bottles, had notes to help describe the taste and profile of each sake.

My friend and I happened upon this gem of a place while exploring Portland on a rare sunny day in winter. Nina, the shop owner is so knowledgeable regarding all things sake (and wine, too). She was so welcoming and her shop is the most adorable. We left with some delicious Sake. Everyone should stop in this wonderful place!