$30/case flat shipping · No sales tax (Oregon)
An education-focused sake shop · Portland, Oregon

Sake is a beautiful, historic, handcrafted beverage that deserves your attention.

Sunflower is a cozy, welcoming hidden bar & retail store where you're encouraged to taste and learn about sake from around the world. Our expert staff are as friendly as they are passionate, and include artists, home brewers, and even beer & wine dual-specialists.

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心を込めて選んだ日本酒 Omakase Flights
Omakase FlightsCurated flights customized for each guest.
Now in season
haccoba Twilight Brew
New Arrival

haccoba Twilight Brew

A limited release collaboration between our neighbors Smith Teamaker and our good friends at Fukushima craft brewery haccoba has landed in Portland.

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SEP 26: Dissecting terroir with Chiyo Shuzo & Fujii Shuzo- a philosophical take

New arrival

Tamagawa Junmai Ginjo Namazake "Ice Breaker" (2025 vtg)

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JULY 26: A Musical Moment (Kirei Hachiku + Tsukasabotan Natsu)

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Junmai Daiginjo & Daiginjo · Yamaguchi

Ohmine Junmai Daiginjo Aiyama

Ohmine Shuzo 3 Grain Aiyama is a distinctive expression from Ohmine Shuzo in Yamaguchi, crafted to showcase the rich character of Aiyama...

$60
Junmai Daiginjo & Daiginjo · Tochigi

Houou Biden Junmai Ginjo Hiyaoroshi

$44
Junmai Ginjo & Ginjo · Wakayama

Heiwa Shuzo "KID" Junmai Ginjo Hiyaoroshi

With a little bit of pep in its step, a white pepper lift and the crisp, juicy sensation of biting into a...

$37
Junmai Daiginjo & Daiginjo · Yamaguchi

Ohmine Junmai Daiginjo Omachi Hiyaoroshi

Made with Omachi rice and matured at low temperature for more than six months, this seasonal Hiyaoroshi expresses the rice’s generous depth...

$60

Ships anywhere sake can go — $30 flat per case, and no sales tax.

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The okan lover philosophy

One bottle,
served four ways.

Temperature is the dial that reveals new expressions hiding within a single sake. The same junmai can be crisp, dry and bright out of the fridge, then turn round and sip like a warm hug when warm. We're unapologetic okan lovers, and we believe every sake deserves its moment in the kandouko. Want to learn more? Just ask.

5°C · Snow-chilled
Yukihie 雪冷え
Crisp ginjo & sparkling — aromatics tight and bright, flavor dry.
15°C · Cool
Suzuhie 涼冷え
Flavors open up, texture appears, and umami coats the tongue.
45°C · Warmed
Nurukan ぬる燗
Yamahai and kimoto bloom; flavors broaden, sweetness is heightened.
60°C · Hot
Atsukan 熱燗
Acidity peaks, the sake gains tension and spine. Food harmonizes 🔥

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All reading & illustrations
The Philosophical Venn Diagram of Wine & Sake with Taborly Wines

The Philosophical Venn Diagram of Wine & Sake with Taborly Wines

A rundown of our collaborative wine-sake tasting with local shop Taborly Wines, one of Portland's best, where we...
Natsuzake: a Summer wave of Seasonal Sake
natsuzake

Natsuzake: a Summer wave of Seasonal Sake

Natsuzake, the compounded form of natsu (summer) sake, is a growing category of seasonally-themed sake appropriate for Summer...
The Japanese craft sake movement & haccoba's American debut
haccoba

The Japanese craft sake movement & haccoba's American debut

If you went to Fuyu Fest last year or attended any of our Okan Lover Tour events, you...

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In Japan, sake follows the seasons. Each quarterly pack explores that connection, with beautifully illustrated tasting notes, pairings and regional backstory.

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Nina of Sunflower Sake
nerd run since 2021
Our story

Sunflower endeavors to foster a unique, diverse and creative American sake culture inspired by our own traditions, artists, people and environment— and inspired by our extended community in Japan.

“Something about hospitality, about connecting with people one on one, is at the core of my being.”
Nina MurphyFounder, educator & illustrator, sake lover and dreamer who grew Sunflower from a tiny seed of a Winter pop-up to the multi-faceted concept it is today.
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Your first Sunflower foray

01Come tasteFlights, glasses and warm pours at the bar, ask our experts as many questions as you like. 02Explore a Wednesday FlightEvery other Wednesday, dive deep into a specific subject or brewery: $20, or free with purchase of two bottles. 03Join the clubHand-picked bottles every month or quarter, with stories, tasting notes, & more.
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A tasting room, a bottle shop & a sake school

107 SE Washington St. #121, Portland OR · Closed Monday. Flights, glasses, carafes, warm sake, and as many stories as you'll sit for.

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What people are saying

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"This tucked away little sake shop is amazing! There is so much love, knowledge, and passion that goes into every aspect of this place."
Google ReviewsJ. Evergreen
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"Sunflower Sake [are] tireless missionaries for its namesake drink..."
Willamette WeekJay Horton
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"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."
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