Zilla Sake

Zilla Sake
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Restaurant information
Food typeJapanese
Street address1806 Northeast Alberta Street
CityPortland
CountyMultnomah
StateOregon
Postal/ZIP Code97211
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45°33′32″N 122°38′48″W / 45.5590°N 122.6466°W / 45.5590; -122.6466

Zilla Sake is a Japanese restaurant in Portland, Oregon.[1]

Description

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The Japanese restaurant Zilla Sake operates on Alberta Street in northeast Portland's Vernon neighborhood. Eater Portland has described the gluten-free[2] restaurant as as "cool and casual"[3] with a "dark, transportive atmosphere",[4] as well as a "small, quiet sake bar with neighborhood izakaya vibes" that "exudes a focus and professionalism".[5] According to Portland Monthly, "The intimate, dimly-lit shotgun space (booths line one side, a chef’s counter on the other) offers up-close-and-personal views of the chefs at work."[6] Zilla Sake serves sushi and other seafood. Some products are sourced from Hawaii and Tokyo.[7] The menu also includes Dungeness crab,[8] lobster karaage, and braised Portuguese octopus.[3] The restaurant serves cocktails[9] and has an extensive sake collection.[7][10][11]

History

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In 2016, Zilla Sake launched a breakfast menu with options like egg, fish, rice, and vegetables.[12][13] The restaurant expanded in 2017.[14][15][16] Chef Kate Koo has been the owner since 2018.[17]

As of 2017–2019,[18][19][20] Zilla Sake had approximately 80–100 types of sake. The collection has been described as the largest in Portland,[19] as well as one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest and possibly the West Coast.[18][21]

Reception

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Seiji Nanbu included Zilla Sake in Eater Portland's 2019 list of ten "unbelievable" chirashi bowls in the city,[22] and in a 2024 overview of "knockout" sushi restaurants in the metropolitan area.[3] In the website's 2024 overview of Portland's "knockout" gluten-free restaurants and bakeries, Sararosa Davies wrote, "This Alberta sake bar isn’t just one of the city's best sushi restaurants; it's also one of the city's finest gluten-free restaurants."[10] Rebecca Roland, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, and Nathan Williams recommended Zilla Sake in the website's 2024 list of restaurants on Alberta Street.[23]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Zilla Sake". Willamette Week. 2018-12-04. Archived from the original on 2019-04-01. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  2. ^ Davies, Sararosa (2016-07-14). "Portland's Knockout Gluten-Free Restaurants and Bakeries". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  3. ^ a b c Nanbu, Seiji (2019-08-26). "Knockout Sushi Restaurants in Portland and Beyond". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  4. ^ Nanbu, Seiji (2019-08-26). "Knockout Sushi Restaurants in Portland and Beyond". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  5. ^ Staff, Eater (2018-01-23). "Tasting Menus and Prix Fixe Dinners Worth the Price Tag in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-03-18. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  6. ^ "Zilla Sake". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  7. ^ a b Williams, Nathan (2022-07-14). "17 Air-Conditioned Portland Restaurants and Bars to Beat the Heat". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  8. ^ Williams, Nathan (2023-02-15). "Oregon's Late Dungeness Crab Seasons Create Challenges for Crabbers, Restaurants, and Diners". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  9. ^ Williams, Nathan (2013-02-11). "The Best Restaurants for Dining Solo in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-12-04. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  10. ^ a b Davies, Sararosa (2016-07-14). "Portland's Knockout Gluten-Free Restaurants and Bakeries". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  11. ^ Wolf, Laurie (2014-01-14). Food Lovers' Guide to® Portland, Oregon: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4930-0670-0.
  12. ^ "Zilla Sake Launches Japanese Breakfast". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  13. ^ Bamman, Mattie John (2016-11-11). "4 New Asian-Inspired Breakfasts to Try Now". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  14. ^ Bamman, Mattie John (2017-05-12). "Zilla Saké House Announces Major Remodel". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-06-23. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  15. ^ "Vitaly Paley Serves Giant Pizzas, Zilla Sake Expands, and More PDX Food News". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2024-05-25. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  16. ^ "At Tiny Zilla, You Can Try More Exotic Sakes Than Almost Anywhere Else in America". Willamette Week. 2017-08-02. Archived from the original on 2023-12-09. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  17. ^ Williams, Nathan (2022-01-19). "Where to Crack Open a Dungeness Crab in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  18. ^ a b Bakall, Samantha (2017-06-22). "Sake for beginners: 3 expert picks for discovering the Japanese drink". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2020-11-12. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  19. ^ a b Laskey, Pechluck (2018-05-10). "Portland's Must-Try Sake Lists for Pairing and Sipping". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-11-28. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  20. ^ Cioletti, Jeff (2019-02-12). Sakepedia: A Non-Traditional Guide to Japan’s Traditional Beverage. Turner Publishing Company. ISBN 978-1-68336-775-8.
  21. ^ Bakall, Samantha (2017-06-21). "Sake City USA: How Portland became the Japanese rice wine capital of America". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  22. ^ Nanbu, Seiji (2019-05-20). "10 Unbelievable Chirashi Bowls in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-12-04. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  23. ^ Roland, Rebecca (2016-10-10). "Where to Eat and Drink on Portland's Alberta Street". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-11-03. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
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