Zilla Sake, Portland OR
Zilla Sake- Portland’s first dedicated sake bar- opened its doors in the spring of 2007 and quickly claimed a role at the forefront of Portland’s growing sake movement.
Today, the city is home to one of the nation’s top sake scenes. Zilla’s sake program encompasses well-known favorites and exclusive items hand-picked by its owner. In the summer of 2008, head sushi chef Kate Koo established Zilla’s sushi bar, marking its evolution into a traditonally-focused, high-end sushi destination.
In 2016 she took formal ownership of the restuarant and today continues to push a balance of innovation and tradition.
IN THE PRESS
Eater: How Master Sushi Chef Kate Koo Charted Her Own Sushi Path
The Four Top Podcast: Japanese Cuisine
The Drinkable Globe Episode 2: Sake in PDX with Kate Koo of Zilla
Saveur Magazine: Gender Equality in the Sushi World is Still a Long Way Off
Saveur Magazine- Aubrie Legault Photography
Imbibe Magazine 5 to Try: Nigori Sake
Forbes: 5 New Places to Eat and Drink Really Well in Portland, Oregon
Oregon Live-Sake City USA: How Portland Became the Japanese Rice Wine Capital of America