Ever increasing numbers of bars and restaurants in Stockholm are turning their gaze towards the east and serving the Japanese national drink, saké. Some places even arrange themed drinks tastings. Saké is made purely from rice and water, but it's a complex brew that can range from sweet to dry. Why not drink saké Tokyo-style, matching the drink with a selection of Japanese small dishes? Follow our tips to the Stockholm spots where you can embrace Japanese culture and drink saké.
The best saké in Stockholm
Return ticket to Tokyo, please
In spring 2022 a group of friends opened up Sin Ramen in the heart of the city, a ramen restaurant with strong influences from Tokyo. Slurp noodles and sip cocktails made with sake. The decor is an experience in itself, with colourful interiors, moody lighting and graffitied walls.
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Jakobsbergsgatan 23, City/Norrmalm
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Sin Ramen
08-10 10 20 - Read more on Thatsup
Sake at gastropub
This Asian gastropub takes its culinary influences from all over Asia, but its heart is firmly in Japan, so naturally you can drink sake here. Choose from various kinds of sake, or go for a punchy cocktail made from the Japanese spirit. Pair your drink with Asian dishes that are just as flavourful as the drinks.
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Linnégatan 1, Östermalm
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GOMA Gastropub
08-505 244 73 - Read more on Thatsup
Saké at the spa
If you fancy totally immersing yourself in Japanese cuisine and culture you should steer a course towards this Japanese bathhouse in Saltsjö-Boo. Yasuragi has a cocktail bar where they serve their own saké, brewed in Japan to their own recipe. Let specially trained bartenders guide you through the world of saké and combine your drinks with Japanese snacks.
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Hamndalsvägen 6, Nacka
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Yasuragi
08-747 64 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Next level
Right at the top of Hotel At Six, you can drink saké with stunning views over Stockholm. The modern fine dining restaurant Tak serves Nordic/Japanese fusion dishes along with an extensive saké menu. There are numerous options, including "sparkling" and "dry" sakés.
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Brunkebergstorg 4, City/Norrmalm
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Tak
08-587 220 80 - Read more on Thatsup
Small dishes and saké
Blue Light Yokohama on Åsögatan serves Japanese small dishes izakaya-style, with a wide range of saké to combine with the flavours. Try out their seasonal saké tips or let the staff guide you.
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Åsögatan 170, Södermalm
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Blue Light Yokohama
08-644 68 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Just like in Tokyo
This tiny, traditional sushi bar was awarded a Michelin star in 2016, and as well as sushi they're also passionate about Japanese rice wine. Go all in and combine top notch sushi with various kinds of saké as you take in the Tokyo vibes.
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Upplandsgatan 45, Vasastan
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Sushi Sho
08-30 30 30 - Read more on Thatsup
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