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.
Where to drink saké in Stockholm
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, and in 2024 they opened a sister branch in Slakthusområdet, Stockholm's former meatpacking district. Slurp noodles and sip cocktails made with sake. Don't hesitate to ask the knowledgeable staff more about sake. The decor is an experience in itself, with colourful interiors, moody lighting and graffitied walls.
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Jakobsbergsgatan 23, City/Norrmalm Hallvägen 13, JohanneshovSin Ramen
Jakobsbergsgatan 23, City/NorrmalmSin Ramen Slaughterhouse
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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
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
Korean and Japanese
At Chingu, it's mainly about Korean BBQ, cocktails, and small plates, but they also have a selection of sake by the glass and bottle if you're in the mood. Order the Japanese drink both in the dining room and in the bar one floor down.
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Mäster Samuelsgatan 42, City/Norrmalm
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Chingu BBQ & Sojubar
08-10 10 21 - Read more on Thatsup
A true passion
To experience a taste of Japan, head to this hidden little sake bar on Frejgatan. Jackie's Sake Bar is named after its owner, Jackie, and the passion for sake is as great here as the selection is wide. There are relatively few seats, but the bar is open for both table bookings and walk-ins.
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Frejgatan 6, Vasastan
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Jackie's Sake Bar
070-005 67 50 - Read more on Thatsup
In-house sake sommelier
At Shibumi, Japanese izakaya cuisine is celebrated with innovative small dishes, sashimi, and delights from the grill. The drinks menu is also carefully crafted with icy cold beer, wine, and sake selected by the restaurant's sake sommelier. A nice touch is that you can choose from a plethora of small glasses to drink the sake from.
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Malmskillnadsgatan 38B, City/Norrmalm
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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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