
Team
SUN RICE is a Filipino + S.E. Asian forward restaurant and bar on Portland's N. Williams corridor.
We started in 2021 as a farmers market stand and pop-up, then ran a residency at Deadshot Cocktail Bar, followed by a kiosk inside the Moxy Hotel downtown. In 2025, we opened our permanent space on N. Williams.


By day, we serve silogs and comfort plates. At night, it shifts into a bar and grill with skewers, cocktails, and music. SUN RICE is built as a neighborhood spot, but also as a hub for pop-ups, collaborations, and community-driven events.
We add a 20% service fee to each check to support consistent, livable wages for our team. Tipping is optional. This model helps ensure the people behind SUN RICE are taken care of.
“It takes a village to build and sustain SUN RICE. This is the team carrying tradition forward, adapting, and evolving it.”
The team
Ken Tran
Co-Founder / Operator
TJ Cruz
Co-Founder / Executive Chef
Jane Barmore
Director of Operations
Jacob Richardson
Beverage Director
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Ron Comoda
Creative Partner
