I absolutely loved this place. We got sushi rolls, gyoza, and edamame. Everything was delicious and…read moreour waitress was unbelievably prompt and kind. I LOVE that they let you sit on the floor on the elevated platforms and their little seats. Boyfriend paid so I cannot speak on how expensive it was but it's probably pretty comparable to other Portland spots. THEY HAVE STREET PARKING which if you know me is my biggest deal in Portland. Would definitely recommend. Loved it.

If I'm getting sushi I always seem to come here. Menu options and prices are great and the vibe is…read moreso good in there. I love the low traditional tables. Never have been disappointed here

One of our favorite sushi experiences to date. We were staying in town for the weekend and tried…read morethis place out. Sitting at the sushi bar was the best, being able to watch the various dishes get put together was fun in itself. And the quality of the food was amazing. The king salmon and toro were epic. The cocktails were delicious. If you want a dining experience I highly recommend putting a reservation in and trying them out.

Amazing fresh fish! We sat a the sushi bar and it was fun to watch them make all the different…read moresushi and dishes. My favorite was the tuna roll and Hamayaki. The Hamayaki was such an interesting dish and something I would go back for. The service was very attentive. The flavors and fish were so great in every dish. Worth a spot for a fancier and pricier sushi place!

Our weekly visit to Hana never disappoints. We are greeted like family and always served by Kathy…read morewho makes us feel special. We've never had a bad meal and anything new is another layer of delicious food. Not sure what we would do without our weekly Hana dining experience!

On a Sunday afternoon they were busier than I expected. They seemed to be short staffed. The wait…read morefor someone to take our order was longer than it should have been, and twice I had to flag down a staff member. The service was friendly, and they were doing their best. The sushi was good quality, but the rolls were on the small side. The miso soup was delicious, and a generous portion. The pork dumplings were crisp on the outside and the pork filling was flavorful. The fried ice cream was classic, and done just right, crisp fried dough on the outside, sweet vanilla ice cream in the inside. Delicious. Haven't had that in so long! The interior could use a little freshening up. For example, the plastic seat of my chair was ripped, the carpet has seen better days. The bathroom was clean. I would go back again.

I love it here. I love the modern designed interior. I love how quickly/efficiently/kind the staff…read moreare. I love the lunch menu more than words can say. The sushi sashimi special for 2 at $60 is a steal: you get 15 pieces of sashimi, a 9-piece spicy tuna roll and a rainbow roll on top of that. No, they don't skimp on the sashimi. Salmon, tuna, yellowtail. Oh, and yes, you get the miso soup and salad on top of that. I'm always surprised when I go in to find that every seat is not filled at this spot. I think the location is a disadvantage - it's tucked into the corner of a strip mall in South Portland, so it really only gets local patrons. If this was in downtown Portland though, it would be popping.

We've been regular customers at Kume Sushi Lounge in South Portland since they opened, and over the…read morelast 2 to 3 months the restaurant has noticeably gone downhill. One of the biggest changes has been the complete turnover of the staff. All of the original people who made the place welcoming and enjoyable seem to be gone, and the difference has absolutely shown in both the service and overall experience. The food quality has become inconsistent and, at times, marginal compared to what originally brought us in. We've also dealt with repeated order mistakes, inattentive service, and an overall lack of attention to detail during several recent visits. Everyone understands that restaurants can have an off night, but this has become a pattern rather than an exception. What was especially disappointing was that we took the time to privately contact ownership about these concerns and never received any response at all. We weren't looking for compensation or special treatment, just acknowledgment and some indication that customer feedback mattered. Kume had a lot of promise when it first opened, which makes this frustrating to write. Unfortunately, based on our recent experiences, the quality control, consistency, and customer service are no longer close to where they once were.

Wow wow wow! First…read moretime being here for a birthday dinner and it was amazing! We got a late reservation and they were super accommodating. I highly recommend everyone get the beef tataki, it's small but so worth it. The udon was also super good and the jfc. They have a huge selection of alcohol as well but I stuck to the classic Sapporo. Definitely a spot everyone needs to try in Portland!

Food was tasty but pricey for the portion. We came at 7pm but had to wait over an hour for a table…read more The host was kind and gave us some recommendations for pre dinner drinks. When we sat down, we luckily ate some bar snacks from across the street. We ordered a bunch of small plates to share among the two of us and some were more impressive than others. The vibes of the place is definitely cozy and dimly lit. The dish I liked the most was the black cod. The ones I liked least was the fish collar and the salad. Both were a bit too salty for my taste. The overall seasoning used was flavorful but didn't have depth to it to justify the price in my opinion. I would save this for a cute date but won't come back just for the food.

Delightful, truly authentic Japanese dining in Portland…read more We were visiting for an overnight mini vacation and stopped in for a nice lunch before heading back home. What caught my eye the chalkboard listing fish that one sees at high-end sushi restaurants. Fresh fish flown in from all over but not ignoring the amazing local farm to table items (or in this case, net to table). Our dishes were prepared expertly and amazingly good. I haven't had a Japanese dining experience like this since we were in New York. The wait staff are absolutely amazing. The ladies there were chatting with our kids, teaching and correcting their Japanese, and clearly tickled by the conversation. The decor is nicely subdued, but comfortable. This would be a great place for a first date, or to celebrate a nice event like a new job or an outing with someone special. Highly recommended.

We stopped in for a late dinner after hitting a few establishments around town on a Sunday. This…read moreworked great for us being directly across from the street from our hotel (Cambria).. We only ordered sushi but really enjoyed the very large rolls that very fresh and flavorful. Our server was very attentive, professional and friendly. We appreciated the clean and upscale appearance of the establishment and their staff. Prices were very in line for Portland establishments.

This is our favorite go to spot! We always go at least every month, sometimes multiple if we can…read more(we have a bit of a drive to get there but we'd go every day if we could). Food is always fresh and tasty, beautifully plated with lots of options. Probably the best ramen and sushi around that I've found! Service is always attentive and respectful, some of the best we've experienced going places. The ambiance is always perfect and never a bad experience. I always recommend friends and family here and would tell anyone you have to go! If I could give more than 5 stars I would.

Wonderful sushi and hibachi!! Stopped by for dinner with my family and ordered a few rolls and…read morehibachi dinner. Service was excellent, helped answer questions about a few dishes. Good selection of sake.

What a fun and unique sushi place. The food was fantastic and the service was great. We asked what…read moretheir favorites were and we tried some of their suggestions. You can get bowls or you can have a maki roll or as a burrito wrapped in seaweed. Their mini cigar options were cute, mini rolls from some options. Full gluten free menu!! You can sit at a table or at the bar. It really is the little things they have.

I really toiled with this review. I wanted to be big in Mr. Tuna going into the experience - a lot…read moreof folks that I know are really into it. I enjoy the handrolls from their food truck! We rolled in and got a seat right away, which was awesome. The staff were friendly and helpful! As for the food - I'll start with the food stuff. The Tuna de Tigre was REALLY good!! And the ice cream toastie, which had been highly recommended, was very good and unique! As for the disappointing - my main complaint was with the sushi rolls... I was bothered that the sushi was essentially standard roll, one that I can get at other sushi restaurants, with a squirt of a sauce for an extra like 5 or 6 dollars. I always very disappointed with the tuna nachos. They sounded and looked appealing but lacked anything that really made me want to order them again. All in all, I liked it - but it left something to be desired in my opinion. I think going forward, Mr. Tuna will be reserved for Tuna de Tigre and Ice Cream Toasties (and the Handrolls form their food trucks at concerts and festivals)!

My wife had a craving for some good ramen and this came up as possibly our best option. Especially…read moreconsidering they had duck ramen as an option. We showed up with a small line waiting to get in/pick up orders. Once inside we waited a little bit for the staff to arrive to greet us, once they did we were told it would be a wait for a table or could sit at the kitchen bar right away. We snagged the two furthest bar seats with a slight peak into the kitchen watching food being prepared. They had QR codes around for you to scan to pull up the menu. Overall it's a small space as well as being a thin and narrow space. Be ready for a possible wait for a spot to open up. To start off we grabbed some cocktails, my wife got their Shiso Lucky (Roku Gin, shiso, lime) and I got Kochi Sunset (Shochu, yuzu, blood orange). Also for a starter we decided to have the Lobster Buns. Cocktails were great and well made. The lobster buns were a fantastic unique way of enjoying lobster. My wife did find the texture of the bun to be not ideal but overall enjoyed it. Entree wise we both decided on the duck ramen. We both enjoyed it very much, my wife could have done without the menma (fermented bamboo shoots). I wish it had more duck in it honestly. The duck was extremely tasty in both the normal meat and meatball. For our return eventually we will both likely try a different ramen to branch out. Overall a pretty solid overall experience. Some small changes could make me change it to a five star from my current four. It certainly fulfilled the ramen craving and I could see this being a no -brainer for stopping at during the brutal winters Maine has.

Oh my god, this ramen is incredible. I got the Miso ramen and was absolutely blown away…read more It's so cozy inside, and the dark wood makes everything feel warm and welcoming, even in cold winter months. Our waitress was super nice and gave us great recommendations, for those of us who hadn't been here before. Highly recommend Pai Men Miyake!

Everything here is awesome! The food, the service and the ambiance all amazing. We always are…read moregreeted and waited on great. We have eaten on the restaurant side and on the hibachi side and love both. The variety of food opens is awesome. They have a bar if that is something you would like to do. We've only had dessert there once, because we are usually too full to try what they have. We haven't been disappointed with anything we have ordered - it all tastes sooo good! In the area stop by and try them out. If you want to try the hibachi for a party, call ahead to reserve, but if you're on the restaurant side, on the menu you can order some hibachi meals for a solo person. We have tried that too and again YUM!!

First of all, the service wasn't great. Our server was very nice, but she didn't really understand…read morewhat we were trying to explain. My boyfriend ordered a hibachi meal and I ordered sushi. Halfway through our meal we placed a to-go order, and I clearly asked for one sushi and one hibachi to go. We also asked for our dine-in meal to be separate from the to-go order because we were paying separately. Unfortunately, the order got doubled and we ended up receiving two of everything. What should have been about $40 for the to-go order ended up being over $70. She also wasn't able to split the check or separate the orders, and after trying to explain a few times we eventually just gave up and paid. She was very kind, and I understand that communication can be difficult, but having waitstaff who are a bit more fluent in English would really help avoid situations like this. On a positive note, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was nice--not too loud and not too quiet