Got the Setto curated sushi set and had no complaints! Everything was fresh from the sashimi to the…read morerolls. Honestly wasn't expecting much from this place but was highly recommended by a friend of mine. Savannah our server was great! Bonus points for how good our drinks were.

Solid experience here. I came here a friday evening and sat at the sushi bar. It was fun to be able…read moreto watch the chefs make the sushi right in front of me. The service was quick and staff was very kind. I had the Friday the 13th. This was fresh and tasty. solid sushi, but nothing exceptional. would consider coming back!

My husband and I love eating here! The drinks and food are delicious. We try a few new items each…read moretime we go and have never been disappointed. The staff were really helpful, gave great recommendations, and were clearly knowledgeable about the menu. Definitely recommend!

Takibi has an incredible omakase. I met a friend here for dinner and we both loved the entire…read moreomakase experience here! First, I love that there's a small parking lot for the restaurant, since parking can be tricky in this part of NW PDX. That said, my friend found a parking spot on the same block, so you never know! The service was good: friendly and kind, not over the top attentive but they didn't totally ignore us either. But oh the food... so good!! I loved every bite! The omakase is a 7-course meal at $95 per person, and the whole table must participate. Honestly, I thought the price was super reasonable for the amount and quality of food we ate. This is a great deal, folks!! The first course alone is actually more like 7 small bites. The tempura was one of my favorites, but I also loved the little bites with the first course. My friend thought we actually got too much steak with the meat course, but I think most people will find it substantial and just right. The portions were pretty impressive for an omakase. The wine list is nice, and I liked the mocktails they had. The omakase menu changes seasonally, but no matter what season you go, I highly suggest doing the omakase experience. It's one of my favorites!

fast and tasty, reasonable price, I recommend…read moreThank you )))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Great food and service in a cozy setting!…read more We had a great time here on a Tuesday night. Our server Shannon was so friendly and fun to chat with. We tried the most unique nigori (unfiltered) sake which had lemongrass and coconut in it and tasted kind of like a piña colada! They have a really nice drink menu with lots of choices especially if you like sake. The food was delicious and fresh. The chicken Karaage was piping hot and oh so crispy. The hamachi Kama was a decent sized portion which melted in my mouth. It's served with a tangy ponzu (citrus soy) sauce. Their sushi was also good, we tried a hamachi roll and a salmon/ avocado/ shrimp tempura roll. Both were fresh. They served us a surprise "raver orange" dessert with a blinking light which was a nice free treat at the end of a great meal.

The ramen was amazing. The broth was excellent. Beautiful decor…read more The wait staff were welcoming and attentive. Such a great find, parking being available is such a plus.

I always had a wonderful experience with Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya. Plus the service is fast. I get my…read moreramen nice and hot just the way I like it. Arigato !

Fish is top notch - very fresh, cut was generous. Service was great. Rice seasoned excellently…read more Ambiance is cozy and comfortable. Only thing that could use some improvement is that some of the nigiri rice were bit loose. But overall very good experience and would recommend.

Intimate and cozy japanese bistro in the heart of Portland. The staff were incredibly friendly…read more Sushi rolls were fresh and delicious, katsu was super crispy and the sauce was one of the best katsu sauces I've had. Great cucumber salad and miso soup. Incredibly affordable and delicious!

After considering all the available sushi options in the goose hollow area of Portland near our…read morelodging by Providence Park, we decided to try the affordable place. This was an excellent choice! This is a cute little restaurant tastefully decorated, we sat at the sushi bar because there really isn't a regular bar. Our server did not interact with us from behind the bar he came out to take our orders and bring our food. But it's always fun to watch the chef prepare your sushi! I will note, our server seems to be the only one and he was very busy, answering the phone, tending bar, waiting tables and delivering food. So be patient! Starting with my usual large hot sake, it's only $5 here. This is not a happy hour price and this is not a small carafe. Miso soup for two, $3.50 each was loaded with seaweed and tofu. Edamame $3 are another must-order. A reasonably sized portion for a good price. The little Oriental salad for $4.50 included a couple pieces of Mandarin orange, a nice touch. Good sesame dressing, very light and fresh on the mixed field greens. We ordered three cut rolls ( crunch roll, cali roll and spicy salmon roll) and one salmon skin hand roll. Everything was so pretty! The crunch roll was $7 and the rest were $5. Crunch roll had shrimp tempura inside and an eel sauce drizzle. Very good flavor, well assembled and held together nicely. The salmon skin hand roll was not large pieces of salmon skin, more little shreds of meat and skin in pieces. I asked for extra crispy (and that's hard to do when it's not strips) but it was delicious nonetheless! I appreciate the avocado in this roll, which is not always included. Honestly, if SanSai were located in my hometown of Phoenix, we would be regulars!

Friends in town we had to collab and do an updated haiku review:…read more Sansai never fails Refreshing after long day Sat on patio Dinner and a show We had a yearning for soosh Big burp after beer Belly full of fish Had to unbutton my pants *tips hat* says thank you

Very cool modern Japanese spot in Slabtown…read more AFURI has a slick, contemporary feel -- large, open space with a younger, hip atmosphere, but still relaxed and casual. The huge rolling doors open the restaurant onto the patio when the Portland weather cooperates, which gives the whole place a great indoor/outdoor feel. The food was very good across the board, fresh and well prepared, and the service was equally good -- friendly, competent and attentive without hovering. Everyone we dealt with seemed genuinely pleasant and knew what they were doing. Overall, a really enjoyable dinner in a great-looking space. Good food, good people, good energy. Definitely a place we'd come back to. Solid 5 stars.

The only reason this isn't 1 star because Afuri's Tsukemen is really delightful! However, everytime…read moreI come here, the service is truly abysmal (honestly both locations). I did recently experience something that was really frustrating. I went in to order a to go order, the lady said it was going to be 15 mins but I had a meeting to get to, and I was trying to be a good customer by not rushing them and saying, hey, let me come back to it in about an hour- so no rush! The girl said that wasn't possible. What?? What's the difference if I got it the second it was done vs if I got it a little bit later? She said they only do that for phone orders... ok, can we pretend this is one? Anyways, she was nice enough to ask the kitchen if they can speed it up, which they did. Great right? Now, I don't know if it was out of spite or just truly forgetting but my tsukemen (noodles you dip in sauce) didn't have the tare (the sauce)- which of course I only find out when I was back home and far away from the restaurant- so it was a really frustrating surprise to come home having just bought $20 + tip noodles that I couldn't really eat since I didn't have any sauce to go with it. I don't think I'm gonna come here again

great food, great vibes, great prices!! since my first visit, i came back multiple times in a short…read moreperiod of time (only reason thats stopping me from coming more often is the location - downtown) the service is super quick and everyone working there is super kind! quick to bring your food and quick to take away finished dishes!! a few things i always order when i go are sashimi salad - not only delicious but they do not skimp on the amount of sashimi!! citrus ytj w/ twist - never had a roll like this anywhere, really citrusy and refreshing! premium wagyu beef skewer - fatty goodness, blissful bite :3

This place is my favorite izakaya in town that brings me back to Japan. The busy atmosphere on…read moreweekend evenings, the low prices, and the fast service keeps me coming back. Having just coming back from Japan, me and my wife were craving the experience. So far our favorites have been the sashimi salad, lava salmon, citrus YTJ roll. These are a must order every time. The fresh sashimi salad with their citrus dressing is super refreshing. There's a healthy amount of fish in it too for only $9!! The skewers are authentically prepared. Japanese skewers are on the smaller size but the prices reflect that too. The chicken skewers are less than $3 each which is really nice in this economy. The wagyu skewers are really good too but $8.50 each. My favorite part is you can try so many different options for so cheap. Highly recommend.

Has a great environment and awesome food. black dragon roll is amazing. I'll definitely be back!read more

Lovely experience. Staff was lovely and helpful. They clearly enjoy working there and shared about…read moreowners and some of history and how the fish is delivered and cut for same day/next day. They also are on TooGoodToGo and seem to have a lot left over that they put in those bags!

Absolutely amazing dinner. Sake paring enhanced the experience. Hoping to go back for the winter…read moremenu.

3.5 stars overall. This is a prebooked experience which is nice as it includes tip (though you can…read moreadd on alcohol pairings). The restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere though interestingly located (the area you go through doesn't match the price point). When you are first seated, there is a small welcome drink which is nice. Our experience ended up taking about 3 hours in total and comprised of several courses of small bites. We were not able to snag countertop seating (though in hindsight, I am happier with how romantic it was so not a big deal). While it was a nice relaxed atmosphere, the experience and food itself was just OK. I did feel a little pressured throughout the meal to add on a beverage pairing (such as sake, wine, non-alcoholic beverages) and was asked at least 4 times even though we declined, which felt like a lot of pressure (that being said - the sake pairing pours looked generous from the tables around us). The bites sounded nice and in small quantities, were pleasant. However, I did not feel like any were truly stand out or amazing to match the price point of the meal. While I did enjoy that there was an attempt at a theme to put everything together, the dishes themselves did not wow me. Some of the presentation was fun/interesting, but some made me feel like I was straight out of a prank and was looking for a camera (sliced marinated tuna served in a "tin" can). We were unfortunately a little disappointed, but perhaps it is because of the high expectations we had.