Most of the sushi we tried was fresh and tasty. Servers were nice. Worth trying. Somewhat pricey though. The house specialty roll with Hamachi tuna on top was excellent. read more

Really would love to support this business more as they are yummy but they are rarely open even when it says online they are?!? They are literally a block from the university so it's pretty confusing that they're not open at 7 pm on a Sunday night? Or 9 pm on a Friday night? Seems like a restaurant near the university would stay open to actually serve the community around it? Maybe this is why so many restaurants around here fail? read more

This place had a good selection of dining choices. All of the items I ordered were thoughtful put together. The flavor and taste was great. The gyoza hand a chewier wrap that I expected but the dipping sauce was good. The yellowtail collar was cooked perfectly and had a decent amount of meat. read more

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Have been here several times. Love the ex boyfriend roll. Always friendly staff. It's a smaller establishment but we are always seated quickly. read more

Food and Ambiance is amazing. Great sushi and really good price! Service is fast. Would definitely recommend this place.

Great Lunch !! Visiting my daughter here in Eugene At Bushnell University. Love the food service and the artwork. I will definitely recommend and will be back when in town again!! read more

Izakaya Jinsei - Sushi combo #3 - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I was very disappointed by this restaurant. We stopped by to pick up a bite to eat since we're from out of town. The ume onigiri had barely any ume in it. The natto maki was sloppy. The quality of the nori on both items was subpar at best. The green beans goma ae was barely edible and had an odd texture. The worst was the cucumber sunomono. It was so sour that I "burned" my mouth. I tried to balance it out with some sugar in our hotel room, but there was no way to repair this dish. These are all simple, basic Japanese foods. I wouldn't have gone there if I wasn't craving some comfort foods away from home. read more

If your looking for excellent service this is definitely NOT the place for you! Yearning for soft like butter sushi that melts in your mouth, yeah this is NOT the place for you! Want your food from the kitchen quickly, nope this is NOT the place for you! But seriously, I had to spit out not one, not two but three pieces of sushi that was firm, funky with nasty connective fish bits...... Save your money, save your time and go somewhere else... read more

Update: came back after a really long drive for the late night HH specials, but selection was limited. Late HH wasnt listed on menu, so we has to ask waitress. She told us that it was not the same offerings as online. Only 3 items were offered for HH prices. We only ordered the california roll from the HH menu. Also had the Fried octopus, Rainbow Roll, Miso ramen. The ramen was sparse with the cha shu but shareable with enough noodles. The rolls were good, but I felt there was too much rice. They didn't have soy sauce or ran out which was odd. The hit was the octopus, fried perfectly to a crisp yet tender. Wished there was more on the plate though. Altogether, i feel it wasn't the 5 star meal like last time. The best Japanese restaurant! The happy hour specials were delicious. The Takara soju was so delectable with subtle hints of elderberry sorta like lichi and licorice? I also loved the free sake that came with the special. The rainbow roll was beautiful as well as delicious. The ramen was perfection, with pork belly, egg, bamboo shoots. The fried onions was a perfect complement. Onigiri rivals those in Japan. We also had the chicken teriyaki over rice and salad which was also very good. The basement vibe was cool and made us feel like we had discovered a secret eatery. The waitress was patient and kind. I highly recommend this place for delectable snacking and meals. read more

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They're open for dine in, with spacious sitting for social distancing. Great ambiance, I found a lot of childhood memories from their decoration. Good food, and great staff, very friendly and fun. read more

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Been here a couple times. I like their bentos and takoyaki, but the tempura and sushi weren't as good as I was hoping for. The shrimp in particular was super small and the breading was just one big chunk. read more

If you are looking for a place with great Japanese food and awesome service in Eugene, look no further, Izakaya Jinsei is the spot! The set up/atmosphere is so nice, food is top quality and artsy, and service from the servers and chefs is so welcoming and kind (what to expect). Starting with the sushi, the fish is so fresh and the rolls are so delicious and plated nicely! The katsu curry is my favorite! They offer multiple side dishes to compliment your meal and specials for beer and sake for a great night. It is my 2nd time coming here and service, food, and quality remains constant. I highly recommend this place for all people near and afar! read more

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This was absolutely the greasiest Japanese food I've ever eaten. Maybe their sushi is good; I didn't try it. But their cooked food is dreadful. read more

Very kind and attentive staff. Up front, I'm not a sushi connoisseur. I like it but a some fish, rise and wasabi is pretty much all Yummy lol. Weird sauces can make it better and presentation can be amazing but back to the review. It seems more authentic than the places I live. Not too expensive. I had the assorted fish poke bowl and it was delicious. Lots of veggies and raw fish and pickled stuff. They also have ramen and other Japanese dishes. I'd definitely go again if I lived in Eugene. read more

Every single time I come into this restaurant I am so pleased with the service and the amazing quality of food!!! I can not recommend them enough it's my favorite sushi spot in Eugene!! Not only is the sushi amazing but the ramen and everything else is so great as well. My server was very cute and helpful with recommendations, her name was Liv if I remember correctly! read more

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Izakaya gets four stars from me. The only reason I don't give it five is because the food took so long and the server took a while to get to us to greet us. Otherwise, the food was great as was the value of the meal. I'd carry out from here next time. read more

Izakaya Jinsei - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I'm visiting from OHIO. This restaurant is great! Fresh food, great service, good prices. I got the ginger tea, and teriyaki chicken bento box. read more

I've been here twice and have tried their Spicy ramen, gyoza and Gyudon. I am a huge ramen enthusiast and I have to say the ramen was pretty disappointing. The soup base, egg and meat were underwhelming and the ramen itself didn't taste very authentic. However, they gave me a large portion for the price so overall it is one of the better ramen I've had in Eugene. The Gyudon was pretty good but I wish they gave me slightly more beef (rice-meat ratio was bad). The price was fair and everything in the bowl tasted okay. The gyoza wasn't bad at all but there was only four tiny gyoza for a price of $6 which is really pricy. Service was decent and what you'd expect, and I would come here again for their rice dishes. read more

Izakaya Jinsei - Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I stopped here during a 5-hour lay-over from Seattle to Phoenix. It was Amazing, I would go out of my way to enjoy again! I have been to Japan, this was legit! Sushi, miso soup, Udon! Highly suggest... oh how can we forget the Saké read more

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This was the worst experience I have had eating food from a Japanese restaurant in a long time. I ordered the chicken dinner. The chicken was as hard as leather and still frozen on the inside. The sauce they poured over it was spoiled and I could not get the taste out of my mouth for several hours. I will never eat here again. read more

We finally tried their weeknight happy hour (Monday-Thursday 9-11pm) and were really pleased with the food, drinks, and service! Affordable prices for food items: a chicken teriyaki bowl was $4 (SO GOOD AND SO FILLING), spam musubi $2, and 4 pieces chicken or pork gyoza $3. The highest priced item was $5 for chef's choice. Other options included edamame and chicken skewers. Weeknights are quiet with barely any customers, which definitely made it more appealing to come hang here on a weeknight, especially with my late night food cravings. Will definitely return for happy hour food. Quality was excellent at much more affordable prices than their regular menu. read more

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We only stopped in for a drink, but we will probably be back for a dinner. My friend and I were looking for a place to get a drink after dinner and decided to check out Izakaya Oyazi. The atmosphere was The Best! With a Sake bar, traditional dining area, and also a lower basement dining area with a bar. It was a lot of fun to check this place out. We hung out downstairs at the bar and had a drink. It was nice to enjoy it with some live jazz/blues music from the band. One of the more interesting aspects of the downstairs area is that there are little coves that have been turned into rooms. Although very cozy, they make for a great private area. They also give you some quiet from the slightly noisier dining area. The drinks were good and the music was nice. I wish our bartender had known a bit more about the drinks we were ordering, but he did do a good job finding out the information we needed. Over all it was a good experience, and I would like to come back and try the food. read more

Izakaya Jinsei - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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I had my first order from Izakaya Jinsei today and I'm confident it won't be my last! I ordered gyoza and chicken yakisoba. The gyoza was tasty with a delicious dipping sauce. The gyoza were lightly fried, which is great since some really get tough. They didn't carry a heavy, oily flavor either, so the pork filling stood out. My only complaint is that there were only four! The chicken yakisoba was delicious, too. It didn't have an oily or greasy flavor that some do--and that's great! The dish had tons of veggies and lots of chicken. The chicken was dark meat, so it was tender flavorful. I noticed a hint of pepper that really added to the flavor. The veggies and the chicken really speak for themselves in this dish! I'm also crazy about noodles--these were cooked well and were so tasty. I wish I had more! While I'll be tempted to get these dishes in the future, I look forward to trying something different, like ramen or their BBQ pork. read more

Izakaya Jinsei - Chicken Yakisoba - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I was visiting last week and by far the best sushi place in Eugene. The food was good. I had the Chicken Karaage as a starter then ordered a few other rolls. They were all great and looked beautiful. Definitely going back and highly recommend. The service was great and their prices are very reasonable. Love the ambiance too!! read more

Good service! Sushi and sashimi taste fairly ok but the portions are extremely generous!

In town visiting daughter at UO. Perfect location from college. They were busy with orders which meant it took longer for us to receive our food. But was worth it, food and waiter were great. read more

There is something I noticed with some of the take home meals I have had this year. Some meals just don't translate that well for takeout. I think ramen is one of those dishes that is just better served in person and immediately. Granted, the flavors of my shoyu ramen from Jinsei were spot on. They even offered to make a batch for me fresh since they were already out for the day. However, I find the 'assemble it yourself' style can get a bit messy and clumsy. And that is at no fault of Jinsei. For I am just a hungry gal who, apparently, doesn't know how to properly put together a ramen bowl without spilling it all over the place. The Umeboshi Onigiri, or the plum rice ball, was awesome. My only complaint is that I only ordered one. My husband got the gyu don, Beef on rice, and he loooooooved it. I can't wait for things to be better so I can visit Jinsei, sit at a proper table, and eat a big bowl of hot fresh shoyu ramen delivered directly to me by a maskless yet healthy server. read more

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Came on Valentine's Day and had a great experience. We were added to a waitlist and called in the estimated time. All entrees were great, with the exception that the spicy tuna roll was just not spicy at all (only reason for 4 stars!). Otherwise had a great time. Server was really friendly and attentive. House hot sake special was great. Bathroom was clean. Coming back! read more

A very hip japanesque joint perfect for young couples. It's apples and oranges compared to sushi pure. Dishes were plated creatively. My hubby and I sat in a small table and some of the dishes were so bulky... if you are going to order lots of food let the wait staff know to seat you at a bigger table. We had the sashimi plate, miso ramen, poke salad, bulgogi donburi, and hamachi collar/ salad. Our favorite is the $14.95 hamachi or yellow tail collar. It came with 2 big pieces grilled to perfection creatively set on top of a mini metal rack with fried chili's perched on top....Very appealing! It was very tender and sooo full of great flavor! It was by far the best dish... The others weren't bad but they weren't mind blowing good. The portions are good and almost every dish came with fresh salad topped with dressing. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back just for more hamachi collar. I want to try other things on the menu like the pork belly fried rice, fried garlic on a stick, and tempura. Cute date spot!! read more

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Wonderful sushi bar! We enjoyed the chicken yakiudon and ex gf roll. The sushi chef even came to our table to ensure he understood our order - to make it exactly what we wanted. So sweet! Happy we found our go-to sushi spot in Eugene. read more

My family and I stopped here late night on our way to Seattle and was happy they were open late! This place is a really fun environment to be in and I loved all the wall decor and music they played as we dined. The restaurant itself reminded me of restaurants I used to frequent in NYC's East Village where you would need to go down a flight of stairs to enter the restaurant. All members of our group ordered Ramen and it was really good! I asked if I could have Udon Noods instead of Ramen Noodles and they gladly made it for me. It came with a side of fried battered onions for dipping which was a really good pairing! Never tried that before. We also ordered pork belly lettuce wraps as an appetizer which was also really good. read more

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The food was great and the chef greeted us as we entered the restaurant. The menu was vast and I think we could have made an entire meal out of appetizers alone but got a few sushi rolls as well. We will be going back. read more

Great quality of food, comfortable atmosphere, friendly staff. The sushi quality is very good. I love the thickness of shushi/sashimi I can get it from here. They have lunch specials which is really good as well. I highly recommend this place! One of my best top go-to place in Eugene for sure!! read more

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Love this place, however the staff during the afternoon are not very attentive at all. Besides that the food tastes great, I have never had anything I didn't like and the place is always very clean read more

This place is actually pretty dang good! I got the ikura (salmon egg) sushi, takoyaki (battered octopus balls), and oyakodon (chicken & egg, simmered in soy/mirin, served with rice). I took a bit of a gamble getting this delivered, since I live in the upper parts of Santa Clara, but everything was still palatably warm. * The ikura sushi had a generous portion of ikura, which is awesome. My only complaint was that the seasoning for the rice was a bit too salty, and saturated the rice with too much moisture. Would go great with a stiff drink, though. * The takoyaki was garnished with kewpie mayo, tonkatsu(?) sauce and katsuobushi, which was a great touch. The batter was a little stiff, but it was tasty nonetheless. * Oyakodon... what a classic dish, and they did this justice. And they even used thigh meat! The simmering sauce was very nicely seasoned, and the portion was very generous. I probably could have just ordered this, but I wanted to see what this place was all about. Overall, I would totally come here again. It's very different from Meiji, which also has "Izakaya" in the name, but they're totally different - "Izakaya" is just a term used in Japan to describe little drinking holes that sell food, often frequented by the working class late in the evening. read more

Pretty good but not that greatest especially for what's offered in town also a little more on the expensive side for the quality. One of my shashmi pieces was not the freshest and probably what gave me diarrhea. read more

I didn't expect to find such a great restaurant in Eugene, but this place exceeded all of our expectations, so much so, my son insisted we come back on day 2 of our oregon visit after dining here on our first night. Our wait staff was very friendly, the lemon drops too darn good and the mushroom fried rice and soft shell crab salad I had the first night as well as the yakisoba I had the second were fab. My son's had different noodle dishes both nights and loved them. In addition, the fried ice cream and mochi with bean paste (I can't recall the name) were quite good too. If I ever come back to this area, I would definitely make this restaurant a top choice for my dining needs. read more

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I found this place on Yelp. Tonight is my second time here. The food is awesome! Highly recommend the Pepper Tuna Tataki.

My friend took me here yesterday and I felt like I found gem! The owner was really sweet and the food was amazing! I strongly recommend this place and will definitely go back! read more

Izakaya Jinsei - Ton Katsu Don, Combo Poke Bowl, Soft Shell crab - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Legit food and if you're from Hawaii, they have musubi! Love the poke bowl too. Highly recommend.