Parking is still sketchy in the area. Nevertheless, their rice texture is perfect…read more Sushi fresh, service excellent & hardworking owners makes this a repeat spot.

I absolutely recommend this place! I went to Portland for a road trip and was watching the Trail…read moreBlazers vs Bucks game at the Moda Center- this restaurant is located 8 minutes from the center! I was looking for food nearby and came across this restaurant. The food was surprisingly delicious! We ordered the chicken katsu curry, kama-age udon (hokkai miso soup), and the kama-meshi seafood. The chicken katsu was cooked perfectly: crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside! The sauce also was the perfect texture and taste. My favorite was the kama-age udon with the hokkai miso soup. I love udon but sometimes don't like how thick it is because it fills you up faster and is harder to digest, the udon here is thinner which I fell in love with! It's soft and chewy and the perfect thickness: you dip it on the soup when you eat it. I also loved the soup, I usually have leftover soup when eat noodles, but I finished every last sip! Definitely recommend this dish if you were to only order one item! We also ordered the kama-meshi seafood. I thought this one tasted okay! The flavors of the seafood come through, but I personally like stronger and heavier flavors. It was worth a try! Parking: This restaurant is in downtown portland so it was difficult to find parking. We ended up parking at a nearby garage and paid for parking. They do have a few street parking spots near the restaurant if you want to test your luck! Seating and service: We were seated really quickly as we went on a weekday! They have several tables and a large table that can be reserved as well as bar spots. The restaurant overall looks really nice and is pretty spacious. The servers were really nice and fast to get you what you need! A side note: they have heated toilet seats in their restroom so that's always a plus!

Cute restaurant with great service We had:…read moreSkirt steak (half order) - divine should have ordered full size Chicken katsu paired well with sauce - yummy Edamame - enjoyed so we got a second order Gyoza dumplings - daughter claimed the best she has had

My review is coming from a place of a life long sushi lover. I have absolutely no notes about the…read moreservice - it was extraordinary! It moreso has to do with the minimal sushi options. They have a menu of about 10 rolls & at least 4 involve tempura - which to me isn't the sushi I'm searching for. I want FISH. In addition, their beverages were also limited. I feel like if you're more of a novice to sushi this is for you, but if you love fish & fresh fish - then I would go elsewhere. I will likely not be back nor recommend to visitors; however i would say it is satisfactory to perhaps the most average or novice sushi lover.

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.

Super grateful for dinning at Akizawa! The owner was so nice and flexible and tried their best to…read moreprovide the best service and food for the customers. Except for the wait was a little longer than expected since it's a somewhat tiny spot given that it's super popular, the entire dining experience was wonderful-- sashimi was fresh and delish! Worth the wait!!

Nothing like fresh sushi and lunch specials, now add them together and you're in for one hell of a…read moretreat. Murata is a short walking distance from The Porter Hotel. I was luckily able to walk in without a reservation which was a bonus. I had to say I was quite surprised at just how packed it was with many of the tables taken. They had a few rooms with traditional seating where you sat on the ground and took your shoes off. My lunch came with fresh miso soup and the entree itself. The sushi was absolutely divine and I was in awe of each cut. Phew was it a solid meal. I'm not too sure how it is during dinner service, but a very solid spot for lunch.

Murata never fails to impress us and everyone we bring! Tonight we celebrated my birthday with our…read more8 month old and it was a blast! The sushi is phenomenal, fresh, perfectly sliced and prepared, and the toppings compliment the fish perfectly in a way that soy sauce would only insult the meal We had the carpaccio (tuna & salmon) and ended up ordering another, then moved on to salmon, albacore tuna, and bluefin medium tuna nigiri which was also sliced perfectly and proportioned beautifully to the wasabi and rice below it. Again, no soy sauce needed. We got the fresh salmon roll that had a spicy mayo type sauce and it was the perfect finish. For dessert we choose the cake & vanilla ice cream and were in love with how light and fluffy the cake was wrapped around the fluffy strawberry filling and vanilla ice cream was great as it balanced the sweetness nicely without stealing the show. I had some miso and green tea as well, the green tea never stops coming, I love that energy. We sat in one of the little rooms inside of the restaurant and it was nice floor style seating but still with room for your legs to go in. The waitress was incredibly kind - she brought out a kids bowl & spoon for our daughter and offered a sippy cup too. Overall it was an awesome birthday dinner, and something Id be lucky to do annually as the budget allows. What a treat!! OH! And park in the attached parking garage, bring the receipt with you, and get it validated for free, covered parking attached to the restaurant.

Nice and chill place to go after a concert close by. The food was good and they have a lot of…read moresmall, shareable plates to share with others. The workers were also nice and food came out pretty quick.

We stopped by before a concert at the Wonder Ballroom on a Saturday evening. There was a line out…read morethe door and we put our names down. There were two parties ahead of us but we were seated in about 30 minutes. It seemed like they were understaffed or maybe the priority was the party in the other room. Once we were seated, we put in our order right away. The service was very kind but definitely very busy! It just took 45 minutes to get the curry udon. And then my partner's order didn't show up, so we suspected they forgot about it. It took another 20 minutes for his poke bowl to come. The food was decent but the wait time clouds that judgement.

Fantastic meal with excellent service to match. Inventive courses with a ton of thought and…read morecreativity put into them. We did the sake pairing which I wouldn't skip out on. Romantic vibe to match. Such a memorable experience!

Nodoguro is undoubtedly a unique experience--I haven't encountered anything quite like it. The…read morelevel of hospitality is flawless, and I have deep respect for Chef Roadhouse's approach. Unlike many places where the chef is more focused on mingling and photo-ops than the actual cooking, here the chef stays behind the line, fully committed to the craft. However, that uncompromising professional focus creates a distinct "theater" atmosphere. The vibe leans quite formal and western-structured, which can feel a bit rigid. While the experience is technically perfect and the food is beyond reproach, it felt more like being a member of an audience observing a performance than a guest engaging in a communal dining experience. I would have welcomed a bit more personal interaction, but if you are looking for a perfectly staged, high-intensity culinary production, this is the place. A stellar experience, though it leaves you slightly distant from the creator behind the plate.

Loved this place! If you're in the mood for sushi must try…read more Service is wonderful and ambiance was nice. The food was all delicious and the presentation was beautiful! Would definitely go back and eat here again when in Portland!

My family and I got the trail blazer roll, hello kitty roll, and baked mussels, and all were good!…read moreThe hello kitty roll had baked tuna, which was my first time trying, and I liked it! The baked mussels had a unique chili(?) taste to it that I appreciated. The restaurant was really aesthetic and the service was great and attentive.

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.