Food: 5 Decor: 4 Service: 4 Came here for dinner after booking earlier that week. Overall, great dinner and amazing value. Would definitely come by again. -APPETIZER- Kabocha squash soup 3/5. Nice tasty seasonal soup to start off the meal. Scallop kushi-katsu 4/5. Delicious piece of fried scallop. One of my favorite bites of the meal. -NIGIRI- *HIRAME ~Japanese fluke~ *SAYORI ~half beak~ *KINME DAI ~golden eye snapper~ *SHIMA AJI ~striped jack~ *TUNA-ZUKE ~bluefin tuna marinated jalapeno soy~ *Mini hand roll (For Sushi counter only) ​Miso soup *SAWARA ~spanish mackerel~ *BURI ~wild yellowtail~ *KAMASU ~japanese barracuda~ *MASUNOSUKE ~king salmon~ *CHU-TORO ~medium fatty tuna~ 4/5. All the nigiri was fresh. My favorites were the ikura with uni, mini negitoro hand roll, sawara, buri, and shima aji. Definitely glad I opted for all the supplements including the scallop kushi-katsu, chilled umami eggplant, and uni with ikura. Service was very good. read more

Finally was able to get reservations here after a long time trying. We reserved eating at the counter so we could watch and talk to the chef. The restaurant is simplistic with decorations with a few posters. Music plays softly in the background. The menu is explained to us with the optional add ons (highly recommend). Each piece of fish is served individually and explained by the chef, who was also able to knowledgeably talk about the fish. Too many favorites to break down. The fish was amazing! Fresh, flavorful and quality. Kaede is a high end sushi experience that we enjoyed immensely. read more

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Kaede is a small, quiet omakase spot with a very calm and simple atmosphere. There's just one chef, and you can really see the care he puts into every detail. Each piece of nigiri was beautifully made and the quality of the fish was excellent across the board. It feels personal and thoughtful -- a great place if you're looking for an intimate, no-frills omakase experience. read more

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This place is soo awesome. Love their quality. It's a small restaurant so everything is very personal. I love this place read more

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Yoooo I finally found a place in Pdx for sushi that I'm excited to take my visiting foodie friends! I'll be honest, I used to hold my cravings till visiting SoCal since my fave local haunts started slacking on quality and service. Kaede tho...was quite a special experience. Maybe it was bc we sat at bar top and saw the soosh being prepared. Maybe bc we had an end of night resy so there seemed to be no rushing us out. Maybe it was the cozy vibes and attentive staff. Maybe it was the care in pairing ingredients and the precision in layering flavors. Even a morsel of ginger is delicately placed along w a light grating of wasabi snowing down from above a perfect bite of an Omakase Nigiri. Maybe it was all of the above. It was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a while. My sis and I walked out after dinner w smiles even a lil giddy from such satisfaction. Ty Kaede. You are worth the splurge and effort of going out to eat. Don't snooze on the apps. Crab miso is a lil more special than your usual. The dessert thoooooough...perfect small portions w same standard of excellence in pairing flavs, textures while not overly sweet. read more

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This is an impressive sushi restaurant that feels intimate and special. It's not someplace I would frequent regularly but I would recommend people to try. We had the tasting menu which was thoughtful and a great way to have a larger variety of sushi. The staff were welcoming and explained each course very well. It's hard to get reservations here but that made me feel lucky for even getting in. You can only reserve a table for 1-2 people. read more

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An Omakase to savor. We discovered Kaede by word-of-mouth. We enjoyed every morsel served. Intimate dining space. Service was friendly, well paced and efficient. read more

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All I can say is WOW! Some of the best sushi I've ever had, and perhaps the best meal I had during my 3 weeks in Portland. Kaede is a small, intimate, and tastefully decorated spot in a fairly residential area of Portland. The chef/ owner, Shinji, was the sole sushi chef at the counter on the night we went, with his wife and co-owner Izumi and one other chef in the kitchen. We opted to start with some appetizers, including monkfish karaage, which was absolutely exquisite. Even the miso soup was bursting with a complex flavor unlike any I've ever had. We each ordered the nigiri premium, 8 pieces for $60, and added fluffy tamago and kaisen futomaki. It was all superb. Chef Shinji prepared each piece and placed it in front of us as it was made. Erik, our waiter, provided excellent service throughout, working closely with Kinji and Izumi. If you are lucky enough to score a reservation to Kaede, don't miss out on this incredible experience! read more

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Very intimate and very exclusive feeling. This place absolutely specializes in high quality sushi. If you're looking for specialty rolls with lots of flavors going on, this is not for you. This place focuses on complementing the fishes natural flavor. Be prepared to pay for high-quality food. If you were looking for a very intimate experience with outstanding service I would recommend. But if you're looking for something more relaxed and a wide variety of flavors, this may not be the place for you. You absolutely need reservations even weeks in advance if you're considering having a meal here. read more

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I've been excited to try this place, so I made a reservation for this place, which is the only way to get in. I was only able to get a reservation for 1 at the bar, who's is perfect for me. When I arrived, the place was quiet, and I was seated by to server at the bar where there was just a couple at the bar and the chef. This place is run by a husband (chef) and wife (server) duo with a helper in the back. With such a small staff, it is no wonder they keep this place on reservation only. This place is an intimate establishment. I ordered a couple of appetizers and the omakase. Appetizer one was the agadashi tofu, which I thought was just a run of the mill, but it was still good. The second appetizer was the Chawan-Mushi, a steamed egg dish with mushroom, which was so amazingly flavorful. I would order this again. Now for the main attfaction, the omakase. The chef first provided me a list of premium nigiri I will be enjoying. The chef placed a placement plate in front of me where he placed a single nigiri on as he meticulously prepared each single nigiri. Each one tastes differently from one another but all fresh. By the end of my omakase journey (only 8 pieces), I was still hungry, so I ended up ordering more in which the chef informed me that I can order nigiri items in single rather than in 2s. After everything, my meal was quite expensive, but just remember, I came here for an experience. read more

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Every bite of everything we ordered was amazing, from appetizers, to rolls, sashimi and dessert. We had eggplants, liver, toro roll, sashimi, egg sushi (tamago), ice cream, crème brûlée This is a quaint, high end, small restaurant. We spent over $100 each and could still have ate more. We ordered the chef's omakase, and 2 of the 8 nigiri was out and was replaced by a different fish. That was fine since it was all good and one of the fish turned was a better quality/pricier one. The fish is flown in from Japan, so this is understandable. Some times came with 5 pieces. I am not sure why they don't do 6 so it would be an even split with the other person. This restaurant only sits 13-15 people at a time. Reservations recommended. read more

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Phenomenal meal and service. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation here for omakase at the counter. More specifically, order the chef's choice omakase, chawan-mushi and saba battera. The chawan-mushi was so comforting and a flavor bomb with eggs and mushrooms swimming in dashi stock. The egg was so soft and reminiscent of silky tofu. The chives wrapped underneath the mackerel in the saba battera was such an amazing pairing. It did not need to be dipped in soy sauce at all. I'd also recommend the black miso cod. It was very buttery and rich in the miso marinade. All the nigiris from the chef's menu were prepared so uniquely. Since we did countertop dining the chef prepared them one-by-one in the order they were meant to be consumed. I really appreciated the variety nigiris on this menu because of the wide range in flavors. Some were light, fresh, smokey, creamy...the list goes on. The space was small, intimate and quiet. I think there were only 5 or 6 spots available at the countertop and a few tables for dining-table seating. It was nice how they ran their restaurant with everything scheduled upfront so we didn't feel rushed at all during the dining experience. I'll be remembering this meal for a while. read more

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We had an amazing experience at kaede for my partners birthday. We Sat at the bar and watched as shinji meticulously crafted the sushi plates. He did an amazing job and I fear we are ruined for sushi now because of it. We will be back! read more

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Nice intimate sushi restaurant, with probably only 16 seats available for dining at a time (they only take reservations online, no walk ins). That includes the 4 bar top seats which go quick. The sashimi and the Tokyo-fresh shipped specialty nigiri's were fabulous and melted in your mouth. Pricey but not as pricey as other fine sushi restaurants out there so it's well worth a really nice dinner date. Will definitely be back. Fish and service were excellent! read more

Reservations are for parties of 2, and fill up quick but not too hard to find an open spot. Located in sellwood it's a cute spot. The sushi is wonderful and absolutely worth every penny. I wish they took walk ins. Parking can be hit or miss and 13th can be tragically busy, or a slower pace. read more

One of the better quality nigiri spots in Portland. Similar to some of the top end omakase nigiri you'd find in Seattle. Nigiri flavors are subtle, fresh and complex. Order off the seasonal/daily menu for some interesting takes. Good sake selection as well. They are reservation only and only available for max party of 2. Ambiance is quiet and spacious. Pricier end for sushi in Portland but definitely worth it. read more

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While it is a steep price point and you have to make reservations in advance, it is one of the best dinner experiences I have had in Portland. The scallop was hands down the best I've ever had- buttery and flaky and delicious. The owners clearly know their craft. The menu is small but every dish is done well. The portions are on the small side so expect to order quite a few dishes. But very worth it! read more

kaede - Miso black cod, salmon nigiri, scallop nigiri (special), futomaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is a hidden gem in Portland and I want to keep it hidden forever because of how delicious it is. It is run by a Japanese couple with the husband doing all the sashimi and sushi work and the wife making all the hot dishes. I absolutely adore them both. Once you taste a bite of kaede, you truly can't go back to other sushi spots. It's also so affordable given the quality. Service is awesome, but do know that they tend to be slower than most restaurants. I honestly don't mind the slower service because I get to cherish each bite. I've come back here more than three times now and I'll be back for more ;) read more

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Small, beautiful space and ambient lighting. Sat at sushi bar and enjoyed a few beers with delicious hot green tea from the pot. Enjoyed the chefs choice nigiri selection and chefs choice sashimi as well. Service was great, definitely focused more on the chef presenting the dishes rather than the server. Drink selection was limited which made decision making really easy! read more

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3.75 stars. In a town chock full of high end sushi options, Kaede is one of your better options. While we ordered a massive assortment of items, I believe the items that really stood out to me were the chawanmushi and the shima aji (which was one of the better versions I have had anywhere). Other items that I added late to our meal included anago and otoro. All of the cuts were expertly prepared and clearly high in quality. Whether you will pick it over places like Nagoduro or Nimblefish is probably best left to each individual's particular palate, but regardless, you should end up enjoying your meal at Kaede. read more

In my search for good sushi in Portland, I had high hopes for this place from all the recommendations on social media. After reserving a seat at the bar, I thought the quality of the fish was great. But I'm holding back a star for a couple of reasons: 1) the high price and 2) the service. The premium prices might be justified if there were a bit more creativity and options on the menu, but really, the "omakase" is the 8-piece premium nigiri option. I tacked on a chawanmushi and kaisen maki roll, and also had a sake, and it totaled more than $125 for just myself. For service, this is a small mom-and-pop place, and while the sushi chef and hostess (most likely the mom and pop) were friendly and nice, it was a weird experience with waiting. When you enter, despite having a reservations, you have to wait for a few minutes until they get caught up with the tables they already have, and then when you're eating the nigiri, there's a long wait in between pieces as the chef is the only one making everything for the room, so if there's a big order ahead of you, you end up waiting. The pacing picked up as other guests left. I did think the maitake chawanmushi is one of the best tasting chawanmushi I've had because of the umami from the mushrooms. This is a small place that's a bit pricey (to the point of feeling exclusive) that's also a bit far from most restaurants. Not sure I would consider it a destination spot but people in the neighborhood can definitely get fresh sushi if they're willing to spend the money. read more

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Ambiance is really nice. Perfect place if you are looking for just one on one time with someone. I kind of wish we reserved the bar so it feels like omakase. Food is pretty subpar. The gap quality and price is big. Cucumber sunomono was okay. Miso soup was great actually. The nigiri premium is not close to premium quality. The rolls were average. Service is fine. read more

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I lived in Tokyo for 5 years as an expat lawyer, then spent many years in NYC searching for (and finding) a few places that truly brought me back to my favorite places that I frequented back in Japan. Not necessarily the flashiest or most expensive, but places that just do things right. Like seasoning the rice properly. Getting the proportions correct. Taking care to make the egg properly. High quality ingredients properly attended to. It's lovely to have Uehara-san here to do that. So many times, so many little sighs came out of me as I relaxed as I once did in Tokyo, as things like the marinated eggplant, the zuke, sanma, all just felt right. The proper amount of ginger. The lovely clam miso soup. It's not easy to hand-grate fresh wasabi for just that tiny bit you need for an ikura-uni gunkan. But it's the proper way to do it, and it tastes better, and they do it that way here. I think it's challenging to do things correctly, especially trying to do authentic edomae sushi in a place like Portland Oregon. I don't know how they source their ingredients. Not just the fish, but the shoyu, the nori, etc. There are massive disadvantages compared to being in Tokyo, or even a place like New York. The fact that Kaede is able to do as much as they are able to do here is truly a testament to the care and attention the Ueharas put into their work and the excellence that results from it. read more

I'm onboard with the other 3-star reviews. There is a huge gap between price to quality/presentation/innovation. For the high price, I would have expected more compared to other premium restaurants in Portland. We were disappointed. We won't be coming back. For Sellwood, this might be a a good place, but if you compare to places in Portland, this place missed the mark. Service - 2/5 - The staff was not very hospitable. There was a pretentious attitude that I didn't care for, once we stepped into the restaurant. Quality - 4/5 - fish was high quality, dishes were tasty, but thin sashimi cuts. However, for a reservation only place, I would expect innovative and creative flavors. There was nothing out of the ordinary. Presentation - 2/5 - Japanese cuisine is about presentation. Presentation was like I was at a run-of-the-mill Japanese restaurant. For a reservation-only place, I would expect dishes with flair. Menu - 1/5 - a limited menu with boring maki rolls, limited nigiri, and lame appetizers. For the exclusiveness and price, there should be some innovative and fancy izakaya. Price - Two people for $125 for moderate appetite. If we were hungry, we could have easily spent $200. read more

This is some of the best omakase I've had in the states. The nigiri was nothing short of incredible, with the fish being of exceptional quality--each piece was fresh and delicate, with intricate flavors. The sake selection was outstanding, and the service was both attentive and friendly. Even more impressive was the dessert which matched the quality of the rest of the food. This is an intimate setting, with reservations required and a maximum of two guests per party. Highly recommend! read more

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Ambiance was great. Overall food was okay. Fish quality was there, but I feel like I've had better for a better price. The shishito peppers were really good as well as the agedashi tofu. The rice to fish portion on one of the rolls we got was way too much. Service was great! read more

Definitely the best sushi I've had in oregon, better than Nobu in CA. The flavor combinations were perfectly paired. We didn't have a single complaint, everything we tried was amazing. The setting is small and intimate and lovely. The owners were so sweet. We can't wait to come back. read more

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Went for saba battera and got premium nigiri set with eggplants as a starter. It was great. The place was cute and the chef and the server were very welcoming. read more

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Life is short! Please treat yourself kindly and get a reservation to this place! I sat at the sushi bar and I really enjoyed watching the master chef skillfully prepare some exquisite food, every action was like carefully orchestrated! Not only did he have to create an edible delicacy out of chunky piece of fish, but also turn it into a piece of art, from selecting the plate, to adding all the fine details onto the fish, the subtle flavors and the harmony! And I got to watch it all happen in front of my eyes! I went by myself and didn't feel awkward at all! This place is near where I live, so the situation is quite dangerous now, lol! read more

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We had some very tasty take out from this new sushi spot in Sellwood. They've been open for a month or so, and they just opened up for dine-in. However we ordered take out online which we were able to schedule in advanced - always a plus. Food was ready on time and I appreciated that the food was packed up beautifully and not in a million different boxes. Clearly the sushi was prepared with care and presented in such a beautiful manner, even for take out. Fish quality was great and the nigiri was just the right size (one bite, not two). We got the sushi special with included one roll and several pieces of nigiri, as well as a variety of other rolls and ala carte nigiri pieces. Everything was tasty! Happy to have this new spot in the neighborhood. read more

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Lovely restaurant and very special place for traditional Japanese cuisine. Went there on the suggestion by a friend and was not disappointed. I intend to return and appreciate the warm atmosphere and genuine care as well as friendliness of the entire staff. read more

Excellent sushi. I got the omakase and a few other nigiri. It was all beautifully prepared and delicious. Recommend sitting at the bar so you can watch the chef read more

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Good morning, I have found a place that I am unabashedly obsessed with. In a city that is arguably saturated with sushi restaurants, we finally have a place worth getting genuinely excited over. At least I am, and in my humble little opinion, the rest of you should as well. Sit back and continue reading. The highlights: Kaede opened quite recently, just a couple of months ago. I may have never realized that it exists, but my good friend graciously brought my attention to it. We went just the two of us (since they don't allow parties of more than two) and sat at the sushi counter directly in front of the one sushi chef in the restaurant. Their menu offers several rolls and small plates, but where you should really focus is on their specialty nigiri menu. Has anyone else had the pleasure of trying barracuda, sakura trout, or Japanese skipjack? I'd assume not. Most of their fish is from Toyosu fish market in Tokyo, flown in to our neck of the world for the rest of us to enjoy. The quality of the fish here is paramount, and the approach to sushi-making is one of the more traditional methods I have seen in Portland. Also, this is one of the only sushi restaurants I know of in Portland to serve firefly squid, aside from Murata in SW Portland. If you haven't tried one of these single-bite mollusks, head to Kaede as soon as possible and pop a few into your mouth ASAP. Try something new, live a little. They also provide Hokkaido uni, which I believe is the only uni worth spending money on. Other uni tastes like 19th century medicinals mixed with stagnant ocean water. The chef and server were also so kind and appreciative, and getting to hear their story of how they came to set up shop in Portland reminded us of why supporting small and local will always be the right move. I highly recommended getting seats at the sushi counter so you can not only witness your dishes take form, you can also learn more about each variety of fish from the chef himself. The improveables: Now as I noted above, Kaede only allows parties of two or fewer per reservation, which makes this place great for dates or wine-n-dining yourself. Not so if you want a birthday party or girls' night out. Personally, I think that limiting party size keeps the overall ambience more peaceful and soothing, but may deter the more social of you. They are also reservation only. Don't make the mistake of one couple who marched in seeking a table, only to leave a minute later in irate hanger. Listen, I get it. But this is why it's important to read up on where you're going before making a commitment. The time between courses can take a bit longer than the typical more bustling sushi spot, probably due to the fact that there is only one dedicated sushi chef. But the benefit to this is that more care is put into everything, down to the single nigiri. I'm hopeful that people will pull themselves away from their comfortable California rolls and shrimp tempura to try authentic and interesting Japanese cuisine. Find your gastronomic buddy, or take yourself on a date, and make that reservation now. Or, you can take me. Just let me know. read more

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I've been to Japan many times and what makes the sushi so fantastic isn't just the quality of the fish or the skill of the sushi blade (though undoubtedly they both matter), but it's also the deep reverence for what it takes to pull the fish from the sea, the seasonality of the fish, and the rice. There are few sushi places in Portland where you see these all come to together with such honor and respect and Kaede is certainly one of them. Yes, the fish may be flown in, but don't kid yourself that lots of food served all over town is flown, grown, or produced elsewhere and not all local product is treated with the respect of mindfulness that Kaede is treating with everything they put in your plate. This restaurant transports me. Love it. read more

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We've been waiting for an amazing sushi place to open up in PDX and this is it! Very personable chef if you get to sit at the bar to make conversation and the sushi is definitely worth making a reservation. Also love that they make one of my fav dishes, a Chawanmushi, a must try if you're into eggs ! KAMASU was my favorite piece and had to order more of it a la carte. read more

Truly a marvelous dining experience. A subdued dining room with a low hum of jazz fluttering through your ears. The quietness of the staff is such a fantastic touch to a intimate eating you're able to get in such a small dining setup. Attention to detail to the sushi is truly mystifying. And you can taste it. That's the thing. Each small slice that is cut into the fish, vegetable, egg, crustacean, etc. is meaningful and delicate. I highly recommend KAEDE for a beautiful experience for your palette and stomach. read more

Absolutely not worth it. Service is sub par and the owners made mention of flying in fish from Japan once a week? Buying local fish supports our local community and ensures freshness as it's not flown in thousands of miles away. Food was marginal at best. Many many other local sushi places to choose from. Take it from someone who regularly hunts down good sushi, this is not the place. read more

Absolutely delicious sushi and other dishes presented beautifully ... without being too precious. It was perfect.

Hands down the best sushi I have ever had. Way better than Uchi in Austin, for comparison. The restaurant is quiet and intimate, a relaxing place to unwind and eat delicious sushi. The service at the bar is fantastic, the chef and owner is amazing to watch. His skill with the knife is beautiful and when he brings out the blow torch it's so cool. read more

So delicious. My brain can't even catch up with my taste buds. The chawanamushi was my favorite appetizer. Miso soup delicate and sophisticated. Chirashi is perfection. The sushi expertly handled. What is this place doing in my neighborhood? I feel like I've transported to Japan. Service attentive, accommodating and friendly. Don't be afraid to try something new. You will be rewarded. Good choice in music, the space is industrial yet homey. Highly recommended. read more