Cute little spot that reminds me of Tokyo! Not a ton of seating, so be aware of that, but the fish…read moreare generous portions. Got the nigiri 12 piece, spicy scallop hand roll, creamy tuna hand roll and scallop nigiri. Fish quality was great and the cuts were decent size so I didn't have that lingering feeling of wanting more. Will definitely be back to try different fish!

I had to check this place out since I heard it was closing. Parking is limited and difficult to…read morefind. Expect an hour or so wait. There's not many tables only a few tables outside with no heating and a few inside good for small groups of 4 at the most. The noise level is average. Chirashi sushi deluxe (5/5): absolutely amazing. Each piece of fish was thick and fresh. The texture was perfect. I love the salmon pieces as there's was a good mix of fatty and lean pieces. The rice was so yummy too. The furikake added that extra bit of umami. Umai! Tap to pay is accepted. It makes me sad to see this place go. Overall, Kashiwagi has some delicious sushi and fish at reasonable prices. The wait is long but food is unmatched. I wish the owners a joyful retirement! Thank you for serving the past 15 years.

Authentic Japanese ramen and rice bowls. We tried both. Every dish comes beautifully presented with…read morean assortment of sides/condiments in varying colors and textures. Feast for the eyes. Great for a family meal out, date night, or solo dinner. (Sorry, no kids menu.) Cozy, welcoming ambience. Excellent, paper lantern lighting. Wait staff speak Japanese and English.

How awesome to have a joint like this in our neighborhood! The 90's tunes are bangin, the service…read moreis quick and kind, and the food is excellent! We all came in on a rainy evening and needed some ramen! Loved the decor and vibe, the excellent music, and we all had a fantastic meal. The bowls are HUGE and made a great lunch the next day. Hubby's ramen was aromatic and delicious, and the tempura was just right! Home run for us - we will be back!

How I went this long without trying Hachi has me baffled. Cause WDYM late night sushi/japanese,…read morereasonable prices, and it's delicious?! I went a few months ago with my siblings on a late Saturday and have been back a few times since for late night Friday grub with my friend. Not only are their prices reasonable, but the staff (I've had the same server every time) is so nice, attentive, and helpful. To top it off, the food is great. I love carpaccio everything and I love their entire carpaccio offering (minus the tuna cause I haven't tried it yet). But the yellowtail, salmon, and beef? EVERY TIME. Their chu-toro is also really fresh and buttery. I love medium fatty tuna more than I like the extra fatty one. But if you prefer the latter, try the otoro. Also, there scallops skewers?! A MUST. A favorite late night cap spot for sure.

I went to Hachi twice in one week because it was so good!…read more First off, Hachi is an Izakaya which is basically a Japanese bar. The ambiance is very much a bar/street food stall kind of place. Loved the hustle and bustle and style of these kinds of places. Don't expect a quiet night out! It gets decently loud, especially when business is booming. Weekends are open late until 2am! Make a reservation if you can!!! We even called on a Friday night an hour before coming and we were still able to land a reservation! It gets very busy on the weekends! Service on the Friday night was a 10/10, our server was actually being trained but he came to check on us frequently! Service on the Thursday was a little less enthused, our server only came to check on us maybe once towards the end. Now for the food and drinks! Drinks -Yuzu nade: yuzu lemonade w/ red wine. 10/10, I love anything yuzu, and it was so pretty! -Whiskey high ball. Comes in two sizes, 16 & 32oz, my friend got the double double and it was so strong! Will likely give you a nice buzz if you get the 32oz, haha! -Peach/Mango/Lemon Freezing Chu-Hais (can be non-alcoholic if you want!). Basically shochu (which is an alcohol similar to vodka or sake) with flavored carbonated water and lots of fresh fruit pieces. -(not pictured): house sake - not too strong, super simple taste Foods -Jalapeno Yellowtail Carpaccio. 10/10 with the yuzu ponzu sauce, definitely my top item! -Yakitori. We got multiple! Shishito peppers, grilled scallops, chicken thigh, pork belly, wagyu. The wagyu just meltsssss in your mouth! Worth it being $8.50 for the wagyu itself. All of the yakitori had great flavor! All differently priced, but worth trying them all! -Bluefin tuna roll. 8pcs for ~$8.50 is an absolute steal! Just melts in your mouth! -Bluefin Chutoro Sashimi (5pcs). Again, it melts in your mouth! Must try! They were out of the Otoro the day we got this but the Chutoro was still so yummy! -Ikayaki (grilled squid). Comes with a small side of spicy mago and pureed/minced ginger. Only thing is that the spicy mayo amount on the plate is so tiny so we had to get an extra side of it for $0.50. It was grilled and cooked to perfection, not too chewy or tough. -Takoyaki. Good ol fried octopus balls, can't go wrong with this guy. -Karaage (Japanese fried chicken). Comes in 2, 5, or 8 pcs. So juicy! -Citrus YTJ roll. Basically if the yellowtail carpaccio was a roll, without the yuzu sauce. This roll only has the ponzu sauce. Still so good!! My favorite roll, I highly recommend. -March 2026 special, Southwest Rainbow. Your classic rainbow roll except with spicy tuna, cucumber and cilantro in the middle. Topped with multiple sashimi fish types and cilantro. I've never had a sushi roll with cilantro but it was good! Had a little kick from the spicy tuna, I loved it! -Honey toast. Probably my least favorite thing because the inside was soft and dryyyyyy, also not a big honey fan. We had to get a side of honey for my friend so he could moisten up the middle a bit and eat it all. They're very generous with the ice cream scoops! Overall, 9/10 place for food and drinks! I'm recommending this place to all my friends and coworkers!!!!

Awesome food. Noah and Sue are incredible and the friendliest people. Show them some love!read more

The bowls look nothing like the ones in the pictures on the menu. The chicken was super dry with…read moreteriyaki sauce on it. The steamed vegetables were extremely soggy.

Thank you to all the previous reviews as they guided me here in my quest to find the best ramen in…read morePortland. As others have said yes it's very small, and that adds to the charm and vibe. It's quirky, dark, and quaint which I loved. I had the spicy seafood ramen and my friend the Tomo ramen. The broth on mine was to die for and my friend immediately wished he had ordered what I had. I was kind and shared of course. His Tomo was also good, subtle comforting and has the best tasting pork I've ever had in ramen.

After entering, you will find a kiosk that you place your order on before seating. Take the print…read moreout and find a seat in an intimate shared space...possibly with others. The gyu-ramen was overall pretty great. I liked the beef and the pork belly - quail eggs are not for everyone - I loved them. Our salmon dish was not so great. The fish was minimal - on the well done side. It was a disproportionate amount of rice. Some veggies, like the radish, could have been fresher. I would not get it again.

Cute little restaurant tucked in downtown Portland that reminds me of Japan…read more The menu isn't big but the sushi and appetizers are made with care. Prices are reasonable and they have a good selection of seasonal and specials. My personal favorite is the heather canyon roll and pork katsu! I recommend making a reservation as they have limited seating (around 5 small tables and 4 bar spots) and take a while to make the food. If you're in for an ambient, intimate experience and not in a hurry, I'd definitely recommend this spot!

Quaint Downtown spot with bar seating and a very small dining room. Seats fill quickly right after…read moreopening. The Plum Sake was one of the best I've had, not sugar-laden, but sweet. A generous pour too. Apologies to the purists, but I ordered the California Roll as it consisted of real crab. Roll slices were small. Taste was par for the course. The shrimp croquettes were my favorite item of the night. And I concur with another Yelper that the Chicken Katsu was excellent, and also good portion to price. The Miso cod on special was tasty, but, small. We also ordered eel nigiri, one of the special hand rolls, and yummy sliced duck. Our experience ended with a somewhat unmemorable flan. Service by the lone server was very friendly and efficient, she's a pro. Usually it's points off for a Downtown spot and no parking, but all the inconveniences actually add to the vibe of this must-do Japanese restaurant.

Came here for my cousin's birthday dinner, it was her first time and she was super excited to try…read morethe crispy rice. We came after the Xmas bonanza week and they were out of a few things we wanted to try. Even though they were minor bummers, the person helping us was extremely apologetic and provided great service. We probably ordered too much, because the table felt really small. All of the dishes were beautifully presented and they were all delicious. The ambiance itself was semi dark, there was a lot of hustle and bustle, but still quiet enough you can have a conversation. Spicy edamame - Feisty edamame. Why eat boring edamame with you can have some spice with it! Spicy salmon tartare - tempura nori that was fried like a chip, topped with salmon tartare on one side and avocado/cilantro crema on the other. I had to mix it together before eating it, the avo/cilantro side was too rich on its own. 7 spiced calamari - Out :( Ceviche + taro chips - Out of taro chips, we were offered rice instead of chips so we cancelled the order. Chicken Karaage - Fried chicken, no complaints. Fresh wasabi - Out, but my we got to sample a little nugget of it. Spicy tuna crispy rice - YUMMMMMM. We almost ordered this one and the salmon one. Luckily we didn't because an order has 6 pieces. Crispy flavor bomb though, do it. Steak tataki - yum. I remembered liking it, but it wasn't out of this world. Chopped salad - I missed the part it has iceberg lettuce. I was disappointed. In a world of romaine or any other leafy green, why does iceberg lettuce exist on a menu?! Never again. The unicorn - DELICIOUS. This has spicy crab, shrimp tempura, albacore, avocado, jalapeno dressing, gochugaru oil, micro cilantro. So flavorful. Rainbow - Yum. Good classic roll. Haupia pie - out Black sesame brownie - out Ginger pot de creme - I wasn't a fan.. it was chewy mush. The charred orange segment was bland/tasteless. It didn't have the citrus tang the dessert needed. Crystalized ginger was chewy as expected, macadamia nuts are pretty soft as far as nuts go, and the creme. I felt like a different nut would have added better texture. So disappointed our choice desserts were out. We got this as a birthday dessert, so we appreciated that! Overall we had a nice birthday dinner and will likely be back for some of those stand out items we had and try some of the ones we didn't get to!

Upscale sushi and Japanese fare. We honestly got so much that I can't even remember what all we…read morehad, but it was many many many raw fishies. Very good food and service. Really tasted fresh. Interior is open and very clean/nice looking. Good people watching at the window seats.

We were looking for a Japanese restaurant in the Division/Clinton neighborhood of Portland, but we…read morewanted someplace that had some more unique dishes and not just sushi. This restaurant was perfect! Their decor is really cool, with plenty of seating at the sushi bar, the beverages bar, booths, and a small patio courtyard (not much of a view outside, though). Service was good & quick, with a variety of servers bringing us our dishes. We started with sharing a sake flight (3 very different sakes for $22), and later ordered another glass of sake to share. For our food we had the seaweed salad, Bo Gyoza (long pan-fried dumplings), grilled Mackerel fish, a side of rice, and the "Tampopo" Omu-Rice dish. Everything was cooked perfectly & absolutely delicious! The Omu-Rice dish was quite unique, with small pieces pork & veggies atop a bed of rice that's been seasoned with ketchup, and on top of it all is a perfect fluffy Japanese egg omelet - so freakin' yummy! The food comes out in whatever order it's ready, as is typical at a Japanese restaurant, so if you want something first, be sure to let your server know. Prices were reasonable, especially considering the high quality of the ingredients & preparation, which was a plus. They don't take reservations, so depending on when you arrive there might be a wait (I think they used to take reservations but their website currently says they do not). Can't wait to come back and try more!

Me and a friend were wanting Japanese as the weather was a bit warmer and we were in between two…read moredifferent happenings with a 2 hour dinner window. Event one was Clinton Street area so all the stuff there gets a bit crowded. Next event was right by the stadium and it was a Timbers night - F that! And the Saturday before mom's day. I stumbled on Yataimura Maru doing some google hunting. I was amazed I had not heard of it. We got in shortly before 5pm and it did get much busier but we continued to get such great service! When we arrived, it was just before happy hour was concluding and she let us know so we could order off that menu before it finished. My friend opted to order some happy hour gyoza and a small curry so she could try it. We then ordered off the regular menu. I personally tried one of her veggie gyoza {which was delicious and VERY crispy} and ordered sushi. I ordered salmon nigiri, hoso-maki hamachi, the tempura shrimp roll {shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds & unagi sauce} and the Frenchy roll {spicy tuna, krab salad, & avocado, topped salmon, spicy mayo, house made unagi sauce & fried onion}. It was all amazing! Sadly, their sodas do not come with refills but that was our only negative. The décor is fantastic and you feel like you are in a far fancier restaurant. I also love that even when the restaurant was fairly full I did not feel like I was dining with the others in the restaurant. I wandered into the restroom and found that they have Japanese toilets. They also have a seat by the sink if you need that.

This is my second try at the Takahashi. And whoa…read more.. Food: Seared Salmon (5/5) Whoa. Thick cut and excellent. Savory and very tender, with a nice balance of flavor and texture. This was easily the standout dish and the reason I would come back. Veggie Roll (5/5) Good portions with thick avocado and a solid mix of sesame, carrots, and cucumber. Fresh, clean flavors and very satisfying for a simple roll. Smoked Salmon (5/5) Good, thick pieces with nice smoky flavor. Fresh and well prepared. Overall, the food was consistent and high quality across everything we ordered. Service (4/5): Good overall, though it felt like there was only one hostess working during the rush hour. Because of that, things moved a bit slower than expected, but the staff was still polite and helpful. Ambiance (3/5): There are tables in the main dining area, bar seating, and more tables in the back. It works well for groups and families, but I would recommend making a reservation during busy hours. Parking is the biggest challenge. It is very tight and limited, especially when the restaurant is busy, which adds some stress before you even walk in. Great food and worth the visit, just plan ahead for parking and wait time.

Came back for dinner on a Wednesday night and everything was great! Service was a lot better this…read moretime around. Our waitress was attentive, kind, and helpful. She was proactively checking in with the tables although she was busy with packing orders and making sure everyone was doing what they needed. 5 from me! Food tasted even better than last time. Mango was out of season for the Kango roll, so our waitress offered avocado as a substitute and the roll was just as delicious. We ordered a lot of food, and had so much to take home for the next day. It was a lovely experience this time around. Im glad that both the service and food here is amazing. I'll be back for more!

I had heard this is one of the top sushi spots in Portland but to me seemed very average if not…read moresubpar. Always busy & no reservations so we waited about 25 min for table for 2. For food, they don't have much in the way of specialty fish options, and the rolls seem pretty boring & simple/downright unappetizing. Hot food options are pretty basic & limited too. - Poki Roll: ahi & albacore on top were pretty good but the roll was a bit soggy from too much sauce and it left a slightly unpleasant aftertaste like when peanuts are too old and the oil gets rancid. - Tuna crispy rice: very meh fried rice patties were way too thick like pancakes and not much flavor - Tempura Udon: by far the lamest tempura I've ever had, so floppy and thin/nonexistent soggy coating. Plus veggie selection was lame. No good stuff like squash/sweet potatoes or yams but for reason regular potatoes?? Cut extremely thick but boiled before so still soggy. Soup was fine tho. - Tako nigiri: from pics it seems they always seem to include octopus in their sashimi combos so we were wondering if it was a house specialty they cured fresh daily or something but no it was just regular boiled octopus. - Karage: good, the best thing we ordered. Nice breading tho the sauce was like a bbq soy which was ok but I prefer a creamier mayo sauce. Service was lame too. After sitting we weren't visited for drinks/apps at all but after 20 min once we'd marked all our menu selections they came to grab the sheet and just get everything at once. Also they have those handheld thingies so you have to pay and sign while he's standing there holding it which always annoys me. So yeah I don't get it, to me seems like a place that got famous a while ago when there was less sushi competition around and have just been riding those coattails since.

Service was great and friendly. Small place but seating is efficient so they're able to pack a good…read moreamount of people. Went on a Monday night and it was pretty busy. 3 stars because the food was just ok. I did not enjoy the quality of the fish and the rolls we chose didn't hit the spot. Maybe that's just a me problem. Our favorites were the chicken karage and the creamy scallop, but wasn't enough to have us come back. Love their logo fat fish guy tho