Amazing fresh fish! We sat a the sushi bar and it was fun to watch them make all the different…read moresushi and dishes. My favorite was the tuna roll and Hamayaki. The Hamayaki was such an interesting dish and something I would go back for. The service was very attentive. The flavors and fish were so great in every dish. Worth a spot for a fancier and pricier sushi place!

We only came here for the lobster sushi roll but it did not disappoint!! Very tasty and fresh!…read moreWould love to come back here and try their other sushi rolls!

The Hat trick and Jaded Lady are my favorite rolls and a must get every time you visit. The staff…read moreis always very friendly as well which is nice to see. There is a reason this place is always busy.

Sit at the sushi bar and enjoy the talent of the chefs! Service was good. Ambience at the sushi bar…read morewas excellent. There were 5 sushi chefs lined up and working fast and meticulously. We all had fun and ate some beautiful fish!

I've been here a few times now and as delicious as the food is, the prices are crazy, especially…read morefor that portions and compared to other poké places. I'm a huge fan of poké, especially a spicy tuna bowl. The options here are more limited and more expensive than other places around the state. The service is ok, but not very friendly. The space is clean and I appreciate the number of unique drink offerings, but I won't be frequenting here very often.

I'm spoiled when it comes to Poke. When I'm in Hawaii, I get my poke at Foodland. Yes Foodland!…read more I've been to many poke places in the mainland and for some reason this hits the authenticity of Hawaiian Poke. I ordered the Hawaiian Original with extra protein. Loved every single bite. Will definitely come back when I'm here for business!

This place is always a must when in the Portland area! The food is delicious, the service is great,…read moreand we never have to wait long for our food!

Always busy, so you know it's good! They are swarmed with diners when I came to pick up my take out…read moreorder. The staff knows what they're doing and they don't let the rush of people stress them out. I will say, it's not my top place in the area anymore but it's still great! The tempura here is unmatched! Whatever batter they use is perfect. The ingredients are fresh. My favorite roll here is the tuna lover but honestly you can't go wrong with any roll. I haven't tried any of their hibachi or hot dishes but saw people ordering them a lot when I ate at the restaurant.

We've been regular customers at Kume Sushi Lounge in South Portland since they opened, and over the…read morelast 2 to 3 months the restaurant has noticeably gone downhill. One of the biggest changes has been the complete turnover of the staff. All of the original people who made the place welcoming and enjoyable seem to be gone, and the difference has absolutely shown in both the service and overall experience. The food quality has become inconsistent and, at times, marginal compared to what originally brought us in. We've also dealt with repeated order mistakes, inattentive service, and an overall lack of attention to detail during several recent visits. Everyone understands that restaurants can have an off night, but this has become a pattern rather than an exception. What was especially disappointing was that we took the time to privately contact ownership about these concerns and never received any response at all. We weren't looking for compensation or special treatment, just acknowledgment and some indication that customer feedback mattered. Kume had a lot of promise when it first opened, which makes this frustrating to write. Unfortunately, based on our recent experiences, the quality control, consistency, and customer service are no longer close to where they once were.

I stopped in knowing what I was going to get. Uni and Toro. Both were just "okay". The Uni had a…read morelittle bite to it which I have not had in the past. The toro was much tougher to bite into and the taste was disappointing. I've added a picture so you can see the presentation was very nice Likely not return.

We are definitely fans of this establishment for a multitude of reasons but the service and quality…read moreof the product are probably the biggest reasons for the 5 stars on this review. They have a smooth flowing system for takeout and they are extremely quick in filling the orders and staying focused as the residents of southern Maine fill them with orders. If you are looking at sitting down to eat, this is not gonna be your best bet with the fact that they have about two tables inside and 1 picnic table outside that might be good during the summer but then there really is nothing to look at out there. The food is impeccable every single time that I have come here and have never been let down by this establishment in freshness and in quality and out latest visit did not disappoint. We will definitely be back

Absolutely the best fried rice I've ever had. Not your typical fried rice…read more Try it- available in small & large sizes.

Our weekly visit to Hana never disappoints. We are greeted like family and always served by Kathy…read morewho makes us feel special. We've never had a bad meal and anything new is another layer of delicious food. Not sure what we would do without our weekly Hana dining experience!

On a Sunday afternoon they were busier than I expected. They seemed to be short staffed. The wait…read morefor someone to take our order was longer than it should have been, and twice I had to flag down a staff member. The service was friendly, and they were doing their best. The sushi was good quality, but the rolls were on the small side. The miso soup was delicious, and a generous portion. The pork dumplings were crisp on the outside and the pork filling was flavorful. The fried ice cream was classic, and done just right, crisp fried dough on the outside, sweet vanilla ice cream in the inside. Delicious. Haven't had that in so long! The interior could use a little freshening up. For example, the plastic seat of my chair was ripped, the carpet has seen better days. The bathroom was clean. I would go back again.

Delightful, truly authentic Japanese dining in Portland…read more We were visiting for an overnight mini vacation and stopped in for a nice lunch before heading back home. What caught my eye the chalkboard listing fish that one sees at high-end sushi restaurants. Fresh fish flown in from all over but not ignoring the amazing local farm to table items (or in this case, net to table). Our dishes were prepared expertly and amazingly good. I haven't had a Japanese dining experience like this since we were in New York. The wait staff are absolutely amazing. The ladies there were chatting with our kids, teaching and correcting their Japanese, and clearly tickled by the conversation. The decor is nicely subdued, but comfortable. This would be a great place for a first date, or to celebrate a nice event like a new job or an outing with someone special. Highly recommended.

As much as I've loved eating my way through lobster rolls in Maine, I needed a little break--and…read moreBenkay turned out to be the perfect spot. I ordered the teriyaki chicken, which was absolutely delicious and a surprisingly large portion. The rice that came with it was perfect--light, fluffy, and exactly how Japanese rice should be. I also tried the tempura udon, which was light, refreshing, and hit the spot. The shrimp and vegetable tempura on the side were spot on: crisp, golden, and not greasy at all. The portions are generous and the quality is top-notch. Clean, modern and in a tastefully designed space where the owner is warm and welcoming. If you need a change of pace from seafood, or just want excellent Japanese food in Portland, Benkay is a must.