Best sushi for the price! My boyfriend and I did the AYCE omakase and really enjoyed the variety of…read moreoptions on the menu. The fish tasted incredibly fresh--our favorites were the king salmon and tuna--and we loved being able to try fish we normally wouldn't order on our own. The rice-to-fish ratio was perfect, and we really appreciated that sashimi was included as an option as well. Service was a little slow before the first omakase came out, but after that, everything moved very quickly and they were great about taking our additional orders. Our waitress was wonderful--so kind and attentive throughout the entire meal. I especially appreciated that even after coming back to our table many, many times to take more orders, she never wavered in her friendliness or patience. Overall, both the food and service were highlights. For the price, variety, freshness, and quality, the AYCE omakase was definitely worth it! Looking forward to getting Hamono again

Walked in on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and we got sat at the counter as all of the tables were…read morereserved. The interior is quite small, but it was very cute. We decided on the rainbow roll, the salmon combo, and some scallop. Everything was quite yummy and the fish tasted fresh! Hopefully we can come back again to try the ayce!

A haiku review: "16…read moreseared salmon" That's my friends go-to order A little crazy But when it's that good It becomes something special.. Always delicious

It's affordable but lacks attention to the fine art of sushi. The fishes are chewy, the rice is…read moremushy, and just not the kind of Japanese sushi that I am used to or was expecting. Service is good and friendly, in a casual cafe environment.

Has a great environment and awesome food. black dragon roll is amazing. I'll definitely be back!read more

Lovely experience. Staff was lovely and helpful. They clearly enjoy working there and shared about…read moreowners and some of history and how the fish is delivered and cut for same day/next day. They also are on TooGoodToGo and seem to have a lot left over that they put in those bags!

Here for 20 years and I'm only just discovering it now?!?!…read more So so so good. Shiahito peppers sauce so good. Miso something. Sashimi tasting so good. Tuna flight ok. No takabe nigiri next time. Yes to chef style bincho--- my favorite. Sake flight with fruit was all delicious.

Sitting for over 30 mins waiting for your cut roll is absolutely bonkers. Watching others who…read moreordered well after you get their sushi leaves me to wonder am I being differently because I am alone at the bar while others are in groups? Having visited from out of town and out of a ton of sushi places among other options I could have selected, this has left me regretting coming here. I'm not even waiting for the food to give this review because nothing matters when the service is this awful. The excuse of they are backed up is not able excuse when clearly that is not the case when other rolls have come out. They forgot my order. I'm so angry.

From sushi, to noodles and rice dishes, there's something for everyone. The service was excellent…read moreand the staff were so friendly and knowledgeable. If you're not downtown, they also have a smaller location on the east side! To start I got the takoyaki, or fried octopus balls. It was crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside, with a tender and chewy piece of octopus, topped with a sweet sauce and fish flakes. Yum!! For my main, I wanted to try one of their broth-less udons and chose one of the specials, the Mentaiko kama-tama Udon--house-made flat udon noodles tossed in and onion oil, bonito, and soy dashi sauce. The noodles are topped with Men-taiko (spicy Tarako caviar), soft egg, tobiko, tempura puffs, green onions, and nori. I also added ikura (as recommended). I've never had flat udon noodles or broth-less udon but I'm forever changed. The minimal broth allows the toppings to be the stars of the show, and here was no exception. The flavors were complex, but balanced, and the variety of textures kept me coming back for another bite. The soy dashi sauce was full of umami and a subtle spicy kick, the fish eggs added pops of saltiness, and the tempura puffs and green onions added some crunch and offset the richness from the other toppings. The house-made noodles also made a huge difference, they were chewy but tender, and soaked up the soy dashi perfectly. I could not recommend Shigezo Izakaya enough!

Been sleeping on this spot for sure! The outside looks a bit dingy but inside is decorated with…read moreJapanese interior. They got modern and traditional booth seatings for you to choose from. Menu is filled with rolls, appetizers, and ramens. We tried two ramens and they're some of the best we've had in town! Noodles were well-cooked, both the thin and thick ones. Generous meat portion and it's cooked well. The broths were piping hot and flavorful too. We also tried the Fried Squid Legs and Tsukune. Again, both were delicious and made fresh. Nothing to complain here, we'll definitely be back.

great food, great vibes, great prices!! since my first visit, i came back multiple times in a short…read moreperiod of time (only reason thats stopping me from coming more often is the location - downtown) the service is super quick and everyone working there is super kind! quick to bring your food and quick to take away finished dishes!! a few things i always order when i go are sashimi salad - not only delicious but they do not skimp on the amount of sashimi!! citrus ytj w/ twist - never had a roll like this anywhere, really citrusy and refreshing! premium wagyu beef skewer - fatty goodness, blissful bite :3

This place is my favorite izakaya in town that brings me back to Japan. The busy atmosphere on…read moreweekend evenings, the low prices, and the fast service keeps me coming back. Having just coming back from Japan, me and my wife were craving the experience. So far our favorites have been the sashimi salad, lava salmon, citrus YTJ roll. These are a must order every time. The fresh sashimi salad with their citrus dressing is super refreshing. There's a healthy amount of fish in it too for only $9!! The skewers are authentically prepared. Japanese skewers are on the smaller size but the prices reflect that too. The chicken skewers are less than $3 each which is really nice in this economy. The wagyu skewers are really good too but $8.50 each. My favorite part is you can try so many different options for so cheap. Highly recommend.

We stopped here for lunch immediately after touching down in Portland. The fish in the sushi itself…read morewas super fresh and delicious, but the specialty rolls kind of hid that with all the additional fixings and sauces. We felt like it was a bit too much. If we ever come back we would probably focus on more simple combinations, but that is a personal preference! Sometimes less is more. We also tried the citrus salmon crispy rice and it didn't really hit the way you would hope. I would skip that recommendation next time and find a different appetizer. Other than that, the service was a bit slow although everyone was friendly. We sat outside but the dining area inside was typical for a sushi restaurant.

My friends and I had a fabulous dinner at Bamboo Sushi when in Portland. I appreciated their…read morecommitment to sustainability and sourcing so was happy to dine there. We had a pretty cool sake flight of 3 different styles which was fun. We ate a whole lot of sushi - rolls, nigiri and a chirashi bowl. All of the fish was nicely cut and fresh. Overall, just a lovely meal at Bamboo Sushi!

The sushi here is top quality and WELL worth the money. The service was great. We sat outside,…read morebeing such a nice day. There are only four tables outside, and there seemed to be limited indoor seating, but that does not detract from the overall experience.

This Sushi spot is tucked away in a corner so it is easy to walk by or not notice if you aren't…read morelooking for it. We were able to make a reservation last minute so a colleague and I decided to check it out. We walked it and were greeted by a friendly staff member who we later learned would be our server, Rachelle. She was warm, answered all of our questions and we ended up ordering all of her recommendations. In short, we are happy we did. For appetizers, we got the miso black cod and the oysters which were dressed with a tasty Yuzu sauce. For the entree, we shared three rolls: Pacific NW, Salmon Aburi and Old Town. The sushi was fresh, the rolls were tasty and I would happily return to this restaurant. They have outdoor seating as well which I would be open to earlier in the evening.

We came here for dinner for a nice date night option. The restaurant has moody lighting and nice…read moreprivate booths with tall partitions, which we liked. We ordered the Portland Timber, Rainbow (w/real crab), and the Big Easy. All amazing. Super fresh fish, good portions, didn't skimp on the good stuff. The miso was also delicious. The boyfriend also said their old fashioned was the best he's ever had. Which is saying something, because he orders those almost everywhere we go....he loves those things. We stayed for dessert, which we don't normally do, but good thing we did because the Matcha crème brûlée was a surprising combo that we loved. Staff was friendly and service was timely. I wish I had pictures but we eat before the cameras unfortunately for yall Would very much recommend!!

We sat at the sushi bar, and immediately a server came over to introduce himself and try to assist…read moreus. Maybe the idea is to help with any language barrier -- the server spoke fluent English, while often the sushi chefs do not -- but we found him way too attentive. We sat at the bar so we could interact with the sushi chefs. We did talk with a chef, but his advice wasn't very specific. So...despite plenty of suggestions from the server, and some advice from the chef, and a long time perusing and discussing the extensive menu, we still weren't sure what to order. We finally went with a combo and were disappointed to see it served in a boat! That just seemed like a gimmicky, touristy thing, we would have preferred a plate. The fish actually was very good, and so were the salads. A shrimp nigiri was the only misstep, as the shrimp was overcooked. I guess I would return to this place -- hopefully on that server's day off! And make sure my order is not coming on a little boat. And skip the shrimp.

I loved Bluefin! The waiter was super friendly and the food was amazing. We shared the kaisen don…read morebowl, the blazer roll and the broadway tuna roll. The rolls were so so good and very big.

Service is attentive, prompt and trendy. The waitress probably did not know how loud her voice is…read morebut her voice is too overly projected and jarring. Food: tasty, fresh and nicely presented. Pricey, though. Ambience: quite cozy but a little tight and crowded, like most Portland restaurants. Will I return? Not if I have a choice. I was there because a family member likes this place.