ONE STAR?? Hilarious that i got on here and the entitled out of towners are on here giving a one…read morestar. I love obon. The udon noodles are heavenly. The broth is nourishing. The onigiri is art. And the service is always polite and professional. Always. I was physically at the restaurant the night these one star people were there. From what I could tell sitting at the bar and observing the ID in question, it looked fliiiimssy even from where I was sitting. I kinda get both sides ya know , sure one person in the group wants a drink w dinner but dude just tough it out and have your dinner. Instead they popped off and all started fussing and being entitled and it was just gross. I was enjoying a fantastic dinner but that table was like trying to take the stage. I think they ended up storming out and one girl like stomped off and said she was keeping her cup !! lol I worked in food a long time ago. And I've worked in cannabis under the watchful eye of the olcc so I'm on the servers side. Don't take chances and don't listen to these kids scramble for a secondary ID. Sketch. Go to obon. Get the Sando. Enjoy.

What should have been a straightforward ID check became an unnecessarily confrontational…read moreexperience. Rather than communicating professionally or reviewing additional identification, staff escalated the interaction, culminating in my friend being called a "bish." I can't recommend this restaurant. Also just don't treat people that way. It's not cool.

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!

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.

I always enjoy meals at Hachi restaurant Staff is very…read morefriendly and wonderful costmer service I highly recommend Hachi restaurant

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.

Intimate and cozy japanese bistro in the heart of Portland. The staff were incredibly friendly…read more Sushi rolls were fresh and delicious, katsu was super crispy and the sauce was one of the best katsu sauces I've had. Great cucumber salad and miso soup. Incredibly affordable and delicious!

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.

quaint and comfortable, the vibe is super good if ur autistic, because acoustically this is like a…read morerecording booth. the booths are large, the music was low, and the decor is brings you a sense of calm, not too casual nor too luxurious, an accessible excellence and clarity. we had noodles and sushis, the service was very kind

Their menu has a good balance between having a good number of options without being too…read moreoverwhelming. We got the grilled mackarel, salmon onigiri, and their obanzai (sides) and everything tasted great. The staff were super nice and the food came out pretty quickly as well. This is a good place to go with your partner or your friends, share some plates and drink, and chat. The decor is really cute and there are different seating options depending on your preference.

Everything at Nodoguro, from food, to service, and environment, was absolutely breathtaking. We…read morewere taken care of the moment we walked in by Mai, and greeted by the head chef and co-founder of Nodoguro, Ryan, after being seated. The warm welcome set the tone for the incredible 3 hour dining experience ahead of us. The drink pairing, alcoholic or non-alcoholic, enhanced the dinner and is something I would strongly recommend to any diner. Each course was intentional and had so much depth of flavor. It is impossible to put into words how amazing everything tasted. There was a perfect balance of umami, texture, acidity, and pops of flavor across the board. Every bite I took was followed with an "Mmm!" and nothing more, because not only was I at a loss for words, I couldn't think of anything else but to go in for the next bite. The albacore tuna was a standout for me--I loved the fun play on canned tuna, and it was an absolutely delicious bite that just melted in my mouth. It is without a doubt that the dishware of each course was beautiful and thoughtful. The experience goes beyond the food; diners can observe the collaboration between the chefs crafting each dish with care. As this happens, servers collect previous courses from diners. Once the new course is completely prepared and placed onto the pass, the diners are served again, all together. The collaboration between all the members is so strong that it looks like a dance. It was mesmerizing to see their teamwork throughout the night. In addition to Mai, Jonny and Victoria took care of us as well. They were exceptional and our experience at Nodoguro would not have been the same without them. I loved this restaurant and experience wholeheartedly. If you are thinking about booking a reservation at Nodoguro, do it! I can't think of a better way to spend an evening.

3.5 stars overall. This is a prebooked experience which is nice as it includes tip (though you can…read moreadd on alcohol pairings). The restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere though interestingly located (the area you go through doesn't match the price point). When you are first seated, there is a small welcome drink which is nice. Our experience ended up taking about 3 hours in total and comprised of several courses of small bites. We were not able to snag countertop seating (though in hindsight, I am happier with how romantic it was so not a big deal). While it was a nice relaxed atmosphere, the experience and food itself was just OK. I did feel a little pressured throughout the meal to add on a beverage pairing (such as sake, wine, non-alcoholic beverages) and was asked at least 4 times even though we declined, which felt like a lot of pressure (that being said - the sake pairing pours looked generous from the tables around us). The bites sounded nice and in small quantities, were pleasant. However, I did not feel like any were truly stand out or amazing to match the price point of the meal. While I did enjoy that there was an attempt at a theme to put everything together, the dishes themselves did not wow me. Some of the presentation was fun/interesting, but some made me feel like I was straight out of a prank and was looking for a camera (sliced marinated tuna served in a "tin" can). We were unfortunately a little disappointed, but perhaps it is because of the high expectations we had.

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.

I saw a review that said to get the hot matcha latte and I did just that. The best one I had on my…read moreSeattle/Portland trip. Not overly foamy, with deep matcha flavor. I asked for it only lightly sweetened, and it was right on. I also got the hojicha soft serve and this rivals Matcha Maiko's version. Flavorful and nutty. I added matcha and hojicha brownies to the soft serve to try them and they are a skip. They are too hard and the flavors don't come out as much as the latte or soft serve. I wanted to come back here a 2nd time but they open too late and I can't drink caffeine after the morning.

We got the salmon and chicken onigiri - please skip the Onigiri here, not only were they not…read moreaesthetically pleasing but there was barely any salmon or chicken on either of them lol. The onigiri was a bunch of rice topped with an extremely miniature amount of whatever topping you choose. Get the matcha parfait! The matcha soft serve came with the perfect amount of red bean paste and matcha brownie and it was really good!