It's been a few years since my last review and that was based on my take out experience. This time…read moreit's for my dine on experience. Definitely better than expected, we walked in and it didn't seem like any tables were available, but there was seating near the back. Service was quick, after placing our order, the food was brought pretty fast. We ordered sushi, katsu curry, poke bowl & gyudon. Everything was delicious, I enjoyed the flavor of my gyudon and the katsu curry was tasty too. My only complaint was the poke bowl--it seemed deceptively big, but the bowl was mostly filler, with rice and greens and some tuna poke on top. Nonetheless our meal was filling, but I'm not sure if I would order the poke bowl again. Overall, our dining experience was good--I wouldn't hesitate to return.

Went here last night with some friends and it was really good! Service was excellent. Ambiance was…read morevery nice. The house sake was totally solid and I would order again for sure. Definitely order the grilled shishito peppers. They were excellent as was the takoyaki! The chicken karaage was also very tasty. I loved their take on a jalapeño popper. They call it the jalapeño bomb and it has spicy tuna in it. I'd definitely recommend and it's great for sharing. We also ordered various sashimi and rolls and all were excellent! The Angry Mom was particularly good we thought! I highly recommend this place. Please go here if you haven't been!

Stopped by on a Wednesday evening after a full day of work. Had a few more things to do but wanted…read morea quick bite and a good drink. Ordered the Ikura onigiri and the Japanese Sweet Potato and the Agadashi Tofu. (I asked for miso butter on the side for me because I have found it overwhelms the potato which is seasoned really wonderfully). The Ikura Onirigi was simple and excellent. My favorite wishes that they would create an regular Onirigi Happy Hour where they are on discount so that those of us who just want to have half a dozen of those and a few drinks can come in and experience our heart's delight. My drink of choice here is the Painkiller -- which is really well balanced and so delicious it's hard not to have a second. Wednesdays are when they have two dollars off the ginger-based drinks and I didn't try it this time but I am keen to the next time because they appear to crush the ginger in house and make their own ginger concoction magic. The bar was thankfully not crowded. As an introvert it was nice to be finishing up and heading out just as more people were coming in.

There are no reservations at this restaurant, so it's first come first serve. Street parking was…read moreeasy to find, and we arrived around 7. The place was packed, but thankfully we were seated quite quickly with a 5-10 minute wait. The interior is cozy and welcoming. It's dimly lit with mood lighting on the tables. It felt lively since the tables were packed. We started by ordering the sake and shoyu flights and some fries with wasabi mayo while we explored the rest of their menu. We received the flights quickly. Both flights had 3 flavors and were tasty and fun to try. Each flight comes with a menu describing the flavor profile and how the drinks were made. The flavors of each flight were distinct and matched their descriptions. The fries with wasabi mayo were pretty basic fries. They were well seasoned, had a nice crunch, and the mayo had a subtle wasabi flavor without it being spicy. For our next round we ordered the salmon misoyaki, butternut squash, tofu kushiyaki, and steak kushiyaki. Unfortunately, our server forgot to bring our butternut squash, but we ended up being full with the rest of the food we ordered and just took it off our order. The salmon misoyaki was delicious - perfectly cooked, tender, and well seasoned. The mustard greens on the side added a nice sourness. The tofu kushiyaki was tender and flavorful. The steak kushiyaki was well-seasoned, but more well done than I preferred and a little tough. Next, we ordered the spinach goma ae and umeboshi unigiri. The spinach goma ae was such a pleasant surprise! It's a chilled spinach dish with a tamari/black sesame sauce that was refreshing mid-meal. Really good umami flavor! The umeboshi onigiri had the expected sharp salty/sour flavor that balanced well with the ratio of rice. Ended up dipping the umeboshi onigiri in the goma ae sauce to get every last drop. For dessert we ordered the basque cheesecake and créme brûlée. The cheesecake was just okay. The menu said there was sake and black sesame flavors, but apart from some black sesame dust on the plate we couldn't taste the sake/sesame. The texture was thick and not super smooth. It was a pretty heavy dessert and not very sweet. The créme brûlée was yummy. The custard was smooth and the crunchy caramelized sugar on top was a nice contrast in texture and flavor. The service itself was slow. We were waiting around 15 minutes between orders. Given, it was a busy night. However, we felt a bit forgotten as our server did forget to bring one of our dishes, we had to ask for our dessert menus twice, and we were accidentally served two basque cheesecakes instead of our order of cheesecake and créme brûlée. The staff were friendly, and quickly brought out the correct desserts at the end. I'd recommend ordering more dishes at once so you can enjoy more food in between orders. Would definitely come back again to try the rest of their menu. We wanted to try the Japanese sweet potato but they had sold out that night. The oysters, sashimi, and udon also looked quite good!

Ugh really wanted to like this place. Came here on a busy Saturday night and got seated promptly -…read moreservice is efficient. Inside the restaurant is not huge, but the menu is. The giant pieces of fried meat on top of a bowl of noodles sounds good right? I ordered the King Ramen in this anticipation. Unfortunately the soup was bland, the ingredients didn't really work with each other. Meaning kimchi was on for the sake of being on, didn't really add to the flavor. Overall...meh.

Party of 3 for dinner on a road trip…read more Stopped in right after 6. We were welcomed warmly. Order at the counter was easy and the young lady was nice. Food was yummy. The Tonkatsu is authentic Japanese and I am so glad someone finally gets it right with this cut in ramen. Facilities are clean. Would go back if in the area.

My bf and I are visiting Oregon and wanted to try some good sushi, there's not many sushi spots out…read morehere; however I HIGHLY recommend this spot. The fish quality is exceptional and full of flavor, cooked and cured to perfection. We enjoyed our meal thoroughly, absolutely no complaints. The restaurant is very sanitary and cleanly. Our server was very kind, timely, and professional, not to mention super sweet! We left her a generous and well deserved tip!! The ambiance was perfect. Comfortable seating, and a great choice of music. We will be coming back for the sushi. TLDR; top 5 best sushi we have ever had, timely service, excellent environment!!

Sushi is good quality and flavor (Double Double is one of my favorites!). The staff are super…read moresweet and attentive. Makoto is also one of the few restaurants in Eugene that has space and availability for large parties which is a bonus when we have out-of-town visitors.

Pleasant ambiance for a sit down meal by yourself or a small group. Ordered two sides of mandoo…read moreand four lunch specials of bulgogi and tofu stew. Specials are $13 all day and come with rice or noodles. Tofu stew without protein is $17 and comes with rice and two vegetable sides. Mandoo was crispy and quite tasty as were bulgogi bowls. Tofu stew was too spicy for me so had to switch with my son. That was disappointing.. Wished some banchan was served with the specials..

Actually a small mom and pop shop! It's so small and homey, it reminds me of true kdrama…read morerestaurants. The prices are reasonable for kfood and honestly I've tried about 3 things and I have no complaint. The owners are a sweet, older Korean Asian couple and they have a small kitchen that brings delicious food to life. This was probably one of the best soondubus I've had--so flavorful with a good amount of saltiness. The galbi was perfectly marinated; the right amount of sweetness and color. I visited a 2nd time and got the beef dolsot. It had a perfect crunchy bottom and fulfilled my veggie craving. Each meal comes with 2 side dishes. Bean sprouts, cucumber kimchi, or potatoes. The potato banchan was the 1st time I've tried of this version and it is just as good as the normal sweet/corn syrup side dish.

I dropped off my tax docs at the CPA today, and had to stop and get a bite somewhere. Sashimi…read moresounded good, so decided to stop at Sushi Pure since it was close by. Nice interior, and was waited on quickly. My waitress brought water, and took my order for green tea. It came quickly, a full mug, and a lovely little cast iron teapot with a second serving. Good tea, too! I ordered the nine piece Hamachi sashimi (on a diet... no carbs, lol)! I was brought a six piece... and let the waitress know that. Told her the six piece would be fine for now. Lovely presentation, and the hamachi was beautiful. Fresh too, no fishy odor and the color was good. It was delicious. I would eat here again!

Let's talk sushi friends. This is my second time at this restaurant. First time, I went alone and…read moreonly had one dish. But you are here for a review... not a backstory. Today I went and got a 'Caterpillar' roll and 'Day Dreamer' roll. Let me break it down for you. Caterpillar roll: AMAZING 10/10. I love sushi and this is a go to roll for me NO MATTER WHAT. This roll is always good, but Sushi Pure makes it amazing, the taste, texture, and fulfillment it brings is unmatched. Day Dreamer roll: Very Solid 7.75/10. This roll had me in a chokehold for a second. That's neither bad or a good thing. The taste all around was very good, but the texture through me off (more personal problem, so many of you may love this). It was like soft, then crunchy, then popping due to the fish egg. All around I would recommend, but it may not be for everyone. The servers I've had both times have always been so kind, quick moving, and motivated so the service is unmatched as well. All in all, Sushi Pure is a must try with an amazing atmosphere!

A must stop every time we are in Eugene . Popular spot with lots of take out orders and limited…read moreseating so order ahead or go when you are not in a hurry. Well worth the wait. Always super fresh and delicious.

Just plain delicious! My favorite for now is the Cajun chicken bowl with 1/2 rice & 1/2 veggies…read more The Garlic chicken is also good. I tried the crispy mushrooms which were ok, as was the cucumber salad. I enjoyed the veggie spring rolls which are a perfect size (small), it makes them great to share. My daughter raved about the Surimi Crab Poke bowl & she's picky! The service has been great, the people are patient & helpful when ordering. The interior is quaint with an Asian inspired decor. A great place to pickup a quick lunch or dinner. ( just an fyi comment -I've had mine delivered and love the fact they staple the bag shut, no concerns about tampering.)

This place is quickly becoming the place that I will go out of my way to get a meal. This is…read morebasically a hole in the wall with a few tables, on the other end of the shopping complex as Sundance Natural Foods. One surprise is that the fish items I have had...the miso butter salmon and the tuna furikake featured COOKED fish, somehow I expected raw, but it is delicious either way. The grapefruit smoothie is my new bae.

Price point and flavor are optimally matched. Just 2 onigiri are a perfect portion for lunch, or…read moreyou can go for a lunch special - equally delicious and sized reasonably. Both the spicy pork and roasted garlic onigiri were great, but there was something special about the roasted garlic that made me float. We had a great experience here and will definitely be back!

We don't *need* another Akira review, but our first time, so here goes:…read more The kampachi was buttery and beautiful. The best piece of nigiri I've had in Eugene or most any other place. Wasabi - like, real wasabi! I kept dabbing in my mouth never having tasted it before. It's both spicier on the front of your tongue and more luxurious on the back. I want more. The fried chicken bao was unfugging, unbelievably delicious. Can we say unfugging on Yelp? We got the Mrs V roll - spicy tuna topped with seared beef. Again, buttery with Rich beef and tuna that's actually spicy. Excellent roll This was an elegant, refined and completely delicious experience. We will definitely be back.

For starters, their service, while not rude, is certainly not given with a smile. We were seated…read moreupstairs but were not told until after we were seated that we couldn't order anything from the "special menu" which is reserved only for people sitting downstairs. Our server didn't smile and seemed so impatient when we asked questions about the menu. He was going off the clock and flippantly said, if you need anything ask the other guy or the bartender, both of which seemed disinterested in filling in for him. When we asked about which tuna nigiri was which (several were on the plate) they had no clue and were not interested in finding out for us. Food wise, it was okay and I've certainly had better but the lackluster service tainted the entire night.

I've been in here a lot over the years picking up takeout orders for the delivery apps. Finally was…read morean actual customer and wow was it delicious! We ordered takeout -- Teriyaki Chicken Plate & the Garlic Pork Plate. Both were super tasty and the pork was so tender! The house-made Tahini dressing for the side salad is delicious! & the staff are always very friendly!

I ordered take-away a few days ago and the lunch was the highlight of my day! Really good quality!…read more I really loved the onigiri- that was tasty. I was impressed by the quality of the tofu and veggies, and how well it was cooked and flavored with spices. The service was really fast and professional, and I also got it delivered via a third party but I was very pleased by how quickly everything came together!