Beer served here…read more Sake 5/5: We selected 2 tasting flights with the assistance of our server. Both were amazing and introduced us to some delicious flavors. Shrimp Tempura Roll 5/5: Yum!!!!! Spicy Miso Ramen 5/5: We added the Chicken Katsu which was wonderful by itself!!! The broth was rich and flavorful, house made noodles were perfect. We added some chili sauce and really kicked up the heat! Facility 5/5: Tables are warm and intimate, especially the second floor. Service 5/5: Our server Nan was fantastic and sooo much fun! She 100% added to the amazing experience!!

We stopped by before a concert at the Wonder Ballroom on a Saturday evening. There was a line out…read morethe door and we put our names down. There were two parties ahead of us but we were seated in about 30 minutes. It seemed like they were understaffed or maybe the priority was the party in the other room. Once we were seated, we put in our order right away. The service was very kind but definitely very busy! It just took 45 minutes to get the curry udon. And then my partner's order didn't show up, so we suspected they forgot about it. It took another 20 minutes for his poke bowl to come. The food was decent but the wait time clouds that judgement.

I give this a hachi out of hachi in my book! Basically a 10/10 with some minor notes. We felt so…read morelucky coming in on a Friday night with no reservations. There were large groups of people lining outside but we put our name down on the iPad and got seated within 10 ish mins! Scoreee. This is your sign to be patient cause this Izakaya is so worth the wait! Price point for quality was chefs kiss. You don't really get fresh sushi like this anywhere with reasonable prices! Im taking 5 PCs of otoro sashimi for $25?! Speechless! We outdid ourselves and ordered like 3 rounds of sushi for the three of us and bill came out to $200 ish with drinks! Really easy to do since they had such an extensive menu with just about everything from appetizers, tapas sashimi, hand rolls, nigiri, fried items, sushi ROLLS, ramen/noodles, and skewers! Highlights were definitely the: -otoro (5 pcs ~$25) -salmon medley (salmon belly and 3 other cuts) -scallop nigiri -karaage (5 pcs for $8.99) *pro tip to add their house negi sauce $1 or spicy mayo $0.50 -agedashi tofu (fried tofu) -wagyu beef skewer $8.50 -citrus YTG roll ($15) so refreshing with hamachi (yellowtail), tempura flakes, and a house jalapeño ponzu sauce ! (Apologies for the lack of photos lol. We got too excited since the food kept coming out soo quick we couldn't keep up lol) We also ordered the uni and volcano roll! I might try for the Alaskan roll next time considering it was hard to identify the scallops in the baked roll but still kinda tasty if you're into the warm baked rolls! I was unfortunately really wanting to taste the scallops! Overall we had a great time! Service was nice and attentive! The drinks were really affordable and generous too! My brother in law ordered a chu hi and it came in this huge mug for $14 with an option of refill for ~$7! Such a deal! Arigatou, Hachi!

My review is coming from a place of a life long sushi lover. I have absolutely no notes about the…read moreservice - it was extraordinary! It moreso has to do with the minimal sushi options. They have a menu of about 10 rolls & at least 4 involve tempura - which to me isn't the sushi I'm searching for. I want FISH. In addition, their beverages were also limited. I feel like if you're more of a novice to sushi this is for you, but if you love fish & fresh fish - then I would go elsewhere. I will likely not be back nor recommend to visitors; however i would say it is satisfactory to perhaps the most average or novice sushi lover.

Really quality ramen and food all around. Enjoyed the experience. I have been to their Portland…read morelocations and can't wait to try ones around the world!

Relaxed spot with tons of seating, great for large parties. We had a reservation for 10 and had no…read moretrouble with our experience or orders. Food was solid, but I feel like the ramen was missing a bit of pizzazz. Lovely service and a nice casual ambiance. The last ramen took a while to come, but with a larger party I imagine it was a simple mixup around orders. Okonomiyaki Fries - these weren't bad, the okonomiyaki part was just the toppings. I did expect actual okonomiyaki pieces (flour, cabbage, etc) mixed in. Would have preferred crispier fries (they were a bit soft) and also some extra salt. Might skip in the future or try another appetizer instead. Zen - the basic ramen for building! We added bok choy and an egg for a lighter meal. Nice that they give a whole egg (for $3) because the preset ramens come with half. Noodles were great, and pretty filling given the default price point. Add ons are great to enhance the taste, but won't impact fullness too much. Yuzu Shoyu - personally thought the preset ramens were nothing special. Barely any greens, felt like just a garnish. One piece of chashu and half an egg. Noodles were tasty though! Broth was on the lighter side.

Food in this place is always AMAZING and one of the best places in 3 counties for Sushi…read more We dropped in 7:29 on a Thursday night and it was packed as usual. Brought my daughter here after shopping at a local dress shop. That's on a another review itself You want great sushi this is the place

I would say overall it's a 3.5…read more Staff: very friendly and checked on us numerous times Environment: It was the same as usual but it's nice and also it was once a library! Food: We ordered 2 lunch sets that's available M-F. 1. California roll: it's made with real crab meat and they gave a hearty amount of it 2. Salmon roll: made with fresh salmon and thick cuts but the downside was that the rice was very warm which made everything inside warm. Having warm raw salmon didn't sit well with me 3. Tempura and sashimi set. The sashimi was fine, not warm so that was good! There were three kinds of fish, too. The tempura was nice and good portions. The downside was the salad dressing and the dipping sauce for the tempura: it was extra salty for me that I couldn't finish my salad. I started dabbing a bit of the sauce with the tempura though I personally would like to have it more saucy but it was too salty. Overall, it was okay. Just the warmth of the raw fish and the extra salty sauces were personally concerning.

Kon'nichiwa Yelpies, From behind the line, this is the kind…read moreof place every chef respects--a ramen house and bar in Portland that truly delivers on both flavor and experience. Each bowl we explored showed depth, balance, and technique, from the richness of the broth to the precision in every topping. Even the non-ramen dishes held their own, thoughtfully executed and full of character. What stood out most was consistency--every dish hitting the mark, every drink complementing the meal perfectly. It's clear there's intention and skill behind every plate that leaves the kitchen. Respect to the chef and the entire team for turning out food that speaks for itself. Cheers The Dutchman

Yikes! We were quite disappointed by the meal and service. The staff looked at us when we entered…read morethe restaurant, walked toward us and then walked away. The ramen itself is confusing. I ordered the red miso, and there was sugar snap peas and asparagus, which is unusual. The individual ingredients themselves were fine but as a whole, it didn't taste like miso or spicy ramen. The overload of vegetables didn't seem to belong in a typical miso ramen dish (my go-to order) and rendered the broth quite bland. My husband ordered the black shoyu ramen, which was pretty one-note. Ota Tofu is one of my favorite spots in Portland for their amazingly fresh tofu, and it's right across from this ramen shop. Sadly, the tofu they used here was fried to a crisp, lost most of its flavor and had an unpleasant, sharp texture.

LOVE Yama. Both locations are great! The fish is so fresh, the price is great for what you get, and…read moreI've truly never had a bad item here. The vaulted ceilings and huge windows at this location are lovely. The staff is friendly and attentive and made sure to warn us when the kitchen was getting ready to close between lunch and dinner in case we wanted to order anything else. Although every roll is great, the sumo roll may have to be the winner. It's so fresh, a little spicy and the real crab adds extra sweetness.

Very tasty, perfectly seasoned, well-presented food! The Kumamoto oysters with roe melted in my…read moremouth. The black cod was fresh and grilled to perfection. The large portions of sushi were pretty and delicious. Knowledgeable and helpful waitstaff. Sleek wooden tables with plenty of room and not too noisy. On par with Japanese restaurants in LA and Osaka.

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!

Amazing people, amazing food, amazing environment. Super nice and friendly. Great ramen!read more

Food- quality is excellent and made to order. The pork is rich in soy, slight garlic and a hint of…read moreginger flavors. Rice was fluffy and soaked in the pork juices. Also had the tempura plate as well. Perfectly fried to a nice crunchy texture with a good possibly yuzu soy dipping sauce. All this washed down with a cold and crisp glass of Asahi beer. Ramen - very tasty. Service - attentive, but not atrusive. Cleanliness- japanese level Parking - plenty Ambiance- modern and simple