I think the sushi is incredibly fresh and delicious. The service is excellent Besides, our whole…read morefamily often goes to this restaurant to eat.

Wonderful service and great food. Get their special roll or the Oregon Coast roll 10/10…read more Voted #1 sushi spot in North Portland for a reason!

Really lovely man runs this food cart, and while I loved his calm energy and my interaction with…read morehim, I wasn't wowed by the sushi. I have the salmon-cucumber-avocado roll all the time, so I went with the spicy mayo roll since this was just my go to roll with spicy mayo, and it really fell short of expectations. First, the salmon looked a bit gray, but that happens sometime (fish market inject dyes to make salmon look more pink, and undyed salmon can turn a bit gray in just a few hours) and it tasted fine. The wasabi was a really unnatural neon green color (wish I remembered to take a photo) The spicy mayo was oddly bland and the whole thing just didn't have the bright flavor of super fresh ingredients I've become accustom to living next to the Puget Sound. I would give this place another try next time I'm in Portland, and I think I would try one of the more unique dishes he offers.

Today was my first time experiencing Ginzake Sushi, and all I can say is: YES!!…read more DELICIOUS, YUMMY, KIND SERVICE, AND A MEMORABLE ENCOUNTER. We ordered the Gyoza, Crab Rangoons, a Dragon Roll, and the Kani Tempura Burrito. They will definitely be seeing us again. I've never had a sushi burrito before, so this was my first experience-and I'm honestly upset I didn't start sooner! What a delicious balance in that roll. It was packaged so well, didn't fall apart, and had the perfect crunch-to-soft ratio. Very yummy! If you happen to catch this place on an off day when they're closed, keep in mind they have a newborn at home and sometimes childcare isn't possible. So when you see them open, take that chance, because you will be very satisfied. It feels good--and tastes even better--to support our community out here. Be kind, be supportive, and enjoy. Totally worth it! It's next to a few other delicious options as well so go check them out!

Nice and chill place to go after a concert close by. The food was good and they have a lot of…read moresmall, shareable plates to share with others. The workers were also nice and food came out pretty quick.

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.

yummy food, relaxed, casual Portland vibe, great coffee and service. fair prices as well…read more #WINNING

On the main strip in Kenton, a cute and slightly upscale Vietnamese spot with craft cocktails…read more While eating dinner with a group, I shared the Viet platter with lemongrass shrimp and the miso braised beef ribs. The beef ribs with mashed potatoes, gravy, and brussel sprouts was to die for! The kind of meat & potatoes plate that warms your belly & your heart! Viet platter was the opposite - bright and full of veggies! It felt healthy, but I thought it could have had more shrimp. Jalapeños were overflowing! Ratios could have been better. These two dishes combined for two were perfect. I once got a Vietnamese iced coffee and banh mi to go, both seemed small for the price.

Delicious food! Lots of vegetarian options. Excellent service. Highly recommend! Great ambiance.read more

(TEH-ruh-MY) translates to "My Mother, Your Mother" - In the elegant second floor of CASCADA, two…read morefemale Chefs (Jules Boyd & Megan Sky) are blending PNW ingredients with flavors from Portugal & Japan. Aspen greets me like an old friend, a happy welcome into an expansive, ethereal space that feels more like LA than (perennially in the 90s) Portland. Low lounge & hi-top tables surround an open-air kitchen - transparency in the atmosphere as well as their "nose-to-tail" cooking techniques. The bar is long and dotted with glowing agate votives, vines extending down over a broad selection of booze (whisky & bourbon by style, including Japanese). One menu offers cheeky cocktails, mocktails, and a wide variety of Willamette bottles + a broad selection of European & South American wines. Another menu presents Cold dishes/RAW bar/Small Plates & Larger (sharing recommended). First course is a bluefin TUNA SASHIMI (butchered in-house with absolute precision) alongside a Serrano black sugar tamari (RIDICULOUS blend of salty/umami/spicy/sweet and smartly balanced by THICK-cut servings of tuna & chutoro (3x3). The fresh fish shines, as does explosive flavor in the sauce. Brilliant, bravo! Second, bartender recommends a house-favorite DUMPLING - this is one like never before, blending Linguiça (a Portuguese sausage), leeks, and cabbage that has a familiar texture within tissue-thin rice dumplings, but completely original umami, especially paired with the Japanese curry. It's wholesome and comforting, not too filling, and entirely new. THIRD if I MAE (pronunciation, questionable) - LAMB SPARE RIBS in a heaping portion with sweet/spicy tamarind sticky sauce that's barely reminiscent of BBQ, a perfect counter-balance to fatty, slightly gamey lamb. It's the cilantro herb salad on top & green olive tapenade that make it sing - textures and flavors are exotic, playful, herbal & funky (in a good way) all at once. Whether you're seeking a hot date night, a special staycation (right here in the Historic Arts District), or hosting a board meeting, there is space and plenty of taste for all, with a refinement in technique characteristic of larger cities. A sweet and savory reminder that family is a state of mind, and we're all connected for better or worse.

This is more of a to go restaurant, even though they have tables. The ambience is out of date and…read morewith a leaky roof it's not very appealing. The food was good cooked to order with great seasoning. The owner was a little off putting he's a lil gruff but hey he's been at this a while by the looks of the place. Nice lunch, wouldn't come back based on the ambiance

Very old school homestyle East Asian restaurant. The prices are affordable, the owners are nice…read more It's a bit run down so not great for a cafe night but it's tasty and filling!!

This is a satisfying all encompassing sushi restaurant. They have creative rolls, sashimi, nigiri…read moreand menu items for non sushi lovers. Some tried and true favorites are the NIKSAN roll, bloody vampire (if you like fried sushi ) the garlic salmon and the sweet salmon are so tasty, green muscles are an amazing appetizer (be sure to order early in your meal...they take time) I had yellowtail belly for the first time and really enjoyed it. They also have the best sake descriptions. Eating in I noticed a lot of single people at large 4 tops so it's probably good to call ahead for the wait or order out. They seem to have a really efficient system. I'll definitely be back.

Holy moly. The elderly woman who works there is the weirdest combination of demented, rude, and…read moremean I have ever seen in a person. Probably shouldn't work with the public. I have never regretted stepping in an establishment more in my life. She needs serious help. Bonus, I felt sick to my stomach leaving the place. Bad omens. Bad karma. Bad service. Bad. Bad. Bad.

My favorite in town. Quick, cheap, and delicious every time! The regular salmon sushi ones are such…read morea great bang for your buck, they are huge and always so fresh!

Sushi Hada is great. I made a visit during lunch for happy hour. I'm not even sure how much the…read moreplates cost, but I know my dining partner and I got full for less than $50. The sushi comes around on a conveyor belt. It would have been helpful if each plate had the name of the item. It didn't so I picked what looked good. Everything I tried was delicious. The service was fine. We were brought drinks and every once in a while someone checked in on us. The employees were super friendly. The restaurant was clean and lively with lots of people enjoying the food served. Good, affordable sushi, friendly service, conveniently located (parking can be difficult on Williams depending on the time of day), and I'll be back again, for sure! Be sure to go early for happy hour. The restaurant fills quickly during lunch time.