Best sushi in Portland

35 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/askportland, r/Portland, r/PortlandFood

Nimblefish is a small omakase counter that many people name as Portland's best sushi, and a couple say it is the place they keep going back to, one of them every year for an anniversary. People praise the food, and a couple call the feel intimate. Getting in is hard, especially at short notice, and it sits at the premium end. Not everyone is sold: a couple found the menu repetitive, a few left wanting more food, one felt the fish and rice had slipped on recent visits, and one called it overpriced.

35 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/askportland, r/Portland, r/PortlandFood

Bamboo Sushi is a Portland sushi group with several restaurants; the people who name one mean the SE 28th Avenue location, which is the one on the map. Many praise the Green Machine roll, and a few rate it the best or most extraordinary roll they have had, with a couple liking the side dishes and the crispy rice, though one finds the crispy rice dry and tough. A couple name it for delivery and a couple say it handles a larger group. Opinion has soured for some: a couple say it has declined, a couple say to avoid it, a couple find it pricey and one finds it too busy.

34 people recommendvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood

Murata is one of the most-named sushi answers in Portland, recommended for anniversaries, birthdays and out-of-town guests. Several people call it the most authentic sushi option in the city, and several point to its tatami and private rooms, which need booking ahead and work for groups. People praise the food and atmosphere, and one commenter highlights the sake knowledge and the plating. One says omakase is only sometimes offered, another says to expect to spend a fair amount, and one calls it decent rather than great.

31 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood

Miyamoto is a Montavilla sushi spot that many people recommend as a neighbourhood favourite, with several calling it delicious or good value. A few praise the variety, including seven or more vegetarian rolls, one adds that the sake list and atmosphere are good, and one notes you can order its sushi while sitting at a nearby bar. One diner says meals can run pricey, and one finds the quality and atmosphere weak and objects to minced salmon in a basic roll.

Montavilla

25 people recommendvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood

Sushi Ichiban is a conveyor-belt sushi spot, and the one on the map is the NW Broadway location people call downtown. Many recommend it as a favourite belt place, several praise the fish, and a few say it is good value, with a couple mentioning Wednesday and Saturday specials. A couple like the toy trains that run the sushi, including with a young child. One commenter finds the belt is not always full, and one thinks other places have better sushi.

Downtown

25 people recommendvia r/askportland

Many people recommend Uchu Sushi, especially for vegan and vegetarian sushi, and most who give a location mean the Mississippi Avenue restaurant. Several call it their favourite, and a few praise its wide range of vegan and veggie rolls, with a few singling out particular rolls. One notes it has won recognition for its vegan sushi and one finds it good for a family with kids. A couple say it may not be the best sushi overall but like it anyway.

Mississippi

25 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood

Yama Sushi has more than one restaurant: the Clinton Street one in Ladd's Addition, which is the one on the map and most people name, and another in the Pearl. Many recommend it, with several calling it their favourite or go-to, and a couple praise the refined, intimate setting and one the sake selection. A few say it handles groups, and one notes lunch has a wider sushi and teriyaki menu while dinner is izakaya-style. One says it has declined and serves nigiri one piece per order, one used to go often but found it variable, and one says it does not travel well for takeout.

Ladd's Addition

24 people recommendvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood

Kaede is a small Sellwood sushi counter that many people rank at the top of their picks. Several say it seats only parties of one or two, a few say reservations are hard to get or need booking well ahead, and it sits at the premium end. A few say it is worth the effort and the cost, one says it is the closest you will get to eating sushi in Japan, and one notes it is mostly nigiri and sashimi. One left wanting more food and one notes there is no sign outside.

Sellwood

23 people recommendvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood

Yoko's is a sushi bar on SE Gladstone that many people call a favourite, and a few say it is the best sushi in Portland. A couple say the quality is good for what you pay, and a few point to Taka's Tuna, a crispy-rice and sushi dish. It takes no reservations, so several people mention waits and how busy it gets. One says it is not cheap, and one finds the nigiri larger than they like.

Gladstone

21 people recommendvia r/askportland, r/Portland

Takahashi is a long-running neighbourhood sushi restaurant on SE Holgate, and most who mention it recommend it. Many praise the sushi and call it good value, and a couple highlight the large nigiri with generous cuts of fish. A couple say its large tables suit a group, and a couple mention the tempura. One found the sushi only passable, one wishes for more sake, one notes shorter opening hours, and one calls it expensive and is unsure of the value.

104th and Holgate

20 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland

Sushi Hada is a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant on North Williams that many people name as their pick, and a few call it their favourite. Several describe it as cheap or good value, a few praise the happy hour, and a couple note it stays reasonably priced for delivery. One calls the fish good quality and one rates its veggie and sweet-potato rolls highly. Others are less sold: one says it used to be poor and is now on par with other belt places, one thought the salmon on the belt looked dry, and one says it is poor.

Williams

18 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood

Nodoguro is a tasting-menu restaurant that many people rank among the best in Portland, and a few call it the best sushi in the city or state. Many praise the food and the experience, and one describes a dinner-party feel around a shared table. It is a splurge, a few say reservations are hard to get or need planning, and a few say it is worth the cost for a special occasion. A couple note only part of the meal is sushi, a couple prefer Nimblefish, and one left hungry and thought it overhyped.

16 people recommendvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood

Zilla Sake is an Alberta Street sushi and sake spot that many people recommend, with a couple pointing to its dry-aged fish and a few to the omakase and counter seating. A couple call it the best and one calls it a more elevated outing. It is pricey, and one says walk-ins have been difficult so booking ahead is wise. One finds the fish and the price ok.

Alberta

16 people recommendvia r/askportland

Sushi Chiyo is a sushi spot in Hollywood, across from the Hollywood Theater. Many recommend it and a few call it their go-to, with several pointing to its happy hour and a few calling it good value. One suggests building your own to-go box, and a couple like it for a date night after a movie. One says it will not win awards but has always been reliable, and one calls its quality the floor of acceptable though they still go.

Hollywood

16 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood

Sushi Mazi is a small family-run sushi spot on SE Division that many recommend, with several praising the food. One singles out the tamago nigiri, one suggests the grasshopper roll and one says it is good value. A couple found the rice mushy and poor, one says heavy sauces overshadow the fish, and one feels the menu has become tamer than it once was.

Division

16 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood, r/Portland

Saburo's is a Sellwood sushi house known for very large rolls and nigiri, and many recommend it, with one calling it the best spot in town. Many say the portions are huge, several say it tastes good and a couple say it is good value. It divides people: a couple say it is quantity over quality, a couple found the fish disappointing, one finds too much mayo in the rolls and one finds the huge-roll idea tired and the meals only fine.

Sellwood

15 people recommendvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood

Bluefin Tuna & Sushi is a sushi restaurant on NE Broadway near Lloyd Center and many recommend it. A few praise the quality of the food, a few praise its crispy fried rice-ball sushi, and a couple like the happy hour. A few like the course menus, though one calls them pricey, and another notes non-seafood options. One diner says much of the sushi leans American-style and is less traditional.

Broadway

15 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/askportland, r/Portland

Sushi Hana is a conveyor-belt sushi group with several outlets, and people name different ones: the Pearl District outlet on NW 10th, which is the one on the map, comes up most, with the Pioneer Square and Alberta outlets also mentioned. Many recommend it, a few call it tasty, a couple like the happy hour and weekday all-you-can-eat deals, and one likes the seat screens for ordering items that are not on the belt. Others are unimpressed: one says it puts volume over quality with weaker rice and fish, one rates it among the poorest sushi in the city, and one says plates have been hit or miss.

Pearl District

14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland

Sushi Ohana is a conveyor-belt sushi spot, and the one on the map is the NE Broadway outlet near Lloyd Center, the one most people name; there is also a Sandy outlet by the Hollywood Theater. Many recommend it, a couple pick it as a belt option, and one regular says the sushi is consistently good though the selection can thin out off-peak. A couple call it good value or inexpensive. One diner found it lackluster with a small selection.

Broadway

12 people recommendvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood

Masu is a sushi restaurant that many recommend, with a couple saying the fish is very fresh and a few praising the atmosphere and window seating. One describes the specials and sushi as expertly made, another says it has always been good and is now stunning, and a vegan diner calls its vegan sushi the best they have had. A couple name it as the back-up when Kaede or Nimblefish is out of reach, and one calls it pricey.

12 people recommendvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood

Momoyama is a Pearl District restaurant that many people name as a sushi answer, usually with just the name. One diner calls its sushi amazing and also praises the wagyu steak, one suggests it for a trendy, modern setting, and one names it for a sushi boat.

Pearl District

12 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Portland, r/askportland, r/PortlandFood

Hamono Sushi is a small downtown sushi restaurant best known for its unlimited omakase, which needs a reservation and turns into all-you-can-eat ordering after the set menu. Many recommend it, a couple call it their favourite or go-to, a few praise the fish quality and a few call it good value. One likes the uni and the cozy room. A couple were disappointed on recent visits, and one says it is great only if cost is no concern and was even better before.

Downtown

10 people recommendvia r/askportland

Zenbu Lounge is a Sellwood sushi spot that many people recommend. A couple call the food delicious or amazing, one adds that the drinks are a highlight for those of drinking age, and another notes the menu goes beyond sushi. One says they have never had a bad roll, and another liked it when they lived in Sellwood.

Sellwood

9 people recommendvia r/askportland

Momiji is a sushi group with several Portland locations, including one near OHSU, which is the one on the map. Many recommend it, a couple mention its all-you-can-eat option, and a couple point to value or consistent takeout. One likes its standard rolls plus crunchy Americanised ones, one mentions lunch specials and daily deals, and one says the teriyaki is on offer too. One diner finds the quality mediocre compared with other sushi in the area.

7 people recommendvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood

Mirakutei is a sushi restaurant on Burnside that several people name when asked for sushi. One diner recalls the Burnside visit as lovely, one says it used to be their favourite omakase, one notes its tables can be pushed together for a larger party, and a couple expect it to put sushi and sashimi on a boat if you order enough.

6 people recommendvia r/askportland

Akizawa is a Japanese bistro near Pioneer Square that several people recommend for sushi. One says it has consistently been among their best meals, with good presentation, fresh ingredients and a nice atmosphere, one calls it their favourite sushi overall, and one describes it as an authentic, homey, underrated spot with strong value. One diner finds the fish good but pricey compared with Hamono without being any better.

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland

Sushi Sapporo is a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant near Mall 205 that several people recommend, and a couple call it affordable. One praises large cuts of fish and booths, one says the belt also carries kid-friendly non-sushi items, and one chose it for a family birthday. One says it delivers, one says their family was unimpressed, and one says the machine-formed nigiri rice can have poor texture.

Mall 205

5 people recommendvia r/askportland

Kaizen Sushi is an Old Town sushi spot that a handful of people recommend. One calls it amazing and says the avocado nigiri and inari are their regular order, another calls it their favourite sushi in the city, and one found it solid and describes it as a spin-off of Mirakutei.

5 people recommendvia r/askportland

Ricky's Sushi has more than one outlet. The cart in the Yard at Montavilla pod on NE 82nd, which is the one on the map, is the one two diners name, and another names the Alberta outlet as their favourite, saying about half its menu is vegetarian. Several recommend it, especially for vegan sushi, one says the Montavilla Roll is a regular order, and one who orders takeout calls it decent and cheaper than most.

The Yard at Montavilla