Akizawa
6 people recommendvia r/askportland7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Akizawa Japanese Bistro, 507 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/SouthernVegetable168 in r/askportland · Dec 2025
Says they enjoy Akizawa, listing it as another option alongside Murata.
- Recommendsu/Pale-Weather-2328 in r/askportland · Feb 2026value
Calls Akizawa an authentic, underrated spot offering strong value for its quality.
- Mixedu/Pund3rful in r/askportland · Feb 2026value
Had mixed views on it.
- Recommendsu/doyouknowwatiamsayin in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Names Akizawa as their top sushi choice overall.
- Recommendsu/rekniht01 in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Recently tried Akizawa and rated the visit highly.
- Recommendsu/pizzabones in r/askportland · May 2025consistency
Calls Akizawa consistently excellent, praising its plating, fresh ingredients and atmosphere; close to Pioneer Square.
- Recommendsu/jansipper in r/askportland · Jan 2025taste
Recommends Akizawa, calling it newer but very good.
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