Kaede, Sellwood
24 people recommendvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood26 comments cited below
What people say, in short
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.
Address
KAEDE, 8268 SE 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Kaede, Sellwood, as the crow flies.
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/HerculesAmadeusAmore in r/askportland · Apr 2025ambience
Says Kaede matches the requested vibe, but cautions it may cap parties at two people.
- Recommendsu/duqita in r/askportland · Feb 2026taste
Says they loved Kaede and found the food beautiful.
- Recommendsu/tgreen7 in r/askportland · Feb 2024taste
Says Kaede in Sellwood is not cheap but the best sushi they have had in Portland.
- Recommendsu/Shanklin_The_Painter in r/askportland · May 2026
Names Kaede as its top sushi pick in reply to the question.
- Recommendsu/CtrlAltDelicioso_07 in r/askportland · Mar 2026
Says they love Kaede, offered as a direct answer to the sushi spot question.
- Recommendsu/MarkyMarquam in r/askportland · May 2025
Calls Kaede worthwhile for omakase, though it is far from where the group is staying.
- Recommendsu/Usual-Try-8180 in r/PortlandFood · Sep 2026
Calls Kaede the top choice.
- Mixedu/PedalPDX in r/askportland · Aug 2025ambience
Notes Kaede has no visible sign, which made them recheck the location, but respects its disregard for aesthetics.
Show all 26 cited comments
- Recommendsu/whores-doeuvres in r/askportland · Jan 2025variety
Notes Kaede is mostly nigiri and sashimi, hard to get into, but says they love it.
- Recommendsu/larc35 in r/askportland · May 2026
Says no other sushi place can match Kaede.
- Recommendsu/milkboneonwheels in r/askportland · Nov 2026value
Says Kaede is worth it despite its limit on party size.
- Recommendsu/r-j-p-d-x in r/PortlandFood · Feb 2026taste
Calls Kaede's sushi very good, though doubts it uses much local fish.
- Recommendsu/2chilly4u1989 in r/askportland · May 2025taste
Rates it as the top choice with no additional detail.
- Recommendsu/gutoncpnw in r/PortlandFood · Sep 2026
Puts Kaede first, subject to getting a seat.
- Recommendsu/theycallmemsfrizzle in r/askportland · Dec 2025taste
Recommends Kaede in Sellwood for incredible sushi and a tasting menu, saying it's worth the effort to get in.
- Recommendsu/bermei in r/askportland · Jan 2025taste
Says Kaede is the nearest thing to top Japanese sushi and wonders why it's not always suggested.
- Recommendsu/mmmegfolife in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Names Kaede as their sushi recommendation.
- Recommendsu/XmanORE in r/askportland · Nov 2026
Dined at Kaede's counter seating and loved the experience.
- Recommendsu/Likely_Unlikely_5909 in r/askportland · Aug 2026
Names Kaede in Sellwood as the sushi place there, noting it seats only pairs.
- Recommendsu/sarahmilian in r/askportland · Dec 2025taste
Says they ate at Kaede and rate it above other omakase they've tried, citing high quality and excellent service.
- Mixedu/dforr12 in r/askportland · May 2025portion
Left Kaede still wanting more food, though says it's cheaper than Nodoguro.
- Recommendsu/jansipper in r/askportland · Jan 2025
Also loves Kaede, echoing other commenters.
- Recommendsu/onudog in r/askportland · Jan 2025
Fully agrees that Kaede is the pick.
- Recommendsu/michaelwelchco in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Heard strong praise for Kaede but has not visited it yet.
- Recommendsu/freeride35 in r/askportland · Apr 2025
Gives a simple thumbs-up to the Kaede suggestion with no added detail.
- Recommendsu/dumpling-lover1 in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Relays friends' praise for Kaede and trusts them, having not eaten there.
More maps in Portland, United States
Did this page answer your question?
Freshness
Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.