Yoko's, Gladstone
23 people recommendvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood25 comments cited below
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Yoko's Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar, 2878 SE Gladstone St, Portland, OR 97202
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Taka's Tuna
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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/UhN0 in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Recommends Yoko's on Gladstone and describes the wait-and-pinball routine as the best.
- Recommendsu/mofunobuta in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Urges trying Yoko's in SE Gladstone and expects satisfaction.
- Recommendsu/SpiffyBeej in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Suggests Yoko's as a replacement and directly recommends it.
- Recommendsu/Johnny_wood in r/askportland · Feb 2024value
Calls Yoko's their favorite sushi spot with great quality for the price.
- Recommendsu/dejamenow in r/askportland · May 2026
Names this spot as its answer to the best-sushi question.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Difference2029 in r/askportland · Aug 2026
Recommends this dish at Yoko's as the match for what the asker wants.
- Recommendsu/LLCoolAids in r/askportland · Jan 2025wait time
Calls Yoko's their favorite; no reservations means a wait, but nearby bars and a text when ready help.
- Recommendsu/abelovesfun in r/PortlandFood · Sep 2026value
Calls Yoko's their regular spot, solid rather than flashy, with good quality and value.
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- Recommendsu/Clear-Feedback8980 in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Says Yoko's is their go-to sushi place.
- Recommendsu/NoMoreOatmeal in r/askportland · May 2026ambience
Agrees with the Yokos pick and says its atmosphere is spot on.
- Recommendsu/GreedyWarlord in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Says Yoko's is definitely the answer.
- Recommendsu/pdx_funguy in r/askportland · Aug 2026
Describes this Yoko's dish as the original crispy rice and sushi combo in the city.
- Mixedu/How_Do_You_Crash in r/askportland · Jul 2026taste
Calls Yoko's fantastic even though it is pricey and very crowded.
- Recommendsu/distinctive_orogeny in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Emphasizes Yoko's is the correct answer and promises an amazing sushi dinner.
- Recommendsu/Picklopolis in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Calls Yoko's the best.
- Recommendsu/oldmilwaukie in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Briefly cheers the Yoko's recommendation as brilliant.
- Recommendsu/therealbento in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Strongly endorses Yoko's as the top sushi pick.
- Recommendsu/c_r_a_s_i_a_n in r/askportland · Aug 2026taste
Agrees it is a signature dish and remembers it fondly from long ago, unsure it's still as good.
- Recommendsu/wordlewonderwoman in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Used to live nearby and says they loved this place; asks about getting in without a long wait.
- Recommendsu/PenelopeClothespin in r/askportland · Feb 2026consistency
Names two rolls as top picks and says the place is reliably good.
- Mixedu/KeepsGoingUp in r/askportland · Aug 2025portion
Goes there now; finds the nigiri bigger than preferred, nearly too much for one mouthful.
- Recommendsu/sighcopomp in r/askportland · May 2025taste
Claims it clearly tops every other sushi spot in Portland.
- Recommendsu/1argonaut in r/askportland · Jul 2024taste
Lived in Japan and ranks Yoko's among the top sushi spots nationwide, not just locally.
- Recommendsu/Isabeo in r/askportland · Jul 2024taste
Lists Yoko's among good Portland sushi places, calling the picks all delicious.
- Recommendsu/michaelwelchco in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Names Yoko's as their probable favorite and gives it a shout-out.
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