Super yummy, servers were really nice and helpful! Would 100% come back. Everything was so great especially the server that looked like Steve (from sex and the city). read more

Visiting Portland for the week and been to this gem twice. Great atmosphere and outstanding food and service! read more

Hamono Sushi - Galaxy Roll - Japanese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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5* for Sake (salmon) sushi is yes very fresh and buttery and surprisingly bc it was not stated as a seared roll, I was more than disappointed when plated but after the first bite the Ichiban $16 had me eating my words haha! With it's definitive crunchy top from the charred fried garlic, the texture & flavor bomb added another layer of yum without overpowering the spicy tuna & green onion inside or albacore sesame sprinkles atop with ponzu. Hubby's Salmon Bento $21 comes teriyaki'd but he requested rare and without the teri lol. It came out raw sashimi style over shredded daikon, exactly what he wanted in odd reality of sending out to the world what you wish for haha?!! Thus a complete bargain with 3 fired gyoza and 8 pc Cali roll and sesame topped rice. Menu online seems somewhat different than the double sided laminated menu presented, possibly Covid pared down version, no miso, takoyaki, sushi taco, wagyu & my roll not listed? I was just looking for more options and noticed after ordering the ramen was written on a board, as per online. Our waitress had just started and so these options were not pointed out and had to relay answers from the kitchen with our questions, taking a bit more back & fore. Asked if there was Miso Soup and not now listed, it's still alive @$2 bowl it was very good! Would love healthier brown rice option and some with-it low sugar, non-alcoholic options besides tea and H20: Kombucha, Ollipop, Coconut water. The green tea came out tasting like bleach and when re-made, same again. Taken off our check, not sure what was going on with the hot water or cups, but the regular iced was fine. Colorful & cheerful, the cherry blossom ceiling and exposed brick wall decor is a lovely surprise in a small hole in the wall den tucked off busy Alder St next to the Galleria/Target block. Also the cutest kitty soy sauce dispensers on the table! With paper expanded menus, more sipping selections, livelier greeting to guests, zen music for the ears to harmonize over the flash frying from the close quartered kitchen, Homono could really elevate the dining experience to reflect the plating and interior pics online. No faulting the food, it was excellent. Much of the tent population has now been swept so I felt at ease and without some of the recent worry always on the tips of would be visitors to downtown. Parking was easy, right outside the door, just before 7PM when the meters are free, bonus! read more

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Omakase was spectacular, the additional all you can eat and specials after the already indulgent sets plus sake tasting. We found our sushi spot here! read more

Hamono Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We went here for our friends engagement celebration and have never received such bad service in a restaurant. We've been here once before and they changed many things and increased the prices. We made reservations way in advance and if we had known that MANY of the nigiri special market items were out (waygu, uni, madai, scallop, suzuki, buri) we would have left and come another time. Instead we were ignored and treated with such bad service. We even asked them for scallop nigiri at one point and the waitress said that she asked the chef twice about it already. Finally they come out and say that they were sold out and didn't have it available after over an hour of waiting and our bill stated that we ordered them when we never got them. The most rude thing was when we all ordered a single cheesecake for dessert, they served it all on one plate for the 4 of us and when we asked for individual plates, the waitress acted so upset at us because we didn't want to eat off of one plate together. The first time I went here, it was the best experience I've ever had which is why I wanted to take our friends but never again. This was so exceptionally bad and they should really reconsider who they hire for waiters and waitresses. read more

I've been here handful of times now and recently did their $95 AYCE omakase and it didn't disappoint. They first serve you the set omakase set and then you're able to choose from the all you can eat list. Most of the items from the omakase set are on the AYCE list with the exception of the uni. We signed up for the 7:15 time and found that was enough time to enjoy the dinner while eating til our stomachs were full. Last call for orders was at 8:45pm read more

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My partner and I did the AYCE Omakase experience and it was amazing. The omakase portion consists of 15 courses. All of the nigiris did not have a fishy smell and the right amount of rice to enjoy the fish. My personal favorites were the madal, kanpachi, shima aji, and akami. In particular the akami stood out to me as I typically am not a fan of tuna. Each omakase included 3 sakes so my partner and I were able to try all 6 sakes. I am not a drinker so I will not review the sake. It was extremely helpful that the menu included the ideal pairings of omakase courses with each sake. The AYCE portion allows you to select any of the 15 omakase courses in addition to other specials and deserts. For the other special the tempera sampler was a favorite as the batter was light and crispy. I preferred the portion size of the specials as I was able to try all of their specials and have room for sushi. The service was phenomenal. Nearly everyone did the AYCE omakase and our server did a great job of checking in with us after we finish one of our order so we can order another round with no delay. This was a delicious, affordable omakase and an AYCE! I would highly recommend this experience and try to have a reservation. read more

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Really great sushi! Location: This establishment is located in downtown Portland. There are a few parking lots nearby but no street parking. The restaurant itself is pretty small. If they did not have a sign outside, you would probably miss it. If you have a party bigger than 4 I would recommend making reservations via Yelp to ensure you can get a table. Food: I ordered the omakase, which was pretty good considering the price ($30 for 5 pieces). They also give you real wasabi which is very rare to come across. Their fish is really fresh and the portion size is pretty big for what you pay for. Service: The chef and servers are all super nice. The food came out fast, consistently checks in on you, and immediately takes away any empty dishes. I would simply come back for the service itself. Overall, this place is definitely a hidden gem and a must-try. read more

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We did the Omakase. It is very small seating inside so if you can make reservations. There is 5 small tables and a small bar. The omakase starts off with a set menu that comes out in 3 rounds. The food was so delicious. After the omakase portion, you can order AYCE sushi. There was no time limit. What I loved about the place was that the rice was just the right amount on the nigiri. They were not trying to fill me up on the rice. The fish was great quality and offered some premium cuts. The staff was so great and nice as well. Loved it here read more

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A small sushi restaurant in downtown portland, but all the fish is so fresh & yummy The restaurant itself was packed on a wednesday night which goes to show how popular it is! Highly recommend their crispy rice which was definitely the favorite thing we ordered off the menu, but will definitely be coming back to try more rolls + their omakase read more

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Absolutely top notch service and food quality. Compliments to the chef and wait staff. read more

Hamono Sushi - Random assortment of sushi - Japanese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

A last bite with our daughter was in the works before hubs and I headed to the airport. Hamono was the perfect stop and since it's close to where she lives, it worked for the 3 of us and avoided schlepping around the city on a rainy and chilly Sunday night. This is the perfect Instagram combination of sushi and flair with faux hanging cherry blossoms from the ceiling and carved wooden chairs all in a bright space. While Hamono is kinda small, there are about 5 high chairs where you can see all the sushi-making action. Our rolls were fantastic and creative. The mood is relaxed- even more so with the Japanese ballads in the background. read more

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Came here in the afternoon Saturday! Wasn't busy at all. Absolutely loved it here. Quick service. I would say it's small inside but very nice. Food was amazing. Price is fair. Excited to come back and try new things. I highly recommend this place to any sushi lover! Oh also the miso soup was AMAZING. read more

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Located within the Downtown enclave, parking is limited to street or structure. Hamono is nestled in but easy to find within the surrounding businesses. Once inside there are fun and vibrant cherry blossoms lining the ceiling. It's small and intimate with about 5 tables and 6 sushi bar chairs (4 have you facing the wall). The food - we tried majority of the specials to include sashimi Omakase, wagyu nigiri and uni. From the menu we ordered hamachi carpaccio, uni tacos and oyster shooters. My favorite was the hamachi carpaccio, which has fresh shiso leaf. My least favorite was the omakase. The Fish selection was fresh but the slices were teeeenie. I was turned off by tamago (egg) as a bite on the "sashimi" plate & squid. Miso soup tasted funny. I ended up drinking sake. Service was sweet and attentive but There's a service charge if you pay with card rather than cash. I tip my hat to small businesses trying to make it thru these tough times, working with what they have. Hopefully hamono can bounce back. read more

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Yes there is great sushi in Portland but not like Hamono. This sushi is on a whole different level Yelpers and fellow sushi lovers. If you are looking for the freshest, most flavorful sushi in PDX then look no further. I have placed HS on my Portland Platinum List of must tries. Note: The customer service here is bar none the BEST... well done Michelle. So let it be said... So let it be EATEN!! read more

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Amazingly fresh fish!!! By way this is my favorite sushi restaurant in town. A small and cozy place to dine, great service and affordable prices. read more

Amazing place with exceptional service!! They were very accommodating and ensured our experience was great. We had the all you can eat omakase and it was so worth it! I fell in love with their Yuzu Salmon salad. We are definitely going back and telling everyone I know to check this place out. read more

The Genki roll is 10/10, super soft and flavorful!!!! The rolls were all very fresh, service was fast and they were all very nice. The seating is pretty tight and small, but would recommend visiting! read more

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We went here for their AYCE omakase and it did not disappoint. The place is pretty small so definitely recommend making a reservation beforehand! We had a total of 7 in our party and the service was impeccable. Everything we ate was delicious and the AYCE omakase came with a sake pairing that truly made for a great experience! read more

Came to try this sushi place during my Portland trip and I would say the sushi does not match its price. Parking was not too hard esp in Downtown. The service and ambiance were great. Our server was really sweet and made sure our experience goes well. Our food actually came fast! As for the sushi, it's not as high quality as I expected. The fish does not taste fresh and some of the rolls were too saucy for my liking. Some rolls were too big and hard to eat; and some were too small for its price. Overall, it was just okay but would not go here again! read more

Visited Portland for a few days in February and was craving sushi. This was only about a 10 minute walk from the hotel so my sister and I decided to check it out. We didn't read any reviews or see any pictures of the location so when we got here, we were surprised that the restaurant was very hole-in-the-wall tiny. The restaurant was packed (maybe for Valentine's weekend), so the lady in the front asked if we had a reservation. Luckily we only had to wait about 5 minutes since a table got cleared up. We ended up ordering the Genki roll, House Chirashi, and the Negi Hama roll + some hot tea which paired really nice with the sushi. The food was pretty standard, nothing really wowed me but the interior and just the overall vibes of this restaurant made the experience enjoyable. It's definitely a perfect date night spot for couples, and I would recommend other Portland tourists to try this restaurant. read more

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EXCELLENT SUSHI, EXCELLENT SERVER NATE! Have been now three times and loved every single one. The special dinner all you can eat experience was exceptional! read more

What a beautiful dining experience and really great food. From the outside, it doesn't look like much. The building across the street is fenced off and the sign is a bit dark. Once you open the door, it feels as if you've been transported. The first thing that struck me was how small the restaurant was. I really appreciated that because I knew that the service would be good and the food would not be mass produced. The second thing we noticed was how beautiful it was. The artwork is very stylish and the flowers hanging from the ceiling give you an almost fantastical feeling. But how was the food? We loved it. My wife and I really enjoy trying new sushi places and this one will definitely go on our list of places to revisit. Everything was fresh and beautifully presented. The sauces were not too overpowering that you lost the flavor of the food but added the perfect amount of something special. Plus, The miso soup was also so amazing that I could have just had 10 bowls of that. We are already looking forward to our next visit back. read more

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The food is good but the service was not great. The server was super passive aggressive and was underhandedly making fun of us and what we ordered. It was so incredibly uncomfortable. We left as fast as we could after eating. I would go back, but not if that guy is still working there. read more

Our new favorite sushi place. FRESH ingredients & AMAZING (11/10) service. We ended up order more than we anticipated. Definitely will come back next time for AYCE omakase. read more

Poor service, small dining area. They don't want new customers here. If you want some good serivice go to 365.

Hamano is a longtime sushi restaurant in downtown, and I always see it being recommended for sushi in Portland. I finally went for lunch, and there were no one there. (May be a sign of things in downtown.) The restaurant is small and has this old school vibe to it. The floor at my table was also weirdly sticky and I noticed a crumbled napkin at the corner underneath. For my lunch I ordered the "basa chirashi" rice bowl. I usually love chirashi because of the mix of fish that's served on a bowl of rice. But I was surprised when my bowl came and the fish (as well as the egg tamago) were all cut up in cubes, almost like a poke bowl. The cube cuts made it hard to really savor the fish, which included tuna, salmon and yellowtail. I also didn't see any wasabi for me to use with my soy sauce. Overall, it just felt tired. I really wanted to enjoy my experience because the service was really nice and I always like small, hidden away sushi spots (this is on a side street almost like an alley). But I didn't find the fish necessarily refined or creative. Like the rating, it's just OK. read more

Hamono Sushi - Chirashi bowl had all the fish and tamago cut in cubes, served with avocado and ikura. - Japanese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

No reservation or wait needed for dinner on a Thursday night. The decoration inside was really cute. I loved the ceiling cherry blossom decor. Food: my partner got the salmon bento box. It was good but we were a little surprised that it was on the smaller side. I got the house chirashi bowl and loved it. The fish was fresh and was given generous cuts. It was topped with a huge spoonful of ikura and uni from Mexico. I was told that if you would like to get Japanese Uni, you can for extra $. The one downside: the wasabi given was not spicy at all. I ordered real wasabi and it was an additional $2. read more

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Ambiance 10/10 Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Blown away with this hidden gem. The restaurant is beautiful. The service is attentive and I got my order and food right away. The tuna on the sushi was so vibrant and absolutely melted in my mouth. The crunchy roll was incredible. The fried roll had a good crunch to it and had the perfect ratio of filling. Perfect date night, friends or dinner for one spot. It's cozy and cute and they serve up incredibly fresh fish. I ordered to go sushi from them the next week, I couldn't wait to have it again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

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this place is absolutely awesome! the food is amazing, the ambience is peaceful and relaxing and comfortable and the servers are super extremely nice! not to mention how affordable the food is! definitely worth a try, right in the middle of dt portland. i will be coming back. read more

Maybe we came on an off night, but we were severely disappointed. We made reservations a week in advance for a birthday dinner, but the staff seemed under-prepared for the amount of customers. The dining room is very small and only seats about 20 people, but still the service was too slow. We were there for over two hours. The sushi was good, but not great. Certainly not worth the price point! Especially since we didn't get the benefit of the AYCE part because we had to wait so long to be served the omakase that we just had to leave. I would not go back here and I would not recommend it. read more

ordered delivery with special notes/requests, and was super satisfied with what i got. i ordered it as a pick me up and it was a perfect dinner! read more

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This little hole in the wall was great. It's got a cozy ambiance and the decor is fantastic. The service was awesome and we didn't feel rushed at all. Our superhero was super sweet and helpful with any questions we had. Now the important part, the food. It was all delicious, but this is hands down the BEST miso ramen I've had. Period. And Ive had many. Definitely check this place out. read more

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Just ordered nigiri box from this place and Its UNREAL! i used to go to Murata for past few years and this hidden gem is going to be my go to sushi place now! Can't wait to try other items from this place! read more

Hamono Sushi - Nigiri combo box - Japanese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have ordered from here a few times now but on two occasions they have either not received my order or not had the items listed on their menu, then resisted my requests for a refund, citing "technical difficulties" with their computer system. They've tried encouraging me to make substitutions instead. I would avoid ordering here unless you're planning to dine in person. read more

I think I found my new favorite sushi spot! Not only do I love the cat decor added everywhere but the sushi was bomb. Took my family here visiting from out of town and papa wanted some sushi for his birthday. There was plenty sushi rolls to choose from. I like a lot of the ones we chose, sorry I can't remember all the rolls we ordered (too many). Ocean crunch & tornado rolls were tasty. The karaage was really yummy as well. They also had this fruit beer I think it was called. It's higher in alcohol percentage but omg it was really good! We made a reservation just after they opened. We ran a little late but the owner was super nice and accommodating. The atmosphere is calm and very beautiful. It's a little small inside so be sure to make a reservation if you have a bigger party or want to sit down quicker. I heard this spot gets pretty busy around dinner time. read more

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Came here after visiting The Japanese Garden since I was in the mood for some sushi and was very that I came. I ordered three items to share which included: 1xTonkatsu Ramen Red 1xGenki Roll 1xShrimp Tempura Roll The Tonkatsu Ramen was unique in the sense that it had a blend of Chinese influence which is attributed to the 5 spice in the broth. I enjoyed it and would recommend this to anyone who is craving something soupy. Pairs well with the rainy weather of Portland. The Genki Roll and Shrimp Tempura Roll were both solid. Quality of the fish was good and I was glad that they did not skimp out on thin cuts here. I would get both of these rolls again if I came back. Service was also exceptional. Our waitress was new, but she did a great job in answering questions and making sure we were taken care of. If anyone is craving some quality Japanese food, come here! read more

Hamono Sushi - Genki Roll - Japanese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Start of a week long workcation and my friend took me here. This spot has the coolest ceiling and I was obsessed with it. We went later, like 9pm on a Monday and they were open with a few tables finishing up. The ambiance is a quaint bistro, with the flower ceiling and a small staff. It was not too busy and the menu was small which made decision making so much faster. We ordered some noms to share and everything was tasty. There were only two vegetarian options for my non meat eating friend which I do not love. I think that there should be just as much menu items that are for vegetarians or adjustments. We were able to add an asparagus roll that was not complicated for the chef. Really cozy miso soup, I love me some miso soup. The tempura veggies were also really tasty. You can see the sushi chefs working in the background and everything came out tasty. The forest roll, with the mango was so so good. I ordered a tekka makki like I do every time I get sushi and that was tasty too. I also ordered a nigiri spread that I thought was a roll, it was pretty good and I would defenitely try it again. Overall, a great sushi experience! read more

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Yummy place to stop for lunch. We had Excellent service. Good value for our money. My husband had sashimi and it came with a roll of his choice. I had combo fried rice and it delish. Hit the spot on a cold fall day read more

Pros: - Good service - Nice design of the restaurant (it is smaller so I wouldn't bring a huge party unless you call ahead) - Some of the best hand rolls I've had! - They offer an omakase option that seems reasonably priced for the amount of food and options you get Cons: - I was disappointed by the very small nigiri portions - The prices were quite high compared to other similar sushi restaurants in the area Overall I'll come back to try the omakase but this place is not on my top list of sushi restaurants in Portland. read more