The ramen was amazing. The broth was excellent. Beautiful decor…read more The wait staff were welcoming and attentive. Such a great find, parking being available is such a plus.

I always had a wonderful experience with Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya. Plus the service is fast. I get my…read moreramen nice and hot just the way I like it. Arigato !

Very fortunate that we got seating without any reservations during Valentine's Day! It was super…read morepacked but the food came out quickly. Green machines are the best here. We got the cauliflower and smashed crispy rice avocado. Very consistent. Perfect ambiance for a nice dinner.

Solid experience here. I came here a friday evening and sat at the sushi bar. It was fun to be able…read moreto watch the chefs make the sushi right in front of me. The service was quick and staff was very kind. I had the Friday the 13th. This was fresh and tasty. solid sushi, but nothing exceptional. would consider coming back!

Ordered their salmon fire bowl. Overall very tasty. I do have to say it was a bit expensive for how…read moremuch you got and half of it being rice. I did add seaweed salad and crab salad on top and it was $26.

Love this spot! My husband and I made a stop here for lunch. We came towards the end of their lunch…read moreperiod but they sat us and we were able to enjoy a meal! Their bowls are unique and very flavorful. We enjoyed how balanced they were! The fish portion was nice and we really liked the clams we ordered! Service was friendly and the vibe of the restaurant was pleasant! If we come back to Portland we'd eat here again!

Fish is top notch - very fresh, cut was generous. Service was great. Rice seasoned excellently…read more Ambiance is cozy and comfortable. Only thing that could use some improvement is that some of the nigiri rice were bit loose. But overall very good experience and would recommend.

Super grateful for dinning at Akizawa! The owner was so nice and flexible and tried their best to…read moreprovide the best service and food for the customers. Except for the wait was a little longer than expected since it's a somewhat tiny spot given that it's super popular, the entire dining experience was wonderful-- sashimi was fresh and delish! Worth the wait!!

My friends liked this restaurant so much, we came here back to back nights. For our group of four,…read morewe didn't have much of an issue getting seats on Friday or Saturday night, but I'd recommend making one if you're able to plan ahead. The food: My recommendations - Yuzu Tsuyu Tsukemen - my first no-soup ramen experience and it didn't disappoint. Got the nontraditional "warm" noodles instead of cold, but with the cold sauce, I thought it was pretty good. Reminds me of other Asian cold noodle dishes (which I typically love) but with the added fun of dipping). Tangy, sweet, savory, saucy. Yuzu Ratan - Their menu highlights a type of ramen that isn't commonly found in the US. The broth has definite citrus flavor from the yuzu, but it also reminded me of beef and tomato. I quite liked the noodles here - thin and very good chew. Quite a unique experience. It's not my favorite style of ramen, but definitely worth trying. Tori Karaage - slight fried texture on the outside and still juicy center. Another dish with yuzu from the sauce. This is a good one! Ota Tofu Yakko - firm tofu, yuzu ponzu sauce, and bonito flakes. The combination is cool and refreshing. The other dishes - Kaisen Don - I thought this dish was fine, but nothing special for the price. 4 pieces of fish with ikura and tobiko. Tonkotsu Shio - flavorful broth, but not very creamy or oily. I tend to like very rich tonkotsu. Crispy Broccolini - oven roasted to the point where the leaves tasted a bit like kale chips. Looking for a different style of ramen? It's worth a stop to Afuri to try their Yuzu Style

The only reason this isn't 1 star because Afuri's Tsukemen is really delightful! However, everytime…read moreI come here, the service is truly abysmal (honestly both locations). I did recently experience something that was really frustrating. I went in to order a to go order, the lady said it was going to be 15 mins but I had a meeting to get to, and I was trying to be a good customer by not rushing them and saying, hey, let me come back to it in about an hour- so no rush! The girl said that wasn't possible. What?? What's the difference if I got it the second it was done vs if I got it a little bit later? She said they only do that for phone orders... ok, can we pretend this is one? Anyways, she was nice enough to ask the kitchen if they can speed it up, which they did. Great right? Now, I don't know if it was out of spite or just truly forgetting but my tsukemen (noodles you dip in sauce) didn't have the tare (the sauce)- which of course I only find out when I was back home and far away from the restaurant- so it was a really frustrating surprise to come home having just bought $20 + tip noodles that I couldn't really eat since I didn't have any sauce to go with it. I don't think I'm gonna come here again

Had long been looking for a good opportunity to give Langbaan a try and finally had the chance to…read morepay them a visit. The food itself was delicious across the board but there were some things to keep in mind for those attending. Let's start with the food itself. Everything was tasty and clearly cooked with great care. The scallop dish was definitely my favorite bite of the night and has been on the menu since day one which I now understand why. We wound up getting the upgrade for the aged wagyu which I thought was good but maybe not quite justified for the price. I also think without the wagyu I may have still been a little hungry. End of day the flavors were great and dishes were interesting. Now to drinks and service. The service itself was good. Every server was knowledgeable about what was being served and presented the dishes well. Was hoping for a few more fruit based tequila drinks but that all comes down to personal preference. I think the one thing that surprised me about the experience was the atmosphere. Typically for a fine dining meal you'd be in a quiet, intimate space, and this didn't quite have that feel. We were up at the bar next to another couple and meanwhile the folks not partaking in the Langbaan experience are still enjoying food around you from the standard restaurant. It felt a little odd to see both getting served at the same time when one is this fine dining experience and the other is more casual eats. At the cost I just assumed it was a little more of a unique and special atmosphere.

Langbaan is a fantastic, special-occasion destination. The tasting menu, accompanied by wine…read morepairings, made for a memorable evening. We were lucky enough to get counter seating for our reservation, so we got to watch both the activity in the kitchen, and the team that was plating all the courses on the other side of the the counter where we sat. The variety and creativity were spectacular. One example was a dish that looked like Pad Thai, but the 'noodles' were made from sliced squid. Each of the 12 items in the 5 total courses were described in great detail as they were being served. Portion size ranged from exquisite small bites to bordering on entree sizes. All in all, everything added up to a perfect amount of food for the evening. I was pleasantly surprised by being able to get a reservation on relatively short notice, so if you've been considering the Langbaan experience, don't be discouraged by reports of how much lead time it can take to get a table.

don't come here for the matcha, it's not good at all, but the sandwiches were good and great…read morebreakfast! a little pricy though

Found this place on tiktok and was amazingly surprised it was as good as the hype…read more I got the chicken katsu and yuzu egg salad sando combo with fries and drink (an option to upgrade to matcha latte) between 2 of us. It was a great balance of sweetness and citrusy zing. The fries unexpectedly came with a delicious curry dip. There's a lot of seating inside for a quick meal. I went around 5 pm and they were no longer serving matcha :( . Many of their pastries were running low so if you want any, would recommend going earlier in the day.

I have been a fan of small Courier Coffee. Now I'm a fan of their Japanese residency, Soen. In…read moreparticular curry Tuesday on their current schedule was my quest. They had 2 curries, chicken and lentil. The later is vegan. Both had Japanese curry flavors with a lot of turmeric. It is served over white rice, with some added vegetables, Summer squash and asparagus on my visit and a sprinkling of sesame seeds. It had a mild hotness, when I make it at home, that is not there is the off-the-shelf Japanese curry spice. I did not try, but a popular item, especially in Summer is Japanese shave ice dessert. Seating is small inside, there are several cafe tables on the sidewalk, and the food can be take out, though doubt the shave ice will travel far. The new park soon to open nearby would be a good spot for outdoor eating, as it was for a brief period in its old incarnation.

So refreshing & light! Unassuming bingsoo offerings inside Courier Coffee. Large serving perfect…read morefor sharing. Parking is typical Downtown parking (street parking or parking structure). Service wasn't memorable but not negative. Would go back to try another flavored bingsoo.