So, I pulled into the Chevron gas station in the same strip mall as Ikenohana, and my car wouldn't start back up after I put gas in it. It was just after 1:00 in the afternoon, and I was hungry, so I decided to park the car and set out for lunch on foot in the strip mall. Subway, no. Taco Bell, yikes. Grocery store food case, no thanks. Then, almost as if spotlights shot out from behind its sign, Ikenohana appeared. Inside, the decor is just like a little lunch spot/noodle house in Japan, where you can have a seat, get a tasty variety lunch box and be on your merry way. For being in the middle of a strip-mall in Beaverton, I was impressed from the start. I ordered a lunch special box that had generous portions, soup, salad, and a bowl of rice for a very modest price. I also ordered some sushi that was fresh and well prepared. The service was fine, the staff was attentive, nice and timely. If you ever get stranded in Beaverton and haven't had lunch yet, this is the spot for you. read more

Dear YELPERS..... Did you know: A little BENTO box is calling your name? It says,.... "Order me, love me, eat me and you'll be very happy". Seriously one of the best casual Japanese places around. Their lunch bento is ridiculously fresh with several options and include so many sides and fresh brewed green tea. The side dishes and tempura are phenomenal, but their sushi is so fresh it was still swimming in my box (kid!). But seriously, freakin fresh....not fishy like the sushi belt places (yuck)! I love sashimi and there are too few places offering this level of quality for the price. Japanese food is an addiction of mine and when 2/3rds of the clientele are ACTUAL Japanese people, plus being served by the Japanese family/owners, I know I'm in the right place. The inside is very casual Japanese bento house (rice paper panels) decor. It's clean, service is friendly and quick. Prices really are are spot on! I've spent more at a track/belt joints and was really disappointed. I'll never dine at one of those petri-dish belts again after finding Ikenohana, thanks to you LOVELY YELPERS! Go, have bento and your tummy will thank you and me! read more

Ikenohana is a gem, an authentic mom and pop Japanese place, tucked away in a strip mall. You won't find fancy fusion nonsense here. Instead you'll see a large menu of Japanese restaurant favorites and sushi, with options that you can't find at most places, like yamakake or natto. The portions are very generous and the menu is easy on the wallet. A combo dinner with two items is easily two separate meals. My party tried the sukiyaki, tempura udon, salmon teriyaki, tuna yamakake don, assorted nigiri, and natto maki. Everything was good and the service was perfectly polite and attentive. I highly recommend Ikenohana if you're looking for a laid back, delicious, Japanese meal. read more

Gotta love the new feature that you can post yelp review while you wait! Yay yelp. Boo ikenohana! It's been 1 hour and I still haven't gotten my dinner. They served appetizer (sushi), soup and salad about 30 mins ago. Lame. I'm starved :( read more

I wanted to like this place since it's only a short drive to get here...but it just didn't work for me. As others noted, service is very slow. I can deal with that though, if the sushi is great. I was shocked at how loosely rolled the special rolls were. They looked like they were done by an amateur. None of the sushi wowed me and none of the rolls were very exciting. I didn't like the dressing on the salad. The miso soup was good. They should let a little sunshine in. The windows are all covered so you feel like you're in a dark den. Anyway, the menu and the food did not excite me enough to warrant coming back. I threw away my leftovers. Sorry. read more

I've been coming here since I was yaaay big, each time we go up to visit the grandfolks. They've been coming here since they immigrated and settled down in Beaverton so like 30 years or something... well that's what grandma says anyway. The sushi is good and their service is great. I love that they treat my grandparents so well and remember them... well I guess they should. Anyhow, I had the sushi dinner the other day it was good. Good amount of sushi for an AWESOME price. The only downer was that their sushi took awhile, but hey, gives you more time to chat and have a decent conversation. read more

Food: Delicious! I had gyu-don, yakitori, karaage, and a California roll. Everything came out fresh (hot stuff was hot, salad was crisp with a delicious dressing, garnishes were yummy). The rest of my party ordered bento boxes which they enjoyed immensely along with their assorted sushi. Overall, everything had great flavor and reminded me of some of my favorite dishes in Japan. Service: Everyone was pretty friendly. Whatever we asked for came out quickly. Had to ask for water refills, but that's not a biggie. The Kirin washed everything down pretty well. Would I come back? -- Yes Would I recommend people try this place? -- Yes What I'm ordering next time: - Katsu-curry, spider roll, yakitori... and some Kirin Final thoughts: Sometimes you want your Japanese food to taste Japanese. For other times, there are any of a thousand "teriyaki" places. Ikenohana is the former. Oishii! read more

4.5 stars I've been a regular customer of Ikenohana for a couple years now. If you are from Japan or have lived there at any length, this place feels like it was plucked right from the streets of Japan. It's It has a no frills Japan restaurant feel about it, and that is part of why I like the place so much. The food is fantastic, authentic, and reasonably price. The sushi is the only thing I'd skip; everything else is spot on. read more

Very rarely do you come across a Japanese restaurant that can do dinner plates/bentos well, and have the sushi to boot or vice versa. However, I had the curry beef (which wasn't fried :) and the dragon roll, which was shared with my co foodie and her bento with chicken teriyaki and pork katsu. Both styles of Japanese food were delicious. Coming from sf, they aren't the knock your socks off good like some of our local spots, but for the location they are damn good. I would happily return here, they had very reasonable prices to top it all off! read more

Consistant sushi Everything on their menu Is of quality It's always clean here The staff's very authentic Enhances the meal? read more

Who would have thought that a small hole-in-the-wall Japanese joint sandwiched between a dotty's and some other strip mall place could transport you to Japan? (Disclaimer: I've never actually been to Japan). The service is good and the food is amazing and healthy and fresh. They have several handrolled sushi options and a full menu of Japanese food. I am partial to the tempura shrimp and veggies, which come with miso soup and cucumber noodle salad. I can walk in starving and walk out stuffed (not having finished everything) for $8 with that meal. You can order it al a cart (no soup/salad). If you're looking for some really good Japanese food, this is where I would send you. read more

Ikenohana has been our favorite Japanese restaurant for years. It is consistently food has us coming back with each trip to this area. This is one restaurant where my family agrees whole heartily to dine. This place is cozy and the wait staff is wonderful. read more

Ikenohana - Makunochi Bento at its best! - Japanese Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

I can always expect a quality, satisfying meal here. The bentos at lunch are especially good value and delicious. Dinner can be pricier. They are very popular among the neighborhood and local Japanese crowds. Service can be slow if they are especially busy, which happens often due to its high popularity. read more

Ikenohana - Gyoza and Agedofu Dinner - Japanese Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

I've come here more than 10 times. And everytime it never disappoint me. The natto is delicious, my favorite is the unagi udon. The tempura is delicious aswell. read more

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Small place with really good sushi! Nothing fancy, but well prepared food. That's good enough for me! Prices are very reasonable as well. Thanks! read more

delicious food options from sashimi sushi, bento dinners or udon. sometimes the service and food quality isn't consistent. don't order any of the stir fried dishes with shrimp, came out tons of cabbage and tiny shrimp. one of the older waitresses isn't that friendly and just shoves poorly cooked food which ruins the whole experience. read more

I've dined at Ikenohana twice for dinner and each time, my experience has been underwelming. The sushi, beef teriyaki, udon, tempura, japanese fried chicken, fried tofu.... everything was below average. The waitresses were quick to take down our order, but the food took a long time to come out, even the miso soup. The only saving grace is the the portions are pretty big. read more

The place is tucked in a strip mall. We went in on President's Day, not realizing until we had ordered and checked in on Yelp that they had just closed. They never said a word. The food was very good. I had the Katsu bento. I especially liked the small pickled salad in the bento...very tasty. The service was very nice. I think this will be a new favorite for me. read more

There are few sushi restaurants in the Portland area at which I'd rather eat. Ikenohana offers simple, traditional Japanese fare with daily fish specials that change with the market. Toro, aji and yellowtail toro were on the board on recent nights. The tiger roll - a combo of spicy tuna, shrimp tempura and avocado - is always satisfying. On nights when they're crowded service can be slow. I try to avoid weekends or just stop in after 8 when things seem to slow down. read more

Okay, I think it's about time I write a review. My parents and I have been dining at this place consistently for the past two years--there are times we come two to three times a week. I think it's safe to say we've been here at least around 50 times. I'm a picky eater, my parents are picky eaters. We're picky about service, quality, sanitation, atmosphere, presentation and all those other terms you can associate with evaluating a restaurant and its food. For maybe 3-4 times, we decided to try other Japanese restaurants around the area including "Crazy Sushi", which is, surprisingly, higher rated than this restaurant. In doing so, we just developed a much higher appreciation of this restaurant. My parents went to Japan a few months ago. They say this restaurant's quality of food is even more "authentic" and "satisfying" than the food in Japan. I don't know how the first part is possible, but okay. My biggest complaint is that the service is slow, but it is always always worth it. As me and my parents like to say, they put a lot of "heart" into their dishes. We're fond of their bento's (which are pretty large proportions of sushi, tempera and your chosen entree dish). All the ladies working here are very polite, sweet and offer good service even if it's not fast. If you are in a rush, don't go here. My favorite part about this place, aside from the food, is the atmosphere. It's generally quiet and chill. The soft incandescent lighting creates a very warm and relaxing environment; japanese music plays softly in the background. The tables are divided with dividers so it creates a nice illusion of privacy and even intimacy. If you are looking for a nice date and thinking Japanese food, try this place out...maybe not on a dinner weekend--you'll be waiting in line and even longer for food. read more

I've been here twice. Both times were very nice! First time was just the wife and I and she was on crutches so we requested a table in a corner or something so she could stick her crutches somewhere. They found us a great spot and we didn't wait long at all. maybe 2-3 minutes. We both tried the dinner combinations which I like to start with so I can get a feel for the restaurant. I really enjoyed all the stuff I got to try. The second time was with my family and a couple of visiting relatives. We got a huge sample of different things: from plain teriyaki for a kid to sushi for some. I once again tried a sampler/combo plate which allowed me to try the soup and some other goodies. Again, the food was very nice and everyone loved it. The only downside is that once you're finished and ready to pay it suddenly seems like the waitstaff, who are admittedly all elderly japanese women, suddenly are hard to find. Or they're around, but not at your table. I will go back, and I will be prepared to wait when I decide to pay. small price to pay for the quality of food and lovely place. read more

Maybe I went there at the right time. We were seated fairly quickly - without reservation! - and they took our orders almost right after we sat down. Food came out within 10-15 min and I think that's fine considering the number of people dining there at that time. Service was good. Food was ok. Definitely am willing to go back and try other things on the menu. My friends had udon and donburi and both looked great! I got regular sushi and it was nothing bad, nothing special. It consisted of 7 nigiri and 6-piece tuna roll. The portion was perfect for me and was definitely good enough to satisfy my sushi craving. But remember, it wasn't amazing. In fact, considering the amount of money I spent, food wasn't as good as I expected. I have Yuki within walking distance from my place so I don't think I need to go back to this place unless I want something other than sushi. I wonder if Ikenohana has anything Syun Izakaya doesn't have... Then i will go back to Ikenahana. read more

I had high hopes for this little spot based on the reviews I had read. Service is impossibly slow, unfriendly, and rushed when she did show up to the table. The place was fairly empty so there didn't seem to be a reason for the service issues. My water was never refilled. The sushi was not fresh and the rolls were not creative. I've had better sushi-go-round type sushi (yup, I said it) read more

Tucked away in a tiny strip mall is this lovely place. The people are really nice here. I love their bentos because they give a lot and the price is reasonable. The tonkatsu was soooo tender and soft but nicely battered on the outside. Teriyaki chicken is yummy. Tempura isn't oily. They give a good variety of vegetables too. Fish was fresh and we loved the tiger roll. It also comes with miso soup, not too gingery salad, and a good sunomono with noodles. A must try. read more

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amazing place!! I got the sushi and every piece was so fresh. The service was great and the miso soup is really good.

I just called to place an order for pick-up (5:30pm) and the lady who picked up the phone said she could not take my order because they were too busy! I have never experienced a place that would not take someone's order? She told me to call back after 8pm, again appalling! I won't be going there anytime soon!! read more

This is an authentic Japanese restaurant located in Beaverton. The food brings back fond memories of my grandmother's home cooked meals. Since the restaurant is always busy (high turnover) fresh fish is always available (this is my 3rd time to dine here in 4 weeks)! I typically order one of the Obento dinners since it comes with miso soup, steam rice, salad and an assortment of items served in a lacquered box with separate compartments. Don't let this hole-in-the-wall place fool you, the food is top notch and presented masterfully as Japanese food should be. I gave it 4 stars only because it takes a while to receive your dinner and we have to ask for beverage refills. The price is reasonable for the quality and quantity of food served. Check it out soon read more

We were desperate for a sushi place after a movie and this was on the way home and had decent reviews. Honestly, it's not terrible. But it's not good either. It's about on par with sushi from a grocery store. Which, maybe you like. If that's the case, then by all means, enjoy. My tuna was almost inedible and the salmon was at least a little fresher. The rolls were fine, but again, grocery store quality. They also charge for miso soup. I mean really, who does that? Especially on a $100 bill? The way she asked us if we wanted any, I thought it was complimentary. I will say I didn't try any of the bento or rice or noodle dishes, and that's what most of the people in the place seemed to be eating. Maybe that's fine. But for my money and taste buds, I'm going to Hakatamon (if I'm staying in the burbs). read more

This place is a really good place to eat a delicious meal with friends or family. It's got great music and customer service is great and even got delicious food. I would recommend heir bento boxes, it has everything you need in a meal to fill you up. Overall, this place has all the great stuff, highly recommend it read more

Sushi was great, bento box was plentiful, but you may have to wait at the door for 5 minutes prior to being seated. Possibly family run restaurant and they try their hardest to get tables cleaned for next customers. And tempura icecream was not available somehow, even though its main ingredient is icecream and hot oil? read more

Ikenohana - Japanese Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

I usually go to Toshi but decided to try this because or google reviews. Don't expect any customer service here. Waited for 25 min and no one made eye contact or acknowledge we were there. Clearly there were open tables but they didn't want to seat us. Not sure how they keep this business running at this pace. read more

The Good: Quiet Japanese place with a lot of seating. The servers are warm and friendly, and their menu is diverse. Prices are also reasonable. The Bad: Sushi was a letdown. They put too much rice and it was served at the wrong temperature. The service is also a bit slow. Try: the bento. They give you a lot of food, which includes rice, salad, tempura, tofu, teriyaki, and more. Although quality wasn't that great, it'll do. Don't Try: the chirashi. The fish wasn't that fresh and sushi rice doesn't taste good. read more

We got there right around the start of dinnertime on Sunday night. It got crowded pretty quickly, so we were glad to get there when we did. Service was good for the entire meal. I ordered a sushi sampler thing that has some nigiri and a california roll. I took a bite of the nigiri and nearly spit it back out- they put wasabi on it BEFORE serving it, to adhere the fish to the rice. I hate hate spicy food, so this is a no-go for me. I scraped off what I could, but lots of soy sauce had to be used. The California roll was decent. Overall we enjoyed the experience. It's just around the corner from us, so I'm fairly certain we'll be back. I'm sticking to the rolls next time. read more

Ok... I've eaten here a couple times now and I still find it hard to give it a rating, so it gets the default 3 star rating and you have to read the review to get the scoop: Great location. I can walk here and that is a miracle when you live in the burbs. Really nice staff. The older gentleman sushi chef is kind of gruff but in a very friendly way. The ladies are extremely nice and demure in the old school Japanese fashion. Value is spectacular. I ordered the Super Deluxe Sushi Combo each time. Salad, Miso Soup, Tuna Roll, 7 pc nigiri and a hand roll for something crazy like $17. I tried to look the price up on their website but, not only was there no menu, but the website looked like it was designed on Geocities website in 1998. Which leads me to a few negatives... This place is SO old school. There has been very little effort to modernize. Take a step in to this restaurant and it's like taking a step back to 1985. In a way it's charming, but in most ways, not so much. Little things like the menu (and the website for pete's sake) could be vastly improved with little effort. They need to hire some young folks to help keep up with the times. The sushi itself was fairly good quality but presentation and a certain je ne sais quoi that you would get at a top quality sushi bar in a major city seem to be lacking... but it's Beavertoon, after all. read more

Last minute decision for dinner and was craving Japanese food (Like always) with family. The minute you step in, you are greeted very kindly with a nice Japanese theme through out the restaurant. The service was up to par with the quality of Udon noodles and fried tempura that was served. I can say my overall experience was relaxing and satisfying until the end. read more

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Still, after all these years, some of the best Japanese food. Great service. Great food quality. Great taste. (Visit: 02/2017) read more

I've only tried their take-out, so maybe a dine-in would improve my view? My first week in Beaverton, I was on a serious sushi hunt. So one night, after my Yuzu fiasco (read review for details), I stumbled into Ikenohana, following the words of its Yelping clientele. I went to the counter and perused the menu before making an order. No one pointed out the by-piece sushi menus (on the bar behind me), so I ordered blind off of what I would normally have back home. I gave the order and paid. Then I kind of stood around uncomfortable-like since no one offered me a seat or tea, until I finally went out to my car to kill the 20 min by running a couple errands in the attached strip mall. Once I picked up and came back home, I wasn't particularly impressed with the food quality. Sashimi was fresh, but the rolls were loose. I had to order the Mackerel, since they had run out of salmon for teriyaki. (!?! Isn't this a Japanese restaurant? That's like running out of rice.) Again, since I was ordering blind, the cashier who took my order could've mentioned that the sushi came in twos, as opposed to by piece, so my order was bigger than I would have liked. Overall... meh. All this I've heard about Portland being a foodie Mecca, you'd think they'd share a little of the wealth with Beaverton. Not bad, but you can do better. read more

Below average food quality and filthy carpets. We come here every once in a while with our family. The atmosphere is stale, mostly because it looks like the carpets have not been replaced or cleaned one since the 70s when they were installed. In addition, the linoleum floors en route the bathrooms are dirty.. visibly dirty. The food is mediocre. All crab on the menu is actually "krab". Portions are very small (4 pieces on the mixed fish rolls, 6 tiny pieces on the tuna rolls). The friend chicken pieces that I orders should be called grease bombers. Also, the service is very slow and not too warm and friendly. I asked for a ramen bowl with chicken or veggie stock and they could not tell me if that was an option and could not ask the chef. I would HIGHLY recommend going someplace else, since we do have so many good Portland area sushi options. Some of my favorites are Shigezo, Masu, Bamboo, Bara, and if you are in the burbs Shun in Hillsboro is worth the trek to the West side. read more

Best Japanese food I've had. Great price and the highest quality! Always going to get my business. I had the chicken katsu bento box and two sushi rolls. read more

Ikenohana - Bomb.com! - Japanese Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

This place sucks. I didn't try the food because when I walked in, nobody acknowledged me. I didn't know if I was supposed to sit myself down or what. I even looked for signs that some restaurants have saying "please seat yourself" or "please wait for a host." I stood by the door for a good two minutes and nobody said anything to me. And a line started forming behind me so I went up to the register, thinking maybe I had to put my order in and then sit down. I stood there for over 5 minutes without a single staff person acknowledging me. They were busy, so I gave them benefit of the doubt and figured someone, at some point, will at the very least say hi, please wait. Or hi, we'll get to you in a minute. Or hi, the wait time is xyz. I can be very patient but it really irked me that there were 3 women behind the register and not one person said a word to me. They even looked up at me several times and not. a. Single. Word. And it's not like all the women were bustling around the restaurant. One woman, who I figure is in charge of the register, because she STOOD THERE IN FRONT OF ME THE WHOLE TIME, didn't say anything!!!!! I waited a few more minutes then left. (So nearly 10 minutes). It was the most bizarre experience ever. And to boot, there was like a line of 6+ more people behind me. You'd think they would have said *something* to *anyone*..... read more