This place is fantastic! The sushi is super fresh and the prices are fair. Service is awesome. Can't wait to come back! read more

Makoto Japanese Restaurant - Bluefin tuna handroll - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

How can you not order something on the menu called Monkey Brain? Visions of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ran through my head. Many sushi places have their own versions of Monkey Brain. Makoto's interpretation was a generous amount of spicy tuna and snappy seaweed salad wrapped in slices of a perfectly ripe avocado, striped with sweet eel sauce and spicy sriracha mayo with a dollop of tobiko on top, all set on a bed of crunchy tenkasu. What's not to like? The only thing the Monkey Brain was missing for me was a squeeze of lemon, a bit of ponzu,, or something acidic. Also, I realize this is an appetizer and not supposed to be my meal, but it was my meal, and could have also used some hot steamed rice, which I borrowed from my SO's rice bowl. Ahh, just what this dish needed. Mental note...order a side of rice with my Monkey Brain next time. My saba nigiri sushi, as per usual, was marinated in vinegar and garnished with green onion. Solid. The SO's chicken teriyaki was on a bed of veggies in a cast iron fajita type skillet. She enjoyed it saying it was "pretty good" and "not overly sauced" read more

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Rolled up to this joint at 1 pm on a Saturday; paid to park. The door was locked and the lights were off for no apparent reason. If you're going to close unexpectedly, at least have the courtesy to post a note. It's not that difficult ... read more

My bf and I are visiting Oregon and wanted to try some good sushi, there's not many sushi spots out here; however I HIGHLY recommend this spot. The fish quality is exceptional and full of flavor, cooked and cured to perfection. We enjoyed our meal thoroughly, absolutely no complaints. The restaurant is very sanitary and cleanly. Our server was very kind, timely, and professional, not to mention super sweet! We left her a generous and well deserved tip!! The ambiance was perfect. Comfortable seating, and a great choice of music. We will be coming back for the sushi. TLDR; top 5 best sushi we have ever had, timely service, excellent environment!! read more

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Sushi is good quality and flavor (Double Double is one of my favorites!). The staff are super sweet and attentive. Makoto is also one of the few restaurants in Eugene that has space and availability for large parties which is a bonus when we have out-of-town visitors. read more

I found this place on Yelp when we were visiting Eugene. Just needed some good Japanese restaurants since all the Japanese restaurants we've tried in Eugene were all 1 star kind. This place was great. Very friendly service and sushi wasn't bad. Only thing is, because this place is not owned by Japanese, Udon had broccoli and carrots in it. This place is kinda pricey. read more

I took my friend here for her birthday and it was fantastic. Neither of us had been here before but the reviews looked great so we gave it a shot and I'm glad we did. I got the chicken bibimbap, my friend got the Philly roll and the spider roll, my other friend got the veggie roll, and our fourth person got the chicken teriyaki plate. The miso soup was smooth and didn't have an overwhelming flavor. The bibimbap was very flavorful and well-cooked. The rolls were all well-made and tasted great, and the chicken teriyaki had just the right amount of flavor. There's a parking lot next door that's paid as well as street parking. The restaurant is clean and our server was nice. The food came out quickly and was super hot. We will be back! read more

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Found this great sushi spot while visiting OU during family weekend. They have have an assortment of Japanese food (Ramen, Udon, Yakisoba, etc...and of course Sushi) and some Korean food (Bibimbap, Sundubu jigae-spicy tofu soup). They have many sushi rolls, so you can't go wrong with what you order. Restaurant was very spacious, service was great and attentive. They have a large bar with TVs. Portions are large enough to share so bring your appetite! Happy Nom Nom! read more

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Tasteful decor with nice lighting and gorgeous, live edge wood tables, excellent service, tasty food with nice presentation, and an extensive selection of drinks, including non-alcoholic options like lychee cremoso, iced and hot teas, beers, sakes, and more. Perfect for both dates and large groups. We really enjoyed almost everything we ordered: agedashi tofu, crispy rice with salmon (even a seafood hater loved this so much they had seconds), chicken karaage, lion king roll, shiro roll, spicy chicken fried rice (another favorite of our group), veggie yakisoba (tasty sauce, fresh veggies, and al dente noodles), beef rib-eye teriyaki. We also liked the chicken wings (tender and flavorful, although we prefer dry wings to saucy, and they were too spicy for the teens in our group), crazy monkey roll, beef yakiudon, and tonkotsu with cheese. The only item we didn't like was the mochi ice cream. The mochi part was a little crumbly instead of being smooth and slightly chewy. Shout out to Oliver for providing good recommendations, and being friendly and extremely patient with our chaotic group of 9. read more

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Tried Makoto for the first time tonight! Cute restaurant with lots of seating. Great menu. Lots of roll options and other unique items. Prices were pretty standard for sushi. Definitely some expensive rolls but also some cheaper ones. Employees were really friendly. Enjoyed the food but not going to be my top sushi spot. read more

Makoto Japanese Restaurant - Caterpillar Roll and Spicy Tuna Roll - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Late night takeout within the last hour before closing...sometimes this is not the best time to get takeout because the quality tends to suffer but not here. My bento box with chicken katsu was stellar! Quite possibly the best katsu I've ever had as a matter of fact! Perfectly cooked chicken, great pieces that were still moist and not over fried. Great tempura also. It all exceeded expectations. Will return when in town again! read more

Makoto Japanese Restaurant - Chicken Katsu Bento to go...food quality was still great when I made it back to the hotel. - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Worth a stop if you are searching for sushi in the area but I prefer Pure Sushi but others in our party were happy here. I thought they were pretty skimpy on the tempura though. Also the makerel was very dry, and did not taste fresh. read more

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Everything was to our expectations! Clean, good service, good sushi! We will be back.

Craving non-ramen Japanese food, I came across this place as I was looking for a place to eat. The reviews on Yelp! looked promising. Interestingly, this restaurant also offered Korean food, albeit a limited selection, in addition to Japanese. Other than that observation, the menu offerings looked good, from sushi to the bento box combos, donburi & udon/ramen. We ordered the katsu bento (which came with tempura & a california roll), unagi don and misoyaki salmon. The portions were large, we were all quite full afterwards. The deep fried items in the bento box were not greasy and very delicious, the unagi tasted very good too--as you would expect for grilled eel and my misoyaki salmon was good too--flavorful. I just wished the salmon was grilled--it seemed like it was poached and misoyaki sauce slathered over it. The salmon was also served with a large plateful of stir fried veggies, also thought to be unusual and just looked like a plate-filler to me. This was not bad, but it just didn't check the box for me. If you are visiting or a townie, it's worth checking out. read more

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Me and my GF love sushi. so on this Oregon trip, of course we are getting sushi before driving back to CA. Food: We had Popcorn Lobster roll, Rainbow Roll, Philadelphia Roll, Salad & Chicken Karaage. I love the attention to detail. The salad actually got enough dressing for the entire plate. The sushi rolls were serve on this wooden platform. When the Chef handed us the rolls, it gave us an appetizing visual impact. Service: Our server was friendly and quick. From leading to our seat, taking our order, providing us with water and rest of the service. Good Experience! Pricing: We are Californians, so the fact there is no sales tax on our bill is a big Thumb UP. We think the pricing is adequate for what this restaurant offered. Overall, we have decent experience and if we ever visit Eugene again. We will be back! read more

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The sushi is always fabulous here, flown in fresh from Hawaii. The chefs are talented. It is pricier than other sushi spots, but the quality is worth the cost. Great spot for celebrations! read more

Service was excellent! Got there right when it opened and there was no one inside. Order was ready in 10 mins. Food was just okay but I think that was on me for ordering the miso ramen. I should have gotten the soy sauce based ramen instead as this had no additional flavor than the regular miso soup. My bad. There was a $2 to go charge which I thought was annoying since most don't do that, but I guess that's to pay for the to go supplies?! read more

Makoto Japanese Restaurant - House salad - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Second time having Makoto today, and just as good as the first! I don't typically like raw fish. Yes I know. But I've had bad raw fish sushi before, and just avoid it now. Went with some friends the first time and tried a bunch of rolls and appetizers. Every roll we got had raw fish in it, and every roll was fantastic. It all tasted fresh, and was carefully put together. There were no sloppy rolls, and presentation was really nice. I've been looking forward to going back. We went again today and tried two new rolls, and our favorite from last time. Same thing- everything was fresh, tasted amazing, and looked delicious. We wanted to try the cowboy roll but wanted it a little spicy. It was slow, so we asked if they could do that just expecting some of the spicy mayo or spicy sauce from the crazy monkey to be put on the side. Instead, the chef made adjustments to the sauce and the crab, making both spicy with habaneros and Thai peppers. The flavor was so good, and then the spice hit you. It was HOT! I love heat, but this thing had me crying involuntarily. If you can't find food spicy enough in town, Makoto can deliver the rush you're looking for. It was probably one of the best rolls I've ever had. So far, we haven't had a bad thing here. The monkey brain appetizer and calamari are delicious, and the Cowboy, Crazy Monkey, and Yummy Crunch rolls are three of the favorites we had. It is not cheap, but it is worth every penny. Definitely recommend it for your sushi cravings! read more

Makoto Japanese Restaurant - Cowboy roll- special request for SPICY! So good! - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Thank you chef & staff for a wonderful birthday dinner experience. I'll definitely try the rest of the menu when next time comes. I hope you hold onto the origami heart $1 I folded. I blessed it for you money attracts money helps to keep it in the restaurant or in your pocket on you. Princess read more

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With a heavy heart I write this review. They get the rating because I hate impostors. The building is extravagant, the server is eloquent and classy, the menu is extraordinary with color and representation and the pairing of vegetables and proteins are well-thought-out in their rolls. But nothing about their higher price point food was enjoyable and some was hard to swallow. In Japan it takes longer to become a sushi chef than it does to become a doctor. This is for many reasons. One of the 1st things an apprentice learns is how to master the rice because sushi chefs will tell you that is 1 of the most important aspects. Their rice was absolutely horrible absolutely horrific. The rolls although they looked amazing and the vegetables paired well with their protein choice, the rice was warm and gummy and did not have enough rice vinegar. It was very very hard on the palate. The sushi rice for the nigiri was way too much rice for the portion of protein and because the rice was so bad it literally destroyed every piece that I consumed. Note genmai tea is famous in Japan. What they serve is only genmai in name. Last, I would dare the chef to slice the toro they sent to my table and consume it this morning. We saved this $17 bite for the very end and man was that a mistake. As soon as it entered my mouth and I started to chew, instantly I realized oh my God all I can taste was a strong fishy flavor. Certainly was not the buttery flavor bound toro that I would expect for $17. I should have spit it out, but I just wanted to swallow it, pay the bill and get out of there. read more

Makoto Japanese Restaurant - Representation of pricing. - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

We were looking for food to eat before playing a show not far from this restaurant. Instead of the usual American food affair, we chose to go to Makoto. The menu offered a wide variety of food from sushi, to bento boxes, two Japanese noodles, and even some Korean. I chose to get the tonkotsu ramen and seaweed salad. The seaweed salad was very on point and was refreshing for our trip. The ramen was also very delicious I'll be it was a little expensive for what you got. The pork belly inside was really delicious and the egg is always an awesome touch. The service was really awesome. Our server was very kind and attentive to our needs, taking care of 5 people. The environment is very warm and cozy and definitely is inviting to want to enter and stay. I definitely would recommend checking this place out when in Eugene. read more

Makoto Japanese Restaurant - Tonkotsu Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

My favorite Japanese restaurant in Eugene! My wife and I have been eating here for years. She loves their bimibop and I've always been happy with their sushi. Their salmon is always fresh, the escolar is so good and recently I tried the sea breem. Holy wow that was so good covered in lemon juice and a habanero salt. Our favorite dish of all though is their Crispy Rice!! Deep fried sushi rice, topped with torch seared salmon, Mayo and an unagi sauce. This is to die for!!! We eat here at least once every couple of months, they're always top notch with great service!! read more

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Well the food was good. But unfortunately they must have been severely understaffed this evening as our dinner took nearly two hours for every dish to arrive. Things came out of the kitchen virtually one at a time - one soup, one appetizer, one entree - it appeared there weren't enough clean plates and bowls for them to serve everything at the same time! Overall the experience was less than pleasant, but I would give them another change next time we're in Eugene because of the food. read more

We were very sad when we found out Makoto had closed its doors and were hoping it was not permanent because this is our go-to sushi spot. Luckily, they've reopened this month! We stopped in for an early dinner today and were not disappointed by the quality of the food. We ordered 5 rolls to share between the two of us--Crazy Monkey, Golden Dragon, Lion King, Ninja, & Yummy Crunch--and it was the perfect amount of food. Everything was fresh and delicious and came out to about $80 before tip. It did take a bit to come out, but sushi usually does and I think they may still be short staffed (which is what lead to the initial closure), so that is understandable. Either way, we're happy to see them make it through the pandemic and will be back soon! read more

This is my favorite sushi spot in Eugene-Springfield. The taste never lets me down. I love the monkey brain (a must get appetizer every time) and all their sushi rolls. I've tried quite a few things on the menu and I'm never disappointed. I've eaten here more times than I can count over the years and I just keep coming back. I love their grilled salmon belly. Such a decadent treat. Love their miso too. Service is always professional and great. It's usually not too crowded in there, which I love. Great spot for a date or just to take a friend for a wonderful dinner. read more

Best sushi spot ever. Great chill atmosphere, presentation and quick service. Everything tasted super fresh and delicious. We got the California roll and the double double roll, also got the chicken katsu skewer appetizer (not pictured) and it was divine! Amazing strawberry mochi ice cream to finish. Loves it. read more

Makoto Japanese Restaurant - California roll and double double roll - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Overall very solid food option for a local sushi place. We ordered the terriyaki chicken bento box which came w a lot of different foods. only downside of the meal was the miso soup which had two pieces of tofu for two people read more

Makoto Japanese Restaurant - finished teriyaki Cheese Chicken Katsu Bento - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

5 stars because the menu is diverse and well laid out. Service was 5 stars as well. The garlic edamame was the best edamame I've ever had. The uni was not as fresh as I had hoped but I didn't get sick. The tempura roll was excellent as was the flying fish eggs. I'd consider taking it down a notch because it was freezing in there. Also, I ordered a roll just like the one on the menu and when it arrived, it was nothing like it, so back it went. As a party of one, I wanted to sit at the sushi bar but they said it was closed. But it deserves the 5 stars I gave it. read more

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Do not order the poke salad expecting a decent amount of food. Literally 4 pieces of poke with lettuce and was charged 16.50.

My husband and I were looking for a new place to have dinner tonight, we were both craving sushi. We briefly looked at the rating and decided to go and give it a try. We both enjoyed everything we ordered, service was great, and the food was fresh and delicious. I hate it when people rate a business based on stupid things like parking and the lighting in the restaurant. Like get the frick out of here, who do you think you are? I want to see you start a business and deal with customers like you. I will definitely be back. read more

Makoto is a great place. We were visiting Eugene and wanted to try as many sushi place as possible and Makoto is on the top of the list at the end of the day. The atmosphere was awesome with great service. What we got: Crazy Monkey : really good roll. We wanted something with a kick. It wasn't that spicy at all for us but it was still good. Hard to go wrong with a roll with lots of toppings. I felt like there wasn't enough fish on the roll. Hamachi-kama : really good also but extra oily. I know yellowtail collar is suppose to be oily but it felt like there wasn't enough meat to balance it out. We always get this with a bowl of rice as it fits perfectly together. Sake toro nigiri: We didn't take a picture but it was beautiful. Extra fatty-melt in your mouth salmon that was just obviously the best piece of fish we had all night. Last we got the dessert, the fried tempura banana. We did not care for it because it was a lot of batter and not a lot of banana. If you are ok with that, it's not bad. It has a coconut flakes in the batter/tempura. We just expected something different. Overall, solid place and would go again whenever we are in Eugene! read more

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I got the beef rib-eye bento box, and it was really good! The flavor of the beef was rich! The price was more on the expensive side, but the ambiance was nice. They have a lot of specialty sushi rolls, which I didn't get. But I will try them out next time! read more

Makoto Japanese Restaurant - Beef ribeye bento - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

We had 3 rolls and a sake don. They tastes pretty good. The service is good. The prices are considered high. The only complaint I have is that you have to find street parking. read more

We were able to finally try Makoto on a whim on a Saturday night around 6 (previously we had tried on day they were closed unexpectedly, quite awhile ago). We were sat after a very brief wait while they cleaned up a couple recently vacated booths. They were comfortable, even if the backs looked very upright and rigid, though the table itself seemed a bit close. No matter, I thought the decor and live edge wood theme they had going on was nice. Our server's first visit to our table was early so we just ordered a drink. They have an extensive menu so we needed a bit longer. I did appreciate that they tried to make it obvious in the selections what had raw fish and what was or wasn't deep fried. It took a little longer after the drink order once we were ready to order to see our server again. We ordered the chicken yakitori, the ninja roll and Texas roll. Turns out... the chicken yakitori was one skewer for the $7.50. Cute? Not really, it was very good but would have been nice if each of us had had a skewer to have to ourselves. So that was disappointing and annoying. Wouldn't do that again. The ninja roll was quite good, excellent presentation as well. The Texas was a bit bland and boring. Will definitely be back to try more options. We also ordered the mango ice cream to share for dessert (though I think it was technically a sorbet?). It was the perfect light finish to the meal. The server was kind but not overly friendly, it would have been nice to be checked in on a bit more often, like when we did try to get their attention for more drinks. Could be that they were spread a bit too thin. read more

Makoto Japanese Restaurant - Left - Texas, right - Ninja - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Just in town over night on a Saturday and went strolling thru downtown Eugene with friends having a few cocktails. We happened by Makotos about 5:30 and decided to go in for dinner. The place was pretty big and not to crowded. There were a lot of booths available and were seated in one towards the middle. It had a nice view of the street, so you could people watch. We ordered combo tempura, Korean pork, fried salmon salad and calamari. All of which came out in a timely manner. So we didn't feel rushed to finish salad and appetizer. Server was very nice and attentive. Lucky we arrive when we did because by 6ish the place got VERY busy and people were starting to have to wait for a table. When Im hungry and buzzed, I need food now, can't wait lol. Will be back again. read more

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Best Sushi in Eugene! We ordered rolls, sashimi and a bento box. As an appetizer we enjoyed the clams very much. Everything was so delicious! To top a great experience off, our waiter Oliver was the best! Super friendly and took very good care of us. He even speaks German! read more

Makoto Japanese Restaurant - Clams. - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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This is a sushi spot, but I come here for the dolsot bibimbap with spicy pork. This place is actually quite large and can handle a lot of people. There is several booths, probably 15 or so, then there is a whole bar area that seats probably 10+ where you can watch those putting together your dinner, either sushi or otherwise. As with any traditional "sushi" place, there are always additional things on the menu for you to try that doesn't include raw fish. With an extensive menu when it comes to Sushi, you can get pretty much anything that is typical of sushi restaurants. There are always specials depending on the time of year and what fish that can be gotten in fresh. As I stated above, they also have the Korean Dolsot Bibimbap, or Korean stir fry. Served in the traditional hot pot, or stone bowl at a blistering temperature, you can get your protein with vegetables and rice all mixed in the bowl for a delicious meal. I have been here several times for lunch, and although there is not a lot of street parking (which is metered), there is a pay lot right next door, which would cost you a couple of bucks for your hour, which you can easily get in and out of here in that time. I have been here one time for dinner and sat at the bar. The preparations are traditional, and appropriate portions. read more

This place was amazing! I can't rave enough about our server who was so great (Amber). We love sushi and this place was a gem. Every single thing we tried was delicious. We came here a second night because it was that food. We love trying different sushi places and are from out of state and this place is a must try. read more

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I don't live here in Oregon. Im here for work. A coworker and I were talking about getting sushi after work. And this is the place I chose. THE BEST sushi I've ever had in my life. The fish was very fresh, melt in your mouth, over the top great. They deserve more than five stars. read more

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Bussin just bussin the food was so good the service is amazing I love how we can watch the cooks make our food! I ordered teriyaki chicken and rice it taste good every time I go there definitely going again! read more