Ambience ~ this ol' house is still preserved like we remembered 10 years ago, inside almost the same, cozy and cute on a sunny day. Sushi ~ good rice texture, standard to today's pricing. Service ~ unwelcoming. Not sure if this was a bad day or normal demeanor but personality is not friendly. Went in and found no-stalgia. read more

Mio Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I believe Mio has a few locations around Oregon and I'm so lucky to have one close to me (it's the original!)! The location I went to is definitely quaint and located right off of the bustling 23rd street area, so keep that in mind if you plan to go with a group. The service was excellent and the prices were reasonable. And of course, the fish was very fresh and high quality -- I was impressed! This is a great spot for date night or for some takeout. I ordered a miso soup, the bubble bubble roll, and the yellowtail + scallion roll. The miso was a little bit watered down but still really delicious. But I can't say enough good things about these rolls! The bubble bubble roll was filled with avocado and tobiko roe (the smaller roe) and topped with a generous amount of salmon and ikura roe (the larger roe). What made this roll unique was the thinly sliced piece of lemon on top -- and yes you're supposed to eat it! It added a refreshing bite that surprisingly complemented the fish and fish eggs really well. And lastly, one of my go-to's, the yellowtail and scallion roll. You can't really mess this one up and Mio nailed it. The pieces of yellowtail were generous and tender and packed a flavor punch with the crunchy scallion. The rice to fish ratio was spot on and you can say I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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This little hole in the wall was the best! Delicious food, cozy sushi restaurant with great service! Skip bamboo & come a few doors down to mio read more

Mio Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Came during happy hour with a sushi craving and left satisfied. The place was empty and dining area was small, and I was the only one there but during my time there was a revolving door of take out and door dash orders. Sushi tasted fresh and the edamame was nicely cooked and salted. With many sushi places to choose from, this is definitely a solid choice read more

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I love their sushi! The presentation is beautiful and the rolls are generous in size. Luke behind the counter is very personable and takes the time to come talk with us each visit to make sure we are enjoying are dinner. Located in a Victorian house near NW 23rd and NW Johnson. Parking can be challenging but that is normal for the area. read more

Mio Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The service was the best! My first time here and I will definitely be back. The food was awesome. We had the Miso soup and along with the Yakisoba....very delish! We then ordered the Green Dragon and California roll. Also, delish! The place is nicely decorated and we enjoyed the low lights. read more

The food was delicious and presented beautifully, and the interior was decorated well. The takoyaki was sweeter than I expected but it wasn't bad, and the sushi was probably the best I've had in my 10 years of living outside of Japan. read more

Fast service, decent food and price. Small cute space, love the decor! I will be back :)

This place never disappoints! I've only eaten inside once (I typically get to-go) and the ambiance is so cute. It is small and dimly lit for a very relaxing and cozy feel. The sushi line is on full display so you can see everything they make. My favorite rolls are the Salmon Mania and the Ahi Tataki, and when I really indulgent I like the coco roll- it's rich + sweet. Out of all the Mio locations this one and the N Portland (N killingsworth) location are the best! And I've been to every location in the area lol The service is friendly and quick read more

The sushi was amazing and the customer service was great! Very sweet people! I will definitely recommend others to eat here.

Their motto "best quality at reasonable prices" is actually very accurate. The sushi quality here is amazing and even among the other locations, this one has especially good food quality. I tried the same rolls from this location on Johnson and another Mio location and the ones from here were far superior-- it was 5 times better. After trying the food here at least 4 times, I have to say this location in particular is extremely consistent and always looks and tastes amazing. Not only is the food good, the vibes are cozy and the owner and servers are friendly. Not to mention they have plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options. Great place to grab lunch :) read more

Mio Sushi has been a family favorite for years. Every time I come back it feels like my first and that brings me great joy!

Cozy sushi shop in NW 23rd. I am so happy to have found this sushi shop. It serves many different kind of sushi at very reasonable price. Quality is excellent and these creative rolls are all so yummy. This was my first visit but I will visiting here many more times in the future when I need quick sushi fix. Service is great, very personable and attentive. I have so many rolls to try. read more

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Lots of articles have appeared about how restaurants worked hard to figure out a better way of packaging food for delivery during the pandemic. We recently ordered two bento boxes from the Pearl District Mio; we were really impressed with the visual layout of the Bento box, the quality of the food, the quantity of the food, and the value proposition. Yes, of course some of the hot items were lukewarm at best, but that actually did not detract from our enjoyment. Miso soup, good quality rice, "standard" sushi restaurant salad with carrot ginger dressing. A spicy tuna roll and salmon teriyaki. I have to say, in the past, Mio always felt like a good value, even thought it was never one of the better sushi places in town. Sort of dependable B grade. But it just all seemed a bit better getting it at home. Yes, my standards and expectations have changed. Some better restaurants haven't figured out how to make their delivered food on par with an in-restaurant experience, and their competitive advantage faded. Mio, at least from this one experience, delivered something pretty comparable to dining in with them. Not an easy task. read more

Happy hour for this place is amazing! Huge menu with a variety of rolls, apps, all with huge portions. Definitely will be back for happy hour since it was such a great deal and so tasty! read more

Mio Sushi - Spicy edamae + rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Nice sushi restaurant with great sushi. Went with my family and tried chirashi bowl, sushi bento and johnson roll. Every dish was very satisfying and joyful. Awesome crew with great service. Enough arm space between tables. Will definitely visit again. read more

Mio is a good option for a casual sushi spot with solid options and prices. I got the salmon creek roll and my friend got the pick two bento. The bento boxes are great - lots of variety and good portions. My roll was pretty good as well, I've definitely have had higher quality and more flavorful sushi, but it still tasted good! We thought it was super funny that the drinks were served in red solo cups. Good spot for a casual sushi date! read more

Mio Sushi - 2 Items Bento Salmon Creek (Premium roll) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Absolutely delicious sushi and such incredible, kind service! I don't typically write restaurant reviews but was so happy to have had such a tasty meal on my last night in Portland with such a welcoming staff. Definitely recommend! The Mt. St. Helens roll was especially good. read more

Mio Sushi - Mt. St. Helen (Premium roll) Salmon & Avocado (6pc.) (Classic roll) Inari Nigiri Tuna Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Good service, good food. Decent pricing. Staff was pleasant and attentive. I would go back.

Came here for lunch at around 12:30. Place was close to empty. Was seated promptly and order was taken at a very timely manner. I ordered the sashimi sampler and the kyu ramen. Sashimi sampler: Pro - presentation was beautiful. Fish slices were cut generously. Con - I found a big bone in my salmon slice. That's an immortal sin in the sushi world. Kyu ramen: Pro - noodle is cooked nicely. The broth is very flavorful. Con - chashu slices were so tough that I feel like I was chewing on beef jerky. Egg had no flavor. Overall, not super impressed. read more

Mio Sushi - C. Sashimi Combo Lunch Special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Very disappointed, I have eaten here before, years ago, but now the quality has gone downhill. Quantity not quality is what I received. and the most important thing RICE was just too much and either not fresh or just not prepared well. I will not be going back. read more

I really appreciate Mio Sushi because they use quality fish at reasonable prices. The sushi always tastes fresh and good. I typically order the tuna roll and the Rainbow roll without cucumbers. But today, I should have specified without cucumbers and PLASTIC. Yep, there was plastic wrap in my Rainbow roll. I pointed this out to the server and her response was to say that the chef uses plastic wrap to make the sushi. Uhhh okay, I'm not a sushi chef, but I don't think it's supposed to be inside the roll at the end. I replied, that the plastic was inside the roll and the chef needs to be more careful. The response should have been "I'm sorry" not a defense of the plastic being inside my food. I even tried to be discreet about it because other diners were close to me and I genuinely like Mio Sushi. That all disappointed me, but then I thought maybe they'd make it right by reducing my bill, or maybe the chef would come to apologize, or something. Nope, I was charged full price and no apology. I don't mind paying for my meal, BUT THERE WAS PLASTIC WRAP IN IT and they did nothing to make the situation better. This location always tempts me because I both live and work in the area, but now I won't be so tempted to go here at least. UPDATE: Mio Sushi contacted me regarding my experience. The head server was very apologetic and wished to make things right. I greatly appreciated that her response included specific actions the restaurant is taking to improve, including bringing in someone to retrain the chefs to avoid future mistakes, and speaking with floor staff to improve customer service, specifically, not making excuses moving forward. I understand no one is perfect at their job, and how mistakes are handled is important to me. I am willing to give this location of Mio Sushi another chance. read more

Mio Sushi - The plastic wrap inside my sushi roll at the top of the photo. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Rude staff, didn't say hello, please or thank you. Never going back!! No air conditioning on an extremely hot day.

Just like stepping into my Japanese friend's house where his mom is preparing food for a few more of his friends. It's a very casual joint and definitely all locals and regulars. My bff was craving sushi & since he was visiting, I had to follow suite. All the other sushi places I wanted to take him to were closed, so we finally landed here for some 23rd shopping on the side (for me more so than him). We ordered a few rolls (see pics for details because I can't ermember the names). There was one w/ asparagus & real crab topped w/ avocado & salmon. Another with tuna & avocado. Tempura & a baked dish called dynamite. We thought the dynamite would be a roll, but apparently we were confused. The rolls were good, but nothing was stellar or really stood out. The dynamite took significantly longer than anything else and was rather salty. It made is really want more sushi or rice or something to go alongside. The tables were awkwardly close and all I could do was listen to the next table's snooty conversation about how when they heard the economy was getting bad it really wouldn't affect them, but it is! Wow! Poor you. I also couldn't help but realize the other table next to us was sitting in complete silence to listen to our conversation. Near the end of the meal, without warning the waitress lifted the table next to us (with all their food on it & them still sitting there) closer to us so the new table could have more room. Really socially awkward to say the least. Perhaps the food was fresh, but the prices weren't especially cheap to warrant such a crowded place. Maybe I'm being a snob (though no where near the other table) or maybe it was the enviornment, but I wasn't too impressed with the food or the crowd. read more

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Mio is a down to earth restaurant with friendly staff and fresh fish and I find myself craving the unique rolls here, particularly the Bubble Bubble Roll. That lemon slice texture doing a tango with the creamy Alaskan king salmon pairing with the little salty and savory explosions from the tobiko and ikura~so fresh and so yum. There are lots of one-of-a-kind rolls that you don't have to pay an arm for, which is another reason why I love Mio. Recommended items: combo goma salad (comes with shrimp, crab, and octopus on a bed of sweet and tangy goma seaweed and cucumber), tempura shrimp (the way they fry their shrimp is so crunchy and tasty), Bubble Bubble Roll, Sushi Pizza, Champon Noodle Soup. Also try their local special right now, the Aji Mackeral. I'm not a huge fan of mackeral but this one was so fresh with a light clean taste and I loved the ponzu sauce that came drizzled on it. The best part is the fried remnants~we made sure to eat everything including the bones! We'll be back soon! read more

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I've had both dine in and take out and the quality and service keeps me coming back every time!

DO NOT PASS THIS PLACE BY- it may seem like just another run of the mill mediocre sushi restaurant from the outside but don't be fooled, this is some of the best sushi ever! They had incredibly unique but not overly dressed rolls with fresh rice, good fish, and a lot of rolls that didn't rely on sauces or tempurA. I got the bubble roll which I highly recommend- avocado, tobiko and shrimp tempura on the inside with salmon and more tobiko on top with a very thin slice of lemon. Unreal. I can't remember what the other roll was but it was really good too. Spicy salmon, avocado, and something. All good prices too and great service. GO HERE!!! read more

Mio Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great Sushi! I am from out of town and ordered a pickup from Bamboo Sushi earlier in the week. A little pricey considering the fish did not seem fresh. The fish from Mio was very fresh at a better price! Loved the spicy garlic edamame, Lips still burning! I recommend Mio over Bamboo. read more

Always preferred this place over the fancy sushi at bamboo! So much better, no frills, and less snooty.

super consistent incredible food, great pricing, please come support this incredible local family-owned business! it's hard to find spots so intimate, consistently good, and with the food clearly prepared with love. the owner is beyond kind and hard working. come give these guys some love! ambiance is calm and welcoming. takeout is on point :) i recommend the udon, gyoza, and tempura green bean rolls. super filling and delicious read more

Since I can't give it 3- 1/2, and we're talking sushi, I must give it a 3. I am a sushi lover, fairly adventurous, and look for a place with unique rolls. On the menu, nearly all of the specialty rolls have sweet sauce in them: for me, the sign of a bad sushi place. Instead of ordering those, I ordered a combination that has about seven different kinds of fish on top of rice. Not quite sashimi but similar. It was completely average and unremarkable. The hamachi/yellowtail, my fave, was kind of mushy. And there was one type of fish I have never seen or tasted before that was so distinctly fishy and questionable. I didn't take more than one bite. My cats wouldn't eat it. So, I ate everything but the bad part. It tasted 0K and I didn't get food poisoning. But I probably wouldn't go back. read more

Amazing flavors and everything I ordered to go was perfection. Tempura and miso was just the right temperature. Sonny special was rich and creamy. I also ordered the Alaska roll and loved read more

Everything is weirdly sweet. Not a good, balanced way. Never get right my order of ponzu sauce and extra ginger. Literally don't want to eat sushi without it. read more

First time trying sushi out of California and it was not fun:( I had a salad to start and the dressing was flavorless. I had two half rolls and they were not my favorite, they didn't taste too fresh. read more

Mio Sushi - Philadelphia, Mio, and spicy tuna roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

An old favorite for this downtown worker. Went in for the first time yesterday since COVID. What a HUGE disappointment. This place used to be spotlessly clean both inside and out with well-tended tables and chairs for sidewalk dining. No longer. First thing you notice is that the front door is broken and appears to have been in that state for months. Inside, the tables are greasy and the previous meticulously organized dining room is a cluttered mess. They seem to be far more attentive to the stream of take-out orders than to the actual diners (even though the dining room was practically empty at lunchtime). Then at the end of the meal the waiter/owner brings over his credit card device and stands over you eagle-eyed while you decide how much of a tip to select on the device. I went hoping for a relaxing enjoyable lunch and returned to the office in a bad mood. There must have been a change in ownership - a change decidedly for the worse. The sushi itself is nothing worth even commenting on. Sadly, I won't be going back. read more

We weren't expecting too much when we came in as it was deader than fried chicken inside, just one other couple eating. Our server was friendly and mostly attentive, though it took us a while to get our bill once a few more groups had filtered in for dinner. I was imagining a solid three star rating--the sushi was nothing to write home about but didn't give me the sense that I would have explosive diarrhea later--until I tried the tempura roll. It had definitely not been made recently. I think i would have been less concerned if it had been cold, indicating refrigeration. No. It was simply room temperature. My rarely used Portland personality sprang to action and convinced me not to say anything to the server and just write a review about it instead. So here I am. Here's your fair warning. read more

The setting is nice, the food is delicious, and the service is excellent, especially from T and Cara! Highly recommend, there's also a lot to do in the area. read more

After a nice afternoon stroll through the Japanese Gardens, we felt inspired to fulfill our final sensory exploration into the Japanese culture. We decided to hop on over to Mio Sushi and we were not disappointed. We ordered the lunch special bento box, both of which were phenomenal - from the teriyaki salmon to the spicy chicken - and those amazing vegetable gyoza. Great service with a smile and continuous cups of green tea. Bonus tip - get the tempura avocado roll - you wont regret it. read more

Mio Sushi - Sushi Rolls Galore - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Things started very well at Mio and then quickly disappointed like a bad first date. I got take out here the other day. The service was prompt and friendly. Atmosphere is very cute. Price is very reasonable- 3 rolls for about $23. However, the spicy tuna roll was terrible and not fresh. I've never ever ever had to stop eating and throw a roll away but did with this spicy tuna roll. It not only tasted like swallowing sea water, it also smelled fishy and bad. My roommate seconded this opinion after we each tried a piece of the roll and both independently came to the same conclusion. The other two rolls we had were very good. We got the Vegas Roll and Salmon Creek. The Salmon Creek's deliciousness almost made up for the lack thereof by the spicy tuna. Also the ginger was very good and fresh looking unlike that pink fake stuff you often get. If I hadn't had that dank spicy tuna roll, I'd love this place but serving any unfresh fish is a true fail in my opinion especially since that's such a common and classic roll. I'd like to think it's an anomaly especially cause everything else was great, but will try some of the other neighborhood sushi places before going back. read more

Ordered take out and waited outside while drinking a beer. Food was ready quickly, was very good, and tasted fresh! Staff was friendly and efficient. Will be back! read more