Amazing meal- probably the best sushi I have ever had. I had the nigiri sushi and soba noodles. It is pricey but worth it.

For years I avoided going to Miyake because all I heard about it was the high, high prices. Then one day I was looking at their website and discovered their lunch menu - much more affordable! My favorite splurge lunch in Portland is the bento box from Miyake. An upscale, larger version of the ubiquitous Japanese lunch. For around $21 you get a sampling of six different daily specials and a side of miso soup. There is usually some sashimi, a salad, something hot, a roll, etc. It really is a great value for the quality and quantity. I eat a lot and it is more than enough for me (something I don't often say about Japanese food). If you don't like the surprise aspect of the bento box (ummm...but who doesn't like surprises?!), they also have an a la carte lunch menu. After being lured in by their amazing lunches, I finally tried the chef's menu for dinner. With how prices have been in Portland the last few years, the tasting menu at Miyake (4-courses for $58) no longer seems expensive. At Miyake, the tasting menu is not completely blind, you are given a choice from a few selections and then are surprised by various amuse-bouche throughout the tasting. Everything I had was wonderful, though a bit rich, and I would highly recommend it to those looking for a tasting menu in Portland. When all is said and done, I love Miyake best for lunch. It is quiet, more affordable, friendly and delicious. What more can you ask for?! read more

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This place is a solid 4.5 stars. I have to deduct a 1/2 star because when my gf and i showed up to order the sushi/sashimi omakase, they weren't offering it that day. The kaiseki omakase is a solid alternative. We also opted for the sake pairing, which provides a "shot" of sake with every course. Our Kaiseki omakase ended up being 7 courses. 1st: uni with cheese - decadent and earthy and stick to your ribs feel. 2nd: assorted sashimi - very fresh pieces with a slightly poached lobster that was the star 3rd: silky egg custard with crab meat inside and a gingko nut, topped off with gold flakes. So silky it put baby food to shame 4th: slightly torched arctic char and tako (octopus). The octopus was grilled to perfection with a nice pleasant texture. It wasn't chewy. The arctic char had a crispy skin and a raw piece of fish that was just a pleasant balance. 5th: tempura fried salt water eel - delectable. The tempure was airy and crispy. 6th: seared duck breast - heavy and decadent and rich. The berries were there to cut the richness of the duck 7th: assorted nigiri - chutoro for the win We added an 8th of extra nigiri - they didn't have the otoro but we did get the foie gras nigiri which is solid. It really melts in your mouth. For dessert, we ordered the green tea tiramisu. The taste of the matcha powder had a hint of cannabis? but maybe because the green tea was so concentrated? I'm not sure. The server was attentive always refilling my water glass and she was knowledgeable of the sakes. Will def be back and perhaps next time sit at the counter. read more

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Maaaaaaaaaannnnnnn oh maaaaaannnnnn this place is delicious. I very much enjoyed our tasting menu... This made my belly super happy. The ambiance is really nice and I found that it was quiet and comforting. The waitress was super attentive and described all the courses in detail. I believe it's 6 courses. Forgive me for not getting pics of everything. One of the things I had was an uni sashimi in the shell. I normally am not a huge fan of uni but this was so dang good. So creamy and fresh. We also has a course of a hot tofu pudding with miso and crab... Dang. So yummy and warm for a cold day. One of my favorites was the duck. This was cooked to perfection and melted in your mouth. Loved the briny peppercorns and the plum sauce that was with it. The Japanese style potato salad was also nice a refreshing. Highly recommend the tasting menu. It did not disappoint. :) read more

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Absolutely amazing evening! Perfection from start to finish. The staff is excellent- Mika, you are amazing at guiding customers thru the menu and dining experience. Chef, you and your staff provide the ultimate in culinary presentation and delivery. Food was exquisite!!! You simply will not find an equal in Portland or beyond. Thank you for an unforgettable dinner! read more

Had really high hopes for this place as I love sushi. Service was wonderful. Unfortunately the nigiri set was incredibly fishy, except for the uni. The fish did not taste fresh. The app was delicious. read more

Miyake - Omakase Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Quality fresh seafood at super reasonable prices. They bring out all the pieces at once for the omakase options even if you sit at the bar. The watercress salad was good and there are lots of wonderful small plates (which we didn't get this time) to enhance the nigiri. Coming from NYC, prices were especially reasonable and service was quick and friendly. read more

Best and freshest sushi ever we've ever tasted! The place is located in downtown Portland Maine on Fore St & Union. Bar none the best and so goes the higher than most prices BUT for the quality and sushi/sashimi grade well worth every $$$! Best way to get the best experience is to get the 4 course for $60 to start you will appreciate once you concluded the experience. The only sour grapes O had was missing out on ordering sashimi. The servers are super friendly and professional! I will keep this short but I would come back here again next time i'm in town for sure! read more

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We found this place on Yelp. Its pretty pricey and you need reservations. We we're able to get last minute reservation right when they opened. We had 15 minutes to get to the place but we made it. The place is small but look nice. They staff was welcoming and we'll informed. The sushi chefs were from Japan. We got the omakase the $78 one and the $45 nigiri one with just raw sushi. Every was small, but full of flavor. My person favorite was the grilled sea uni, foie gras nigiri. Everything was perfect definitely want to come back read more

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Great food, nice atmosphere. We really enjoyed the food and the cocktails. There were some nice twists on classic drinks.

How did I just discover this place did lunch?!?! Have been here for dinner before and its always phenomenal. Lunch is the best kept secret of this place though. There are a few things I love on the dinner menu that you cant get at lunch (fish specials, duck!!!!!) but the bento box is unbelievable. Having been here multiple times for lunch now, the bento box is always different and never disappointing. We also order the pick two from the menu and split everything. The rolls are irresistible and we usually get that on top of the two meals, which is A LOT of food. Favorite dishes are the hamayaki, tuna Toro roll, ceviche roll, and lobster roll (sushi, not sandwich). Earlier this winter we were able to just walk in on a Saturday but summer has proven the need for reservations. read more

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Visited the redesigned Miyake. It's beautiful and contemporary. Sit at the bar (it's where all the action is!) Miyake was there. Great fun! Amazing food. Fun mock tail selection. Sawagani (Japanese fresh water crab) special was so cool!!! Amazing dining experience. We tried the Hamayaki due to the rave reviews. It was for sure a flavor bomb but I wouldn't eat it again. Scallops, nigiri and sushi rolls were phenomenal. Expensive but worth it for a fun date night. Reservations recommended but they do leave. A few seats open for walk ins. read more

Incredibly good Sushi. Very fresh, creative take on sushi rolls. Lobster tempura was so good.

We started our visit in Portland with dinner at lovely Miyake. The service was great and the food was delicious. This is a must go place if you visit Portland! read more

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Let me start off by saying... It's always a pleasure going here! I am always greeted nicely, and promptly seated. Whenever my boyfriend and I go here, we order the tei shoku! What is out inside rotates, which is awesome! The service is always awesome, and the service is always prompt! The food is always fresh and amazing too! I really can't think of any negative thing a to say about this place, besides the fact that I don't have this place in my home town!! (Sad face!) I highly recommend this place to anyone seeking freakishly fresh food, good service, and nice natural light (during the day!). I wish i could get a box of food shipped to me! That's how good it is!! I honestly cannot wait to go back and eat the next box, and enjoy the moments I spend here!! Five stars! (: read more

3 stars for the food but 2 stars for experience due to unmet expectations for the price The four course meal cost $50 per person.. what?! NO MORE OMAKASE.. you can order a la carte from the four course menu & if i were to come back, I'd just order the miyake style nigiri --Amuse bouche: veggie trio not impressive --Scallop carpaccio: the scallop was not fresh --Chef's choice sashimi (extra $5): again not the best quality & ive never seen sashimi pieces cut so small --Grilled cod: Best dish of the night, cooked well! --Oyster spinach risoto: Really? the rice was not remotely risotto --Miyake style nigiri: the nigiri style was interesting & is probably the closest dish to the Omakase style dishes Miyake used to serve.. i wish i came back in their prime --Free miso chocolates to finish was a nice touch NOTE: Miyake needs a new cook at the grill!!! during my meal as I was sittingt at the counter where you watch them prepare all the food, I saw the guy in charge of grilling drop a fish, bring it to the back kitchen & bring it back out!!! NOT ONLY THAT he also dropped a fully cooked steak!!! witnessing all of that ruined my experience, as i didn't know whether or not to trust that the food was clean read more

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This place is recommended by a local Japanese. I came here 3 times when I visited in Portland! All the food is very fresh. I will recommend to sit in the bar area, you can see how chefs preparing your food. Dinner -- Omasake is very good, the waitress asked us do we have any allergy? And what we do not want on our dish. Lunch -- Bento box is different everyday. Chirashi has lots of different fishes and very fresh! You have to make a reservation before you come here. I definitely come here again when I am around Portland. read more

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Food was fantastic. Small setup with a great ambiance. Our server was amazing. Best sushi I've ever had! Highly recommend getting a reservation and planning ahead for this one. read more

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I came here for dinner last week and WOW, was I impressed. If you ever have the chance to do a chef's tasting menu, do it. This is one place where you can try it. When I came, there was a 7 course menu and the quality and presentation of all the dishes was exquisite. The dishes included grilled uni, a sashimi sampler (including lobster sashimi which I didn't realize was so good), a lobster/mushroom hot custard, little tiny clams, pickled herring with local beets, seared duck with this incredible chili pepper yuzu smear, and a 3 piece nigiri sampler. There was also a complimentary appetizer of pickled daikon? and edamame; as well as complimentary dessert of yuzu macarons. Omg. There wasn't one thing that was sub-par in any way. So Miyake, you get 5 stars. :) PS The yuzu lemonade is also a fantastic fizzy drink that compliments the fish nicely. read more

Miyake - 7 course chef's tasting menu - Japanese Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Just okay. Not special. The waiters were attentive. A small notch above average. I had the impression that it is a high end restaurant but is not. I like my drink, a yuzu concoction. Relatively easy to get a parking spot nearby. read more

Food was excellent. Great presentation and taste. The ceviche roll tasted exactly like I would have imagined and was perfect. Lobster roll was great as well. Highly recommended. Limited seats. read more

Very trendy atmosphere. Interesting hipster chefs. Food was excellent. We ordered two 7 course omakase. Each dish was flavorful, but texture was missing on some of the dishes. I'm big on texture. I would love to come back and simply try their sushi. Everything tasted so very fresh. Our waitress was lovely. She made sure we were comfortable and explained each dish to us carefully with great knowledge. A great dining experience. read more

Miyake - Omakase 7 course $70 (missing one photo. Ate the dish too quickly ) - Japanese Near Me - Portland, Maine

If you are a fan of Japanese food and sushi, you will love Miyake. If you are on the fence, you may not. The food is spectacular. The serving size is small. The prices are high. The service is inviting and deliberate. We live in the Portland area and if any of our out of town friends were looking for this type or restaurant, Miyake would be near the top. But if they were in town for a few days looking to sample a few of Portland's best, Miyake is in my view not on that list. read more

This place is very expensive. When you taste the food, you will know why this is so. I have had cheaper sushi, and equivalent quality sushi, but I have seldom had better. Other items are similarly spendy, but the quality is excellent. The space here is intimate, elegant, and very hard to spot from the outside of the building. Aside from sushi, we enjoyed the Ramen with Chicken (shio ramen in a miyake farm chicken dashi), the Pork Belly (yaki buta- braised pork belly), and the Daikon Salad (w/ napa cabbage & carrots in a sesame-nori vinagrette). All were extremely flavorful and artfully prepared. My dining companion also raved about the hamayaki (local lobster, crab, and scallop on sushi rice and coated in spicy mayonnaise). read more

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Good but I would not got back. Felt like I was eating in an office; quiet, uptight with all the servers whispering and not at all welcoming. We were in for a casual bite and maybe not their ideal customer? Also - pricey! 1 shared plate, 1 roll and 2 cocktails was over $80. Not worth it for the dinner experience- maybe lunch is a more laid back vibe. read more

Came with my husband for their lunch omakase. We were immediately greeted by their very friendly staffs. We sat at the bar and each ordered lunch omakase ($40 for ten nigiri) and gaze uni ($8). It was my husband's second time and my first time coming. I was very excited to try because I've heard only good things from my husband. My husband's and my pieces were slightly different (attached photos). My favorite ones were o-toro, scallop, lobster, and uni. The gaze uni was also very fresh. If I lived in Maine, I would probably come here a lot because nothing can beat the $40 for ten pieces deal for such high qualities. (or I may be just so used to omakase prices in New York). My husband and I were very satisfied. read more

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I'm from DC and have had my fair share of wonderful sushi, BUT... this was a total treat. I arrived 10 mins early for my 6pm reservation and was greeted very warmly. The establishment is cozy and decorated minimalistically. I sat at the bar...which is a MUST. You feel like an integral part of the cooking process and experience. Chef Mass Miyake glanced over and smiled! I ordered the Omakase, which was totally worth every penny. This included unagi, sashimi plate, crab egg custard, tempura eel, charred tuna, grilled duck breast and nigiri plate. My waitress was wonderful and explained the preparation of each dish as they arrived. I can't wait to come back to Portland to visit Miyake again! read more

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This was on Eaters list for must eats in Portland and man o man did they hit this one out of the park. Everything and I mean everything about miyake is excellent. We came in for lunch and were just absolutely blown away. Located right next to the harbor hotel it's in a nondescript building that is easy to miss. When you walk in it's basically one room that has seating for about 50 or so people. Their lunch menu is primarily bento box, ala Carte sushi/sashimi , and a price fixe 21 dollarish menu. You really cannot go wrong. We opted for the price fixe, you start with the miso soup. This was easily the best miso soup I have ever had, I'm not an expert but this was truly delicious. It had these magical smokey undertones to go with the perfectly clean broth that they've constructed. After that we had the pork belly and tuna poke which were tremendous. The smoked pork belly is out of this world and was easily my favorite dish of the entire meal. It is delicate and rich, with one bite you're taken on a flavour journey! From there we ordered the Sashimi lunch which is a wide array of fish served over a bed of rice. No complaints here as everything was perfectly prepared and the fish was buttery and smooth. Basically this place is incredible and needs to be on your must visit list whenever you come to Portland. read more

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Miyake is another one of our go-to spots in Portland; one of the most traditional Japanese restaurants we've been to. Two things stand out most about Miyake from other sushi restaurants - the authenticity of the flavors and presentation of meal, meanwhile being creative. Add the ultimate freshness in fish and you've got a 4 star sushi experience. We enjoyed the traditional sashimi and grilled black cod, with their must have miso soup. Also felt a little adventurous and tried their special grilled collar and head of amberjack fish, which was fantastic, buttery and soft. Closed out with an omakase nigiri and ceviche roll which were so flavorful and with not too much truffle oil. Come to Miyake if you're looking for a traditional Japanese meal with variation and flavor! read more

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I love sushi. And my friend has introduced me to really good sushi. So while he was visiting from PA, we decided to try Miyake to get our sushi fix! This place really does a phenomenal job. I can't tell you how excited I was when I saw the menu. We wanted to sit at the sushi bar but they didn't have any seats available right away. We were hungry so decided not to wait. My friend had a variety of the nigiri selection and one sashimi. I had the yellowtail sashimi and salmon nigiri. We also each got miso soup. Additionally, we got the tekka maki and negi-toro maki. Both were so good. Everything was very fresh and presentation was on point. We will definitely be back to do the omakase. For dessert we had the Creme brûlée (my favorite!!!!). So light and flavorful. Our waitress was really knowledgable and helped us with a bunch of questions we had. She really knew the sake as well! read more

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Came here with the grandkids when we were in Portland for the weekend. Kids were craving Sushi. Fish and sushi was excellent and fresh. Options besides sushi was good. It was expensive though. Service was okay. Ambiance was nice. read more

The 3 of us each enjoyed the Omakase menu. 10 beautiful pieces of sushi. The meal was delicious and the service amazing. Thank you.

I'm not sure what all the hype is about regarding this place. It was across the street from our hotel so we decided to check it out for lunch. Big mistake. First off, we had two kids and 5 adults so getting seated took forever (around 20 mins?). Then we basically ordered everything off the lunch menu, including the sashimi set, soba noodles, bento box and a few rolls. The seafood was all very fresh, which was expected for the price. I personally ordered the soba noodles. The broth was so bitter, I felt like I was eating some Asian medicine. I've had soba in Asia, and this ain't it. Do not get it. The sushi/sashimi was as good as expected but then we paid the bill and realized it wasn't worth the money. I don't recommend it, unless you've got money growing on your trees. We had a limited number of meals on our trip, and it felt like we wasted one of them read more

O...M...K...Omakase! Do it!! Long bookmarked before I ever actually intended to come to Maine, I convinced Eric R. that I deserved sushi. I saw Miyake is now open on Sundays, and since we had too much food Saturday on a foodie tour and were going to be drinking too much beer on a brewery tour on Monday, Sunday was the day he said we could go. I did not make reservations because we kept taking afternoon naps which is really unlike me, so I did not have a clue when we would be going to dinner. We walked in around 8:00 and the restaurant closed at 8:30. Our server told us that the most popular way to eat was the 4 menu tasting for $58, which is a great deal. The entire menu is also a la carte, but I asked her about the $75 omakase. She gave me a sampling of what was served that night and everything sounded amazing, so I asked if the restaurant allowed omakase for one person in a party, and she said yes! I got the sparkling yuzu lemonade as my beverage which was fantastic! Eric R. got hot green tea. He ordered a l a carte and the server spaced our our dishes so we could always have food and could share. Eric R. got seaweed salad, demi chirashi (tuna, salmon, salmon belly, lobster, hamachi, amberjack, tamago, snapper, masago, shiitake, maybe another fish for $20-great deal), and the super toro roll (had the essence of truffle). His dishes were delicious as I tried everything. My omakase: Course 1: Yaki Uni: Torched sea urchin with mascarpone and enoki mushroom. This was rich, decadent, and oishi. I normally end my meals with uni as dessert so let's just say this was a big dessert first (the uni was on a tray - no measly portion here!) Course 2: Assorted sashimi. This included lobster, amberjack, fatty salmon, seabass, yellowtail, tuna, snapper, and mackerel. Everything was divine, especially the mackerel and salmon belly. Course 3: Crab chawanmushi with gold leaf. First of all, this will probably be my one and only time eating gold leaf on chawanmushi...so there's that. The ginkgo nut was fresh! Course 4: House-smoked arctic char seared skin side down with yuzu gel and pickled mustard seed. This was interesting. I liked the crispy skin and yuzu gel! Course 5: Maine whelk with anchovy butter. This was also sauteed with yellow pepper. I have rarely eaten whelk and it was definitely unique. The presentation was beautiful in its own shell. Course 6: Seared duck breast with sansho balsamic, yuzu kosho, and caramelized zucchini and potato. This dish was so delicious! The duck was tender and cooked to perfection, and the vegetables were incredibly tasty rather than an afterthought. Course 7: Baby snapper nigiri lightly torched. This was a refreshing bite from the chef. Course 8: Unadon with Maine eel. This was a fun dish, with flavorful local eel on rice with ginger pickle. I thought the yuzu lemonade was so good I also got a refill! Memorable moment: Eric R. asked the server was zuke is and we both answered "marinated" at the same time. She was impressed and told me I should work here. I also got a job offer from Koiso in Maui back in 2013 (see my review) so maybe I worked in a sushi bar in my past life. Honestly, the price is right and the food is amazing. I would not pass up the opportunity to eat here if you ever go to Portland. read more

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Reservation would guaranteed you a table. Spacious restaurant. Restaurant filled up quick. Yaki Uni was cooked and tasted ok. Raw uni taste better. Braised Pork Belly and Fried Oyster were good and tender. My friends liked the Nigiri Omakase. I did get sick after eating here. I'm not sure how I feel about paying $120 and getting sick. Service was good. read more

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I came to Miyake during my first visit ever to Portland and it was without a doubt, my favorite meal. Depending on how hungry you are and what you're looking to try, Miyake has a lot of options. With one other person, we opted to share the omakase nigiri ($40) and their 4 course set ($58). Both extremely reasonably priced for the quality and had generous portions. The omakase nigiri came out together on 1 plate which I didn't mind. Although the nigiri lacked a little in flavor compared to other omakases I've tried, the entire selection was extremely fresh. For the 4 courses, we chose the Marinated Salmon, Miso Marinated (4 slices) and Grilled Black Cod, Grilled Duck Breast and the Miyake Farm Pork. A little protein heavy, but I wanted to try a variety. Everything was well balanced and seasoned. The garnishes all paired very well too. We still had a little room so instead of choosing dessert, we decided to order a la carte and try their Super Toro Roll. It was simple but so good! It is a tuna and avocado roll topped with diced medium toro, truffle oil, rayu (chili oil) & scallions. If you like toro, give it a try. The truffle oil is not overpowering. Lastly, their service is great! Reservation recommended for dinner. read more

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One the best meals I had in Portland. I don't eat sushi but my partners does, said it was the best sushi ever! I had the miso salad, this was so much more than the basic lettuce and dressing. It's was artfully crafted and delicious. I next ordered the swordfish, it was melt in you mouth and out of this world fabulous. My last dish was the pork something that was just terrible, it was slices of grisly pork. I returned it, but I was so completely satisfied that I didn't need anything else. read more

Miyake - Swordfish - Japanese Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Average and Rigid. Quality of the fish wasn't great. Anything not posted on the menu is completely not an option. Example with the Ebi is there was no option to get the fried shrimp head. The Omakase leaves nothing to the chef's creativity and is just presentation of their posted menu. read more

Cute little place. Super limited menu and very spendy. We have been spoiled by California sushi bars. I do not think we will go back.

Miyake gets high marks for fresh quality sushi and interesting flavors. Their bento box has a wide selection from sashimi to broccoli rabe. I enjoyed the sashimi and the lobster spring roll. The broccoli and the salmon sashimi were okay and I really didn't like the cold chicken and the fried Arctic char roll. Overall i think I'll be back but will plan on ordering rolls of salmon or tuna which were clearly high quality and delicious. read more

Miyake - Bento box - Japanese Near Me - Portland, Maine