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    Mizu Sushi

    4.0 (98 reviews)
    InexpensiveSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating

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    Sammy C.

    This TINY mom & pop sushi shop is located in downtown Portland. There is limited outdoor seating only, but I noticed most people get their order to go. A sweet elderly Japanese couple runs the whole show, so please be patient and kind! While there's a bit of a wait during the lunch rush, if you've got the time it's worth the wait. Each roll is handmade by the wife, and the husband helps support her behind the counter. The fish and rice are high quality and I was impressed with how fresh everything was. The prices were also very reasonable (~$11-14 per roll). As a salmon lover I opted for the Mizu Sushi and Lion Roll. The size of the salmon pieces were generous and so buttery. The cucumber and scallion provided the perfect refreshing crunch to balance out the fish. I'll be back Mizu!

    Matthew C.

    We ordered 3 rolls for ~$25 total which is very affordable. The fish quality is pretty good for the price. I would say the only con is their limited and sometimes uncertain hours.

    Oregon roll
    Cassandra C.

    This place was so cute! I came on a break on my first day of jury duty. It's very small, with room for only maybe 3-4 people to sit. There's a short L counter and one table. But the sushi I had was good! I've been doing Japanese on Duolingo but couldn't really speak anything yet. I've been learning some hirigana and was excited to share my post with the hirigana for sushi: すし I had an Oregon roll, a spicy tuna roll, and a cucumber salad. It was a little too much food for one person but I find every sushi place is a little different. Sometimes the roll will be 4 pieces, 6 pieces, 8 pieces, or be tiny little pieces. The cucumber salad has sesame seeds and sushi vinegar and my cucumber was very crunchy and ripe that day! I would go back if I was in the area!

    Ben K.

    Small sushi spot close by the waterfront. Stopped by for takeout and took about 15 mins or so for order to be ready, which wasn't bad at all. The restaurant itself is very small and I would not recommend dining in - just order to-go. The only thing knocking off a star is that, when I asked if they had tamago on their menu (or could prepare it), the lady looked at me like a chicken with its head cut off. Every sushi place I had been to previously had it on their menu and I didn't think it was too obscure of a question, but I guess I was wrong. Oh, well. The sushi itself was very good quality and I enjoyed it a lot. I'll definitely be back!

    Avocado Vegetable Roll
    JuliAnn V.

    This hidden gem is a whole in the wall. It's right next to my work and easy when I need quick food. It's counter service and there isn't really too much seating but you can take your roll to the park on the next block to enjoy. The only reason why I give this place 4 stars in because I don't eat fish so I never feel like I'm a good judge of any sushi spot but I do believe it will be worth your time!

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    Andrew H.

    For me, hole in the wall spots are usually reserved for taco places across town with the occasional comfort food and little mom and pop place outside of town. I will say, a hole in the wall sushi spot is a new one on me, but what a welcome find. Now, to be fair, I have been here a few times, but just to pick up food since I do food delivery part time. I'd never eaten here before but the sushi always looked great. I also liked that it was one person doing everything. The space itself is probably smaller than the coat closet at the Ringside Steakhouse, so... cozy. There is a small amount of counter seating and during the warmer months there are some tables outside. But one woman is running the show and what I had was simply tasty and very inexpensive. Now from other reviews, a daughter helps out from time to time and on my visit, there was a man that was assisting but she takes care of all the sushi. To start off, there are two combo options that are both cheap and filling for a light lunch. I went with option one for $10.95 which had a crunchy roll with tuna, a spicy tuna roll and two pieces of nigiri (salmon and snapper). Everything was prepared well and so fresh. The wasabi had some kick to it. I also had to get some unagi nigiri (mine and my daughter's favorite) and some yellowtail nigiri that had a real depth of flavor. I actually enjoyed the taste of that the best. The are plenty of other rolls to try plus some hot options. They are limited on the fish choices, but what you get is great. I highly recommend stopping by here and I do plan on coming back many more times. Support local. Enjoy.

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    Audrey H.

    The intimate 3-seat counter in this tiny restaurant allows for you to really engage with the sushi chef; this woman not only made me the best California & spicy tuna roll but she educated me on the actual current temperature in my home of Los Angeles, CA. Misu has a very authentic feel, the fish is fresh & chilled well & the miso soup is hot. We really enjoyed our time & food here but it was also the first time I finished my food before my boyfriend finished his & he won't stop carrying weights around the house & telling me how strong he is since we got home from Misu

    Amazing sushi. Would highly recommend! Had time to quickly grab something while here on a work trip. Did not disappoint.

    Rainbow Roll Special with salmon inside with California roll $11.99!
    Vivian L.

    A little hole in the wall that has great customer service and great sushi at a great price!!! I am so glad we stumbled upon this place. I highly recommend this eatery to any one passing through, visiting, or lives in Portland who loves eating sushi. I usually order the Rainbow Roll and saw a Rainbow Roll Special on their menu. With this menu item you can choose any assorted fish on top and any assorted fish inside with California Roll (avocado, cucumber, imitation crab) for only $11.99! I would not come here with a large group. They only have about four chairs and the place is very small. I would go with a friend or order to go.

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    Easy in and out. Small inside but the very good quality sushi. Staff was very friendly

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    My favorite sushi in Portland! Great location downtown, convenient for walking to from the office.

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    The food was really yummy, they made the sushi fresh in front of us, and the prices are reasonable for the amount of food provided. YUMMYYY

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    I love coming here for lunch during the work week. I call it in, pick it up, and have great, fresh sushi. I highly recommend it.

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    Loved the sushi here. I could taste the freshness of the fish, we called ahead and it was ready for us when we got there.

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    This small Sushi place is great! The Sushi is nicely presented, tasted great and is a reasonable price. The owner is very friendly as well.

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    This was one of the best sushi places/experiences that I've had. I wasn't really sure what to…read moreexpect for the Omakase portion but the steamed egg with Uni and salmon roll was delicious. I really appreciate that you have the opportunity order other things after the Micah is done. It gives you a lot of opportunities to try out other things or double down on things that you really enjoyed. The $20 sake tasting was a big value. The owner had a great recommendation for all the different sockets that they offered with all the sushi. Next time I'm in Portland I'll be sure to come back here

    Soooo good. Quality AYCE with awesome service. It's interesting starting off with 2 plates of…read moreomakase before getting to do the AYCE, labeled as the "omakase tasting". I thought they were going to be fillers but they tasted great and actually put new fish I've never had before on the map for me! Some of my favorites were - kanpachi - kome buri - ama ebi - salmon (I liked it more than the king salmon, maybe I have peasant taste) - toro The omakase was well thought out as you can see and we even enjoyed the miso soup. I think the price tag of $100/person can initially be steep but you can easily spend this much on these nicer orders. I was also worried they might drop the quality during the AYCE portion but it continued to be delicious and service was consistent throughout (there was another group of 13 people so service was a bit slow having to divide time between the rest of the restaurant and them). I highly recommend this place and will for sure come back. Some delicious quality fish and my new favorite if I'm coming hungry!

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    From sushi, to noodles and rice dishes, there's something for everyone. The service was excellent…read moreand the staff were so friendly and knowledgeable. If you're not downtown, they also have a smaller location on the east side! To start I got the takoyaki, or fried octopus balls. It was crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside, with a tender and chewy piece of octopus, topped with a sweet sauce and fish flakes. Yum!! For my main, I wanted to try one of their broth-less udons and chose one of the specials, the Mentaiko kama-tama Udon--house-made flat udon noodles tossed in and onion oil, bonito, and soy dashi sauce. The noodles are topped with Men-taiko (spicy Tarako caviar), soft egg, tobiko, tempura puffs, green onions, and nori. I also added ikura (as recommended). I've never had flat udon noodles or broth-less udon but I'm forever changed. The minimal broth allows the toppings to be the stars of the show, and here was no exception. The flavors were complex, but balanced, and the variety of textures kept me coming back for another bite. The soy dashi sauce was full of umami and a subtle spicy kick, the fish eggs added pops of saltiness, and the tempura puffs and green onions added some crunch and offset the richness from the other toppings. The house-made noodles also made a huge difference, they were chewy but tender, and soaked up the soy dashi perfectly. I could not recommend Shigezo Izakaya enough!

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    We like sushi. We eat it fairly regularly in DC. When local family says they have a new place to…read moretry in Portland...yeah, interest already increases. Momoyama definitely delivers in the flavor department. What I was struck by was not just the freshness of the fish, nor the expert cuts...but the diversity of flavors. Perfect example - the King salmon with truffle knocked my socks off. I am not really a fan of salmon. I find its raw texture to often be a little soft to my taste and the funk of the omega 3s in quality salmon is just... not my bag. The truffle completely transformed the experience for me. I was not prepared for how well the earthy notes of the truffle complimented the King salmon. It made the sushi something to be savored without any of the traditional off-putting (to me) fishy funkiness. Highly recommended. Similarly, the octopus Sunomono was perfectly prepared. Often, octopus can be chewy. Not in this case. Additionally, the sauces and the salad greens complimented the dish and elevated it from traditional "sushi tastes." The bracing acidity made me want to eat more and was a delightful preamble for the rest of the meal. Service was prompt, friendly, and accommodating. We had a large group of eight and they were dutiful in informing us they had included gratuity in the bill so as to avoid double tipping. This small courtesy was not wasted on us. Service was always readily accessible without being intrusive. Orders were executed without defect and questions were answered pleasantly and with expertise. The restaurant has a pleasant and serene serving space. The bracing refrain of the "Irashai!" Greeting was a welcome touch that made me smile. Overall highly recommended. The prices were quite excellent given the quality of food and I would not hesitate a second visit. Sushi well, my friends.

    We sat at the sushi bar, and immediately a server came over to introduce himself and try to assist…read moreus. Maybe the idea is to help with any language barrier -- the server spoke fluent English, while often the sushi chefs do not -- but we found him way too attentive. We sat at the bar so we could interact with the sushi chefs. We did talk with a chef, but his advice wasn't very specific. So...despite plenty of suggestions from the server, and some advice from the chef, and a long time perusing and discussing the extensive menu, we still weren't sure what to order. We finally went with a combo and were disappointed to see it served in a boat! That just seemed like a gimmicky, touristy thing, we would have preferred a plate. The fish actually was very good, and so were the salads. A shrimp nigiri was the only misstep, as the shrimp was overcooked. I guess I would return to this place -- hopefully on that server's day off! And make sure my order is not coming on a little boat. And skip the shrimp.

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