I love their sushi! The presentation is beautiful and the rolls are generous in size. Luke behind…read morethe 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.

When my order was picked up the person was extremely rude to the person picking it up (my son)…read more Spicy salmon roll + onions NO THANKS. Avocados in our rolls were brown NO THANKS. I wouldn't have ordered seaweed salad and cucumber salad if I knew the seaweed salad was half cucumbers. Also no ginger or wasabi. They must have used all pulp from ginger for their salad dressing because that dressing was all pulp. Iv been ordering from here for a while and have always loved it but am now questioning if I should do it again.

Friends in town we had to collab and do an updated haiku review:…read more Sansai never fails Refreshing after long day Sat on patio Dinner and a show We had a yearning for soosh Big burp after beer Belly full of fish Had to unbutton my pants *tips hat* says thank you

Had to stop for a quick sushi fix and decided to grab some sashimi and rolls to go for lunch to…read morehave at Cannon Beach. Standard rolls and sashimi, and the staff were really helpful when we had questions and packed our food nicely to make sure it remained fresh for the 1.5 hour drive.

Must try: Kao's Special #1 and #2!…read more Why: Solid sushi train with chefs taking orders in front of you! I grabbed a couple plates off the super fun looking train and submitted an order of Kao's Special, Salmon, Scallop, Eel, and Salmon Skin Handroll. My favs were: Kao's Special #1 was Smoked Salmon with Asparagus and #2 was Seared Salmon with Avocado, both with house special sauce. It was saucy and fat nigiri pieces. The other nigiri also hit the spot. Salmon Skin had a nice crispy crunch and was filled in the Handroll. Fresh, affordable, and delicious! I washed it all down with a Sapporo. Notes: The restaurant was only a couple blocks from my hotel and they had good reviews so figured I get my fill of sushi. I came on a weeknight around 7:30pm and was able to seat myself immediately. The worker was friendly, attentive, and welcomed me. He provided water and took my Sapporo order. I then grabbed a couple trays from the awesome looking train and started checking off my order on paper to give to chef. Chefs were quick to make each dish. Chill and fun dining experience!

This sushi spot was within a short walking distance from our hotel and I was craving something…read morelight so we decided to eat here. It had a sushi train (conveyor belt) which is always fun at a restaurant. Prices were great and this fulfilled my craving. Staff were helpful and quick to welcome you. It was pretty quiet inside and the interior was roomy but not super spacious. Sushi was good! I especially liked the cucumber salad which was nice and tangy. Also - great prices. Our total came to $23.

Food: 5 Decor: 4…read moreService: 4 Came here for dinner after booking earlier that week. Overall, great dinner and amazing value. Would definitely come by again. -APPETIZER- Kabocha squash soup 3/5. Nice tasty seasonal soup to start off the meal. Scallop kushi-katsu 4/5. Delicious piece of fried scallop. One of my favorite bites of the meal. -NIGIRI- *HIRAME ~Japanese fluke~ *SAYORI ~half beak~ *KINME DAI ~golden eye snapper~ *SHIMA AJI ~striped jack~ *TUNA-ZUKE ~bluefin tuna marinated jalapeno soy~ *Mini hand roll (For Sushi counter only) ​Miso soup *SAWARA ~spanish mackerel~ *BURI ~wild yellowtail~ *KAMASU ~japanese barracuda~ *MASUNOSUKE ~king salmon~ *CHU-TORO ~medium fatty tuna~ 4/5. All the nigiri was fresh. My favorites were the ikura with uni, mini negitoro hand roll, sawara, buri, and shima aji. Definitely glad I opted for all the supplements including the scallop kushi-katsu, chilled umami eggplant, and uni with ikura. Service was very good.

Finally was able to get reservations here after a long time trying. We reserved eating at the…read morecounter so we could watch and talk to the chef. The restaurant is simplistic with decorations with a few posters. Music plays softly in the background. The menu is explained to us with the optional add ons (highly recommend). Each piece of fish is served individually and explained by the chef, who was also able to knowledgeably talk about the fish. Too many favorites to break down. The fish was amazing! Fresh, flavorful and quality. Kaede is a high end sushi experience that we enjoyed immensely.

Longevity in the business means a faithful following . Super crowded on a Tuesday . Lucky to get a…read moreseat at the bar . Tempura battered veggies , I think , come with dinner . Cedar boxed Sake is super cool . Soft shelled crab so good , you want more . Then Yoko rolls . house specialty very fulfilling . If my place in front of me was larger , I would have ordered half the menu . Means I will have to go back and try everything . It's your typical sushi bar menu . But a few twists here and there . But so worth it . Obviously .

Went for the first time last night (Wednesday). Got there before opening and waited in line. They…read morewere late to open which wasn't that big of a deal. Seated at a four top and water was waiting at the table. Ordering was easy (if not abit delayed with only one waitress). The issue here is that everyone orders at once and the food delivery is super inconsistent. Our waitress was terrible to be honest and I hear from my family she's always awful. Our food was ordered in line with every one else but came out dead last (we even had to ask why our food was taking so long). Items we ordered never showed up (so we just told her never mind). I ordered the teriyaki steak and it was burnt and the rice was swimming in teriyaki sauce, it's was fairly inedible. The miso soup was WAY too salty. I couldn't eat it. This is the place for sushi and drinks. Seated just after 5 and after an hour still had no food. I won't be back but my sushi loving family will be. They need more than one waitress as this one's typical response to questions is 'well I got called in so I'm not sure'. The restaurant is clean and well lit and definitely popular.

uchu has a great happy hour that goes from 2-6PM --…read more being nearby, i've tried a couple of their items, and the ones i recommend would be the fried chicken wings (the herby/spicy dry rub/larb flavored), calamari, and monkey brain. service is always attentive and accommodating! they have both indoor and outdoor seating spaces available, and an aquarium/fish tank inside to add to the experience. if youre ever around mississippi, this is a great place to pop in. prices are super friendly, and they have rotating specials here and there.

I worked in Japan for years and this is about as far from good Japanese cuisine as we are from…read moreJapan. I ate at lunchtime, there are no Japanese cooks or servers. I ordered chicken Katsu. It was as thin as a piece of paper to the point where there was more breading than chicken. It was fried beyond recognition. It came with salad, gyoza, add miso soup. The salad was pieces of lettuce and five thinly sliced tomatoes. That miso soup had one dice size square of tofu and looked and tasted like yellow water. The gyoza was also fried to death. The only thing good I can say about this place is the server (who apparently was the only one serving tables) compted my meal and with a mediocre seafood roll. She was apologetic and super pleasant. The manager was too busy answering the phone (I assume for take out business) to help her and when he wasn't, he was just standing around by the kitchen. She should quit! She's far too nice and efficient for that place.

Sushi Mazi is a treasure. For over 10 years, I have eaten at Sushi Mazi and each time has been a…read moreunique and beautiful experience. Mazi and Polly are the sweetest couple, while Peter and the rest of the team are lovely. The sushi and VIP board is consistently on another level. When I think of Sushi Mazi I think of a place filled with personality, care, and delicious culinary creativity. It is an intimate little restaurant where you are encouraged to slow down, enjoy a date, catch up with a friend, or lean into a good conversation at the bar. It is truly a hidden gem in Portland.

I cannot say enough positive things about Sushi Mazi. The service is always amazing, the food is…read morephenomenal, and it is such a chill and nice vibe. I have been here multiple times and it is a perfect date night spot, girls night out spot, or just a casual craving sushi spot. Mazi is friendly and helpful, and all of his creations are spectacular!! Try all the specials - you will not regret it!

This is a small resturaunt with an upscale look with a great relaxing view. The service was A++…read moreshe was so sweet, attentive, and the place was so clean . But the best part is the food. Original and yummy. So creative and. Beautiful. We ordered around a 100 dollars worth of food and it hit the spot. They also have sake and cocktails here. Next time when im not on a run to the city I will come and try a lemon drop. Come on a date or for lunch or dinner.

Cute interior with a peaceful view…read more The Philadelphia and Spicy Tuna rolls and special bowls were par for the course. Nothing wowed, nothing disappointed. Service was kind, but a bit slow given there were no other customers.