Got a couple sushi rolls here for take out the other day and they were just okay. They had soy…read moresauce packets which I don't really like. The prices are decent. They have a few tables inside, but more of a take out spot. They have a huge menu. I want to try some of their non sushi options

This is my second visit for take out. For those of you local, it's a great DoorDash option…read more The sushi is very tasty and delicious. I had the general Tso chicken. I love this version of it. The sauce tastes slightly different but it's delicious and smooth. This time we went for take out and was greeted by a very friendly and cheerful front staff. She was extremely helpful and had us read to run with our food so it stayed nice and hot for our 10-15 min ride home. Looking forward to my next visit.

Amazing fresh fish! We sat a the sushi bar and it was fun to watch them make all the different…read moresushi and dishes. My favorite was the tuna roll and Hamayaki. The Hamayaki was such an interesting dish and something I would go back for. The service was very attentive. The flavors and fish were so great in every dish. Worth a spot for a fancier and pricier sushi place!

We only came here for the lobster sushi roll but it did not disappoint!! Very tasty and fresh!…read moreWould love to come back here and try their other sushi rolls!

I love this restaurant. It's dangerously close to where I live and I go here often and get various…read moremaki rolls. Sushi obviously isn't inexpensive, but compared to many places in Portland it's quite reasonably priced if you order non-speciality rolls. The eel avocado roll is especially good and I have also enjoyed the fatty tuna and yellowtail/scallion. I think what makes this place special though is that it appears the owner is heavily involved in the day-to-day operations. I believe he works as a sushi chef sometimes and I've also passed by late at night and seen him cleaning the glass on the front door. The waiters seem genuinely happy to be working there and seem to be friends with each other. They also seem to have strong intra-restaurant culture such as greeting people who walk in the door with the same greetings that I heard when I was in Japan and saying "corner" every time they're rounding a corner with food. The patio outside is delightful. There's a waterfall and the space has the feel of a Japanese tea garden. Really special place. It can feel a bit buzzy/sceney on the weekends, for better or worse. Definitely a special restaurant worth going to.

My friends and I had a fabulous experience here. We started with the fried chicken (chicken…read morekaraage) which opened up our appetite for all the sushi we ate. Every sushi roll was fresh and packed with different fish. We loved the option to sit at the traditional Japanese tables on the floor, it reminded me of when in Japan. It took a bit of time for the sushi to come in, but we did order quite a bit (so worth it) They had a painting on the wall featuring the sushi chefs from 2020 and they told us that the same sushi chefs are still working here! It was very heart warming.

I've been here a few times now and as delicious as the food is, the prices are crazy, especially…read morefor that portions and compared to other poké places. I'm a huge fan of poké, especially a spicy tuna bowl. The options here are more limited and more expensive than other places around the state. The service is ok, but not very friendly. The space is clean and I appreciate the number of unique drink offerings, but I won't be frequenting here very often.

I'm spoiled when it comes to Poke. When I'm in Hawaii, I get my poke at Foodland. Yes Foodland!…read more I've been to many poke places in the mainland and for some reason this hits the authenticity of Hawaiian Poke. I ordered the Hawaiian Original with extra protein. Loved every single bite. Will definitely come back when I'm here for business!

Been here a couple times and it's one of my top local sushi joints. Recently two of my friends…read morebrought me for my birthday. The sushi is consistently delicious and reasonably priced. The server was very personable and funny and noticed it was my birthday when I handed over my ID for a drink. He brought out a little plate of free mochi with a candle after our meal which was really cute and yummy.

Always busy, so you know it's good! They are swarmed with diners when I came to pick up my take out…read moreorder. The staff knows what they're doing and they don't let the rush of people stress them out. I will say, it's not my top place in the area anymore but it's still great! The tempura here is unmatched! Whatever batter they use is perfect. The ingredients are fresh. My favorite roll here is the tuna lover but honestly you can't go wrong with any roll. I haven't tried any of their hibachi or hot dishes but saw people ordering them a lot when I ate at the restaurant.

Kume is a fan favorite for me because of the menu variety, flavor, price points, and service. Their…read moresushi rolls are made fresh (angry dragon roll is top notch) and their hibachi plates are so delicious! You get a generous portion of protein and rice as well as a soup and delicious ginger dressing salad with most plates! Their servers are always kind and on top of things regardless of a dinner rush or not! And to top everything off, the atmosphere is great-lots of seating and the booths offer privacy and plenty of space!

I stopped in knowing what I was going to get. Uni and Toro. Both were just "okay". The Uni had a…read morelittle bite to it which I have not had in the past. The toro was much tougher to bite into and the taste was disappointing. I've added a picture so you can see the presentation was very nice Likely not return.

We are definitely fans of this establishment for a multitude of reasons but the service and quality…read moreof the product are probably the biggest reasons for the 5 stars on this review. They have a smooth flowing system for takeout and they are extremely quick in filling the orders and staying focused as the residents of southern Maine fill them with orders. If you are looking at sitting down to eat, this is not gonna be your best bet with the fact that they have about two tables inside and 1 picnic table outside that might be good during the summer but then there really is nothing to look at out there. The food is impeccable every single time that I have come here and have never been let down by this establishment in freshness and in quality and out latest visit did not disappoint. We will definitely be back

Absolutely the best fried rice I've ever had. Not your typical fried rice…read more Try it- available in small & large sizes.

Take out last weekend. The Pad Thai, spring rolls, sushi and edamame were so delicious. Ready in 20…read moreminutes.

On a Sunday afternoon they were busier than I expected. They seemed to be short staffed. The wait…read morefor someone to take our order was longer than it should have been, and twice I had to flag down a staff member. The service was friendly, and they were doing their best. The sushi was good quality, but the rolls were on the small side. The miso soup was delicious, and a generous portion. The pork dumplings were crisp on the outside and the pork filling was flavorful. The fried ice cream was classic, and done just right, crisp fried dough on the outside, sweet vanilla ice cream in the inside. Delicious. Haven't had that in so long! The interior could use a little freshening up. For example, the plastic seat of my chair was ripped, the carpet has seen better days. The bathroom was clean. I would go back again.

Date day with my son had us come to Benkay for a late lunch. Parking was easy and signage was…read moreclear. We entered and were immediately greeted and guided towards a corner table. The decor is simplistic with Asian flares. Menu is extensive with many options from Sushi to edamame, saki to soup. We decided on Maki roll the Maine and son has a variety of sashimi and Maki roll Futomaki. Green tea for two as well chatted. Very good, flavorful. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and service was wonderful! We will be back. Thank You

Delightful, truly authentic Japanese dining in Portland…read more We were visiting for an overnight mini vacation and stopped in for a nice lunch before heading back home. What caught my eye the chalkboard listing fish that one sees at high-end sushi restaurants. Fresh fish flown in from all over but not ignoring the amazing local farm to table items (or in this case, net to table). Our dishes were prepared expertly and amazingly good. I haven't had a Japanese dining experience like this since we were in New York. The wait staff are absolutely amazing. The ladies there were chatting with our kids, teaching and correcting their Japanese, and clearly tickled by the conversation. The decor is nicely subdued, but comfortable. This would be a great place for a first date, or to celebrate a nice event like a new job or an outing with someone special. Highly recommended.

7/9/26 A pleasant surprise- I expected a madhouse buffet-…read moreinstead I found a quiet, sedate, clean and beautifully decorated Asian decor. The service was prompt, attentive, accommodating. The passion fruit lemonade mocktail, a ten. I had a large platter of "a little of this, a little of that" : filet mignon, lobster, shrimp, scallops and noodles- small salad, clear broth soup. All good but too much food. I will return, sample the seafood ceviche. Why not a five star meal? It was my first visit- will need to sample more dishes.

I admit I was pleasantly surprised. My teenage daughter likes to come here with her friends for…read morehibachi grill. She has been begging me to go with her. So we finally went together. The hibachi grill "show" is exactly what you would expect. The flames, the spinning egg, the spatula banging/drumming, the onion flaming volcano, the tossing pieces of food so the customers can catch it in their mouth, and squirting sake directly into your mouth. I haven't been to hibachi grill in at least 15 years...nothing has changed. Exactly the same. The grill guy was very enthusiastic, funny, and gave my daughter a balloon when he was finished cooking. The food portions are generous. We both brought about half our meal. The food was fresh. The flavors were average...like they intentionally made them basic for the most common denominator. I did like each portion included both rice and noodles. The meal also comes with a small salad (very basic) and a clear broth soup which was better than I expected. The price is reasonable.