Sushi joints

[Teton]

I just stumbled on a new sushi joint on Hwy 99 in Vancouver, and I'm impressed. Its called Sushi Tsunami, at about 74th and NE Hwy 99. My favorite places are the spot in Sellwood on Bybee, a Marineopolis near my house in Clackamas, and Todai.

What are your favorite sushi joints? There's another good place off of NW 23rd too.

[Pilar]

Syun in Hillsboro. $$$ but dang it's good. Pen shell can't get it anywhere else.

[Nordic Sun]

Have they got a grill?

[Pilar]

Are you a cajun sushi guy, Bob?

[Smily]

Bento sushi in Gresham is good and very reasonable.

[Jeremy]

Sushi Takahasi, downtown on broadway and burnside and they have another one somewhere too, cheap but good and you cant beat the $1.00 a plate wednesday dinner and all day on sunday deal!!! For high budget sushi the Rose City Cafe at the Airport is the best!!!

[Teton]

Originally Posted by Pilar

Syun in Hillsboro. $$$ but dang it's good. Pen shell can't get it anywhere else.

Hmmm, gunna have to try that place on my way back from the coast next time.

[Fishrite]

At 64 years old I've eaten a lot of sushi.....but none better than a place in Medford......I'm not sure of the name. It is relatively new....WOW! My mouth is watering thinking about it....I'll get the name from my son and post it. I've never had better...It is unbelievable. Fishrite

[Teton]

Originally Posted by Fishrite

WOW! My mouth is watering thinking about it.... Fishrite

Yeah, after reading the Sushi Party thread this morning, I was hankering for sashimi.

[Nordic Sun]

Originally Posted by Pilar

Are you a cajun sushi guy, Bob?

OH YEA!! Maybe even Jerky Sushi if it's served hot!

Bob

[shinook65]

Kyoto's in Salem..Hiroshi is a Master Sushi maker...Spicy TUNA! rolls...Yummmm

[Jeremy]

Are you talking about the sushi/tepanyaki place? That is Oh's Osaka (awesome sushi there!!!), or there is the one in the strip mall that has the boats that go around in the water, i think that is called Gen Kai.

Originally Posted by Fishrite

At 64 years old I've eaten a lot of sushi.....but none better than a place in Medford......I'm not sure of the name. It is relatively new....WOW! My mouth is watering thinking about it....I'll get the name from my son and post it. I've never had better...It is unbelievable. Fishrite

[Barviewrocks]

It amazes me at how "Pilar" is consistently "right on" with his recommendations and good taste. The place in Hillsboro is a great place but for those that do not want to travel so far, here are a few more places to eat bait.

East side, there is a place behind Trader Joes in the Hollywood district. The place on SE Bybee is also great but I do not like to wait so long.

West side close in - try the place next to Uwajimaya or their previous location across the street from the Fred Meyer on canyon road.

Sorry about the lack of names. I must be a visual guy as I can recall the location and the great food ;-)

BTW - John, you once enlightened me to cooking tuna the right way and I have been hooked since. A big thanks.

[devonian]

Hakatomon in Beaverton gets my vote

[Zodiac-Fisherman]

The best place for Sushi bar non is Saburu's in SE portland off Bybee bvld. There's a reason why the line is soo long to get a table. Portions can be 2x what you would normally find at a sushi joint.I've eaten at joints all over Cali, and Hawaii, nothing comes close to saburu's.Otherwise there's freshly prepared tuna that you can eat withn a hour of it being killed. That's only if your fortunate enough to get one of those fatty cow's down south.How about a steak of YFT meat that's only a hour old, eat it like a burger..Doesn't get all that much better.

[Pilar]

Barviewrocks .. you are welcome and thanks for the kind words.

Here's one more .. Takahashi in SE Portland. 103rd and Holgate. Seiji is the sushi master. Sit at the bar and talk to him, he'll tell you a joke or show you how to make your favorite. The one in old town has good food too but I like the original out in SE with the train that circles the place around the walls.

Escolar was his recommendation and I order it whenever it is available. They also make tempura and traditional Japanese. Nabiyaki or homemade noodle is another good thing. A bowl of noodles, vegetables, meat, various pickled japanese stuff and broth. Yum.


Any good sushi in Corvallis? No one I've talked to here even likes the stuff.

[Steelhead Stalker6]

I just found a new place out off 82nd kind of by Sportsman, its just a little south in a shopping center little joint but wow is it good!

there Garlic Albacore roll and spicey tuna salmon roll are to die for!!

[Jeremy]

Is this the same Escolar? I guess its good if you watch your intake

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escolar

The only good, and i think only period, sushi place in corvallis is downtown on 3rd street next to Cantina, pretty good but spendy

Aomatsu Japanese Restaurant
122 NW 3rd St
Corvallis, OR 97330

If you travel a lot for business in Oregon here is a website that lists every place in oregon that either has sushi or might have it, as well as a review. kind of dated call first if you are trying out a new place:

http://www.viclink.com/~mikeb/sushi/

Originally Posted by Pilar

Escolar was his recommendation and I order it whenever it is available. They also make tempura and traditional Japanese. Nabiyaki or homemade noodle is another good thing. A bowl of noodles, vegetables, meat, various pickled japanese stuff and broth. Yum.


Any good sushi in Corvallis? No one I've talked to here even likes the stuff.

[Pilar]

Yikes .. well it tastes good. Never noticed any side effects but then I only eat a couple of pieces.

[havnfun2]

up here in tacoma, 2 koi's is the place. chef jackies creations look good and taste even better.

[CR dog]

I'm one to talk because I love sushi and fishing for tuna.

The most popular item at the sushi shops is Maguro. (Bluefin Tuna)

I just returned from a business trip to Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the stuff is everywhere. Now with the added markets in the U.S. and Europe, I can't help to wonder how long this fishery will last. It's always in the back of my mine. Like I said, I'm one to talk cause I love catching bluefin and better yet even eating it raw.

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/...html?from=top5

[Livin the Dream]

The kind of newer place on SE 82nd near Circuit City ......Sushi and Maki........mmmm good stuff.

AL

[pro300]

I like Takahashi for their great deals on Saturdays, however the quality of their rice isn't the best. I've been there numerous times when the rice is cold and not cooked all the way.

Since I'm on a fairly tight budget, I stick to the sushi joints with the trains or conveyor belts. For the price, I don't think you can beat any of the Marinepolis (aka: Sushi Land) around the area. Love the fried calamari with a side of spicy sauce and the asparagus roll, damn tasty for only $1.50

[fish_on]

Benihana's has great sushi and an all you can eat for happy hour. Some of the best I've found is at the Portland City Grill.

[djb]

The spot in Sellwood is Saburos. It is the best in town. Their surf clams are like twice the size of any surf clams you will find at any other sushi joint. The line does suck but for me it is worth the wait.

[ron m]

As Jeremy posted, there is Amotsu in Corvallis. I recently heard there is a new place in town, but don't know it's location.

ron m

[Onokai]

The best so far was a place in (really) Tucsan Arizona. As we alway hit them on my business travels I have been to way more than I can recall-Tuscan was in the top 2. Its off Broadway next time your there. Mark

[fair hooker]

In Newport after many visits, I have always had wondeful Sushi at Sadas towoard the east end of the Bayfront.

[Smoked Salmon]

Heh. Wife and I had dinner at Syun's on Saturday. No reservation, so it took about 20 minutes to be seated. Chef was busy, so they plied us with stuffs until the food was ready. 6 rolls and 2 nigiri later we were full up. $55 plus tip, so not the cheapest, but damn good food.

And yes Bob, they serve cooked food as well.

For another place to try, on Thurman in NW between 23rd and 24th across from the Food Front. Never a wait, and good food. Just not convenient when I could be spending that gas money on sushi at Syun instead.

Bill

[SilverFly]

Koji Osakaya in Gresham took a measurable bite out of my annual income this year. Of course, I probably should have known I had a problem when they quit asking what I wanted to drink, started slicing unagi when I walked through the door, and began sending a dish of extra Tobiko with my orders.

[Wing Locked]

I really like The Takahashi on Holgate out in NE Portland. Great food, atmosphere and large portions for the price. Don't miss 50% off Wednesdays!

[Pilar]

LOL .... nobody likes sushi here.

I haven't been to Takahashi on Holgate for almost a year.

Benihana's is pretty spendy at dinner. The best deal there is handrolls at lunch. I'm thinking of the one off 217 in Tigard. What do they offer at happy hour?

$1.25 handrolls at lunch. That includes all of em, even the spider handroll.

Marinepolis is where I first had sushi. You can see the stuff and decide on looks what to eat. This is very important for beginners. And the squid rocks. I wait till they are all gone and then order two. They have to go and make them and they are hot and very good. The Marinepolis on Canyon in Beaverton has a few items not on the menu.

Rickie's special .. handroll with shrimp, avocado, draped over with salmon and maguro and spicy sauce.

Bonito .. seared and covered with green onion and ginger. In season. I always ask.

Seared sockeye and seared Atlantic Salmon.

Seared albacore.

Does anyone here admit to eating Uni? Uuuuckkkk. I've tried several times but ugggghhh.

[Salty Walty]

Only 2 places here but both are good Sada's on the Bayfront. He does some amazing stuff with local catches in season. Yuzen in Seal Rock look for the 15' japanese guy that looks like Steve O. Yuzen is great but not if you are in a hurry.

[Rosco]

Originally Posted by ron m

As Jeremy posted, there is Amotsu in Corvallis. I recently heard there is a new place in town, but don't know it's location.

ron m

The new place is a few blocks south of Aomatsu on 3rd I believe. As long as I'm here, I might as well sound off for Ginza in Albany. I've eaten my share of sushi and they are up there with anyone.

An interesting side note...I was talking to the sushi chef at Ginza recently about how sushi restaurants buy fish. He told me that the only distribution house in the whole area is in Vancouver, WA. Soooo..... most of the sushi joints being discussed on here get their fish from the same place I'm sure there are different grades that can be purchased which would vary the quality, and handling is certain to affect the quality.....but, i fiigured I'd throw that in there.

[Ride Red]

Another vote for Sushi Land, and other places with conveyor belts, when you're in a hurry. Where else can you start eating within seconds after sitting down.

In Corvallis, the new place is:

Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

250 SW Third St. (3rd & Jefferson)
Corvallis, OR 97333
phone: 541.754.7508
fax: 541.752.1930
Type: Japanese
Features: Hibachi Style - We cook in front of you! Dine In, Carry Out & Catering - Exotic Cocktails

[redfish89]

Sin Ju in the pearl.

[Teton]

Originally Posted by Steelhead Stalker6

I just found a new place out off 82nd kind of by Sportsman, its just a little south in a shopping center little joint but wow is it good! Their Garlic Albacore roll and spicey tuna salmon roll are to die for!!

Hmm, I was as Sportsmans last night. I'll definitely give that place a shot.

Originally Posted by Zodiac-Fisherman

The best place for Sushi bar non is Saburu's in SE portland off Bybee bvld. There's a reason why the line is soo long to get a table. Portions can be 2x what you would normally find at a sushi joint.....

Its only a few blocks out of my way home. I used to buzz by there often and check the line. No line...bingo!!



Anybody up for lunch soon? I'm getting hungry already.

[greenbuttskunk]

Ichidai, 61st and powell. A few blocks from our place. Great sushi!

[Coastalfisherman]

Originally Posted by Salty Walty

Only 2 places here but both are good Sada's on the Bayfront. He does some amazing stuff with local catches in season. Yuzen in Seal Rock look for the 15' japanese guy that looks like Steve O. Yuzen is great but not if you are in a hurry.

The new owner of Yuzen if very fast. 3 of us in and out in under an hour last week.

[TheTexan]

Pilar,

Aomatsu is good and pretty reasonable. I haven't been to Tokyo, it's fairly new. I've been told it's pricey and not as good. It is surprising that Sushi's not more popular around Corvallis.

Aomatsu is across from the Wells Fargo Bank on 3rd street and Tokyo is a few blocks to the south, both are on the west side of 3rd.

[Clyde]

Syun & Saburos are my top two...although I just ate at Le Hana's recently and was vey happy with the experience. It's located off Imbrie Drive in Hillsboro behind the Fred Meyers.

[djb]

Originally Posted by Rosco

An interesting side note...I was talking to the sushi chef at Ginza recently about how sushi restaurants buy fish. He told me that the only distribution house in the whole area is in Vancouver, WA. Soooo..... most of the sushi joints being discussed on here get their fish from the same place I'm sure there are different grades that can be purchased which would vary the quality, and handling is certain to affect the quality.....but, i fiigured I'd throw that in there.

My buddy is a chef at Marinepolis. He told me that Marinepolis owns their own boats and provides the fish for all of their Marinepolis restaraunts. He might be wrong but its what I was told.

[Spindrifter]

Sushitown in Tanasborne when you wanna go cheaper.....very good here

Portland City Grill is also awesome for upscale.......

Hakatamon is also good.....inside Uwajamaya in Beaverton

Hard to beat Todai also.......

But my favorite is right in my own home......something about making yourself, your own way, treating friends, that just makes it better :tongue:

[jfa686]

Yoko's and Masu in my book...at Yoko's try the broiled mussels...Mmmmmm...and Masu the Mt. St. Helens platter is awesome!!!!!! also as far as saki goes you will not find a better selection than Masu and you can get the chefs secret cheek cut(himachi)...but ssssshhhhh on that one...

[Headhunter]

My 6 year old LOVES that shshi place on NW 23rd with the conveyor. She always asks to go there and get the shrimp sushi, tuna rolls and all kinds of stuff and usally leaves just the rice for me....BUT I think it really is because of the choclate cream puffs

[Billfisher]

Saburos is FABULOUS! I just tried a new one called Leihana at the base of the sky tram to OHSU. It was very good at Happy hour, with prices much like Saburo's and portions that were average. Their service was good (and good looking!) My 7 year old was diggin' his first Sushi Bar experience.

[Teton]

Originally Posted by Billfisher

My 7 year old was diggin' his first Sushi Bar experience.

Gotta get them started early!

[LadyFish]

Oishi Sushi (sounds like "ohshit sushi" only without the "t") in vancouver by the Oliver Garden at the Vancouver Mall. Great sushi and sashimi. They also serve tuna and halibut collars which are fab! Just ask for it. Prices are reasonable as well.

[amarillo]

I tried the Tokyo grill just south of Amotsu last week and thought it was good. I could not tell any difference between it and Amotsu and the steak dish I ordered for lunch was great. Only $9.95 for the steak and the sushi was reasonable. They also have the "tables around the grill" style seating which can be kinda fun at times.

[ET]

Originally Posted by redfish89

Sin Ju in the pearl.

This is where my wife (Japanese) usually takes me. We've tried many of the others but she hasn't been impressed. She only likes the authentic Japanese, I like it all!:tongue:

Our less expensive go-to sushi is at the Hakatamon Restaurant at Uwajimaya in Beaverton. Authentic sushi and the kids love the udon, all at a reasonable price. Food is good, but you are eating at a grocery store!

[CAPT KUJO]

Originally Posted by LadyFish

Oishi Sushi (sounds like "ohshit sushi" only without the "t") in vancouver by the Oliver Garden at the Vancouver Mall. Great sushi and sashimi. They also serve tuna and halibut collars which are fab! Just ask for it. Prices are reasonable as well.

Oishi translated loosely means very tasty in Japanese