Portland’s Freshest Sushi Bars and Omakases

Below, find exceptional spots to devour tuna-draped nigiri, swirls of salmon maki, and ultra-creamy slabs of scallop sashimi, enjoyed while nestled up at intimate sushi counters or in the comfortable chatter or a neighborhood joint. Some are old-school favorites for no-fuss but top-tier rolls; others are new kids on the block incorporating nontraditional ingredients. But all of them have their place in the city’s larger sushi scene.

Joining the map as of August 2026, there’s much-lauded newcomer Sazanami, Hillsboro favorite Syun Izakaya, and long-standing staple Masu. To discover even more Japanese cuisine and hundreds of other Portland restaurants, download the Eater app for iOS.

As a city with ample access to high-quality fish and nationally celebrated Japanese food, Portland knows its way around sushi. The scene here runs the gamut from affordable spots like Fish & Rice and Yoshi’s that don’t skimp on quality to nationally recognized staples like Zilla Sake, Nodoguro, and Nimblefish.

Below, find exceptional spots to devour tuna-draped nigiri, swirls of salmon maki, and ultra-creamy slabs of scallop sashimi, enjoyed while nestled up at intimate sushi counters or in the comfortable chatter or a neighborhood joint. Some are old-school favorites for no-fuss but top-tier rolls; others are new kids on the block incorporating nontraditional ingredients. But all of them have their place in the city’s larger sushi scene.

Joining the map as of August 2026, there’s much-lauded newcomer Sazanami, Hillsboro favorite Syun Izakaya, and long-standing staple Masu. To discover even more Japanese cuisine and hundreds of other Portland restaurants, download the Eater app for iOS.

Zilla Sake

Zilla opened in 2007 as Portland’s first dedicated sake bar and has evolved into one of Portland’s premier destinations for high-end sushi thanks to head chef Kate Koo. Options span the sushi spectrum from nigiri and sashimi to rolls in hosomaki, futomaki, or uramaki styles, prepared with meticulously sourced fish and seafood like Japanese hamachi and Oregon albacore.

Hokkaido scallops and a 21-day dry-aged New Zealand king salmon are among the highlights, and don’t forget side dishes like Oregon-grown wasabi and lobster kaarage. For the ultimate Zilla experience, book the two-hour omakase ($150 per person).

And of course, don’t forget the sake.

Bluefin Tuna & Sushi

Originally from South Korea, Bluefin Tuna & Sushi expanded into Northeast Portland in 2020.

A casual midweek favorite among the city’s sushi nerds, Bluefin is probably most recognizable for its adorable temari sushi, a style wherein round balls of rice are layered in colorful slabs of fish like edible marbles. Gunkan-style — piling uni or flying fish roe atop a seaweed-wrapped oval of rice — is also on offer. The name isn’t just for show: The restaurant slings various cuts of bluefin tuna at market price.

It’s best to hit up Bluefin during its 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. happy hour for $7 hosomaki rolls and four-piece sets of the chain’s signature temari rounded rolls for $8.

Takara Sushi

A neon octopus sign beckons diners into this Naito Parkway sushi restaurant for sake pours and a variety of rolls, including vegetarian options like tamago or avocado-cucumber. Hungry diners can opt for Takara’s omakase platters, which include chef’s choice of nigiri, sashimi, and rolls, or try the chirashi bowl featuring various cuts of fish over rice.

The prices are pretty economical, too, with $10 spicy tuna rolls and nigiri or sashimi that tops at $6 per order.

Momoyama

When it comes to flexing, this Pearl District sushi bar knows what it’s doing. Yes, it has seared A5 wagyu nigiri.

Yes, it has both Japanese and California sea urchin. Yes, it has surf clams, spot prawns, and a full gradient of tuna cuts.

Yes, it has packed-to-bursting specialty rolls like the Portland Timber with salmon-topped spicy albacore, cucumber, and avocado. It’s worth splurging on the full omakase (starting at $135), which is a parade of raw and slightly seared delights, but there are more budget-friendly chef’s selections as well, like the $58 nigiri and sashimi combo.

Fish and Rice

From torched albacore nigiri to maximalist stuffed rolls crammed with snow crab and tempura shrimp, go simple or big at this open, airy joint just off Northwest 23rd. With most rolls, nigiri, and sashimi in the $5 to $10 range, it’s a reasonably priced spot for lunch or dinner.

But it’s also worth splashing out for the chef’s selection chirashi or moriawase spreads with Alaskan ikura, snow crab, and luxe add-ons like Hokkaido uni.

Syun Izakaya

For Portlanders, it’s worth the trek west to the outer edges of the metro area for lunch or dinner at this oft-recommended izakaya.

Fans of lean, scaled-back omakases may initially raise eyebrows at the massive menu, but don’t be fooled; the quality is there, especially for the price. The menu includes sashimi spreads like the uber-shareable 44-piece plate, chef’s choice nigiri, hand rolls, and specialty creations, including an omakase roll option that the chef whips up just for you. The move here is to get a mix of sushi with other izakaya favorites like karaage or okonomiyaki, plus pours from the noted sake selection.

Sushi Ichiban

Conveyor belt sushi has its devotees, and this Old Town staple has been one of the city’s favorites for decades.

The fish is fresh, well-priced, and comes in generous portions, trailing behind a toy train engine on a continuously spinning track. This isn’t the spot for omakase, but when looking for a slab of salmon nigiri, spicy tuna hand rolls, or creamy scallops, Sushi Ichiban delivers... via train car.

Mirakutei Sushi & Ramen

A legendary Portland sushi restaurant, Mirakutei was first helmed by the equally legendary Hiro Ikegaya before being purchased by longtime employees and brothers Nicolas and Job Martinez.

Here, people can find delights like Dungeness crab nigiri and bluefin belly sashimi, alongside classics like sweet shrimp and bigeye tuna. Beyond the wide assortment of sushi, sashimi, and nigiri, uber-fresh raw fish and seafood take center stage in specialty dishes like hamachi carpaccio, ceviche, and salmon flights.

On Friday and Saturday nights, Hiro Ikegaya returns to the sushi bar for limited-seating, reservation-only $125 per person omakase. There’s also a Clackamas outpost.

Masu Sushi

There’s a reason Masu has remained among the top sushi establishments in Portland over its 20-plus years. Its laser focus on quality and letting the finest fish speak for itself produces superb sashimi, nigiri, and chirashi bowls, easily admired in the restaurant’s sun-filled downtown dining room.

But don’t skip the speciality maki, where imagination comes out to play in creations like the Rip City (featuring shishito tempura and habanero masago) or the crab, unagi, and salmon-stuffed Death by Sushi. For a Masu meal with less sticker shock, go at happy hour for $20 sashimi assortments and $9 ura maki rolls, washed down by a $5 Sapporo.

Nodoguro

Known for its ephemeral and intimate kaiseki-grounded tasting menus, Nodoguro was already a hard-enough reservation to nab. Now that chef Ryan Roadhouse has brought home a James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Northwest and Pacific region, that waitlist is bound to only get longer.

Patience pays dividends to experience Roadhouse’s thoughtful, imaginative dishes that bring together the Pacific Northwest’s seasonal bounty with finesse. The fluid menu centers storytelling as much as flavor and presentation.

Past menus have been inspired by everything from Studio Ghibli films to PNW pop culture cult-favorite Twin Peaks. The tickets, released on a monthly basis, typically clock in at $250, though a more streamlined afternoon tea option is available for $150.

Miyamoto

This low-key Montavilla spot is a favorite among many Portlanders for quality, casual sushi of all types, from nigiri to classic rolls to Ora king salmon-stuffed handhelds. With regular specials like three-piece albacore nigiri for $9 Thursday through Sunday, and $7 spicy tuna rolls at happy hour, Miyamoto’s deals make it a more affordable sushi night out.

The extensive sake selection is also a draw, with flights for curious sippers to sample different styles.

Nimblefish

One of Portland’s most famous Edomae-style sushi restaurants, Nimblefish serves stunning cured and fresh fish in its most traditional form of nigiri or sashimi in a tight-quarters cafe.

The menu rotates seasonally and shows off a variety of curing techniques, as well as simple, fresh slices of fish — much of which is sourced from Japan. The omakase ($125 per person) is definitely the move here, but there are also a la carte options from Tuesday through Saturday or to add-on to the omakase experience.

Co-owner Cory Auger is expected to open a different sushi bar, Sushi Fukami, in downtown Portland in 2026.

Yoko’s Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Gladstone institution Yoko’s has held a cult following for decades, delightfully old-school with a range of reasonably priced nigiri and elaborate maki. Yoko’s offers a wide selection of salmon, from ikura to skin to smoked, as well as fan favorites like the poki roll: ahi and seared albacore over a cucumber-avocado roll.

Non-purists can get experimental with options like the Ruben’s Special — smoked salmon, cream cheese, and cucumber — or the spicy Thai roll with shrimp, cucumber, broccoli, and peanut sauce.

Yuubi Sushi

Chef Ricky Tam takes quality seriously, bringing in some of the best ingredients from Japan for his creations like Hokkaido rice, bluefin tuna, and amberjack.

Tam puts New Zealand king salmon and his prized Japanese fish imports through a dry aging process to achieve a rich umami taste. Sitting inside at the counter gives diners a front-row view of the process inside the dry ager.

Fun applications of produce figure into the restaurant’s uramaki — peaches are tucked inside the Scott roll alongside Ora king salmon, while pickled radish provides a fun contrast to the bluefin-packed Tuna Divide.

Yoshi’s Sushi

Working out of a small Multnomah Village cart doesn’t stop Yoshi Ikeda, a former Bamboo Sushi chef, from serving high-caliber nigiri and maki. Yoshi’s offers a small menu of innovative rolls and rotating nigiri, as well as the occasional hand roll or chirashi box special, but the meticulously seared scallop nigiri with yuzu pepper marmalade continues to be the star of the show.

Yoshi’s is currently slinging takeout via phone orders only, with no walk-ups, so don’t forget to call ahead.

Kaede

This Sellwood spot comes from two veteran sushi chefs, who have cut and rolled sushi all over the world before landing in Portland.

Fish, like goldeneye snapper, bluefin, and yellowtail, is flown in fresh from Tokyo’s legendary fish markets. With tasting menus starting at $85, it’s also one of the more reasonably priced options for a premium omakase experience in the area.

Sazanami

A Beaverton-area strip mall is the unlikely home of one of the Portland area’s buzziest new sushi spots, which just opened its doors in summer 2026.

Helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef Hajime Sato, the 14-seat Sazanami approaches sushi through a sustainability lens. That means partnering with vetted, responsible purveyors to avoiding the use of at-risk species or even ditching fish entirely in the case of the all-vegan Mori omakase.

There are three omakase menus to choose from, priced at $140, $170, and $200. As Sato also has a background as a sake sommelier, adding a bespoke sake pairing is a must.

Reservations are required for this one, and given the tight seating, it’s a tough table.

Sakura Yakitori and Sushi

This sushi and yakitori restaurant serves standard rolls like spicy tuna and futomaki. But the menu gets creative with specialty rolls rooted in a sense of place, like the seared wagyu beef Plains roll or the vegetarian Valley roll, which brims with grilled shishitos and zucchini.

Diners will also find seasons reflected in rolls, like the refreshing Spring (yellowtail, yuzu dressing, micro cilantro) or crisp Winter (snow crab, apple, scallop, orange marmalade).

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