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The 15 Best Sushi Restaurants In Portland

Updated: September 21, 2022

Do you love sashimi and temaki? Then you’ll love our picks for the best sushi spots in Portland. We reviewed the top food blogs and leading publications to find you the best sushi in Portland. Wash down California and rainbow rolls with a fresh Asian beer at our favorite restaurants below.

Find the perfect Sushi spot

Murata Restaurant

Japanese, $$$, DowntownJapanese, $$$Portland, Downtown
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.5
  • Hoodline, 2020

    4 top spots for sushi in Portland

    Hoodline, 2020
  • Eater, 2019

    10 Unbelievable Chirashi Bowls in Portland

    Eater, 2019

Yama Sushi & Sake Bar

Japanese, $$, Pearl DistrictJapanese, $$Portland, Pearl District
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.0
  • Hoodline, 2020

    4 top spots for sushi in Portland

    Hoodline, 2020
  • Trip 101, 2019

    Top 10 Sushi Restaurants In Portland, Oregon

    Trip 101, 2019

Mirakutei Sushi & Ramen

Japanese, $$, BuckmanJapanese, $$Portland, Buckman
Google: 4.4
Yelp: 4.0
  • Trip 101, 2019

    Top 10 Sushi Restaurants In Portland, Oregon

    Trip 101, 2019
  • Eater, 2018

    14 Sushi Restaurants to Try in Portland, Mapped

    Eater, 2018

Nimblefish

Asian, $$$, Hosford-AbernethyAsian, $$$Portland, Hosford-Abernethy
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.0
  • Eater, 2019

    10 Unbelievable Chirashi Bowls in Portland

    Eater, 2019
  • Female Foodie

    The 40 Best Portland Restaurants (2021 UPDATE)

    Female Foodie

Zilla Sake

Asian, $$, VernonAsian, $$Portland, Vernon
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.0
  • Trip 101, 2019

    Top 10 Sushi Restaurants In Portland, Oregon

    Trip 101, 2019
  • Eater, 2019

    10 Unbelievable Chirashi Bowls in Portland

    Eater, 2019

AFURI IZAKAYA

Japanese, $$$, BuckmanJapanese, $$$Portland, Buckman
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.0
  • Eater, 2019

    10 Unbelievable Chirashi Bowls in Portland

    Eater, 2019
  • Trip 101, 2022

    12 Best Japanese Restaurants In Portland, Oregon - Updated 2022

    Trip 101, 2022

Masu Sushi

Japanese, $$$, DowntownJapanese, $$$Portland, Downtown
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.0
  • Hoodline, 2019

    5 top spots for sushi in Portland

    Hoodline, 2019
  • Trip 101, 2019

    Top 10 Sushi Restaurants In Portland, Oregon

    Trip 101, 2019

SHO Japanese Restaurant

Japanese, $$, West Portland ParkJapanese, $$Portland, West Portland Park
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.0
  • Travel Portland, 2020

    Eight Great Sushi Spots Around Portland

    Travel Portland, 2020
  • Eater, 2018

    14 Sushi Restaurants to Try in Portland, Mapped

    Eater, 2018

Bluefin Tuna & Sushi

Japanese, $$, IrvingtonJapanese, $$Portland, Irvington
Google: 4.8
Yelp: 4.5
  • Eater, 2018

    14 Sushi Restaurants to Try in Portland, Mapped

    Eater, 2018

Kashiwagi

Japanese, $$, Hosford-AbernethyJapanese, $$Portland, Hosford-Abernethy
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.5
  • Eater, 2018

    14 Sushi Restaurants to Try in Portland, Mapped

    Eater, 2018

Kaizen Sushi

Japanese, $$, Old Town-ChinatownJapanese, $$Portland, Old Town-Chinatown
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.5
  • Eater, 2018

    14 Sushi Restaurants to Try in Portland, Mapped

    Eater, 2018

Musashi's Pdx

Japanese, $$, SunnysideJapanese, $$Portland, Sunnyside
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.5
  • Eater, 2018

    14 Sushi Restaurants to Try in Portland, Mapped

    Eater, 2018

Yama Sushi & Izakaya

Japanese, $$, Hosford-AbernethyJapanese, $$Portland, Hosford-Abernethy
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.0
  • Trip 101, 2022

    12 Best Japanese Restaurants In Portland, Oregon - Updated 2022

    Trip 101, 2022
  • Eater, 2021

    11 Incredible Izakayas in Portland and Beyond

    Eater, 2021

Bamboo Sushi

Asian, $$, NorthwestAsian, $$Portland, Northwest
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.5
  • Hoodline, 2020

    Here are Portland's top 4 Japanese spots

    Hoodline, 2020
  • Eater, 2021

    11 Incredible Izakayas in Portland and Beyond

    Eater, 2021

Yoko's Japanese Restaurant

Japanese, $$, Creston-KenilworthJapanese, $$Portland, Creston-Kenilworth
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.0
  • Eater, 2018

    14 Sushi Restaurants to Try in Portland, Mapped

    Eater, 2018
  • Hoodline, 2019

    Explore the 4 top spots in Portland's Creston-Kenilworth neighborhood

    Hoodline, 2019

How did we curate this list?

We know how tough it is to find the best Sushi in Portland. The restaurants in this list rose to the top after we analyzed the Yelp and Google ratings for 9087 restaurants in Portland, 823905 restaurant reviews, and exactly 717 lists and articles from experts at Trip 101, Hoodline and Eater and more. All with some boam magic. For example, we considered Trip 101 - 12 Best Japanese Restaurants In Portland, Oregon - Updated 2022, Hoodline - 4 top spots for sushi in Portland and Eater - 10 Unbelievable Chirashi Bowls in Portland as we sourced this ultimate list. We automatically update restaurants’ availability and services, so you can find a great meal as the industry adapts to COVID-19. Restaurants can’t pay to show up on this list, so you can trust what you see and enjoy the city’s hidden gems. These ten restaurants offer the best Sushi in Portland.

FAQ

Nimblefish, Samurai Blue, and Zilla Sake are the highest-rated sushi spots that are good for a date night in Portland.

Nimblefish, Murata Restaurant, and Yama Sushi & Izakaya are the highest-rated sushi spots for dinner in Portland.

Bamboo Sushi, Takahashi Restaurant, and Zilla Sake are the highest-rated vegetarian sushi spots in Portland.

Nimblefish, Murata Restaurant, and Yama Sushi & Izakaya are the highest-rated sushi spots for lunch in Portland.

There are 94 sushi spots in Portland.

Drink pairing tips for Sushi

  • The perfect complement to rainbow roll


    When having rainbow roll, experts suggest you pair it with a glass of Gruner Veltliner, a popular white wine.

  • Enjoy tempura prawn handroll with Vinho Verde Rose

    To elevate your tempura prawn handroll experience, we recommend some Vinho Verde Rose to go with your dish. This pairing works especially well because this white wine the carbonation will cut through heavier flavors of the batter.

  • Pair Pinot Grigio with salmon nigiri

    When considering how to best enjoy your salmon nigiri, we would highlight how well a glass of Pinot Grigio complements the dish as it doesn't overwhelm the dish.


Fun facts about Sushi

  • The ideal pairing

    One should always compliment their food with a drink that doesn't take away from the meal. If it’s sushi you’re eating, we recommend pairing it with a green tea. The delicate, earthy flavor flavors of the green tea won’t detract from the flavors of your sushi.

  • The origin of sushi

    1700s gave us something tasty, the sushi! This tasty dish was bestowed upon us by Japan.

  • 141 pieces of sushi, please!

    Are you a fan ofsushi? The current record for eating the most sushi is 141 pieces! Do you love sushi enough to beat this record?

Parking info

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