Kaizen Sushi

We had the pleasure of dining at this charming yet rustic sushi spot in downtown Portland, and it exceeded all our expectations! The selection of sushi and sake is top-notch, with a fantastic range of options to choose from. We were especially excited to find that they offer local sake, which added a unique touch to our experience.The highlight of our meal was undoubtedly the chef's special fatty tuna, or toro--it was melt-in-your-mouth delicious! The quality and freshness of the sushi here are unmatched.Service was impeccable. Our server was not only attentive but also went above and beyond by offering us great local recommendations, which was much appreciated since we were visiting from out of town.Overall, this place is a must-visit for sushi lovers. We'll definitely be back on our next trip to Portland.

Affordable sushi/izakaya spot with very fresh seafood and good portion. The ambience is cozy and romantic, perfect for a date night.We shared a bunch of rolls and some nigiris. Availability for the different seafood may varies from day to day. We loved the Albacore Roll which was sooo tender and delicious. The Spicy Scallops and Unagi, Avocado, Cucumber Roll were also 10/10. The B-Side didn't quite wow us, too strong of yuzu flavor and the tuna and scallop didn't go too well together.For nigiris, we got the Tamago (not housemade tamago so I'd skip this) and Amaebi which was decent.Service was great. We're sat on the mezzanine and it felt like private dining!

Amazing service, food, & atmosphere. Went in for a quick lunch after the Saturday Market with my pregnant fiancé and had an amazing experience. We wanted to make sure we avoided any raw fish so the chef (assuming he was also the owner/manager) suggested the garden roll. It was nice of him to help navigate the menu. And it was by far the best sushi roll we have had in a long time. We also ordered the Tamago, which was made fresh that morning. You could tell everything was made with fresh ingredients. The chef even gave me a little lesson on what ingredients I could use to make it at home myself which i greatly appreciated. The couple next to us ordered a sushi boat that had some smoking effect coming off it and you could see how excited everyone was when it reached the table. In the end our bill was only $44 which is extremely reasonable for a sushi lunch for two. Definitely will be returning!

My husband and I were in a bit of a hurry and found this upscale Japanese restaurant. I ordered the 55 which was so smooth! Great recommendation by the server. Everything was delicious and would come back here again!

I recently enjoyed an Omakase dinner here. This was my first time trying Omakase and the experience was amazing. When I called to make a reservation, the waiter was very accommodating. We had nice conversation with our sushi chef, and got to sit at a special part of the bar. It was very good sushi. The only think I would change is more food. While it was delicious, I could've eaten quite a bit more. The price was $125 per person

We had sushi for lunch on a Saturday and were pleasantly surprised to find no wait. The ambiance was great! With the open kitchen feel. The service was impeccable, and the staff were both attentive and friendly.The fish was incredibly fresh, and our server recommendations for drinks were spot on--each one perfectly complementing our meal. We savored a variety of roll dishes and the edamame, which has become a staple in my sushi orders.The overall experience was delightful, and this place has now secured a spot in my top three sushi spots!

This place was so good! We ordered the kaizen roll, dragon roll, and a few nigiris as well. The place is smaller & more intimate & located right by VooDoo donuts. Parking is street parking only since it is located in downtown. Our server was friendly & helpful when we asked for her recommendations. My favorite was the kaizen roll. But everything was delicious. Their dragon roll has a bit of a twist with having shrimp tempura & salmon inside. The creamy spicy scallop was great since the scallops were cut in bigger pieces compared to most places that almost mince it. I believe I also saw real wasabi on the menu as well that can be ordered separately. Overall, a great sushi place. Not the best I've ever had but a great spot nonetheless, great for an intimate date night or to catch up with 2-3 friends. Is on the pricier side but they had cuts of fish that I don't see at more affordable places & the quality of fish is better than your average sushi joint. Would love to return & try more of their speciality rolls!

This place has a cute little ambiance and vibe with an extensive sushi menu filled with specialty rolls, sashimi, nigiri and specialty plates. They also do a great job curating the menu by providing a variety of flights, such as salmon, chefs choose sashimi, chefs choice nigiri along with specials! Any restaurant that offers the option to taste as many things as possible always goes to the top of my list. The server was extremely knowledgeable on all the menu items and was extremely helpful. This place is perfect for a quick sushi outing or an easy date night.

Service was great, we got lucky and it wasn't busy, food quality is great, more spendy than we would like but it's a decent place. I can see myself coming back. We wanted to do a omakase experience but they weren't doing it tonight so we ordered a lot from the menu. It was a good time, good vibe. Shipment gets flown from Japan weekly. Scallops and Japanese uni was a must! We had to get more!

I went to a $200 restaurant a few days before and wish I had gone here instead.Let's see:AMAZING service (filled my glass with water instantly), super attentive staff, great decor, fast food and drink prep, amazing food, good STRONG drinks, wonderful presentation, FRESH FRESH FRESH food loaded with flavor, honest, open, communicative, polite.This restaurant looks and feels very upscale yet very welcoming. The food and drinks aren't cheap, but the quality and service more than makes up for it. This is an excellent place for a special dinner.