Kashiwagi

It's arguably the grungiest sushi spot in PDX. The locale is not ideal with trash dumpsters right next to the few picnic tables for outdoor seating. The neighboring grocery store attracts passerbys that are uncomfortable. Indoor is cramped and really cramped. Decor is a sort of mess mixed with supplies lacking storage. The kitchen is inches away and clamouring is the background music. Service ~ probably what they could afford is a single young person hustling all the tables. Dressed like a teen but serves like a pro. The mannerisms is high polite Japanese level. One of the few spots where tips are well deserved. They always say thank you as you leave.Sushi simple ~ fresh & thick cuts. No fancy sauces. Touch of mayo. And most importantly, perfect rice texture.Japanese street style, great price point, family owned authentic.Repeat customers.

One of my friends introduced me to this restaurant and I'm glad that she did! This sushi spot is a hidden gem! The sushi here is absolutely out of this world--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I ordered the nigiri 12 piece. The taste was unbelievable, and makes you want more.The restaurant is on the smaller side, but they have outdoor seating, which makes for a nice, casual vibe. I also tried the beer, and it was surprisingly good--definitely added to the experience. The service was great.I'll be back for sure!

With crazy inflated food prices these days it's a gem when you find a restaurant that provides quality food and value. The lunch combo C was around $16 and came with 14 pieces of sushi. The quality of the rice and fish tasted fair for the price.Interior space feels like an unassuming but quirky curated hole-in-the-wall restaurant. This place is great for a quick and affordable meal.

The HIGHS: - My go-tos are the sashimi plate, chirashi bowl, or the lunch sets - Fish cuts are solid quality for the price and nicely presented - chirashi bowl is a VERY good deal- Local business owned by a older Japanese couple - Small intimate setting creates a nice atmosphereThe MIDS:- I wish the fish was colder, sometimes it comes out room temperature-ish- Very busy during dinner time with limited sitting The LOWS:- None :)CONCLUSION: - Lowkey hole in the wall place with solid sushi for the price with mom and pop vibes

On our 4-day visit to Portland, we were still craving more sushi, so we looked on yelp and found Kashiwagi. One of our major criteria was that every restaurant we went to had to allow dogs since we had the Princess with us. It was a perfect day for dining al fresco, not too hot, not too cold, not windy. They have three picnic style tables in front of the restaurant. Service was very good. Any questions that we had that the server did not know the answer to, she went inside and got us an answer. Our bounty included:Mentaiko Potato Salad - 3 - was okay but more of an American Potato Salad than a Japanese one. I was told that there wasn't enough Mentaiko (Pollock Roe)Kinpara - 4 - Very tasty. More sesame seeds could have upped the score to 5.Agedashi Tofu - 3 - We prefer a more robust sauce, and we missed our bonito flakes.Tempura Combo - 5 - Lightly battered and delicious!Lunch Combo C - 4 - A wonderful selection nigiri and your choice of one of three rolls to choose from (3 pieces). The cuts of fish were generous and delicious. I would have enjoyed it even more if the rice had been half the size with the same size fish. One thing that I noticed was the rice kept falling apart. Hamachi Kama - 4 - Usually broiled, this one appeared to be deep fried. It was clean and tasty though, without an abundance of oil. Usually served with a ponzu/soy sauce, this one was served naked but it was very good. Saba Ginger Roll - 4 - Saba is not my kind of fish but it was given a good score. Plenty of mackerel and the right amount of vinegar add flavor but not be overwhelming. Japanese Veggie Roll - 5 - Excellent flavors and execution. Ika Nigiri - 5 - Great texture and flavor. Ikura - 4 - For whatever reason, the Ikura didn't have as much flavor as we had expected. Overall, this was an excellent meal and we would definitely return in the future.

I came back for lunch and the quality is still exactly the same.The food is delicious, the owners are always smiling and kind, yet the prices are still reasonable.The place looks exactly the same with the cozy hole in the wall vibes. I definitely love the decor of little Japanese treats you can buy.Still highly recommend this place! 11/10 rating

This place is a vibe. Gets crowded for dinner. It so good. the fish slices were HUGE! Look at the salmon ones. AND it's incredibly affordable, especially in this day and age where everything feels so expensive. The 12 piece was filling and just around $15. And that chirashi bowl, jammed packed with fish and below is a ton of rice!!!! They serve asahi, which is just the right kind of beer to go with this meal. This is a sweet mom and pop shop. Seriously a hidden gem.

Kashiwagi is a hole in the wall tucked away in a corner from the bustling streets (division st haha). It is true hidden gem for sushi enthusiasts. When I'm craving sushi but don't want to spend a lot of money, this is my go to spot. I've been here many times and each visit reaffirms their commitment to freshness and quality. The price is amazing for the amount of food you get. We always end up ordering too much with leftovers to take home. I recommend their chirashi bowl and negi hama roll. Rice is well seasoned and fish is always fresh. They also have daily specials. Not pictured but we had their hamachi Kama and it was crunchy on the inside and moist on the inside. Sometimes we wait a little while for our food but overall the service is friendly and good.The location is small with limited parking (like there's 2-3 parking spaces). It's tucked in between two busy streets but I'm sure there's more parking in the neighborhood streets

Affordable and delicious sushi! I usually get the uni, eel, seared salmon, & salmon nigiri. You get 3 pieces per order (although it says 2 on the menu) and they all taste amazing. One order of Uni comes with 2 pieces and it's only 8 bucks. The spicy scallop and eel hand rolls were also good, but wouldn't recommend since the seaweed was really soft/chewy. There's usually only one server in this small shop and she's great.

The Deluxe Chirashi Bowl is a must-try. The assortment of fish is fresh and delicious, atop a bed of rice seasoned with Furikake. The portion is very generous.The service is excellent.Great for groups or dates. Indoor and outdoor seating are available. This place is quite popular. Be prepared for a worthwhile wait, especially on the weekends.