Sushi Mazi

A very unique sushi experience Sushi Mazi has uncommon pairings and an attentive staff. It is a small sushi restaurant that fills up very quickly set up in almost a galley configuration - two rows of tightly spaced tables. The staff was constantly going up and down dropping off plates and taking orders. They were very efficient. The sushi was hit and miss. Some of the classics were very good, but I will never understand putting a piece of matcha chocolate on a salmon nigiri. That was atrocious. The chocolate and raw fish combo was not good at all. Strangely, despite being not warm outside, inside it was incredibly hot. It was so warm that I had to leave a couple times during my meal to get comfortable again. The hall to the bathroom was not hot so it wasn't the overall building. I don't quite get why it was so warm. It was fine. I wouldn't not go back but I don't think I would seek them out.

Stopped in here because I was looking for a quick place with good reviews to get a bite to eat. This places seemed like a good choice, and it was.When we walked in it was empty (they had just opened), and we got seated immediately. Once we were seated we looked over the menu and ordered some miso soups, which were quite good (I feel like miso soup is hard to really mess up). We moved onto our main order, where we ordered a couple rolls, some hamachi nigiri, some other salmon nigiri, and a chefs choice sashimi The sashimi chefs choice came first, it was fresh and plating was very nice. Though, none of the items on the plate were explained to us. I have a general idea of what everything was upon seeing it, but there was one thing I had zero idea about.Once the rest of the sushi came out we started eating, the service was quick and the people were kind. Unfortunately, the first nigiri I picked up had a hair in the rice under the fish.. Common mistake, so I set it aside and moved on. Not a huge deal, but deff something to mention. Overall the experience was good, and if you're looking for a quick bit to eat, this may be a good spot for you!

Food is exceptional! Service, owners and staffs, goes above and beyond! Not your regular sushi place, but with menus that specializes in aged tuna and salmon. The sushi bursts with flavors. Nowhere to compare, because the menu is created by sushi chef Mark. So so awesome. A hidden gem in Portland. Highly recommend the aged tuna and salmon menu, sashimi salad, salmon skin appetizer. Great selection of sake. Absolute gem! They offer fantastic omakase. If you love sushi, this is a must. Family own and fantastic

Delicious sushi! What a treat to find such good sushi in Portland. I lived in Japan for 4 years and recently spent some time visiting. I'm picky about my Japanese food and this sushi is approved. Super friendly and kind staff. Thank you for the awesome take out. P.S-- I just had tried for lunch Afuri Izakaya and wish I had found this place sooner.

Small restaurant so don't bring a big party without calling first! Our server was very attentive and sweet. Food was served quickly for being so busy. The mango shrimp roll was my favorite!

Sushi Mazi is decent overall, but on my visit, didn't seem to live up to the experience of most of the other reviewers.To be clear, the only location that is open is the one on Division Street, and this is where we visited.One curiosity / concern is with the chopsticks...they're wooden or made from bamboo, and don't appear to be disposable. The tops of them showed wear at the edges (shiny finish was worn off), which lead me to believe that they're washed and reused. Porous materials such as wood and bamboo cannot be sanitized (which is why you'll never see an NSF certification on any kitchen implement that has wooden handles). We decided to risk it and dine there anyway.Service was prompt and friendly, but the food wasn't anything particularly noteworthy. Presentation was nice, but one of our rolls was comically tall, topped with a huge amount of a fried panko / mango mixture. It was tall enough to make it impossible to eat in one go, and if eating in one piece was possible, its flavors and textures probably would have fused far better than they did.Most of the items on the menu are spicy, so if you're not into that, Sushi Mazi probably won't be to your liking.The space is also very tiny, so if you're concerned about the pandemic, it is probably best to visit early, before it gets busy.

Nice little sushi bar. No fuss and all the traditional sushi with plenty of new style rolls. The fish was crazy fresh and NO red dye left in my sushi rice! I decided to switch over to sashimi and it was also heavenly. Only suggestion I would have is to get some cute little outdoors tables like your neighbor - pizza guy.

One of my favorite sushi places in town. Always delivers on food and experience. Highly recommend

I'm swiping right on this one! I almost walked out as soon as I walked in because it was empty and the music was a bit obnoxious, but music is personal preference so I'm filtering that out of my rating. The owner and staff are incredibly friendly and the food is superb!The mackerel was very mild, which is unusual in my experience, but very pleasant. The Tobiko and Ikura were both fresh and delicious, and they include the option for quail eggs, which I love. Creamy with the salty, that's what's up. I asked for a recommendation and the owner didn't disappoint; aged tuna that he blasted with a torch and topped with a lemon aioli or something. Jeer Desus, that was good!

Chef is exceptional, and the presentation and fresh ingredient quality was top shelf! Just superb!!