Takahashi Restaurant

It's easy to overlook Takahashi as it is located in an older looking plaza. The restaurant is a little outdated, but adds to the ambiance. My wife and I found this place by accident and really glad we did. My wife and I shared a bento box and some sushi. The price can be a little on the higher side, but their portions more than make up for it as we've had leftovers every time we went. Their nigiris have a good rice to fish ratio and don't skimp on the sushi fish cuts. My favorite is the salmon belly. The ribeye beef bowl was seared perfectly medium rare. Most Japanese places serve thinly sliced beef but Takahashi has thick, juicy cuts. The servers are very friendly and check up on you often. We've been back a few times since we discovered this place. Highly recommended.

Takahashi has been around in SE Portland for many years, We finally came on a Wednesday evening to try it out and got seated right away. On Wednesdays, many different type of sushi are at a discounted price. We tried nigiris and handroll, and rolls. My personal favorite is the hamachi nigiri!! It will literally melt in your mouth. The sushi was fresh and flavorful and I love the presentation.the restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and was huge! There was a bar seating area and multiple tables to sit at.I can't wait to come back next time to try different sushi rolls!

This biz has apparently been around a long time! They've been open since 1985, I think. I've driven by many times and finally got the chance to stop in. There is a small parking lot out front, shared with the other business in this tiny strip mall which include a weed store and a bar so it's often busy. There's a gravel lot to the side for overflow. Inside Takahashi, there is much more seating than you expect, as they have a back area. As a solo diner, I was seated at the bar which was not ideal. I didn't have a great view of the chefs making the food. There was also a fan running behind me (to prevent the neighboring weed store's smell from infiltrating, somewhat unsuccessfully). Orders can be placed by sharpie on a laminated menu, which I love. Staff was friendly and kept an eye on my water.Portion sizes per price were generous - I got a lot of sushi! I don't know if it was the highest quality sushi I've had but it was tasty and filling. I'd come back, especially as it looks like they do some promos and specials at different hours on various nights of the week.

Takahashi has been a family favorite of ours for the last decade. They have wonderful staff and service and their food selection makes it a great place to go eat with the whole family. The restaurant is small so it fills quick during busy hours so expect a wait if you're dropping in during prime dinner time. Also be patient, with a smaller restaurant the wait time for food during busy hours can take a little longer. They serve a great selection of Japanese dishes and sushi. Their Uni pricing is hard to beat, and can normally be sold out (highly recommend a weeknight). Most sushi menus can be repetitive and similar but their menu has some nice specialties. Cho Cho is a great option for those looking to mix things up. I'd also recommend the Firecracker Roll, Seared Salmon, and Salmon Belly.I also enjoy their combo teriyaki plates and don bowls.

Takahashi is an underrated sushi spot!!!The menu offers a variety of traditional and modern sushi rolls, but the real standout is their tempura. It's simply out of this world! The batter is light and crispy, and the shrimp and vegetables are perfectly cooked, making each bite a heavenly experience.Don't be deceived by the front of the store; the interior is cozy and inviting, and the staff is friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is perfect for a casual lunch or dinner with friends or family.The prices are very reasonable, and the portion sizes are generous. I was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the food, especially given the unassuming exterior of the establishment.If you're looking for an excellent sushi spot with top-notch tempura, don't miss out on this hidden gem. It's an absolute must-try for any sushi lover!

I came on a Wednesday night, parking lot looked full, but got seated right away! They usually give 2 menus: one that seems like their main menu and one that has specials. Honestly, it's easy to get overwhelmed with all of the options, but any of the sushi I've tried has never disappointed. Portions are big and generous. Some sushi is up to 25% off!For this visit, we tried the fresh salmon nirigi, extreme unagi roll, volcano roll and firecracker roll. My partner and I are a big fan of the hamachi (yellowtail) nigiri and now the firecracker roll -- mostly because of the Cho Cho! We personally could have done without the extreme unagi and volcano. The big thing about parking is if you plan on parking in front of the restaurant, it's hard to get in and out with oncoming traffic because it's sort of narrow. There is a gravel lot on the opposite end for more space. I saw a review mentioning that the restaurant smelled like marijuana (since there is a store next door), but I can confirm that I could only smell tempura being fried! Lol: There is also a sign from that dispensary that on site use is not allowed. Probably from this incident.

Great food! Takes a little bit of time if you're ordering to go but worth it! We have eaten here a few times and doesn't disappoint!

Takahashi is definitely one of my favorite sushi places in Portland. Before every visit, I tell myself to not order everything, but obviously that never happens.The service is always amazing and I always feel very welcomed everytime I visit. They always have smiles on their face and are very friendly.The fish always tastes fresh, I've never had a problem with the quality. The three pictures include everything that is a must get at Takahashi. The best item that gets us coming back is the roll topped with avocado and fried imitation crab. When you go in, make sure to write "kari kari" in the special orders box. If you're feeling adventurous, I definitely recommend the snake eyes. It's the combination of salmon eggs, tobiko, and a quail egg. You get creamy, salty, and rich flavors all in one bite. My last order recommendation is salmon belly. It will melt in your mouth which will make you melt in your seat.I would recommend getting here early since I've never had to wait for a table when I come early. This place would get a 11/10 rating if I could give that many stars.

I absolutely loved the sushi. It was fresh and they did not shy away from giving big portions. The uni was so creamy and the salmon toro was so fresh. I would definitely come back again. The ambiance was adorable. All the decor was giving vibes as if you were actually in Japan and the server was so nice. She made sure we were getting enough water refills and making sure we got all our food out.The parking is quiet small and it's right off the main road but overall it was so worth it.

Takahashi has been a favorite of mine for years. My visit 10/27/24 was a huge disappointment, and they didn't appear to be swamped with customers as we arrived. Tempura was (as usual) wonderful except for not having one of the standard ingredients. The service was not up to the usual standards, and the sushi roll was sloppily done, IMHO, with the rice unevenly distributed around the roll which made it fall apart while trying to eat it. My miso soup came with the delivery of the tempura - too late. The tempura was cooled off by the time even some of the soup was consumed. Teeny portion of green tea was almost insulting, sushi roll was poorly made. We were provided with ONE napkin each and no convenient way to acquire another when needed, and it was necessary to request chopsticks for our take-away order. It used to be a lot more generous and was certainly different.