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Bamboo Sushi

Sushi Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant, and Bar$$$$
Portland
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    Green Label Sound
    "first certified sustainable restaurants of the type.""(7 Tips)
    mike a.
    "Some of the best sushi in portland hands down"(3 Tips)
    Megan B.
    "It's all about the green machine roll and truffled avocado!"(4 Tips)
    Pocket L.
    "Black cod and Local roll, highly recommended!"(4 Tips)
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  • Trish P.heart icon on user image
    Trish PeachJune 12, 2013
    We sat at the sushi bar with our freshly made cocktail of the day & ordered the chefs choice sashimi & shared it between 2 people & if this was your last meal - this would be it, said my friend.
  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 11, 2011
    Portland's "green" ethos is no more obvious than at Bamboo, the world's first certified-sustainable sushi restaurant. The Alaskan black cod is one of the top fish dishes in town. [Eater 38 Member] Read more
  • Nancy A.heart icon on user image
    Nancy AckleyJune 6, 2019
    Delicious sushi, variable menu, good outdoor seating when the weather is nice. Complimentary salted edamame with ginger was a plus. Will definitely be back!
  • Stephen P.
    Stephen PerleJanuary 7, 2020
    The number one rating is justified three fiends had chirashi omakase with bamboo’s own sake. Outstanding. Amazing fish and for a house sake it was really one of the best I've had in a while.
  • GNTLMN
    GNTLMNFebruary 19, 2014
    First sustainably farmed sushi restaurant. The Green Machine Roll is hands down my favorite. If you like Miso Cod, theirs is great, but very rich, so save it for the last course.
  • PDX P.heart icon on user image
    PDX PipelineJune 27, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    Great happy hour. Sit at bar & get to know staff. Really friendly. Also, one of few bar stools that has a back!
  • Andreas S.heart icon on user image
    Andreas SchreiberJune 2, 2016
    The staff is super friendly. I liked the sushi, but by far the most delicious was the miso covered eggplant!
  • C M.heart icon on user image
    C MongMay 31, 2018
    I honestly didn’t love everything enough to justify the price but the tempura was the best I’ve had since going to Japan and fish is all good quality which means a lot
  • MARIEL G.heart icon on user image
    MARIEL GONZALEZJune 11, 2022
    Without a doubt it is one of the best sushi restaurants in Portland, Delicious ♥️keep in mind that they open from 4:00 pm
  • Noah K.
    Noah KatzJuly 18, 2011
    Spectacular sushi on a whole other level from anything you've had before. Order flights of fish or any of the specialty rolls. Their tuna and salmon are to die for. But the planet need not die either!
  • Sara J.heart icon on user image
    Sara JamesOctober 31, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Order any of the sashimi or nigiri that the chef recommends and sit at the sushi bar. Waygu beef burger was delicious.
  • Juli S.
    Juli Stone-RichardsonDecember 29, 2013
    Absolutely amazing food and service! Best sushi restaurant I've ever been to. Definitely try the Green Machine you won't be disappointed!
  • Margherita B.heart icon on user image
    Margherita B.November 11, 2016
    The carpaccio is to die for! Sushi is very high quality one of the best I've had. Internet password is: sustainable
  • Riley P.
    Riley PittengerSeptember 27, 2014
    Mafackin' ahma ebi done blissfully right and amberjack nigiri straight to my vein. This tastes like sushi should, and it's sustainable so my white guilt feels better.
  • Rob A.heart icon on user image
    Rob AlanAugust 28, 2015
    I was just told it's policy to give priority to those with their name on The List, regardless of whether you were there when your name was called or not. You can leave and still get a seat quickly.
  • Cami B.
    Cami BensonMarch 24, 2011
    Best sushi in town, sit at the bar and let the chef do the choosing for you. Besides sushi this place has the BEST patty melt, I've gone there for that alone!
  • Adrienne D.heart icon on user image
    Adrienne DJuly 17, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Green Machine is the best roll I have ever eaten - no lie. so delicious!
  • Page M.heart icon on user image
    Page MorrisonSeptember 2, 2015
    Great sake and gluten free options, including gluten free tempura fried vegetables!!
  • peter r.heart icon on user image
    peter royalAugust 26, 2018
    excellent sushi, duh! they can make rolls not listed on the menu too
  • Tracy N.
    Tracy NguyenApril 7, 2013
    How do you ensure your fish is sustainable? You buy your own boats and fish yourself :) thnx bamboo so0sh!
  • Joel M.heart icon on user image
    Joel MeadorMay 14, 2013
    House on fire mackerel, shishito peppers, wagyu burger, and the chocolate cake are all awesome.
  • Willamette Week
    Willamette WeekAugust 24, 2011
    WW's Restaurant Guide 2010: "...the smoked ivory salmon is still one of the best pieces of raw fish you’re going to put in your mouth..."
  • Dustin B.
    Dustin BrileyOctober 2, 2011
    It may sound crazy but they have the best burger in town. Kobe beef, egg and bacon. All I have to say is wow!!
  • Sam S.heart icon on user image
    Sam SmolenskiFebruary 28, 2016
    You can't go wrong here! However, the green machine is a killer veg option.
  • Pavel G.heart icon on user image
    Pavel GeregaMarch 6, 2014
    Get the Green Machine sushi roll with albacore
  • Kitt H.heart icon on user image
    Kitt HodAugust 9, 2021
    During Covid, if online ordering is closed, call the restaurant to place a phone pickup order. They have more capacity over the phone.
  • Brook S.heart icon on user image
    Brook ShelleyMarch 19, 2015
    Quite a lot of great stuff- see what sustainably-caught fish catches your eye.
  • Becky
    BeckyJanuary 20, 2017
    We sat at the bar. It was fun watching the bartender make drinks.
  • Chantrelle J.heart icon on user image
    Chantrelle JohansonNovember 16, 2014
    Sit at the sushi bar for faster seating and watch the magic happen.
  • Frank W.
    Frank WilsonMay 21, 2015
    Asian people, Asian food, karate, WWII, I don't care...I'm a sucker for all the Japanese Greatest Hits!
  • Anthony M.
    Anthony MessanoOctober 16, 2011
    everything is delicious here, everything. Try the Makers Cup drink, very very tasty whisky drink
  • Taylor L.
    Taylor LongApril 16, 2013
    Sit at the sushi bar! The view is perfect to watch their intricate detail.
  • Marc C.heart icon on user image
    Marc CharbonneauFebruary 20, 2016
    The omakase is a special kind of treat!
  • Cory B.
    Cory BlackmanMay 5, 2012
    Had a "flaming hole" roll that was so NOT flaming! Liked the sushi, but Bamboo certainly likes themselves with the high prices! Good, but not with the long wait to get in.
  • Jackie
    JackieAugust 22, 2011
    For vegetarians, you can't go wrong with the Green Machine and/or 310 rolls.
  • Erin M.heart icon on user image
    Erin MarshallFebruary 24, 2018
    Veggie tempura is best I’ve ever had.
  • Megan B.
    Megan BlankenshipJanuary 8, 2013
    It's all about the green machine roll and truffled avocado!
  • Liz
    LizJanuary 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    If they offer the Salmon flight, GET THE SALMON FLIGHT
  • Mike W.heart icon on user image
    Mike WalekeMarch 21, 2016
    The albacore carpaccio is a must order.
  • mike a.
    mike adamsDecember 9, 2014
    Some of the best sushi in portland hands down
  • Brook H.
    Brook HarrisJune 1, 2014
    You cannot go wrong here. Edemame included!
  • Green Label Sound
    "Best sushi in Portland and one of the first certified sustainable restaurants of the type."- RAC
  • Rob P.heart icon on user image
    Rob PhillipsSeptember 29, 2015
    The NW Philly roll is heavenly
  • Johnathan K.
    Johnathan KeckSeptember 23, 2013
    Amazing! Sit at the bar and try new foods!!
  • Keturah W.
    Keturah WilderDecember 28, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Hoke poke box is a must.
  • Megan M.
    Megan McCannApril 24, 2014
    The flights of sake are awesome!
  • Danny T.
    Danny TawiahNovember 13, 2013
    Very nice Sushi. What more can I say
  • Pocket L.
    Pocket LyntNovember 16, 2011
    Black cod and Local roll, highly recommended!
  • Kathy S.
    Kathy SmithFebruary 21, 2013
    Let my nephew Joshua David have a free desert for his birthday celebration today while celebrating with his bro, Chad!
  • Colleen S.heart icon on user image
    Colleen ShowalterAugust 27, 2015
    Love the freshness and sustainability.
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