The endless question: What are the best Portland restaurants? I frequently get letters from tourists asking, "What are the Best Portland Restaurants?" Lists of such are a dime a dozen, so instead, we decided to do something different - the restaurants that we are frequenting. Some are new, some old favorites, but if you are serious about Portland food they all deserve your … [Read more...] about Portland Restaurants – Where We are Eating Summer 2018
Syun Restaurant
Syun Izakaya
We don't normally cover places this far from Portland but will make an exception for Syun. It's in the downtown area of old Hillsboro, just a few blocks from Max. The restaurant is in the basement but has a nice patio under the trees in front of the old library. It is known for a huge sake collection and some of the best sushi in the metro area. If you want an adventure, jump … [Read more...] about Syun Izakaya
Reader Survey 2015: Best Sushi in Portland
Portland is a sushi town, and that's reflected in the number of votes for the Reader Survey 2015 Best Sushi in Portland. We have lots of reasonable choices, and the cuisine seems to be growing in popularity. But the top choices always seem to come down to a favorite few. Those restaurants not mentioned here received few votes. This year, Bamboo Sushi once again swept away the … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Sushi in Portland
Reader Survey 2012: Best Sushi in Portland
The results of this question were predictable. There is a reason Bamboo Sushi gets such good press, and a reason they have such a devoted following that they are opening a new restaurant on NW 23rd; they cleaned up with 43% of the vote! I've listed many others because it is interesting to see who made the top 10. Our of 828 votes: 1. Bamboo Sushi - 43.4%.310 S.E. 28th … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Sushi in Portland