"This ultra-popular, super-creative omakase just celebrated its 10-year anniversary, after popping up in various locations all over Portland. Nodoguro’s ephemeral tasting menus have taken inspiration from Japanese record bars, pop culture, Spanish culinary traditions, and seasonal Oregon vegetables, with additional one-off events like sake dinners and handroll nights. Any given visit may involve sake and seaweed-steamed abalone, katsuobushi-scented jellied broth over Dungeness, and miso butter cookies. The ticket price typically clocks in at $250, and reservations can be hard to nab; throw your name on the waiting list if you’re set on visiting on a particular date." - Seiji Nanbu, Janey Wong
