Bamboo Sushi

I was in town visiting a friend who has a severe gluten allergy and I found Bamboo Sushi on the gluten free app. Looked into it and made a reservation. Informed the server of the allergy and she said there were only 2 items with gluten. One was the burger but could likely be substituted with lettuce instead of the bun and another was an option garnish. Even the tempura is gluten free which is very rare. We decided to get Wasabi Honey Chicken and Smashed Avocado crispy rice as an appetizer. The chicken was really good, had some heat/spiciness, but excellent flavor. The Smashed Avocado crispy rice was really good too but we both liked the chicken more. She got the Unicorn sushi and asked for eel sauce, and I went with the green machine which is vegetarian and asked for spicy aioli. We both really enjoyed the food and we ended with the Matcha panna Cotta. I'm not a fan of matcha so it wasn't for me, but she really enjoyed it. We enjoyed the food so much we came back 2 nights later with her Aunt and ordered chicken karaage for an appetizer (no picture). She got the garden of Eden Sushi and the Friday the 13th sushi and enjoyed both but I think she likes the Friday the 13th better. I got the chili garlic chicken with steamed rice which was very tasty. And her Aunt got the grilled octopus (no picture) and said it too was delicious. Highly recommend checking Bamboo Sushi out. It's a small restaurant and can be a little cramped but the food is delicious!

Loved it! We went here on a recommendation from our Lyft driver, and we were not disappointed. My husband and I love sushi, and this was no exception. Our server was amazing - she gave us a recommendation from every section on the menu. I would absolutely go back!

Great food. Gourmet preparation. Delicious sake flight. Weird Ska Punk music: Less than Jake was played on continuous loop. The music ruined the whole vibe. Are they playing music for the staff or for the guests?? No artwork. I went to the Japanese Garden. Came here. Had to wear my headphones to enjoy lunch. Is that how Portland does it?? I suppose it does: Weird.

The Octopus was perfectly seared, tender and tasty. My daughter tried the Salmon flight and loved it. The Green Machine was astoundingly good. The manager came by and introduced the types of Salmon. He was awesome too! Love this place!

I visited this restaurant while traveling to Portland on business. It was delicious! I like a kick - the Spicy edamame and the Friday the 13th roll were just what I was looking for! I sat by the open window in the sun - love that!

The best Miso Soup I've ever had, and the sushi was delicious - tasted fresh, and it felt like a lot of care was taken for deciding ingredients and flavours. A bit pricey, but worth it.

Poke with taro chips, Coho Salmon Nigiri, I love that this Sushi is in our neighborhood. Amazing Sake selection and our server Dan was delightful as was the entire team at this location!!💯, adding on to this review. Another amazing experience 9/13 thanks to our server Sara who went above and beyond, making us feel special 🫶

Had a great lunch here on a Saturday afternoon; food was fresh and delicious. Hana was our server and she was friendly, knowledgeable and made us feel welcome. She had good suggestions and recommendations on what to try. We had a new appetizer with spicy tuna and avocado on a crispy cracker that was amazing. I love the mural in the dining room. This place is my favorite sushi in the NW neighborhood.

10/10!! Service was amazing, the vibes were amazing, and the food was to-die-for! It was my first time having edamame, crispy rice, and the hand rolls and boyyyyyy! They did not disappoint! It's been about it a week or so and I'm still dreaming about this experience. The Green Machine is probably one of the best sushi rolls I've had in a long time! The sauce is immaculate *chefs kiss* I cannot wait to go back and try the rest of the menu! For this entire meal we spent about $90ish and I think it was worth every penny.

Date night, looking for a really quality meal and experience. Willing to spend some $$ to get it. Asked some locals and they recommended Bamboo Sushi. High yelp ratings on many reviews. Close to a shop we needed to visit, so green light. Parking is a little challenging, not unusual for this area. Greeting and restaurant ambience is good and nice. Two stars for that. Sat at the sushi bar. Ordered California rolls, spicy salmon rolls, tempura, and a couple of fancy rolls. As we ate each dish we queried each other out loud, "Where is the flavor?" Bland tempura sauce, strange thick heavy tasteless breading on the tempura. The rolls all had very little flavor of the ingredients. I don't think I'm a sushi heathen to arrive at such a conclusion. Yes, I've eaten sushi off little boats, trains, belts, buffets, etc. But I've also traveled Japan extensively and experienced everything from their average to their finest. We were completely perplexed and questioning our own abilities to process taste - were we congested? Starting to get ill? Somehow some other reason for not tasting what should be fabulous by reputation...? But the flavor just was not there consistently across the dishes we ordered. What was missing? Salt? Soy sauce? Miso/umami flavorings? I don't know. But we left with the same conclusion that something major was lacking given everything should have tasted good given the way it was prepared (we were watching it all being made behind the counter). For this experience, a hefty fee was levied. Not unusual for restaurants in this area. The times we live in. I don't want to tell you how to make sushi, but I do want to taste the individual ingredients, dip/season to my liking in a soy sauce/wasabi mix should I wish to modify those tastes, and have those flavors combine in a single bite that is essentially refreshing in only a sushi way. I want to taste tuna, salmon, avocado, etc. I want the rice to have flavor, the seaweed wrap to have flavor, the wasabi to have flavor. I want to experience flavors that I can't experience anywhere else except in specialty sushi restaurants. I want flavor. I'll pay for flavor. I'll drive distances for flavor. I just want flavor. Please, oh please ask yourself if this crazy reviewer has any semblance of a valid point and consider making changes with your ingredients & recipes. I'll check back periodically to see if any others have had similar experiences or if you post of any changes.

Bamboo gets a bit of flack for being overrated, but I've had a good experience each time I've visited. The restaurant itself is very elegant and has a great atmosphere for a date night or dinner with friends. The sushi is also super tasty--I could live off of the spicy tuna rice alone! Everything is reasonably priced, and the service is very attentive. The only downside is there is almost always a wait, and I wouldn't recommend doing a pickup order. The only time I've tried to DoorDash, my food took about 20 minutes longer than estimated, and was pretty soggy by the time I got home.

The food here is incredible. The quality of the fish is incredibly high and the attention to detail is spot on. Dont forget to get the cauliflower appetizer, probably some of the best cauliflower I've ever had. Smoky, spicy with a hint of nuttiness/sweetness. The hamachi sashimi was my favorite, highly recommend!

Bamboo Sushi was a perfect place for sushi. We randomly came upon this place after walking around 23rd Street. They have a unique twist on their sushi. It almost has an Italian like influence on many of their dishes. Every we ordered was amazing with my personal favorite being the Hoki Poke Box. I also recommend sitting at the sushi bar. The chefs were all very interactive with us and told us about the process in how they made everything. The restaurant had great service from the wait staff as well. Overall, this local sushi restaurant had everything I look forward to in a great night of sushi!

We'd gotten our first decent dose of another Bamboo S. in the Downtown area- but since we were galavanting in the Northwest area, this was it. Style here is the complete opposite from the casual Downtown location. This location feels more simple with the light color wood and has a very minimalist, tranquil and earthy feel. Without a reservation, we were seated at the bar and happily took advantage of their Happy Hour offerings. Our server doubled as the bartender and was all smiles with swiftness. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails were crafty and nice. My crispy, Asian cauliflower was divine (maybe the flowers could've been a bit bigger). My daughter's Shishitos were tasty and so was her Tuna Poke. Hubs detoured from the condensed menu and had 3 types of sushi that missed on flavor. On a happier note, this Bamboo location has a space that's smart and flows in harmony. But our hot appetizers were the ones that took center stage.

My go-to takeout spot!! The spicy salmon crispy rice- MY FAV! Could not go wrong with it. Enjoyed the spicy scallop nigiri. For rolls, I've tried (and liked) the sunset, rainbow, Friday the 13th, and green machine with crab! Friendly staff, very lovely locations around Portland (favorite is Cedar Hills) with a nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend!

Sushi was good, had the fried cauliflower was the best part and a complete surprise. The green machine feels over hyped, but if that's your thing, more power to you! Sadly, they were out of deserts early on a Saturday night, which feels like really poor planning but can happen. The service was really good (thanks Brian!) and the decor was cozy. Can get a bit noisy with the room being semi enclosed with the partial wall. Will definitely go back.

WAS my go-to sushi place. The food is inconsistent, the back room is DARK, and between the extra-loud music and big space, shouting is the only way to converse. I'd reserved table #11 in the front window. Got there and the table was empty, but the host said I couldn't have the table - and couldn't explain why not. Very aggravating and disappointing.

We'd gotten our first decent dose of another Bamboo S. in the Downtown area- but since we were galavanting in the Northwest area, this was it. Style here is the complete opposite from the casual Downtown location. This location feels more simple with the light color wood and has a very minimalist, tranquil and earthy feel. Without a reservation, we were seated at the bar and happily took advantage of their Happy Hour offerings. Our server doubled as the bartender and was all smiles with swiftness. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails were crafty and nice. My crispy, Asian cauliflower was divine (maybe the flowers could've been a bit bigger). My daughter's Shishitos were tasty and so was her Tuna Poke. Hubs detoured from the condensed menu and had 3 types of sushi that missed on flavor. On a happier note, this Bamboo location has a space that's smart and flows in harmony. But our hot appetizers were the ones that took center stage.

Best sushi lunch I've in a while. Our server was so attentive and knowledgeable, even while navigating a brand new menu. We were so impressed and can't wait to go back.

The service was not up to Bamboo standards this round of sushi. The hostess was smiley & well mannered, our server was not. Not sure what he was busy with but pretty much non-existent from beginning to end. Too difficult to additional entrees, dessert. Had to ask a different server for another drink that took 20 minutes for just a beer. At least the hostess said thank you for coming in, our server did not. Bambooooo.

I have heard great things abiut Bamboo for some time now and wanted to try it out. Service was good. The nigiri were good but I wasn't a fan of their rolls. That might be because I like simple sushi but if you like sushi rolls they have some unique ones to try!

I went during happy hour so the prices were reasonable. The service was wonderful. The greeter and waiter were both attentive and were kind. The food is always spot on. Great experience!

Bamboo Sushi is my new favorite sushi spot. Each dish was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The Poke appetizer melts in your mouth with avocado, cucumber and a spicy sauce on top. The unicorn roll was very rich and wasn't overpowering with the chili or jalapeño sauce. We would order the cauliflower, unicorn roll and poke appetizer again! Each fish was so soft and buttery it wasn't like your normal sushi/ poke spot. When you first enter you are greeted by the smell of sugar from the neighboring Salt and Straw! We made a reservation and still had to wait for a few minutes, and the restaurant is relatively dim inside.

One of my favorite date places or girl's night dinners! The place is situated on 23rd, which is so nice as there are many bars, desserts, and shops nearby that you can go to either before or after you eat. The ambiance of the restaurant is also very nice at night. It's a bit dimmer and pretty romantic. :) The staff here is also wonderful and very nice. My friend and I got seated at the bar and one of the chefs gave us a sample piece of sashimi out of the blue (on the round dish in my picture) and it was delicious. Overall, if you do get a chance to sit at the bar, I highly recommend it. Sitting at bar here really elevates the dining experience compared to a table seat. The food is always delicious too and comes out pretty fast. I always love going here and would recommend anyone else to try it out too!

I always love my visits to bamboo sushi but Candace made this meal exceptionally delicious. She had wonderful recommendations for cocktails, prompt and personable service, and brought me the extra sauce I needed before I even had to ask! The ambiance is perfect for a peaceful night alone or a date night and everything on the menu is fresh and well seasoned. I highly recommend starting with the chicken karaage. As someone who's been gluten free for many years it has been amazing finding a restaurant that has crispy fried food that maintains its crunch factor without fear of cross contamination. Can't wait for my next Bamboo Sushi treat!

What a delightful find! Coming from Southern California, it's rare to find standout sushi places in other states, so it was an absolute thrill to discover the delishness that is Bamboo. Beyond the honor of being the world's first sustainable sushi restaurant, I was blown away by some of the dishes. We had more than 11 dishes, but here are my call outs: - the cauliflower is to die for! That black bean sauce..... zOMGz! - the Hoki Poki box is among the best pressed sushi I've ever had! - the green machine (with albacore) was the most innovative sushi I've had in recent years. So good, in fact, that it rates as one of the dishes I'll fly into town just to have. I wasn't crazy about their rendition of the miso glazed black cod- the orange threw me off completely. That said, I also hate pineapple on pizza, so if you're one of the latter, you might actually like it. Also didn't love their version of the dragon roll.... it could have used either spicy mayo, eel sauce, or both. That said, I adore this place, and look forward to many more future visits.

Been coming here since they opened and have mixed feelings about their food. I really love what they're trying to do food-source-wise, the space is gorgeous, and I super-appreciate that almost the entire menu is GF (for my wife), and they even use tamari as standard instead of soy sauce. FWIW, The Bamboo's are now corporately-owned by Sortis Holdings. The tempura fried starters are always great, and Bamboo has a great selection of non-sushi/sashimi items on the menu. Unfortunately the sushi often tastes pretty 'fishy,' which in my experience usually happens when it's not extremely fresh. I've been to Japan 3 times and have had my share of sushi/sashimi/nigiri there and around the US, and Bamboo is just ok, not necessarily worse sushi than most other spots in town, but nothing amazing either. Most of the food menu prices are reasonable given the neighborhood, food sourcing, and upscale vibes. However $9 for a local beer pint is flat out offensive price gouging. Anywhere else in town that's not super high-end downtown is $6-$7. To be fair, they're only $5 on happy hour before 6pm, which is a great deal. Service has always been very good here, so I'll be back once in awhile when I'm in the neighborhood.

My wife and I stopped by for a late lunch on a lovely spring day. The sushi was delicious and our server was friendly and helpful. We highly recommend The Unicorn roll, and for us East Coasters the King Salmon nigiri was a revelation.

Bamboo Sushi is solid. All of their fish comes from sustainable sources, and I love that their menu features an entire spread of how they select their menu choices and who they partner with. We got the Green Machine and Friday the 13th rolls, which were both awesome choices! I typically never get a vegetarian roll when getting sushi, but I was delightfully surprised by how much I enjoyed the Green Machine. The location is beautiful, and the service is smooth and speedy. Only docked a star because I felt a hint of snooty vibes and while the sushi is good, I'm not sure if it's the best in Portland.

Delightful company and a fun Friday evening out. Reservation made on a Tuesday with planet of options for a two-top, Friday the restaurant was packed so do make a reso. Ordered drinks, a signature roll and a few sashimi. We were contemplating more rolls when the waiter came over and asked us to move to the bar because the next party was there and had brought additional people. He was great about it and said dessert was on the restaurant. We walked all of ten steps with our drinks to the bar. He also brought another dish for us to try, we enjoyed while finishing our drinks before a tasty dessert to end the night. Also bonus of sitting at the bar is getting to watch the sushi be prepared! Enjoyable evening and plenty more on the menu to return and try.

Great food, Excellent Service and Cool Vibe. Visited with a friend and so glad we did. Prices are totally affordable. Cool area with lots of food options. The Unicorn Roll is the BEST!!

So, I've been coming to Bamboo ever since it opened many moons ago. I'm giving it 5 stars. No, it is not Katsuya or Nodoguro or Jiro. It is, however, consistently good. Service is great. And, my family loves it. 1) Bryce is my favorite server. He makes me and my family feel like we are regulars. We sort of are, but he goes out of his way to welcome us. He makes me feel like I'm walking into a famed episode of Cheers. So friendly. So professional. Most importantly, he is thoughtful. He thinks about what you need: wasabi, water...warm conversation. 2) Hoki Poke box. Best "roll" on the menu. Ok, it's not a roll but it takes too long to write best pressed sushi on the menu. 3) Green machine with crab. I am not into the green machine alone, but with the crab...it's amazing. It's a crowd pleaser 4) the burger. Lots of debate on whether this is the best burger in Portland. My vote is yes. Something about the wagyu meat, the brioche bun and the tempura onion just makes this burger sing. Tip: order it with a group and slice it up as an appetizer. 5) happy hour. Take your kids. Make the reservation for 5:30. Order them a California roll, a shrimp tempura roll (both with extra Panko) and a karaage chicken. Order yourself a happy hour cocktail. You and your partner can then dine happily off of the regular menu. 6) take everyone next door for salt and straw.

Make sure you make a reservation! We went on a Friday night and luckily they squeezed us in. We sat at the bar and the bartender was amazing. I took her recommendation and ordered the Unicorn roll. Hands down my favorite sushi roll I've ever had. Such a great balance of salty, sweetness from the crab and the spicy sauce. I hoarded the sauce on the plate to dip everything else in. My husband had the wagyu burger and said it was nice and had a very fresh beef taste. Overall outstanding. The preset menus are a great deal and the service was great as well.

Wow. I stepped into this restaurant around the corner from my hotel, wondering if they had something besides sushi, as I love Japanese food, just not so much sushi. I found myself happily eating crispy tofu in a tasty chili sauce and a wonderful Caesar salad topped with large, spicy, thin, rice crackers. It was definitely too much food for one person, so I will have to go to Portland with someone next time for this restaurant alone! Also, to note, any member of the staff I made any request to was both professional and personable. I wish so much I could remember my server's name in particular, but alas I waited until I flew back home to write this review. I swear you can't get a bad meal in Portland... Or the luck I'm known for was working in high drive for me there!

I have been excited about the idea of eating here for 8 years, but have never been able to get anyone to take the time out to eat. For starters, the reservation system does not have a text box or addressable space for if it is a special event (like a birthday). Which our dinner last night May 1 st was, we arrived 3 minutes after our reservation time but well within our reserve window. We were not asked if we celebrating anything special, but courteously shown to our seats. To which our saving grace had emerged. He was our waiter serving in the front section closest to the street, he is a newer waiter and for the life of me l cannot remember his name. And to him, I'm sorry. He was witty, charming, friendly, patient, and attentive, he informed us that May 1st was this years day for the annual Menu revamp. We were a party of two one who had never eaten sushi before and this was their first time out. The starter we got was the crispy avocado rice, to which our tastebuds could only imagine a life-raft foamy faintly avocadoish rice in a pond of Yuzu. This was the only item we didn't finish. We got the shrimp roll, and whether this was over filled on the ingredients side, or undercut on the Nori side l leave to the chef. But every single individual roll piece fell apart before getting off the plate it was served on, bar one. That one was picked up underneath with a fork and the sides pinched with a couple of fingers. The Kanpachi nigiri was delicate but the truffle salt bent the ending flavor towards butter for me, which was unpleasant coming from the citrus of the Yuzu at the start (curdled milk), this was saved by the Fresh wasabi (the only real consistent highlight of the meal). While doing some probing for the Kanpachi I was looking at all the nigiri and sashimi options available, I decided to get the Chefs choice 18 Piece sashimi. We were delivered 3 different kinds of salmon, 2 kinds of Tuna 1 fresh, 1 marinated, and hamachi. 3 slices of each fish all of the fish was soft aside from the Tuna Zuke in which the style has never been my favorite as it leans in the dry side even when soy sauce and wasabi is applied. I'm not saying I didn't know what I was getting myself in for my it saying chefs choice, I'm stating my disappointment in the beautiful offerings that were available on the menu and what was displayed was Salmon. It's well known the PNW likes beautiful salmon. But with that variety available, I was disappointed. A pitch if this is acceptable with the chefs to include, 1 exclude option (not a whole fish type just an option) from the set. The main reason I have wanted to come here is because of the companies sustainability practices and mentality towards the planet, it's one which I respect thoroughly. With the oil from for the Tempura vegetables, I totally understand refining and reusing the oil. But please season the tempura batter with things that do not enhance the flavor of old oils, I know it's a little less traditional but turmeric and other curry spices from India, Asia have some beautiful masking qualities if the oil is a little older tasting than preferable. This dish was for the guest who did not eat any further fish at the table post trying the first shrimp roll. I tried a single bite of the tempura fried onion, not knowing I still had a piece of salmon in my mouth. The overwhelming oil flavor from the onion, the slide of the onion coming out of the tempura batter, and the raw salmon made me immediately gag into my napkin. (My fault) To the staff for that, I'm sorry. Our waiter came by to help another table, their other party members arrived so the waiter stepped away for a minute, then had stopped by to check on us (time #4) we had asked for the check. Following old school traditions he displays the check to me (in my family if it's your birthday you don't pay the check for your dinner) to which I kindly say. "Today's my birthday" and gesture towards my partner across the table. We were offered an ice cream. We declined. Please bamboo care about the experience like our waiter. Service = 2 Our waiter = 5

I've walked past this place about a million times in the last decade but never came here even though my friends have RAVED about this place before. As a native NW Portlander, it's quite shameful that I haven't stumbled into this 23rd Ave staple, and to this day, I will never understand my hesitation. However, it was a night for celebration and we decided that this would be our place to celebrate. We had an amazing server that knew the menu like the back of his hand, and quickly and easily gave us recommendations that would go well with the selection of dishes that we already picked out- safe to say he was on point every time! We started off with shrimp tempura (not pictured) as a small plate then moved onto a round of the 12 piece assorted sashimi and king salmon carpaccio. The assorted sashimi was beautifully paired and 3/4 of the selection was buttery, smooth and incredibly flavorful (the salmon was a bit tough and not as enjoyable). However the king salmon carpaccio was the highlight of this round, as the buttery smooth salmon was paired perfectly with the white truffle ponzu and cherry tomato. The next dishes included the spicy tuna crispy rice and the green machine roll. Both were prepared splendidly, although I did wish the crispy rice was served warm and crispier; it appeared that it has been prepared in advance rather than made on the spot- not a complaint, just an observation! And the green machine roll totally lived up to its hype! We weren't quite ready to stop eating yet, and the server recommended the unicorn roll and the kanpachi aguachile, which we ordered. I wasn't as big of a fan of the unicorn roll, although it was a sight to see but the kanpachi aguachile stole the show for me. I'm always a fan of ceviche, so I was completely sold after trying one bite. All in all, incredible experience and will be returning! I would HIGHLY recommend the signature sashimi dishes as those were the ones that truly WOWed me, but I do believe that you can order anything here and have an amazing experience!

Service was amazing. Dreaming still of the Garden of Eden Roll and King Salmon Nigiri.

Fast, efficient service, Bamboo Sushi knows how to expedite quality dishes in a timely manner. We had a reservation on a weekday and they were accommodating and flexible as we were running a few minutes late. They are a cashless restaurant and offer menus with QR codes. We ordered their Green Machine with salmon, Hamachi sashimi special, and the Hoki Poki box. Food took less than 10 minutes to arrive, and everything looked beautiful. Their Green Machine lives up to the hype and it's one of my favorite rolls. It was fresh, and the cilantro green chili aioli was the perfect creamy, light, spicy complement to the salmon. I wished the spicy tuna in the Hoki Poki box was spicier, but it was still good nonetheless. The avocado balanced the textures well. The fish portions weren't the most generous, but that's understandable in today's time and age. The Hamachi sashimi is part of their current special and it was so good! The fish was fresh, and the sizzling oil and sauce was just a blend of sweet, spicy, and umami that elevated the fish all the more. This may have been my favorite of the night. Service was friendly, welcoming, not overbearing - nothing to complain about! Bamboo is solid and all the more love to them for sustainable fishing!

Overall the sushi rolls tasted alright, but the scallops were the most disappointing. ~$21 for just a few small slices of raw scallops with radish, pomegranate, oil and water. It was bland and a waste of money. At this price point I would rather go to another sushi place. The bill was $60+ for 2 people and I wasn't even half full... Still hungry.

amazing food and even better service. Morgan was the best and took care of us. I highly recommend the big island and hamachi sizzle, i'm excited to come back here again

Wow. Small place, but great food, friendly service. It's almost too dark inside to read the menu, but it didn't diminish the experience. Tried: - miso soup, pretty standard, LOTS of seaweed - shrimp tempura, also pretty standard but solid. The ginger dipping sauce takes it up a level - tuna tataki, really flavorful with a decent presentation. The sauce again was fantastic - miso glazed black cod, super buttery texture, and honestly larger portion than I expected for a small plate. - sashimi sampler, as this is chef's choice, ymmv, but all four kinds of fish we had (ahi tuna, albacore, sockeye salmon, and hamachi) tasted fresh and had a good texture - kaleidoscope cocktail, super fruity and floral gin based cocktail. It's great.

I thought this place was expensive and over rated but it definitely hold its own. Being unable to have raw stuff I thought expensive cooked stuff would be safe. Lol I tried the green machine roll with carb, I don't know if it was because I didn't eat all day being in the er all day or if it was super tasty I couldn't help it and I got another cooked rolls with spicy tuna on the top. The tuna was really spicy. But ohhhhh so tasty The hamburger was surprisingly really good too, but I don't know for $15. Maybe $10 or $11 I'd def be back 4 rolls, a hamburger and miso soup $100

Week 40/52 in my endeavor to try one new (to me) local spot per week! Okay, okay, so this spot isn't in Seattle. BUT, we do have one in the U District so I'm taking it as a win and a deserved spot in this series of reviews that I do! (And will DEFINITELY be visiting the Seattle location). I digress. First and foremost... Finding parking here on a Sunday afternoon should be considered an Olympic sport, and that's facts. I had to circle the block for a good 15 minutes before finding a spot that I snagged around the corner. Once that was over, it was smooth sailing. But, something to be prepared for! It was a lot slower than I expected and was seated at the bar almost immediately. The bartender was nice - he was in training (or so it seemed) and kept having to ask others questions, and was super apologetic about it. Poor guy seemed nervous, but he was so kind and personable! I went with a California Roll and the Sunset. The California was delicious - light and fresh, as it should be. The Sunset was AMAZING. I'm a fan of anything with spicy tuna and this roll fit the bill. Seasoned crab, avocado, cucumber, topped with spicy tuna, spicy aioli and tempura crunchies - it was DELICIOUS. Highly recommend this one! For two glasses of wine and two rolls it was a little under $50. Kind of pricy, but worth it, in my opinion. Bamboo is also the world's first certified sustainable sushi restaurant, so I feel better about supporting a place with a great mission. Do yourself a favor and step in

LOVED our meal at Bamboo Sushi! It was our first time and our server was so kind and suggested some really good rolls to try! I got the green machine and smashed avocado crispy rice! They were both soooo delicious! I was really impressed with the crispy rice because im used to very plain avocado crispy rice but this was PACKED with flavor! Very lemony and salty and crunchy! The green machine was sweet and very good, I totally get why it is a fan favorite! We loved the vibe in there as well! It was a little dark and intimate, great for a date night, but we also saw lots of larger groups meeting for business and lunch! If we ever come back to Portland, this will be one of our go-to spots!

Overall excellent sushi! We had the Crispy Rice which was delicious. Our server was excellent and attentive the whole time. Very romantic atmosphere, dim lighting. We will definitely be back!

Spectacular, as always. You can't order wrong here. I'm serious. Go ahead and try. You will fail miserably. A first tonight: the black sesame brownie. Sure, not very Japanese, but I'm not sad about it

This place is very good. All of the fish was fresh and definitely good flavors. My favorite part of my meal was actually my drink, the non-alcoholic berry smash. Of the food, the king salmon nigiri certainly had a nice touch with the salt and olive oil, something I've never had before. The salmon crispy rice was definitely crispy and delicious. I also ordered the unicorn and chasing the dragon rolls. Both very good. Very fresh ginger and they'll even grate fresh wasabi upon request like they did for the table next to me, something I don't think I've seen before.

I have been to Bamboo restaurant at another location. I came here for the first time. I like a contemporary look. However, I get smell of waffle from Salt and straw ice cream next door. Friday the 13th Roll - loved the crunchiness Sashimi- very fresh House on Fire - very crunchy and unique Green Machine Roll - loved avocado and creamy I just love the spice and sauce that they used to make sushi. I highly recommend this place to try fusion sushi.

Walk and the girl says there's no walk ins because they are short staffed. But when we walked in it took her a minute to come tell us because she was busy talking to another one of the workers. Highly Disappointed. We have been to the Beaverton location and expected it to be like that. Do not recommend.

This was our first visit to Bamboo Sushi having heard such good things about it. We made a reservation and arrived on time. Our table hadn't been cleaned well - my wife had to wipe rice off the cushions before she could sit down and there was a napkin left on the floor. Interesting menu, we ordered a couple of fairly small dishes as we had to meet someone soon after our meal. We waited for 1 hour and still had not received our order. A table of 4 seated shortly after us got there food before we had. We left before our food arrived.

They canceled happy hour due to covid, so a bit of a bummer. We ordered veggie tempura and Friday the 13th. The food are delicious! The tempura is so crispy and the dipping sauce is delicious! The sushi is the right amount of spicy and also the albacore on top is so fresh and juicy. If you want something spicy, this is the right choice. One small suggestion is to make the rice a bit tender, it could use a bit stickiness. The service is absolutely amazing! We told them we are on a time crunch and we were able to get our food extremely fast! Really considerate and they were constantly checking on us to ensure we will be on time! They do have outdoor sitting and the waiters are so friendly and brought water for our dog!

I saw how this place is always hopping and so I decided to try this place. I'm new to sushi and play it safe. I tried the "Portland" and "The Crunch" and a side of edamame. The staff was friendly and there was a bit of a wait, as I came during dinner rush, but the sushi was great.

One of our favorite places. The food is amazing! We especially love the shrimp tempura.

Atmosphere: This place is much bigger than expected. This is a great place to come for a date or for larger groups of 5+. The tables are closer together but it has been designed and set up very well. In the back is where the sushi bar is located. Food: Everything we tried was very good! From the SMALL PLATES: Edamame was delicious as always. Simply seasoned with salt. Cauliflower had a spicy kick from the spicy black bean sauce and the toasted cashews suited the dish very well. I've had problems with cauliflower that is crispy on the outside and soggy on the inside but that was not the case with this plate. Shrimp tempura was super yummy! The dipping sauce was very good and everything was fresh and fried beautifully. Sunomono salad had a great refreshing vinegar taste and would recommend getting along with your other small plates. MAIN DISHES: Crispy rice with salmon. The fish was delicious but the crispy rice was a miss for me. The outside was hard rather than crispy and was hard to chew. It was also too much rice and too away from the fish. Would not get again. All of the signature rolls were very good! Rolled beautifully and tasted amazing. DRINKS: Sake Sangria is the most refreshing subtle drink I've had and probably one of the best drinks I've have ever! Definitely recommend! Fox & Hound is bourbon and it is strong! It just tasted like straight bourbon, no other exiting flavors. Forty Paper Cranes had an overwhelming gun flavor. Over the drink was strong and hard to drink.

Get the Green Machine. I had to lead with that sentence because it's the best sushi roll you can get in this world. The sauce they put on top is unbelievably delicious. Then, you need to get the cauliflower, it's fabulous. The avocado crispy rice is good...but I've had much better. ANYWAY, listen to me and you will know exactly what I'm talking about. And then come back and tell me all about how I was right

- Crispy rice is so good - The sushi is good but a touch pricey for size - Would come back just for the crispy rice

Love Love ! I ordered take-out for my birthday meal from Bamboo and it couldn't have been better. The online order process is easy and fast , however I did not get any receipt in my email as they say when the order is placed on their website .The food took about 30 minutes to be ready and was promptly handed over with all covid protocols maintained . We had - Fried Cauliflower - Really Crunchy and the sauce was on the side , which is just the way I prefer it, since otherwise the cauliflower ends up being a little soggy. The cashews were a nice touch Green Machine Roll -My favorite. Very delicate flavors with crunch and smoothness both in each bite. Friday the 13th -slightly on the spicier side but we loved it . Nigiri Albacore Nigiri Tuna I also really appreciated their effort in having eco-friendly takeout boxes. Really good food. Prices are consistent with what good sushi costs elsewhere in Portland .

Bamboo Sushi has the best vegetarian sushi I know in Portland. Their Green Machine is mind-blowing. Their Green Machine sauce has some magic that makes it so flavorful. Have taken every single friend who visits me to this place and they have all loved it. They also source their fish in a sustainable manner. Iprefer the NW location to their other locations as the fried cauliflower was not as great in the other locations. There is street parking around the area. Would definitely recommend supporting this environmentally friendly business for your future sushi night outs.