Bluefin Tuna & Sushi
Sushi restaurant · Irvington
1337 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
Highlights
High-quality tuna, unique temari sushi, and great happy hour deals
High-quality tuna, unique temari sushi, and great happy hour deals
"Sushi nerds are all over the happy hour at this Northeast Broadway Japanese spot, where little spherical nigiri balls often highlight high quality fish for the price. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., visitors snack on $6 takoyaki and spicy tuna-topped crispy rice “tots,” awaiting a range of rotating hosomaki or nigiri. Four temari-style nigiri balls are $7 during happy hour, while a six-piece set of maki is $6. Pair it with a $1 shot of sake or a $5 glass of wine." - Dianne de Guzman
"Originally from South Korea, Bluefin Tuna and Sushi expanded into Northeast Portland in 2020. A casual midweek favorite among the city’s sushi nerds, Bluefin is probably most recognizable by the cute round temari-style sushi it serves, offering a different aesthetic than most sushi places in Portland. The name “Bluefin Tuna” isn’t just for show either: Bluefin slings various cuts of bluefin tuna at market price. The move is to hit up Bluefin during happy hour for $6 hosomaki rolls and four-piece sets of the chain’s signature temari rounded rolls for $7; happy hour runs daily from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m." - Zoe Baillargeon
"Originally from South Korea, Bluefin Tuna and Sushi expanded into Northeast Portland in 2020. A casual mid-week favorite among the city’s sushi nerds, Bluefin is probably most recognizable by the cute round sushi it serves, offering a different aesthetic than most sushi places in Portland. The name “Bluefin Tuna” isn’t just for show either: Bluefin slings various cuts of bluefin tuna at market price. The move is to hit up Bluefin during happy hour, when six-piece hosomaki sets clock in at $6; happy hour runs daily from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m." - Seiji Nanbu, Janey Wong
"Sushi nerds are all over the happy hour at this Northeast Broadway Japanese spot, where little spherical nigiri balls often highlight high quality fish for the price. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., visitors snack on $6 takoyaki and spicy tuna-topped crispy rice “tots,” awaiting a range of rotating hosomaki or nigiri. Four temari-style nigiri balls are $7 during happy hour, while a six-piece set of maki is $6. Pair it with a $1 shot of sake or a $5 glass of wine." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Maya MacEvoy
"It’s no accident that Bluefin puts tuna front-and-center in the name: The high quality tuna is the focus here, at this Japanese-by-way-of-Seoul spot. Toro, otoro, chutoro, and of course bluefin are specialties, though the restaurant offers plenty of other options from the Pacific’s bounty as well, including salmon, crab, sea urchin, prawns, and frequent specials. The rolled-up nigiri balls are a fun visual gimmick, but rest assured — this is serious sushi. Drinks include beer, wine, and a limited sake menu." - Nathan Williams
