Kaizen Sushi PDX

"This stylish sushi bar from Job Martinez, whose background includes stints at top Portland sushi spots such as OG Bamboo Sushi to Mirakutei, is a notch above most neighborhood options. Take a seat inside the airy bi-level space — or at the counter — and try some of the traditional nigiri made from fish flown from Japan or sample one of the more creative rolls with names like Keep Portland Weird. Opt for the reservation-only omakase experience for chef’s choice appetizers and nigiri, or try other specialty plates like miso black cod, sashimi salmon flights, and ahi tuna towers." - Zoe Baillargeon, Eater Staff

"From the same owners as Portland sushi standby Mirakutei, this downtown sushi restaurant not only offers Oregon Dungeness sashimi and a variety of salmon and mackerel cuts; it also heads into inventive territory, topping maki with garlic butter or yuzu tobiko. Start with the restaurant’s distinctive ponzu “ceviche,” before opting for a salmon flight — a round of salmon belly, salmon aburi, ocean trout, and wild sockeye nigiri. Those who love the super-involved rolls should finish with the Pacific NW roll, which tops Dungeness crab and spicy albacore with more albacore, pesto, tempura, and eel sauce." - Seiji Nanbu, Janey Wong

"From the same owners as Portland sushi standby Mirakutei, this downtown sushi restaurant not only offers Oregon Dungeness sashimi and a variety of salmon and mackerel cuts; it also heads into inventive territory, topping maki with garlic butter or yuzu tobiko. Start with the restaurant’s distinctive ponzu “ceviche,” before opting for a salmon flight — a round of salmon belly, salmon aburi, ocean trout, and wild sockeye nigiri. Those who love the super-involved rolls should finish with the Pacific NW roll, which tops Dungeness crab and spicy albacore with more albacore, pesto, tempura, and eel sauce." - Seiji Nanbu, Janey Wong

"A downtown sushi restaurant from Portland sushi vet Job Martinez." - Eater Staff