Phenomenal! We were so enamored with our flown-in-fresh from Japan sushi options (tried 5 different items off that special menu) that we forgot to take photos. Enjoyed a premium roll and unagi appetizer off main menu as well as a bright, floral sake. The service was hands down perfect. Will be a special date go-to for sure.
We love this restaurant. It is sometimes tough to get reservations, but we have learned to plan ahead. High quality seafood, prepared to perfection, and all staff personable and knowledgeable. We have become regulars and would not hesitate to recommend.
What a special dining experience. I sat at the bar and ordered the seasonal squid small plate, and the chefs special premium nigiri and all the flavors were excellent. The ambiance was warm and welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back.
MeghanRiggle
Absolutely perfect every time we go here! I love sitting at the bar and getting nigiri as the chef prepares it and then a brief description of what I'm about to taste. My favorite restaurant!
Batiste Rémy
What a place ! Bring me back to japan in one bite ! Def best sushi in portland from far !!Amazing !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara Luisa Kowalczyk
Phenomenal food; relaxing, quiet, and unpretentious atmosphere; kind and welcoming people… overall a VERY special place. My spouse and I plan to come back regularly and I’m already excited for next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Saba Battera, Assorted Sashimi, Roll, Eggplant Appetizer
AlexC
I had a great time at Kaede! Surprisingly, Portland has a lot of great sushi options. Coming from the Bay Area I did not expect this bounty of excellent options when I moved here. Kaede adds to that list, offering higher quality than my mainstay (Murata) at a similar price point. I loved the way the food was presented over time, loved the tea, loved the desserts, and I think generally this place offers immense value on the high end of sushi. You can pay a lot more for a lot less in this town. I also love the 1 seat/2 seat setup- no loud kids, drunken groups of frat boys, etc. Loved Kaede and will absolutely be back! I plan to take my half-Japanese mother and my Japanese grandmother when they visit- that is how good Kaede is!
Andy
We have visited several times and it is always a delight. Wonderfully composed nigiri menu with some interesting preparations and great classic 'bistro' dishes like agadashi tofu and chawanmushi. Very calm, quiet, casual environment with pleasant service.
Jennifer McGeorge
The sushi rolls were pretty good. The appetizer selection could be better. And for the price I'm not sure if I will go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
rsand2010
Our overall experience was outstanding in every way and definitely the best sushi we've eaten in Portland. It's a small, intimate, and quiet setting and it was perfect for our anniversary dinner. A little on the picky side, I've traveled to Japan a couple of times and love and appreciate good Japanese cuisine. Another positive, the service was quick and responsive just like I hoped. I highly recommend Kaede and I'll be back for more again.
Might be the best restaurant I’ve ever been to. The food is incredible. It’s a fine-dining quality restaurant without the pretentiousness of that style restaurant. Just the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate S
Delicious from start to finish and wonderful, welcoming service. Dungeness crab miso, chawanmushi, and scallops to start followed by amazingly flavorful nigiri and rolls.
Life is short! Please treat yourself kindly and get a reservation to this place! I sat at the sushi bar and I really enjoyed watching the master chef skillfully prepare some exquisite food, every action was like carefully orchestrated! Not only did he have to create an edible delicacy out of chunky piece of fish, but also turn it into a piece of art, from selecting the plate, to adding all the fine details onto the fish, the subtle flavors and the harmony! And I got to watch it all happen in front of my eyes! This place is near where I live, so the situation is quite dangerous now, lol!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Saba Battera, Assorted Sashimi, Maitake Mushroom Chawanmushi
We enjoyed an intimate experience at the bar. Chef Izumi-san and Shinji-san are friendly and willing to answer questions about sushi preparation. The nigiri is elegantly shaped and shari is well prepared (firm and gently seasoned). All neta were very tender and delicate and almost always at the perfect body temperature—the variety was pretty impressive given this restaurant is smaller and run by a very small team. The saba battera was remarkably clean and refined. The sake selection is reasonable and interesting for a place of this size. Feels like a true family run business where the quality is so high due to the talented chefs playing fully active roles behind all the cooking. KAEDE is now one of my favorite sushiya in PNW. 戻りたい！ほんとにありがとうございます?
WhitneyT
We love Kaede. As new parents, we struggled to get out of the house for dates. We found Kaede and have been faithful patrons since; we go almost once a month. The food is incredible (every bite is perfection). The service has set the bar so high. The ambiance is quiet, lit for the mood, and very intimate. We always sit and the bar and not only enjoy an excellent meal, but also meditative entertainment. I recommend Kaede to everyone.
Phenomenal! We were so enamored with our flown-in-fresh from Japan sushi options (tried 5 different items off that special menu) that we forgot to take photos. Enjoyed a premium roll and unagi appetizer off main menu as well as a bright, floral sake. The service was hands down perfect. Will be a special date go-to for sure.
We love this restaurant. It is sometimes tough to get reservations, but we have learned to plan ahead. High quality seafood, prepared to perfection, and all staff personable and knowledgeable. We have become regulars and would not hesitate to recommend.
What a special dining experience. I sat at the bar and ordered the seasonal squid small plate, and the chefs special premium nigiri and all the flavors were excellent. The ambiance was warm and welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back.
Absolutely perfect every time we go here! I love sitting at the bar and getting nigiri as the chef prepares it and then a brief description of what I'm about to taste. My favorite restaurant!
What a place ! Bring me back to japan in one bite ! Def best sushi in portland from far !!Amazing !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal food; relaxing, quiet, and unpretentious atmosphere; kind and welcoming people… overall a VERY special place. My spouse and I plan to come back regularly and I’m already excited for next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Saba Battera, Assorted Sashimi, Roll, Eggplant Appetizer
I had a great time at Kaede! Surprisingly, Portland has a lot of great sushi options. Coming from the Bay Area I did not expect this bounty of excellent options when I moved here. Kaede adds to that list, offering higher quality than my mainstay (Murata) at a similar price point. I loved the way the food was presented over time, loved the tea, loved the desserts, and I think generally this place offers immense value on the high end of sushi. You can pay a lot more for a lot less in this town. I also love the 1 seat/2 seat setup- no loud kids, drunken groups of frat boys, etc. Loved Kaede and will absolutely be back! I plan to take my half-Japanese mother and my Japanese grandmother when they visit- that is how good Kaede is!
We have visited several times and it is always a delight. Wonderfully composed nigiri menu with some interesting preparations and great classic 'bistro' dishes like agadashi tofu and chawanmushi. Very calm, quiet, casual environment with pleasant service.
The sushi rolls were pretty good. The appetizer selection could be better. And for the price I'm not sure if I will go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Our overall experience was outstanding in every way and definitely the best sushi we've eaten in Portland. It's a small, intimate, and quiet setting and it was perfect for our anniversary dinner. A little on the picky side, I've traveled to Japan a couple of times and love and appreciate good Japanese cuisine. Another positive, the service was quick and responsive just like I hoped. I highly recommend Kaede and I'll be back for more again.
Restaurantji Recommends
Might be the best restaurant I’ve ever been to. The food is incredible. It’s a fine-dining quality restaurant without the pretentiousness of that style restaurant. Just the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious from start to finish and wonderful, welcoming service. Dungeness crab miso, chawanmushi, and scallops to start followed by amazingly flavorful nigiri and rolls.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Assorted Sushi, Maitake Mushroom Chawanmushi, Miso Soup, Roll, Kaisen Roll
Life is short! Please treat yourself kindly and get a reservation to this place! I sat at the sushi bar and I really enjoyed watching the master chef skillfully prepare some exquisite food, every action was like carefully orchestrated! Not only did he have to create an edible delicacy out of chunky piece of fish, but also turn it into a piece of art, from selecting the plate, to adding all the fine details onto the fish, the subtle flavors and the harmony! And I got to watch it all happen in front of my eyes! This place is near where I live, so the situation is quite dangerous now, lol!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Saba Battera, Assorted Sashimi, Maitake Mushroom Chawanmushi
We enjoyed an intimate experience at the bar. Chef Izumi-san and Shinji-san are friendly and willing to answer questions about sushi preparation. The nigiri is elegantly shaped and shari is well prepared (firm and gently seasoned). All neta were very tender and delicate and almost always at the perfect body temperature—the variety was pretty impressive given this restaurant is smaller and run by a very small team. The saba battera was remarkably clean and refined. The sake selection is reasonable and interesting for a place of this size. Feels like a true family run business where the quality is so high due to the talented chefs playing fully active roles behind all the cooking. KAEDE is now one of my favorite sushiya in PNW. 戻りたい！ほんとにありがとうございます?
We love Kaede. As new parents, we struggled to get out of the house for dates. We found Kaede and have been faithful patrons since; we go almost once a month. The food is incredible (every bite is perfection). The service has set the bar so high. The ambiance is quiet, lit for the mood, and very intimate. We always sit and the bar and not only enjoy an excellent meal, but also meditative entertainment. I recommend Kaede to everyone.