50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Gladstone

“The staff here is wonderful. It has the hometown feel that I grew up with and love about the Portland area that is not as common as it used to be. I go here for lunch breaks and the service is very fast and always friendly. I always get the teriyaki chicken bowl which is fresh and good. If I decide to play video poker they bring me my food and it's always exactly as I order it.“

“I picked a lunch spot on a total whim after flying in from Texas, then discovered the best comfort karē outside of Japan. Absolutely incredible, rich flavors that speak for themselves. Nothing is hidden or muddled; the recipe is full bodied, served insanely quick, and with the hospitality of an old friend you haven't seen in years (big shoutout to one-man army Mr. Makoto Yoshino). If you're a veteran that's ever been stationed in Japan, pair this up with Jinro and a Page 11 and it's like you're back in Oki! Seriously though, food was so good I had a borderline religious experience. 11/10 I'll always come here when I visit Portland.“

“Really delicious, and so happy to have a Japanese sandwich cart in Portland. I loved the Pork katsu!“

“Excellent! Fast, friendly service and absolutely delicious food. We had the tempura udon and curry plate. We also enjoyed the sake flight. Cannot wait to go back.“

“The husband and I were on a ramen rampage, and the weather was our perfect excuse. Then, out of nowhere, we stumbled upon this restaurant. The service was spot-on, the food arrived in record time, and that ramen? Sheer perfection. The broth was a flavor bomb, the chashu was tender and divine, and those noodles? Freshly made and sublime. We left feeling like we just discovered ramen nirvana.“

“Dinner was amazing. Staff was amazing. just AMAZING. My son took me as a surprise while visiting him from FL. Thank you for making this moment for us. 5 star!“

“Excellent food and customer service!

My fiance and I drove to Portland for the day and made the last minute decision to try out a sushi place. Hana Sushi and Izakaya Pearl turned out to be a lovely surprise.

Food was quick and fun as it was distributed on a conveyor belt. We did also order from the menu (a fried tuna roll) which was also fantastic.

For drinks we got the Vietnamese Iced Coffee, one with brown sugar pearls, coconut milk and Oreos and the other with just oat milk and Oreos. The drink customization was an awesome surprise--definitely order a drink from them as it will not disappoint!

We will definitely come again if we are ever in the Portland area.“

“The hand rolled California roll was delicious and so was the gyoza“

“Great Sake menu, excellent nigiri omakase. Experience is much closer to a an authentic Japanese sushi experience than an American sushi roll place. The only downside is that the wasabi does not compare which is a tragedy that cannot be attributed to the restaurant. 10/10 will be returning here every time I'm in Portland“

“Great Sushi and Phenomenal Service❣️“

“Super nice counterstaff, delicious takeaway food in a tiny hole in the wall kitchen. Bring a bag and be prepared to eat elsewhere, and watch your step inside there is an unexpected little step just inside the door so be careful entering and exiting! One party at a time, it is a really tiny little place... But you'll be glad you stopped by 😃“

“This is a simple small place with good food, large portions, and a very attentive staff. Stopped in for lunch on a whim, because we knew they were new and hadn't tried them yet. We were delighted with the freshness and taste. Also thrilled that they had spring rolls that were rice paper for those of us that have to avoid gluten but love a crunchy roll. Everything nicely presented and many sauces to choose from. Could suit just about anybody. Highly recommend“

“Kokiyo Teriyaki has quickly become one of my favorite spots for delicious, comforting, and consistently great food. Every time I visit, I’m impressed by the quality, the flavor, and the warm service that make this place truly stand out.

The moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a friendly atmosphere and a team that genuinely cares about their customers. The service is always fast, polite, and attentive, and they make you feel welcome whether you’re dining in or picking up a quick meal to go.

Now, the food — absolutely fantastic. Their teriyaki is some of the best I’ve had anywhere. The chicken is always tender, perfectly cooked, and coated in a rich, flavorful sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. The portions are generous, the rice is always perfectly fluffy, and the vegetables are fresh and cooked just right.

I also love their spicy dishes — they have just the right amount of heat while still keeping all the flavor. The yakisoba, gyoza, and katsu are also excellent choices, each prepared with care and full of satisfying taste.

What really makes Kokiyo Teriyaki special is the consistency. No matter what you order or when you come in, the food is always delicious, the portions are always big, and the experience is always positive. You can tell the owners and staff take pride in what they do, and it shows in every detail.

If you’re looking for amazing teriyaki, friendly service, and a meal that always hits the spot, Kokiyo Teriyaki is the place to go. I highly recommend it and will definitely keep coming back!“

“We love this place! We eat here regularly, and truly enjoy the food, cocktails, service, and ambiance. The black cod miso yaki is our favorite dish - it's delicious and I highly recommend it. The veggie and shrimp tempura is the best I've ever had, with an interesting mix of eggplant, mushrooms, squash, lotus root, and onions - all lightly battered and served with a delightful dipping sauce (pour the dipping sauce on the black cod, it's so good). The cocktails, especially the Japanese 75 and the shiso gin drink (I can't think of the name), are well-balanced and mixed properly, and are very yummy. I tell everyone I know to try this place! Some of the food can seem adventurous if you're not familiar with Japanese fare, but it's all delicious and beautifully presented. Finally, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the owner is a very sweet and funny lady. All around, Sushi Kuni is a great dining experience and I highly recommend checking it out.“

“Just moved into the area, decided this would be my first cart I'd try. They do chicken and they do it well! Reasonably priced. Reasonably generous portions of proteins. My only suggestion is cut salad and add more rice! However this is merely a matter of opinion. The important part is the chicken portions are extremely generous. It's delicious and I'm sure I will return! Salad was well dressed without drenching it, potstickers were neither too crispy or soggy, just right. Well done!“

“I came in to try the number 9 Chicken and Beef teriyaki. The presentation was spot on and the dish was big enough to make you full. It looked as good as it tasted. The chicken was moist and had grill char on meat that gave some additional flavor to the chicken. The beef was moist, juice and had good flavor. The salad was fresh and crispy with the sweet flavorful dressing that tasted very good that went with the dish. The rice was cook good. Not too soft and not too hard. The cashier that took my order was fast and nice. Food came out with the quickness, cause i was very hungry. Which made me a happy customer. I would recommend to come try some of the food here.“

“I have been going here eating in person and doing take out for at least 15 years. In all those years I have never been disappointed. The food is excellent and the service to match. The prices have barely changed in all this time with portions being consistent and great value. Two can easily eat here for $30 or less leaving full and happy. Highly recommended to anyone.“

“best salmon and squid salad ever!“

“〇 Eggplant roll ($10.40) 〇 Okra roll ($10.40) ✨Review ✨ This sushi food cart had so many vegan options.🍣🌱 They even have vegan spicy mayo and vegan cream cheese, so it’s not just basic veggie rolls, which made me so happy 🤍 The eggplant roll goes perfectly with sweet eel sauce, and the okra roll with cream cheese and wasabi is an amazing combo ✨ It’s not a huge space, but there’s a spot in the food cart area where you can sit and eat right there 😊 Such a great find! 🌿✨ Updated from previous review on 2026-02-28“

“I'm a new fan! Best sushi in Portland! Also the service was incredible. Now in my top five favorites�“

“Amazing sushi and good flavor“

“Great Sushi.. must eat place.“

“Great food, fast service and great atmosphere. Highly recommend.“

“Sho is our favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. Katsu and his team are awesome.“

“Hachi is a perfectly fine, if not outstanding, sushi place. Food-wise, the standout for me was the yellowtail collar, which was bigger and more delicious than we’ve had. But that’s not why I’m posting this review.

Thanks to my wife flagging down a perfectly delightful replacement waiter to order from (thus the five stars for service), we were spared an evening of enduring what may have been a bottom five waiter for me. Before she did, we were confronted with a so-very-cool waiter who stood next to our polite, engaged party of six throwing sour ‘I can’t be bothered’ vibes, without so much as making eye contact with ANY of us (no exaggeration).

To the owners of Hachi; this hire was a mistake. Some people simply aren’t cut out for the service industry, and this guy was exactly wrong for the job. My suggestion is let him go or maybe change the name of the restaurant to 'Sushi and Attitude.' Having him on staff can only tell guests you don’t give a damn about them enjoying their experience in your place.“

“High quality jet fresh seafood from Tokyo“

“Everything about this place is amazing. The price of the food is the best for what I got compared to all the other places I have been this past year. The staff is very attentive. The food quality is absolutely amazing. The atmosphere really well done. I need a good amount of sushi and for what I ordered and the price I paid it's extremely good.“

“I love me some teriyaki bowl, and because I am on the road all day with my job, I get the opportunity to try several different restaurants on a monthly basis. This is one of the best, and Jonathan and his team make fantastic food and have created a very friendly environment. I will definitely be returning.“

“I've been eating here since 2015 and ABSOLUTELY LOVE this place. Top notch sushi with a wonderful staff. This is my 1st choice place for sushi in Portland Oregon“

“I went here for the first time tonight (Friday, 6/30) at 5:15 PM. It was fabulous! Our server went out of the way with us, including looking into different types of tequila they have so my mom could have the perfect margarita. The food came out very quickly, our water was always full, and the ambiance was great. We had delicious chicken gyoza, shrimp gyoza, ebi tem, and chicken karaage don. It's some of the best Japanese food we've had in the Happy Valley/Clackamas area in a long time. We will definitely be back!“

“Wow! Finally a great sushi place that is close by. Don’t let the outside fool you, the atmosphere is amazing, very clean and classy. The service is 10/10. Very friendly and comes by often. The sushi is just *chef’s kiss*. We placed our order and the first roll was in front of us SO fast, had to have been within 5 minutes.
Overall, great experience. If you want great sushi, great service, and a clean, well kept place to dine, stop by. You won’t regret it.“

“AMAZING to say the least. The atmosphere, the staff, the food and the music were perfect ✨ I will definitely be back“

“Absolutely one of my favorite teriyaki spots near Portland! The incredibly kind and welcoming lady that works the chash register members my order every time!! That kind of customer service is rare and it doesn't hurt the food/ portions are great.“

“Ordered teriyaki chicken, spicy pork and shrimp fried rice to go. Really liked the chicken teriyaki. Didn't care for the salad. I definitely got a lot more chicken then my husband got spicy pork. The shrimp fried rice was ok, only had about 5 shrimp in it. Definitely recommend the chicken teriyaki.“

“Loved it! Had a really good night out on the town!“

“Bellissimo locale,pulito,presentazione dei piatti ottima così come il cibo.“

“I’ll admit that when I walked in I was not exactly encouraged by its style. But what Bentoz may lack it decoration it makes up for in the quality of its food. My 3 other family members had the chicken teriyaki and I had the bibimbap myself and it was really good. So good that on the first bite I literally said “Wow, this is really good” in the middle of the restaurant. Definitely recommend for anyone who happens to be staying/visiting in the area“

“I don't know why this place is always so empty. The sushi is delicious, and the prices are really good for such a large variety. The staff have been very helpful and kind.“

“Probably the best sushi EVER!!!! Rolls are massive.“

“We got some takeout bowls (teriyaki tofu w/ avocado, and teriyaki chicken) and I was really impressed. Generous serving of the protein, plus rice, plus lots of al dente broccoli and carrots. The sauce that came with it was like a teriyaki with some added sesame paste -- sweet, but different and really tasty. Looking forward to trying more from here.“

“Found this place by luck went downtown. The owners were super nice and accommodating! The food was really good and prices were extremely good.
There’s not many places to sit so mostly to go place but we were able to grab the two spots inside when we ate there. I will absolutely go back again :-)“

“Our server, Jenny, was so awesome!! We will definitely be back!! We drove down from Seattle, and wanted some yummy food - great choice!“

“Prepared and delivered quickly. Everything was delicious! Aloha poke, musubi, salmon rolls, tuna rolls and shrimp tempura. Hearty portions were filling. I have an injury and was unable to go in person. So glad we chose this for delivery. Definitely recommend!“

“I would love to give this place five stars. They're are often not open during their scheduled business hours. I've been here multiple times in the last few weeks at 12:00, which is when they say they open yet they are closed. I'm sitting here right now at 12:15 and their food truck is closed.“

“Great atmosphere and great food“

“The ramen here is always amazing, but they recently started offering sushi and I can’t even express how phenomenal it is. Huge portions of super fresh fish at a REALLY reasonable price. Definitely come try it, an added bonus is that the service is always prompt and friendly! Pictured: spider roll, salmon nigiri, yellowtail nigiri, fatty tuna nigiri, salmon roe with quail egg.“

“Nice little high end food court with craft beer, cocktails, ramen etc.“

“Washabi sushi is one of a unique place to try donut and burger sushi. The staffs are pretty nice and friendly. Foods are absolutely delicious and tasty with nice presentations. I would love to come back and introduce my friends to visit this place.“

“THE FOOD! Excellent service. Fabulous food. Wonderful vibe. 🔥🔥🔥“

“First time here ! Sushi was amazing ! Tried sake for the first time and it was yummy !“