50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Happy Valley

“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!“

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

“Me and my spouse love this place the price is great the amount of chicken you get it amazing you definitely get what you paid for its $28 to get 2 plates with double chicken the double chicken is $2.99 and you get a lot

Kid-friendliness: My kids love going to Clackamas town center with me n my spouse“

“I don't know why this place isn't packed! It's a gem in Happy Valley! The owner is so kind and welcoming. We always love everything we get and enjoy bringing friends and family here. So good!

Parking: In the HV mall area“

“This little gem, not easily found on Google, to Google's fault, is amazing location with a unique type of katsu I had not tried before, hand breaded there when ordered. WOW!! Great place to sit and eat without loads of traffic right in your face. I highly recommend! :)“

“Favorite sushi restaurant hands down! It is a lovely place with awesome food and service. Sushi is not my favorite meal, but Nori Sushi has changed my entire feelings about it.

Dietary restrictions: They do a great job being sensitive to food allergies, such as dairy and gluten.“

“I've been coming here for a little over 2 years now and I'm overdue on a review. Their food NEVER disappoints. Consistent, fair pricing, and the crews are always friendly and greet you with a big smile. They genuinely care about the food they are serving you as well as yourself. 15/10 would recommend you try it today! Oh and their wait times are unbelievable quick!“

“I always like going in here.. the seating is always prompt and the selection is pretty good. I have been to a few o sushi's and this one is one of my favorites. My favorite was recently closed. All of the chefs and staff are friendly. And the atmosphere is usually relaxed“

“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.“

“Unquestionably the best katsu curry I've ever had. I seriously had a Ratatouille moment eating this curry; making this their specialty was a brilliant move. The staff is friendly and the food arrives quickly (~5 minutes). The beef katsu curry with a Sapporo was exactly what I needed after a long hike.“

“Everything. This is not just going to dinner. This is a dining experience. It’s a small reserved venue. Yes it’s spendy, but worth every penny. You’ll try food you never thought you try. The mostly seafood menu it so well prepared. Plus you can watch the prepared each course. A fun night.“

“Amazing food and service!“

“Tried this place during an ice storm and they were extremely happy to see us and were open for business. We came back again 4 days later and the food was even better.“

“I came around 3 pm after returning stuff at UPS. I saw the Japchae poster on the wall and read a lot of reviews.

I chose to try Galbi as I haven’t had it for a while and people said it is good. It did not disappointed. Will come back to try japchae wity bulgogi beef next time.

Big portion for the price. Will be my to go place for my Galbi/ bulgogi/ Japchae fix in the future! Like the portion of the salad too.“

“Amazing food, gorgeous location, great atmosphere. Have never had anything we didn’t love here. Our favorite sushi around and we’ve tried them all 💖.“

“We love the food here and always take friends and family when they are in town. The service was extremely slow this time. Ramen came out for those who ordered it way before our sushi was ready. We had an amazing experience over the summer and the last two times have been lacking in service and atmosphere. It was busy, we had a party of 7. Seated pretty quickly, but the rest was slow. Other tables received orders before we did. Hope to continue going and have better luck next time.“

“Quaint no frills Japanese restaurant serving home made udon. You must come during lunch hours and try the Teisho lunch set which offers a rotating fish dish depending on what's in season alongside an assortment of side dishes including sashimi. The quality of food here is just as good if not better than what you can find in Japan and don't forget to get a pint of Kirin on draft served in an ice cold mug. The waitresses are also very kind and will make sure you feel welcome and enjoy your meal.“

“A Japanese restaurant run by someone from Osaka. While there is some so-called American-style sushi, there is also a lot of Japanese sushi, and perhaps because it is near the sea, the ingredients are very delicious. The sushi I brought home (tuna, sea urchin, salmon roe, somehow dragon) was also great ?
I will stop by again when I come to Portland.“

“The staff here is fantastic! It’s your “average” teriyaki, nothing special but not bad at all, decent price for the portions and you get potstickers with your dish if you’d like for an additional $1-2. Not my favorite sauce and the spicy version isn’t spicy at all.“

“I don’t how this nigga Ricky make his sushi but ever since I decided to try it on DoorDash one day I get sushi from here at least 1-2 times a week. I’ve never been there as I’ve only ordered through DoorDash but the consistency it has and the fact that it tastes better than most places when ordered online def says something. The dragon roll is my go to, best I’ve had for the price. I usually don’t spend more $15 on food but Ricky got me spending at least $30 and I’m happy every damn time. I have never left a food review but I ordered some tonight and got some amazing free miso soup, cheers to all the people there“

“The food is great, the staff are extremely nice, the service is amazing. Overall 10 out of 10. And the ramen is really good! As someone who doesn't go out to eat often and going there for the first time, I would go again if I had another chance to go.“

“This place was adorable!! And the food was amazing quality and priced so well for the experience! It may take a bit for things to come out but we got a ton of fried things which take longer! The appetizers come out right away!! Especially because the fried stuff is a type of katsu style. Honestly the best deep fried rolls I’ve ever had!! We got the st. John’s Bridge roll and the fish was so yummy!! I’m a real stickler about fish quality but this fish was so good!! I really hope as they get popular they won’t ever change the quality of their rolls because this will keep me coming back for more!!“

“Great service, friendly staff and very delicious, fresh fish at a fair price. Plus they are celiac friendly! We will definitely be back.“

“Had the pork teriyaki bowl and it was really good. Friendly staff, talked with me for a while too. I will definitely hit this place up when I am back in town.“

“best salmon and squid salad ever!“

“Sushi Kata is a long established Milwaukie Japanese kitchen serving truly authentic Japanese dishes at a reasonable price, even for the current economy!

I spent a number of years in various prefectures of Japan and Sushi Kata brings the flavors and quality of the food back to me each time I go there.

From the sashimi and nigiri, rolls and hand rolls, to the katsu curry and thick udon noodles. Sushi Kata is the best Japanese food experience you'll find in the Portland area. Others may have a prettier atmosphere, but if it's authentic Japanese cuisine you are looking for, Sushi Kata is the place.“

“Absolutely delicious and super fresh ingredients. I would be in trouble if I lived closer. I had a seared salmon roll that I'll be dreaming about until I come back. This might be the best sushi I've had in the Pacific Northwest so far!!“

“You can tell this chef is very passionate about cooking. Each dish is plated so beautifully. The menu is seasonal with high end local produce from the farmers market. The staff is very warm. The interior is very nice, with very nice furniture(eg marble or quartz tables, I believe). It’s not inherently the chefs fault, but at this price point, the food is not what we really crave? Also, we were kind of feeling hungry with such a carb light menu. We just split one medium meat dish, so we do eat less protein than average? But I feel like it’s not enough food for vegetarians fyi. They did GRACIOUSLY make us some handmade tortillas off the menu and essentially didn’t charge us. Plus, we received complementary dessert wine tasting, since we complained about wanting some bread or tortillas. One bummer about this was that no one followed up about our request until we asked three different servers. Overall, I think this could be a great place. But just not for us at the moment.“

“It was way past our usual lunch time. We were hungry. As we approached Troutdale I Googled restaurants nearby. Lots of chains and burger places. Siam Sushi promised something different. We went in. It’s a mom and pop restaurant. We had a delightful lunch. Edamame, Pad Thai with tofu, shrimp and vegetable tempura. All excellent.“

“Umai is my go-to teriaki place in West Linn. I usually get the bulgogi, chicken katsu, and the yakisoba. I like to get them with steamed vegetables and make more white rice at home and we can feed 5 people plus left overs for the next meal.“

“Chicken Teriyaki 8/10.
This spot is one of those hidden gems that people call a "hole in the wall," but trust me, the food is really tasty. It's pretty tiny, but if you swing by during your lunch break and get it to go, it's manageable. The chicken teriyaki gets an 8 out of 10, and the veggies that come with it are tasty and not overcooked. However, the steak teriyaki isn't as impressive because they use a lower-quality cut of beef, and it's chopped up too small. The older Caucasian guy at the counter is always super friendly, while the younger Mexican staff are just okay. They’re not rude, but you can tell they’re just there to take your order and move on. Overall, I'm really happy I discovered this place, and I would definitely recommend it.“

“Amazing sushi and good flavor“

“My favorite sit-down sushi spot on Alberta. If you get the Alberta bento box with some miso on the side, it is enough for a light lunch for two.

They seem to take great care in preparing their fish, and while I do enjoy stopping here every now and again, it is a little on the spendy side. Hey, I guess that is just sit-down sushi restaurants for ya.“

“I went inside with the intention to take a photo for this review, but the food was so good it was gone before I realized I hadn’t yet snapped a shot. I tried to order off the main menu and the server kindly directed me to a tiny paper pamphlet for vegan options. It had way more dishes listed than I expected. I ordered the pad Thai with soy curls, and it was delicious! The server was knowledgeable about vegan stuff (“the teriyaki has honey in it”) and the service was prompt.“

“We were pleasantly surprised after we took a chance with this adorable restaurant. It's tucked away in a small shopping center off of 82nd in Clackamas.
The service was quick and friendly. They have an extensive Sushi menu, as well as other Japanese offerings like Tempura, Teriyaki, and Ramen. The prices are reasonable for the fare. We arrived at 730 on a Sunday night. By 8PM, they had more than half the tables full. This place was exactly what we wanted. We will be back.“

“The service was friendly and the food tasty! They give big portions, so I was able to divide this into two meals. The chicken was flavorful, and they have a condiment bar at the counter where you can add hot sauce (I did). The woman at the counter was pleasant to talk to. This is a good place for take out if you want a tasty lunch on the go.“

“Oh! Teriyaki is one of our favorite places. They have excellent food at a great price. The staff is always friendly and inviting. We usually call our order in and it is ready in about 10 minutes. I also highly recommend buying a bottle of their famous Teriyaki Sauce!“

“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.“

“We came here last Saturday for our family lunch. It’s worth the drive. The food was delicious—it’s like eating sushi but healthier. I usually get tired and bored of eating sushi, go round or just regular sushi as it tends to be repetitive, but this was an excellent choice. They add good portions veggies to your plate, and I love veggies. The portions of meat were more than we expected. I definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to try some new fusion sushi-style food.“

“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“

“FAIRLY GOOD FOODStopped by here after a water polo game to have supper with my daughter.The karaage salad was good, but the chicken is garden variety popcorn chicken. It does not taste like it’s been marinated in soy sake and does not have the proper karaage fry.The agedashi tofu was perfect!“

“I’ve been coming to Joy Teriyaki in Gresham for years, and it never disappoints! The food is consistently delicious, and the portions are super generous. I usually order the lunch bowl, which comes in what looks like a small to-go container, but somehow, it’s like Hermione’s bag—they fit an unbelievable amount of food in there. I still think it’s sorcery! The girl who often runs things during lunchtime is always so friendly and welcoming—she greets you with a bright smile that makes the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!“

“Definitely has a cool retro vibe. Advertising looks like bento/teriyaki place but much more of a sub place. Plenty of these bento places do this like Taste ticklers as the most famous one in Loyd district.I did their torpedo (ham, salami, Bologna, pastrami and provolone) and it was fantastic. The chicken teriyaki was ok. The sandwiches are what you go here for.It has a really good vibe but it's a sandwich shop deep down.“

“Best � around hands down. Keep returning, the wait is well worth it�� very popular, come early. Their sushi � burritos are A-MAZ-ING.“

“Some of the best sushi in Portland for decades, going back to when it was Sushi Takahashi 2 (at a different location). Highly recommended. Great options for vegetarian sushi as well!

Vegetarian options: Several vegetarian options available, and when they're not too busy, the chef makes fantastic custom rolls as well.“

“Great Sushi.. must eat place.“

“Greetings ?.

Got treated to lunch here and it was pretty good. Ordered the special, Mongolian Chicken, and it was a good price at $10.99. Tasty with a kick, good meat and veggie to rice ratio. Would definitely get again.

Enjoy watching the Koi fish and place has a relaxing atmosphere. Food came in a timely manner and excellent service.

Thank you ?.“

“awesome food great service!“

“I really like this place.

Good food, excellent service and lovely atmosphere with all the plants.

Had the Bulgogi Beef Plate upon suggestion and did not disappoint.

Great job all around!“