Murata Restaurant
$$ • Sushi Bars, Japanese
Hours:
200 SW Market St, Portland
(503) 227-0080
About Murata Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Lunch Special Chef's Choice Nigiri
Dinner Sushi Combo
Vegetable Tempura
Appetizer Sampler
Chirashi Sushi A
California Roll
Chicken Karaage
Sushi Dinner A
Nigiri - Sushi
Chirashi Bowl
Murata Restaurant Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 11:30AM - 1:30PM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM - 1:30PM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 1:30PM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 8:30PM 11:30AM - 1:30PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 1:30PM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 8:30PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Murata Restaurant is a traditional Japanese establishment located on the ground floor of an office building. The warm wood furnishings and glass frontage create a welcoming ambiance. Customers can choose between counter service for sushi or small private tatami dining rooms, perfect for a small business meeting or family gathering.
The restaurant's service, ambiance, and most of the food offerings are praised as stellar. The sushi is REALLY good and tastes very authentic, with some diners saying it rivals most in Tokyo. Premium sake, served hot, adds to the experience. Many reviews highlight the high quality and freshness of the fish, especially the blue fin extra fatty tuna, which is described as phenomenal. The staff is attentive and friendly, making the experience even better. However, some diners found the rice served with their meals to be subpar, describing it as "the driest rice ever served at a decent Japanese restaurant." Despite this, the restaurant's other dishes impress, including the unaju (grilled eel), salmon shioyaki, and a variety of sushi such as tuna, salmon, scallop, and shimaaji.
The menu features a wide range of authentic Japanese dishes beyond just sushi, including katsu, teriyaki, and chawanmushi (savory egg custard). The Sushi lunch A, which comes with 8 pieces of nigiri and 8 pieces of the roll of the day, is popular for its fresh fish and delicious taste. Desserts like sweet red bean ice cream and strawberry cream puff cake are also enjoyed as a refreshing end to the meal.
Overall, Murata Restaurant offers a traditional Japanese dining experience with a focus on high-quality ingredients and skilled preparation. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by phone. While the rice may not be to everyone's liking, the restaurant's strengths in service, ambiance, and the majority of its dishes make it a recommended destination for those seeking an authentic Japanese culinary journey.