Really nice little outdoor lunch spot. When we went in January around noon discovered the indoor restaurant isn’t open for seatings but they have a cute little outdoor area that was quite warm and nice. The menu for lunch was limited but good. The ramen was good. We didn’t get our correct order but the staff was very nice about replacing it. I ended up just accepting the wrong thing and enjoying it! And they gave a free app as a thanks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Eric Breon
I had high hopes but came away disappointed.
We both got the Winter Omakase; we spent around $350 for the two of us.
The Nigiri was exceptional, but only two pieces were included (along with three pieces of Sashimi). The menu felt authentic to our time spent in Japan, but there was a lot of “filler,” like chicken katsu. And the two final dishes were cold: cold ramen (not the finale I was hoping for), followed by ice cream. The ice cream would have been good, but the temp was literally in the 50s (we keep our home at 67 yet we were cold despite keeping our coats on). As we were leaving, another table mentioned that they were cold and was offered a space heater. I guess we should have asked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
George Sutherland
Food and vibe was great but the service was not good. Took an hour to get our food after ordering and a full 3 hours to get all 5 courses of omakase. Staff was very busy as it was New Year’s Eve, but we were a little frustrated that we had to wait so long for service. Drinks are over priced for a Portland restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Lisa
There were 4 of us and unfortunately 2 of the bowels were so salty, we could not eat them. This was for Lunch. The Ramen was not flavorful so unfortunately 3 out of the 4 meals were not very good. We are opting to try dinner and see if there is a difference. I will let you know.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoyu Ramen with Chashu and Egg
Derrick Duehren
Top notch Japanese Restaurant. Various types to choose from.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kika Monet
Food is good, but we had a very rude server…
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Jonathan Salsman
I came here for a bowl of Ramen for lunch and found it cute that there was this restaurant tucked into the back of a retail store. i sat in the outside patio area which uses Snow Peak's outside items for it's furniture, i honestly would've preferred normal tables and chairs as it was cumbersome to slide in and out of the table. I ordered the tonkotsu as that's my typical go to, they make their broth with no meat, it's a mushroom base, this did not replicate what the broth should have tasted like, i also had to add Chashu to the bowl which was priced pretty high, it came sliced paper thin and hardly had any pork flavor to it. Ultimately this was a rather underwhelming experience that cost too much for what i got.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Rene Acevedo
Best omakase we have ever had and the best sushi in North America! 5 courses including dessert and it was incredible. We had just come back from Japan and the food here rivaled everything we ate in Japan. Our server Jared was great, and the hosts were also great. Will definitely be back here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimberly Moore
Restaurant itself is very nice, beautiful space and nice ambiance. Service was good - our server was quick, nice and made up for a kitchen mistake unprompted. 2 out of 4 cocktails were great. Food was just fine, especially for Portland. The tempura and karaage were great and everything else somewhat forgettable. The black cod was the winner of the 3 entrees at the table. The ribeye, ordered medium, was well done and the salmon was meh. Maybe if you come for omakase it is better. Don’t feel the need to return but wouldn’t completely veto if someone else asked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Zeke
Mediocre Japanese food for a premium price. Maybe it was an off night.
First off, thanks to our host Sarah. She was great and helped us change our reservation. But that’s where the good part ended.
I’ve heard a lot of good things about Tabiki, so maybe tonight was just bad luck. We started with sashimi, unagi rolls, and shrimp tempura. The tempura was actually amazing — one of the best I’ve had. The sashimi was fine, and the sushi was forgettable.
Then the disaster began. The black cod came out completely burnt — it looked more like charcoal than fish. I can’t believe they even brought that to the table. The ribeye, which I asked for medium rare, was a total miss. The fatty parts were undercooked, while the outside tasted like burnt charcoal and old oil. They really redefined what “medium rare” means.
Our server was nice and offered a complimentary dessert and cod, but the experience was already ruined.
Also, parking is very limited, so plan ahead.
Honestly, for the same price, I’d rather go somewhere that serves real omakase.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Jacob
Tasty ramen. But portion is a little small. For example the chasiu had only one piece. Came here on a rainy day during lunch and the heaters were a little lacking. Only outdoor tables were available despite the rain
This restaurant is opened by snow peak and the snow peak store is linked to the restaurant. So a nice walk around the store after lunch
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
kun zhao
I took the Omakase menu with a friend. Seven courses. The food flavor and art are great, but food choices (food materials and cooking style) definitely not worth ~$100/person.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Dustin Collman
Beautiful space, but service and execution missed the mark
We visited Takibi with high expectations and ordered the omakase for three (two adults and one child). The space itself is stunning, warm, modern, and very Portland, but the overall service and experience didn’t live up to the restaurant’s reputation.
We mentioned that we wouldn’t be doing the sake pairing due to having a minor with us and asked for drink recommendations. The server only suggested non-alcoholic options, and when I asked again for adult beverage recommendations, she simply repeated her earlier response. We ordered a sake flight and a dirty martini. Oddly, the server asked if I wanted a lemon twist or olive garnish, something I’ve never been asked with a dirty martini. When the drink arrived, it was completely clean with no olive brine flavor at all. I asked for a side of olive brine and mentioned the drink tasted too clean, and she let me know that the bartender was in training, which explained the mix-up.
We also requested the Wagyu upgrade for the omakase, but when it arrived, only one portion included the upgrade. When we asked, the server said we had only ordered one and that an additional piece would be an upgrade charge. We just brushed it off and continued with the meal.
Later, the server told us she was leaving for the night and that her assistant would take over, but she continued bussing tables for another 15 minutes, which added to the confusion.
Finally, when dessert arrived, I found a hair in mine. The assistant server offered to replace it, but at that point, I was ready to be done and just asked for the check. She returned and mentioned the drinks had been comped because of the hair, something I didn’t ask for but appreciated nonetheless.
Overall, Takibi is a beautiful space with a great concept, and the food had good moments, but the combination of service issues, miscommunication, and a hygiene slip made the experience fall short of expectations. It’s a place with potential, but the execution and attention to detail need improvement to match the setting and the price point.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
KONDRA
We had a wonderful experience at Takibi. The interior is beautifully designed, giving the place a stylish yet welcoming vibe. We ordered the course for two — the appetizers were fine, but the sashimi really stood out with its freshness and flavor. The cod dish was absolutely amazing and one of the highlights of the meal.
The overall atmosphere was great — good music, cool energy, and definitely a spot worth checking out. Our server, Bryan, was awesome — attentive, friendly, and really made the evening special.
Only small note: the restrooms could use some reed diffusers to freshen up the space. Other than that, everything was excellent. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for great sushi and a memorable night out.
Really nice little outdoor lunch spot. When we went in January around noon discovered the indoor restaurant isn’t open for seatings but they have a cute little outdoor area that was quite warm and nice. The menu for lunch was limited but good. The ramen was good. We didn’t get our correct order but the staff was very nice about replacing it. I ended up just accepting the wrong thing and enjoying it! And they gave a free app as a thanks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I had high hopes but came away disappointed.
We both got the Winter Omakase; we spent around $350 for the two of us.
The Nigiri was exceptional, but only two pieces were included (along with three pieces of Sashimi). The menu felt authentic to our time spent in Japan, but there was a lot of “filler,” like chicken katsu. And the two final dishes were cold: cold ramen (not the finale I was hoping for), followed by ice cream. The ice cream would have been good, but the temp was literally in the 50s (we keep our home at 67 yet we were cold despite keeping our coats on). As we were leaving, another table mentioned that they were cold and was offered a space heater. I guess we should have asked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Food and vibe was great but the service was not good. Took an hour to get our food after ordering and a full 3 hours to get all 5 courses of omakase. Staff was very busy as it was New Year’s Eve, but we were a little frustrated that we had to wait so long for service. Drinks are over priced for a Portland restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
There were 4 of us and unfortunately 2 of the bowels were so salty, we could not eat them. This was for Lunch. The Ramen was not flavorful so unfortunately 3 out of the 4 meals were not very good. We are opting to try dinner and see if there is a difference. I will let you know.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoyu Ramen with Chashu and Egg
Top notch Japanese Restaurant. Various types to choose from.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is good, but we had a very rude server…
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
I came here for a bowl of Ramen for lunch and found it cute that there was this restaurant tucked into the back of a retail store. i sat in the outside patio area which uses Snow Peak's outside items for it's furniture, i honestly would've preferred normal tables and chairs as it was cumbersome to slide in and out of the table. I ordered the tonkotsu as that's my typical go to, they make their broth with no meat, it's a mushroom base, this did not replicate what the broth should have tasted like, i also had to add Chashu to the bowl which was priced pretty high, it came sliced paper thin and hardly had any pork flavor to it. Ultimately this was a rather underwhelming experience that cost too much for what i got.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Best omakase we have ever had and the best sushi in North America! 5 courses including dessert and it was incredible. We had just come back from Japan and the food here rivaled everything we ate in Japan. Our server Jared was great, and the hosts were also great. Will definitely be back here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurant itself is very nice, beautiful space and nice ambiance. Service was good - our server was quick, nice and made up for a kitchen mistake unprompted. 2 out of 4 cocktails were great.
Food was just fine, especially for Portland. The tempura and karaage were great and everything else somewhat forgettable. The black cod was the winner of the 3 entrees at the table. The ribeye, ordered medium, was well done and the salmon was meh. Maybe if you come for omakase it is better. Don’t feel the need to return but wouldn’t completely veto if someone else asked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Mediocre Japanese food for a premium price. Maybe it was an off night.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
First off, thanks to our host Sarah. She was great and helped us change our reservation. But that’s where the good part ended.
I’ve heard a lot of good things about Tabiki, so maybe tonight was just bad luck. We started with sashimi, unagi rolls, and shrimp tempura. The tempura was actually amazing — one of the best I’ve had. The sashimi was fine, and the sushi was forgettable.
Then the disaster began. The black cod came out completely burnt — it looked more like charcoal than fish. I can’t believe they even brought that to the table. The ribeye, which I asked for medium rare, was a total miss. The fatty parts were undercooked, while the outside tasted like burnt charcoal and old oil. They really redefined what “medium rare” means.
Our server was nice and offered a complimentary dessert and cod, but the experience was already ruined.
Also, parking is very limited, so plan ahead.
Honestly, for the same price, I’d rather go somewhere that serves real omakase.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Tasty ramen. But portion is a little small. For example the chasiu had only one piece. Came here on a rainy day during lunch and the heaters were a little lacking. Only outdoor tables were available despite the rain
This restaurant is opened by snow peak and the snow peak store is linked to the restaurant. So a nice walk around the store after lunch
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I took the Omakase menu with a friend. Seven courses. The food flavor and art are great, but food choices (food materials and cooking style) definitely not worth ~$100/person.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Beautiful space, but service and execution missed the mark
We visited Takibi with high expectations and ordered the omakase for three (two adults and one child). The space itself is stunning, warm, modern, and very Portland, but the overall service and experience didn’t live up to the restaurant’s reputation.
We mentioned that we wouldn’t be doing the sake pairing due to having a minor with us and asked for drink recommendations. The server only suggested non-alcoholic options, and when I asked again for adult beverage recommendations, she simply repeated her earlier response. We ordered a sake flight and a dirty martini. Oddly, the server asked if I wanted a lemon twist or olive garnish, something I’ve never been asked with a dirty martini. When the drink arrived, it was completely clean with no olive brine flavor at all. I asked for a side of olive brine and mentioned the drink tasted too clean, and she let me know that the bartender was in training, which explained the mix-up.
We also requested the Wagyu upgrade for the omakase, but when it arrived, only one portion included the upgrade. When we asked, the server said we had only ordered one and that an additional piece would be an upgrade charge. We just brushed it off and continued with the meal.
Later, the server told us she was leaving for the night and that her assistant would take over, but she continued bussing tables for another 15 minutes, which added to the confusion.
Finally, when dessert arrived, I found a hair in mine. The assistant server offered to replace it, but at that point, I was ready to be done and just asked for the check. She returned and mentioned the drinks had been comped because of the hair, something I didn’t ask for but appreciated nonetheless.
Overall, Takibi is a beautiful space with a great concept, and the food had good moments, but the combination of service issues, miscommunication, and a hygiene slip made the experience fall short of expectations. It’s a place with potential, but the execution and attention to detail need improvement to match the setting and the price point.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
We had a wonderful experience at Takibi. The interior is beautifully designed, giving the place a stylish yet welcoming vibe. We ordered the course for two — the appetizers were fine, but the sashimi really stood out with its freshness and flavor. The cod dish was absolutely amazing and one of the highlights of the meal.
The overall atmosphere was great — good music, cool energy, and definitely a spot worth checking out. Our server, Bryan, was awesome — attentive, friendly, and really made the evening special.
Only small note: the restrooms could use some reed diffusers to freshen up the space. Other than that, everything was excellent. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for great sushi and a memorable night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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