Are there for lunch. The ramen was very good and the highball was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gastro Naut
Overall, the food quality is great, and the ambience is among the best in Portland.
Consider adding asparagus or pairing the fish with a seasonal vegetable for more balance. The cod is well-prepared, and the edamame is especially tasty.
Including a complimentary miso soup with the omakase would be a thoughtful touch. It's a small gesture that goes a long way.
Leaning more into the fire theme, since the restaurant is called Takibi, could really strengthen the concept. Sakana no shioyaki, yakiniku, yakitori, or robatayaki.
Get creative and differentiate from the many other Japanese restaurants in Portland. The quality is solid, but the dishes and overall concept don’t feel particularly unique.
Giving a low rating not because the food is bad, it’s not, but because the concept feels too similar to other Japanese restaurants in Portland. I think it has the potential to stand out more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ryan Yokoyama
I wanted to take my father somewhere nice for father's day. Heard good things about Takibi. I love the ambiance with all the hardwood and modern decor. Then, it was all downhill from there. We ordered the 7 course omakase.
It started with the server getting the appetizer wrong. Then, portions were small and food was overcooked, from overcooked fish to well-done steak. We waited 30 mins for refills. It was on average 15 mins wait per a dish. After dish #3, a random server came by and cleared out table off and asking if we wanted anything else as if it was our last dish. We had 4 more dishes left. Then, after dish #6, another random server served dish #2. We told him we already had this dish and we were waiting for our steak. Then, the steak was overcooked. When the chef came by our table, she acknowledge that she knew our steak was overcooked. Why didn't she stop it from going out? Why did we get something comped?
Warning...the omakase has no nigiri, nor maki rolls. It's so odd to have an omakase at a Japanese restaurant and not get sushi.
I would agree with other reviews, that this is a hipster wannabe restaurant trying to be a Japanese restaurant. They are nowhere close to places like Momoyama or Murata. The staff needs better training. They are not attentive enough There needs to be more oversight on the quality of food coming out of the kitchen.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
C.J. Collier
A very fine meal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy Le
We were a group of 4 that did the 7 course omakase. Each dish on its own was good but the portions didn't seem mindful of the headcount. Our server described it as family style but some were too small.
Dish 1 -- sauteed shitake mushrooms (this did not feel like enough for 4 people) Dish 2 -- sashimi, one piece of 3 different fish per person Dish 3 -- yellowtail fish Dish 4 -- cedar plank salmon Dish 5 -- black cod Dish 6 -- ribeye with dashi rice that had bits of rice in it Dish 7 -- matcha ice cream with some sort of sauce that tasted like raisin.
The black cod, salmon, and ribeye were my favorite. I wish they gave us more utensils and we should have requested it sooner but we didn't want our food to get cold before eating. We were only given chopsticks for the whole meal. It wasn't till the 2nd to last dish where they gave a communal rice pot with no spoon that we had requested a spoon but additional utensils would have been handy for dividing the yellowtail and a knife handy for cutting the ribeye.
Also for those who may be concerned about the automatic applied 20% gratuity. As of 6/6, that has been removed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Rebecca Miller
Absolutely incredible omakase.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takibi Karaage, Sashimi, White Miso Black Cod, Chicken Karaage
stanislav
it’s very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chiho Harada
"We tried their ramen: Tori Shio and Shoyu. They are traditional Japanese 'Chuka Soba,' and while they look beautiful, the taste is just okay. It's difficult to find authentic, old-style chicken broth and thick wavy noodles in the U.S., so overall, their ramen is good!"
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Carissa Lund
We recently treated ourselves to a night out Takibi and unfortunately we did not have the dining experience we hoped for.
We ordered the omakase (chef’s choice) meal with sake pairings. The first thing that surprised us was that they informed us that the omakase could not cater to any dietary restrictions including allergies. However, without the meal written out, we wouldn’t know if that would be an issue. The waitress was eventually able to confirm that the omakase was nut and peanut free, and we placed our order.
The pacing of the meal was very off. We often were getting the sake pairings 5-10 minutes before the dish itself. And the courses were brought out very inconsistently. Between two courses we waited probably 30-40 minutes. The servers informed us that the night we went, they were very understaffed. We absolutely commiserated but it did feel like we were often an afterthought; we would’ve appreciated a comp after they acknowledged that service was not up to par.
Unfortunately, the food also did not live up to the price tag. It was all fine with a couple of courses feeling underwhelming.
Overall, the place is pretty and the drinks were good. But at the price point of more than $100 per person, you expect the experience to be more than meh. At this time, I would recommend finding other places to “treat yourself”.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Luke Hsu
Food: We visited on the evening of November 29 and ordered sashimi, sushi rolls, beef, oysters, and shrimp tempura. The shrimp tempura was well-prepared and perfectly fried, and the beef was flavorful. However, the oyster did not taste fresh; since I only ordered one, I didn't raise any concerns. Unfortunately, I experienced discomfort later that evening and had to visit the restroom multiple times.
Service: Our server, William, provided basic service such as taking and delivering orders, but there was no additional interaction or effort. We even had to refill our own water.
⚠️Major Issue: I noticed that my credit card was charged more than the amount on my receipt. Fortunately, I had kept proof and resolved the issue through my credit card company, but this was an unexpected and disappointing experience.
I visited on the evening of November 29th and ordered sashimi, sushi rolls, beef, oysters, and fried shrimp tempura. Meals: The fried shrimp tempura was good, fried just right; the beef tasted delicious too; the oysters didn't taste too fresh, but I only had one and there was no special reaction. I felt sick that night and ran to the toilet many times🚾 Service: It was William's service that day. Apart from ordering and serving dishes, there was no other communication or service. We even poured the water ourselves. ⚠️Point: My credit card transaction record shows that the total transaction amount is higher than the amount written on my receipt, because I have retained evidence and reported it to the credit card company and it has been resolved, but I am still surprised and disappointed by this incident.
I love the atmosphere. What a cool thing to have this restaurant inside of the Snow Peak flagship store.
This place was closed for half of a year due to a fire. I live close by and have been hearing about how great it was from neighbors that tried it. So my expectations were sky high.
That being said, I tried several appetizers and a main dish. The food was VERY BLAND. There was no creativity other than cooking the dishes an optimal state. What I mean by this is, if you have potatoes and Butter and use those two ingredients to cook a well cooked potato dish... that is what this restaurant is. I'm personally looking for something a little bit more. Adding salt and pepper may have helped. Its an expensive place to get these minimal dishes that I feel are pretty easy to make at home.
So... cool place to hang out. Bad place to go for an exceptional dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
阿霞
Snow Peak's first affiliated restaurant in the United States is a slightly high-end Japanese restaurant. It recently changed its chef. The lunch and dinner menus are different, so this time I came for lunch.
The waiter didn't show us a table and asked us to find a seat by ourselves, and it was a time when there were almost no other customers. I ate ramen and sushi. The soy sauce soup of the ramen was good, but the chicken broth was slightly sweet and I didn't like it very much. The cooked noodles they emphasize taste rotten, as if the water temperature for cooking the noodles is too low. Surprisingly, the sushi rice was soggy. I feel like the choice of rice type is wrong, and the cooking method makes the rice soft and rotten overall. The fish is quite fresh.
The overall dining experience was mediocre and the food was a bit disappointing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Andrea Obana
The vibe of the place is lovely, and the service was attentive. We had been here before the closure, and this is our first time back since it reopened. We used to enjoy the old menu.
However, this time around, the food was nothing to write home about. We ordered the 7-course omakase, and everything was good and prepared well, but it was nothing special. There wasn't a whole lot of creativity in any of the items that came out. They were, in essence, standard Japanese dishes done nicely. If you are relatively new to Japanese cuisine, this would be an example of decent versions of standard dishes, but nothing was very innovative; I was really hoping for new and creative twists using traditional techniques but with local, seasonal ingredients combined in unique ways. Not a bad experience, but not amazing.
Parking: There is a small lot attached to the building, but it's shared with residents, and dedicated spaces for the restaurant are limited. Street parking around there is next to impossible.
Kid-friendliness: We were mildly surprised to find some younger kids there, like younger than 10. It's not NOT kid-friendly, but it's more of a grown-up vibe; not so much a family-style restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Angelique Ornelas
Lovely atmosphere & aesthetically pleasing plates, however the flavors did not wow. I’ve been wanting to go here for a long time, & probably will not go back. I found it overpriced & underwhelming. Can’t say it’s worth the visit.
Are there for lunch. The ramen was very good and the highball was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall, the food quality is great, and the ambience is among the best in Portland.
Consider adding asparagus or pairing the fish with a seasonal vegetable for more balance. The cod is well-prepared, and the edamame is especially tasty.
Including a complimentary miso soup with the omakase would be a thoughtful touch. It's a small gesture that goes a long way.
Leaning more into the fire theme, since the restaurant is called Takibi, could really strengthen the concept. Sakana no shioyaki, yakiniku, yakitori, or robatayaki.
Get creative and differentiate from the many other Japanese restaurants in Portland. The quality is solid, but the dishes and overall concept don’t feel particularly unique.
Giving a low rating not because the food is bad, it’s not, but because the concept feels too similar to other Japanese restaurants in Portland. I think it has the potential to stand out more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I wanted to take my father somewhere nice for father's day. Heard good things about Takibi. I love the ambiance with all the hardwood and modern decor. Then, it was all downhill from there. We ordered the 7 course omakase.
It started with the server getting the appetizer wrong. Then, portions were small and food was overcooked, from overcooked fish to well-done steak. We waited 30 mins for refills. It was on average 15 mins wait per a dish. After dish #3, a random server came by and cleared out table off and asking if we wanted anything else as if it was our last dish. We had 4 more dishes left. Then, after dish #6, another random server served dish #2. We told him we already had this dish and we were waiting for our steak. Then, the steak was overcooked. When the chef came by our table, she acknowledge that she knew our steak was overcooked. Why didn't she stop it from going out? Why did we get something comped?
Warning...the omakase has no nigiri, nor maki rolls. It's so odd to have an omakase at a Japanese restaurant and not get sushi.
I would agree with other reviews, that this is a hipster wannabe restaurant trying to be a Japanese restaurant. They are nowhere close to places like Momoyama or Murata. The staff needs better training. They are not attentive enough There needs to be more oversight on the quality of food coming out of the kitchen.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
A very fine meal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were a group of 4 that did the 7 course omakase. Each dish on its own was good but the portions didn't seem mindful of the headcount. Our server described it as family style but some were too small.
Dish 1 -- sauteed shitake mushrooms (this did not feel like enough for 4 people)
Dish 2 -- sashimi, one piece of 3 different fish per person
Dish 3 -- yellowtail fish
Dish 4 -- cedar plank salmon
Dish 5 -- black cod
Dish 6 -- ribeye with dashi rice that had bits of rice in it
Dish 7 -- matcha ice cream with some sort of sauce that tasted like raisin.
The black cod, salmon, and ribeye were my favorite. I wish they gave us more utensils and we should have requested it sooner but we didn't want our food to get cold before eating. We were only given chopsticks for the whole meal. It wasn't till the 2nd to last dish where they gave a communal rice pot with no spoon that we had requested a spoon but additional utensils would have been handy for dividing the yellowtail and a knife handy for cutting the ribeye.
Also for those who may be concerned about the automatic applied 20% gratuity. As of 6/6, that has been removed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Absolutely incredible omakase.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takibi Karaage, Sashimi, White Miso Black Cod, Chicken Karaage
it’s very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
"We tried their ramen: Tori Shio and Shoyu. They are traditional Japanese 'Chuka Soba,' and while they look beautiful, the taste is just okay. It's difficult to find authentic, old-style chicken broth and thick wavy noodles in the U.S., so overall, their ramen is good!"
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
We recently treated ourselves to a night out Takibi and unfortunately we did not have the dining experience we hoped for.
We ordered the omakase (chef’s choice) meal with sake pairings. The first thing that surprised us was that they informed us that the omakase could not cater to any dietary restrictions including allergies. However, without the meal written out, we wouldn’t know if that would be an issue. The waitress was eventually able to confirm that the omakase was nut and peanut free, and we placed our order.
The pacing of the meal was very off. We often were getting the sake pairings 5-10 minutes before the dish itself. And the courses were brought out very inconsistently. Between two courses we waited probably 30-40 minutes. The servers informed us that the night we went, they were very understaffed. We absolutely commiserated but it did feel like we were often an afterthought; we would’ve appreciated a comp after they acknowledged that service was not up to par.
Unfortunately, the food also did not live up to the price tag. It was all fine with a couple of courses feeling underwhelming.
Overall, the place is pretty and the drinks were good. But at the price point of more than $100 per person, you expect the experience to be more than meh. At this time, I would recommend finding other places to “treat yourself”.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Food:
We visited on the evening of November 29 and ordered sashimi, sushi rolls, beef, oysters, and shrimp tempura. The shrimp tempura was well-prepared and perfectly fried, and the beef was flavorful. However, the oyster did not taste fresh; since I only ordered one, I didn't raise any concerns. Unfortunately, I experienced discomfort later that evening and had to visit the restroom multiple times.
Service:
Our server, William, provided basic service such as taking and delivering orders, but there was no additional interaction or effort. We even had to refill our own water.
⚠️Major Issue:
I noticed that my credit card was charged more than the amount on my receipt. Fortunately, I had kept proof and resolved the issue through my credit card company, but this was an unexpected and disappointing experience.
I visited on the evening of November 29th and ordered sashimi, sushi rolls, beef, oysters, and fried shrimp tempura.
Meals:
The fried shrimp tempura was good, fried just right; the beef tasted delicious too; the oysters didn't taste too fresh, but I only had one and there was no special reaction. I felt sick that night and ran to the toilet many times🚾
Service: It was William's service that day. Apart from ordering and serving dishes, there was no other communication or service. We even poured the water ourselves.
⚠️Point: My credit card transaction record shows that the total transaction amount is higher than the amount written on my receipt, because I have retained evidence and reported it to the credit card company and it has been resolved, but I am still surprised and disappointed by this incident.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Good, but very overpriced
I love the atmosphere. What a cool thing to have this restaurant inside of the Snow Peak flagship store.
This place was closed for half of a year due to a fire. I live close by and have been hearing about how great it was from neighbors that tried it. So my expectations were sky high.
That being said, I tried several appetizers and a main dish. The food was VERY BLAND. There was no creativity other than cooking the dishes an optimal state. What I mean by this is, if you have potatoes and Butter and use those two ingredients to cook a well cooked potato dish... that is what this restaurant is. I'm personally looking for something a little bit more. Adding salt and pepper may have helped. Its an expensive place to get these minimal dishes that I feel are pretty easy to make at home.
So... cool place to hang out. Bad place to go for an exceptional dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Snow Peak's first affiliated restaurant in the United States is a slightly high-end Japanese restaurant. It recently changed its chef. The lunch and dinner menus are different, so this time I came for lunch.
The waiter didn't show us a table and asked us to find a seat by ourselves, and it was a time when there were almost no other customers. I ate ramen and sushi. The soy sauce soup of the ramen was good, but the chicken broth was slightly sweet and I didn't like it very much. The cooked noodles they emphasize taste rotten, as if the water temperature for cooking the noodles is too low. Surprisingly, the sushi rice was soggy. I feel like the choice of rice type is wrong, and the cooking method makes the rice soft and rotten overall. The fish is quite fresh.
The overall dining experience was mediocre and the food was a bit disappointing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
The vibe of the place is lovely, and the service was attentive. We had been here before the closure, and this is our first time back since it reopened. We used to enjoy the old menu.
However, this time around, the food was nothing to write home about. We ordered the 7-course omakase, and everything was good and prepared well, but it was nothing special. There wasn't a whole lot of creativity in any of the items that came out. They were, in essence, standard Japanese dishes done nicely. If you are relatively new to Japanese cuisine, this would be an example of decent versions of standard dishes, but nothing was very innovative; I was really hoping for new and creative twists using traditional techniques but with local, seasonal ingredients combined in unique ways. Not a bad experience, but not amazing.
Parking: There is a small lot attached to the building, but it's shared with residents, and dedicated spaces for the restaurant are limited. Street parking around there is next to impossible.
Kid-friendliness: We were mildly surprised to find some younger kids there, like younger than 10. It's not NOT kid-friendly, but it's more of a grown-up vibe; not so much a family-style restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Lovely atmosphere & aesthetically pleasing plates, however the flavors did not wow. I’ve been wanting to go here for a long time, & probably will not go back. I found it overpriced & underwhelming. Can’t say it’s worth the visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
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