TANAKA
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TANAKA is a wonderful Japanese sandwich shop. A perfect destination for lunch. Spacious setting. You can take your time eating here & it has a calm ambiance.
Their Chicken Katsu Sando was delicious. It had a balanced ratio of fresh ingredients, flavours & texture. Love their iced Hojicha Latte. It was creamy, earthy, & refreshing. Staff were all friendly & attentive.
Top 5 eats in downtown Portland. 💯💎 Would definitely return to try their Curry &...read full review
I always hear about the Japanese Egg Sandwich and decided to try it. It was ok great atmosphere and scenery
Fun and tasty food! The loaded fries were out of this world with the pulled pork, shishito peppers, and seasoning. Sandos were all great. I love matcha, and the donut and drink were fantastic. Staff was super friendly too. Highly recommend!
Hours
| Monday | 8AM - 7PM |
| Tuesday | 8AM - 7PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM - 7PM |
| Thursday | 8AM - 7PM |
| Friday | 8AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 8AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 8AM - 7PM |
TANAKA is a restaurant that offers a mix of fast food and restaurant-quality dishes. The menu features unique items like the Tanaka dip, a sweet and crispy take on the traditional French dip, as well as a pork sandwich with a well-cooked pork chop and soft, flavorful bread. The Spicy Fish Sando and UBE LATTE are also popular choices, although one reviewer noted that the bread was burnt on the edges. Customers praise the well-made katsu sandwiches, especially the spicy chicken katsu, which is juicy and delicious. The bakery case always has a nice treat, including donuts that are highly recommended. Staff are extremely friendly and offer helpful recommendations, adding to the enjoyable experience. While the service can sometimes feel transactional, the food quality makes up for it. The seating is convenient for quick bites but not ideal for larger groups. Visitors have enjoyed the curry, with ebi-fry that are tender inside and crispy outside, and traditional fukujinzuke. Many appreciate the reasonably priced, solid food and excellent service, with staff members like Paige being especially helpful. The restaurant can be busy, making it difficult to reach staff at times, but this does not detract from the overall positive experience. Overall, TANAKA is worth trying once for brunch or lunch, especially for those looking for tasty sandwiches, sweet treats, and good curry.