We have enjoyed Yoko's sushi for almost 20 years. The fish is always fresh, and the combinations are delicious. We love Taka's Tuna, Hamachi nigiri, Thai roll and Samon nigiri. I recommend arriving early, sitting at the sushi bar and watching Yoko work. Try some of the affordable sakes available. We've enjoyed every one we tried.
Yoko's is a cute local Japanese restaurant. It's fairly small so I opted to come early to beat the dinner rush and I'm so glad I did. We came early and it was already packed and up until we left there was still a waiting list. That's how you know it's good! Fish here is fresh and love the options between the sushi/kitchen items. The Wakame salad was nice and they give a large portion for the appetizer to share. Had to get the Taka's Tuna based on reviews and it did not disappoint - it's dense so you probably can split at the table. I probably ordered way too many rolls with the bowl but all were nicely made. Great to see octopus in the bowl as an chef option. As others have said, service here isn't the swiftest but were easy to flag down.
Elizabeth McConoughey
Feels like home in my mouth. Chefs and staff are very friendly and seem like they’re having fun. You can barely ever walk in and get a table so be patient.
Food was good service could have been better no way to reserve on line waited for about 1 30 hours that made the place seen not welcoming food needed a bit more
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Michael Falco
Wow. WORST SERVICE i have ever experienced in my entire life. The fella with the longhair and backwards hat that was technically our server was as useless as they come. Rude and inattentive. Had to get up multiple times to get water, utensils, order,etc.Good food. Sucks the service is so bad.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Eden N.
As long as this place is open, we will always come!! this is our go to as sushi lovers. So fresh, so tasty, and reasonably priced. We're always satisfied with the food. The must-haves are the Takas tuna, the hamachi nigiri, and the salmon nigiri. Only downside is that the spot is small and depending on where you sit the music they play is LOUD. One time they were playing Cher covering Abba album and it was absolutely blasting. It was bordering on unbearable, but also was very funny. Servers don't seem to wanna meet your eyes so you might have to stick up for yourself. Don't expect a tranquil vibe here it's all very rock n roll and you just have to be ready for it and go for the fish!
Aaron Romo
As a person of color, I was assaulted by a patron at this restaurant and no necessary measures were taken. I felt very unwelcome. I wish I was just taken care of as my sushi experience was amazing through pick-up was
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Renee Wilkinson
A quietly kept secret in Portand for many years. Yoko's offers fantastic quality sushi in a cozy atmosphere.
The nigiri was good, while the rolls were just okay; perhaps our choices weren't the best. The wait for our food (an hour) was understandable because it was packed and busy. We found ourselves flagging down our server multiple times to clear dishes, bring water, and to pay at the end.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Steve D.
Classic menu & great professional chefs that KNOW EXACTLY what they are doing...very fresh, very good !
Tyler Westfall
Great place! Be prepared for a long wait on Fridays though. You can sign up for a waitlist and get a text when your table is ready though. Lots of bars nearby to hang while you wait!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kira Baker
Super good sushi! It’s kind of hard to get seats here usually and it can feel pretty cramped once you are seated especially if it’s more than 2 people in you’re group. I’d still say it’s worth it but I don’t think everyone will.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Roll, Miso Soup
Ricardo Escobar
Best sushi in Portland I’ve had so far! Very nice staff and love the small establishment vibe. Gotta say, the sushi restaurants with a fish tank is usually good and this place didn’t disappoint!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Assortment of Sushi Rolls
Seared Albacore.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have enjoyed Yoko's sushi for almost 20 years. The fish is always fresh, and the combinations are delicious. We love Taka's Tuna, Hamachi nigiri, Thai roll and Samon nigiri. I recommend arriving early, sitting at the sushi bar and watching Yoko work. Try some of the affordable sakes available. We've enjoyed every one we tried.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Assortment of Sushi Rolls, Taka's Tuna Specialty Roll, Salmon Sashimi
Yoko's is a cute local Japanese restaurant. It's fairly small so I opted to come early to beat the dinner rush and I'm so glad I did. We came early and it was already packed and up until we left there was still a waiting list. That's how you know it's good! Fish here is fresh and love the options between the sushi/kitchen items. The Wakame salad was nice and they give a large portion for the appetizer to share. Had to get the Taka's Tuna based on reviews and it did not disappoint - it's dense so you probably can split at the table. I probably ordered way too many rolls with the bowl but all were nicely made. Great to see octopus in the bowl as an chef option. As others have said, service here isn't the swiftest but were easy to flag down.
Feels like home in my mouth. Chefs and staff are very friendly and seem like they’re having fun. You can barely ever walk in and get a table so be patient.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Assortment, Tempura Udon
Food was good service could have been better no way to reserve on line waited for about 1 30 hours that made the place seen not welcoming food needed a bit more
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Wow. WORST SERVICE i have ever experienced in my entire life. The fella with the longhair and backwards hat that was technically our server was as useless as they come. Rude and inattentive. Had to get up multiple times to get water, utensils, order,etc.Good food. Sucks the service is so bad.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
As long as this place is open, we will always come!! this is our go to as sushi lovers. So fresh, so tasty, and reasonably priced. We're always satisfied with the food. The must-haves are the Takas tuna, the hamachi nigiri, and the salmon nigiri. Only downside is that the spot is small and depending on where you sit the music they play is LOUD. One time they were playing Cher covering Abba album and it was absolutely blasting. It was bordering on unbearable, but also was very funny. Servers don't seem to wanna meet your eyes so you might have to stick up for yourself. Don't expect a tranquil vibe here it's all very rock n roll and you just have to be ready for it and go for the fish!
As a person of color, I was assaulted by a patron at this restaurant and no necessary measures were taken. I felt very unwelcome. I wish I was just taken care of as my sushi experience was amazing through pick-up was
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
A quietly kept secret in Portand for many years. Yoko's offers fantastic quality sushi in a cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Assortment of Sushi Rolls
Restaurantji Recommends
The nigiri was good, while the rolls were just okay; perhaps our choices weren't the best. The wait for our food (an hour) was understandable because it was packed and busy. We found ourselves flagging down our server multiple times to clear dishes, bring water, and to pay at the end.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Classic menu & great professional chefs that KNOW EXACTLY what they are doing...very fresh, very good !
Great place! Be prepared for a long wait on Fridays though. You can sign up for a waitlist and get a text when your table is ready though. Lots of bars nearby to hang while you wait!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super good sushi! It’s kind of hard to get seats here usually and it can feel pretty cramped once you are seated especially if it’s more than 2 people in you’re group. I’d still say it’s worth it but I don’t think everyone will.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Roll, Miso Soup
Best sushi in Portland I’ve had so far! Very nice staff and love the small establishment vibe. Gotta say, the sushi restaurants with a fish tank is usually good and this place didn’t disappoint!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Assortment of Sushi Rolls