Bamboo Sushi

Sushi restaurant · Downtown

Bamboo Sushi

Sushi restaurant · Downtown

404 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Highlights

Sip on sake and indulge in fresh, sustainably sourced sushi amidst a chic, inviting atmosphere that promises a memorable dining experience.

404 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 Get directions

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$$$ · Menu

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@infatuation

"If you genuinely enjoy hearing about which farm the spinach in your salad is from and how humanely your octopus was caught, you’ll love this sustainable sushi restaurant. Bamboo obsessively sources Marine Stewardship Council-certified fish in an effort to minimize their environmental impact and, you know, keep the earth spinning a little while longer. The Portland-based mini-chain opened on a popular LoHi stretch in 2017, and the creative sashimi and rolls (plus a killer wagyu burger) have been a hit ever since. Give the Green Machine roll with tempura green beans and avocado a chance, and know it tastes great if you add salmon to it." - Allyson Reedy

Bamboo Sushi Review - LoHi - Denver - The Infatuation

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@goop

"Bamboo Sushi has four locations across Portland's quadrants: SW, NW, NE, and SE. Each location varies slightly; they all have a casual vibe and really good sushi (in addition to hot Japanese dishes). You can make table reservations, but seats at the sushi bar (always fun) are first-come first-serve. What makes Bamboo stand apart is their commitment to the sustainable way: they don't serve fish from endangered populations; their seafood is caught by fishermen who operate under environmentally ethical principles; and their grass-fed, hormone-free, and free-range meat comes from ranches in Oregon/Idaho. True to their word, Bamboo Sushi uses renewable energy sources, reusable teak wood chopsticks, biodegradable to-go containers, and so on."

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@eater

"Mikasa comes from Fransis Odaya, a Portland Japanese restaurant vet — the chef spent time at Bamboo Sushi as a chef de cuisine." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Mikasa Sushi & Ramen Has Opened in Portland’s St. Johns Neighborhood - Eater Portland

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@eater

"Portland’s sustainable sushi chain, Bamboo’s chirashi bowl here features a wider variety of humanely caught fish than others, and is one of the few to consistently accompany it with surf clam and octopus. Reservations at Bamboo are highly recommended on evenings and weekends, unless your name is Damian Lillard." - Seiji Nanbu

10 Unbelievable Chirashi Bowls in Portland - Eater Portland

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"Mitt Romney’s former pet project Bain Capital has invested in Sustainable Restaurant Group, the company behind Bamboo Sushi and Quickfish." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Olympia Provisions Will Hawk Sandwiches from a New Food Cart - Eater Portland

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Bianca Lok

Google

Came here with a couple of friends for lunch. It wasn't busy at that time. We were greeted promptly to be seated. Interior is definitely nicely furnished, lighting is a bit dark. Menu selection is limited compared to your regular sushi restaurant. They mainly offer their own house made signature rolls in terms of sushi. Food taste-wise was on point. Can taste the freshness of it. Our server was very friendly, patient, and accommodating, which adds to the higher-class experience. It's definitely a place you would go to if you are looking for a more unique and high-quality Japanese food. 8/10 would come back again to try other food items on the menu.

Alexandria Duran

Google

I’ve walked by this place many times, and finally tried it! Love the interior design of the restaurant. We went in around 8pm, no wait. Our server was very helpful after learning it was a first time visit. I landed on the Friday the 13th roll, and the spicy tuna crispy rice. Delicious! The truffle on the crispy rice, yum! The food also came out so quickly, bless! I was so hungry. It was a great first time experience, I would return to try more.

A H

Google

Everything from the food to the service and the environment was absolutely great. Food was very fresh, especially the seafood. Hard to find fresh seafood this great. Flavor was just right. They even have real wasabi that is harvested locally! Good for families, they're very helpful and patient in explaining the menu. Highly recommended.

Lucy Bellville

Google

[gluten free reviewer] Bamboo doubles as a favorite happy hour spot & is always my favorite place to celebrate a special occasion with my partner. Having a hard time deciding on a roll? The green machine and unicorn rolls never get old. Top it off with an order of the citrus salted king salmon nigiri - it might be the best thing you taste… ever. Dessert option that slaps: black sesame brownie. The servers at all locations are always so kind and seem like they enjoy their job. We have always had a pleasant experience no matter the location we visit. Plus! Their cocktails and sake selection are the icing on the cake. If you think bamboo is mainstream and not legit or don’t trust it because it’s a chain, my recommendation is to at least give it a chance because you’ll likely be converted into a repeat customer immediately!!!

Dylan McEntee

Google

Bamboo is an often frequented establishment for me and my wife. The food met our high expectations and the service was very attentive without being obnoxious. We ordered the wagyu sliders, edamame for appetizers, my wife had a custom hand roll on soy paper and I had the specialty Roll “The Unicorn”.

Ally Graham

Google

My friends and I came here for a bite before the brat rave at the Crystal Ballroom. It was so so delicious! I got pleasantly surprised by our server (I suck with names, I'm so sorry helpful pleasant waiter-dude 😫) that everything I thought had gluten for sure, did NOT. I thought I'd never get to try karaage or anything tempura without painstakingly making it myself!! It's all rice flour-based and so delicious! I definitely will be frequenting this place again!!

Morrison Club

Google

Valerie was the absolute best! The food and drink were fabulous. We had everything- Drinks- Davy Jones Locker - #1 UME Blossom - great #2 choice Starters - Good- spicy edamame Cucumber Sunomono Crispy Brussel sprouts - very good Crispy Gatlic Tofu - #1 Shrimp tempura Vegetable tempura Sushi- Friday the 13th - #1 Bamboo Dragon Full circle Desert - brownie - #1 tasty even without ice cream!!! Great place to- top notch service - and really good food!

akash parikh

Google

I’m absolutely in love with one specific sushi roll they offer—the Green Machine, specifically the vegan version. It's like heaven for my taste buds, and I refuse to try other rolls because this one is just that amazing. It’s a healthy addiction! I’ve also tried the edamame and some other rolls, but nothing compares to the Green Machine—it’s by far the best. I’ve never dined in, so I can’t comment on the service, but their takeout is excellent. The interior looks nice from what I’ve seen, but I haven’t had the chance to experience it in person yet. I’ll definitely be coming back for another round of the Green Machine!

Bianca Lok

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Alexandria Duran

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Lucy Bellville

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Dylan McEntee

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Ally Graham

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Jasmine V.

Yelp

Been here a few times, and it's always great because the ingredients are so fresh! This was my first time at their downtown location. Ambiance: 5/5 Simple, modern, and very clean--perfect for a nice dining experience. Service: Everyone was incredibly kind and genuine, which made the experience even better. Food: 4/5 this time (but it's usually a solid 5/5 for me!) We visited during happy hour and tried a mix of items: Green Machine: Not on happy hour but their most popular item--and I can see why. It's a little sweet and sour, though I only made it halfway through before feeling a bit off. Personally, I prefer lighter, more citrusy sushi. Chef's Selection Nigiri: The salmon was the standout (as always)--so fresh and flavorful! Hand Roll Trio: Nothing too special, but again, the salmon hand roll was the highlight. Miso Glazed Black Cod: I realized I'm not a big fan of cod, but the flavors (ginger, orange, yuzu miso, and green onion) made it a cohesive dish. This is definitely a place I'd recommend for special occasions or if you're in the mood to splurge a little. Other than that expensive for the amount you get unfortunately :(

Tj R.

Yelp

The food was exquisite -- the sunset roll and Friday the 13th stood out amongst the sushi, and the spicy edamame had the perfect coating of chili oil. But the star of the show was the spicy tuna crispy rice. I genuinely would come back to order nothing but that, remember that life is good, pay, and leave. Many, many times a year. The service was low maintenance, helpful but easygoing, and got us happy hour prices even after showing up with literally a minute to spare. Ambience is everything you want at a downtown sushi bar -- mood lighting, clean and crisp interior, space between tables, and calm vibes all around. Must-see if you're in Portland.

Krys N.

Yelp

This was recommended to me as a delicious sushi place in downtown Portland and it did not disappoint! First off, when we walked in, we were hit by an appetizing smell that we couldn't figure out what it was. After being seated and chatting with the waiter, it turns out it was their genmaicha tea - calling all green tea lovers, order this! I started off with some miso soup as it was a chilly day and oh my, was the food delicious! I recommend the Tofu Agedashi as it had such a light tempura texture that we could have been fooled if you told us it wasn't tempura. Vegetarians and meat eaters will both love this. We had a winning combination of orders including the Sunset (crab and spicy tuna), Garden of Eden (spicy albacore and seared tuna), and Bamboo Dragon (shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, seasoned crab). It's pretty affordable for quality sushi, so definitely come here and make sure to get here early as it fills up fast.

Mia H.

Yelp

I've been to many Bamboo Sushi locations and this location is pretty good! Overall, Bamboo sushi is a pretty consistent and reliable sushi chain in Portland and they offer a variety of delicious rolls, nigiri, and other dishes. It is one of the few sushi spots that has some vegan options as well. Service was good but a bit slow when I went to this location. Other than that, I had a great time!

Rudito B.

Yelp

Invited here by a friend who's a regular. So glad we accepted. Wow. Fantastic sushi! Our server was super sweet and explained some of the more unique menu items to me. Next time we're downtown and are craving sushi - this will be the place!

Hannah I.

Yelp

This is a great sushi spot in downtown Portland, the food was great quality and restaurant itself was very nice for a date or dinner with friends. When we visited the resturant wasn't too busy but we still had a bit of a wait time. The staff was pretty accommodating to walk ins for a Friday night. We orders a ton of stuff from the menu to try and our favorite were the tuna truffle crispy rice and the bamboo dragon. All the rolls were great and pretty different from one another offering a good variety. The kitchen menu was also very good, specifically the miso glazed cod. Overall I would visit Bamboo again and recommend others to check out this spot.

Mila S.

Yelp

This was our family's Christmas Eve dinner, and it couldn't have been more perfect. Without any reservations, we walked in and were seated at the sushi bar--a wonderful experience in itself. The salmon was absolutely delicious, but the octopus truly stole the show--perfectly prepared, tender, and bursting with flavor. I was expecting some toughness, but instead, it melted in my mouth. The miso soup hit just the right spot, and the tamago (a thoughtful touch from the house) was a delightful treat. The service was impeccable; we followed all of our waiter's recommendations, and every single one was spot on. A truly outstanding dining experience--highly recommend!

Kathy M.

Yelp

Went here for a late lunch on Sunday afternoon. Hoping for udon noodles, but not available. They only do fried rice and no noodles. Ordered chicken karaage, garlic fried rice,grilled octopus and sesame green beans. Cute restaurant. Food was edible. Didn't care much for the dressing on the food. Too sour. A lot of deep fried items especially the chicken karaage. Garlic fried rice lacked flavor. Maybe salt? Because I definitely didn't taste garlic. Grilled octopus...one tentacle with three tomatoes on the side and pretty edible greenery. Service was absolutely great. Food was lacking flavors and too much dressing.

Jason G.

Yelp

The nigiri was the best part of the meal. The fish was very tender, flavorful, and creamy even in texture. The sushi was good too, though the selection is a little limited. They also have good tempura.

Nikki M.

Yelp

The servers were amazing and very kind! The green machine is a classic and favorite, we even asked for extra sauce and they gave it to us always a great place to go. Highly recommend

Zainab F.

Yelp

On top off their efforts at sustainability they truly provided some of the best sushi experiences ever! My group ordered a bunch of signature sushi rolls and shared it family style with various vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. I forgot the names of the two vegetarian rolls but they were delicious and had the perfect little crunch. We ordered one of the rolls again because it was so good! The spicy salmon (not pictured) and the Friday the 13th roll both tasted fresh with a nice balance of flavors. FYI they have half priced wine bottles on Mondays and Resonance Pinot Noir was such a hit with our group. In total the price was pretty reasonable especially if you use their daily deals. Service was great and it was clean and spacious inside with lots of outdoor spots.

Xand G.

Yelp

One of the best cocktails I've ever had! My wife also had a delicious non-alcoholic drink. The food was good, just not the BEST thing ever. Green machine roll was AMAZING. Not super pumped about the other sushi rolls. Service was great and fast. Ambiance is just typical.

Joe N.

Yelp

Went here with some friends on their recommendation. The restaurant itself had a nice atmosphere. It was well decorated and matched the restaurant's theme. The bathroom did as well. It made the experience a bit more interesting. With that said, this place is expensive. We were there during happy hour. My partner and I ordered tempura, crispy avocado rice, spicy salmon and 4pc nigiri. Off the happy hour menu we got a rainbow roll. It was all pretty good. The fish was a little bit fresher than other places. Other than that, it was just like every other sushi place we enjoy. The exception was the tempura. Some of it was undercooked and the sauce flavorless. For me, this would be a great place to sit at the bar, have a drink and a roll. I wouldn't choose it if I planned to eat more or go with a group.

Vanissa T.

Yelp

There's alot of many sushi places in Portland you can choose from, but if you happened to be by one of the bamboo chains just know it's just okay lol. We spontaneously came to this location. Service was fine, maybe there was only a limited amount of staff making sushi but it took about 15-20 minutes waiting for all of our order. I personally like to eat everything at once and not while it's coming typa gal. We ordered - spicy tuna crispy rice: was my favorite out of what we ordered. Crispy exterior and soft chewy interior, tuna was flavorful with maybe an unagi sauce underneath? Idk it was good 9/10 -spicy salmon crispy rice: was my least favorite. The crispy rice was hard and chewy, and they alone turned me off. Not sure if it was just a bad batch that day. 4/10 -mother of dragon roll: it's solid, nothing crazy going on but nothing I was like oo I want more!! 7/10 -Friday the 13th: it was dosed in spicy Mayo so I didn't taste much of anything else lol 5/10 Overall, it's alright. I would spend more time researching other places and give them a try before bamboo.

Camilla M.

Yelp

During my vacation in Portland, my husband and I were able to try this restaurant, also because it was very close to our hotel. We picked up the food and the experience was good. We ate the tuna tataki, the garden of Eden, the tuna roll and the Big Island roll. Every roll was very good and the fish was fresh. I recommend it.

Mike D.

Yelp

Nope . Ordered sushi , I should have ordered Balls of rice . Everything else was ok . When I mentioned this to the hostess , she Said , " Thank you for the feedback . " No refund or redo . Nothing . So don't order the Sushi . Complete shit

Olivia A.

Yelp

I had a great experience here, hostess was super nice and awesome and let me bring in my two beautiful Taiwanese adopted children (I know they don't look like me but it was nice not to be stared at for once) Got to try the green machine!!!

Megan O.

Yelp

I'll start my saying that I am not a huge sushi fan, but I keep trying it and I LOVED Bamboo Sushi. We ordered the Bamboo Crispy Rice Yuzu Avocado, Bamboo Dragon Roll- (Tempura shrimp, spicy tuna, house crab cucumbers and avocado rolled in tempura), Green Machine (Tempura Fried green beens topped with avocado in a cilantro sweet chili aioli) and everything was perfect! My personal favorite was the Bamboo Dragon Roll. The Bamboo Crispy Rice was good but needed more flavor or a sauced added to it. The service was great and the restaurant is nicely decorated.

Maria-Elena T.

Yelp

Hotel staff recommended this restaurant and one even stressed to get the green machine with real crab. So I got that and coho salmon nigiri. I sat at the bar since I was only one person. Bartender, Christian, was so nice and friendly. The roll was incredible! The tempura green beans were something I would never imagined in a roll but it had a unique flavor. The portion was generous. Loved the salmon too. I really wanted to come back for another meal but ran out of time. Would get the same roll and try another.

Cami S.

Yelp

Bamboo Sushi was so good! We recommend the unicorn roll, it's the best! Also the black cod with the citrus is very tangy and salty in the best way possible.

Erich L.

Yelp

Delicious fresh high quality sushi! It went well with a beer on a hot day. Rainbow roll, nigiri, edamame, all very tasty. The miso black cod was perfectly cooked but a little sweet for my taste. That's just a personal preference. I had a good local IPA. Service was excellent. Everything was clean and organized. They use the toast app so everything is paperless. Highly recommended for a meal downtown.

Connor B.

Yelp

I live, breathe, and dream about Bamboo Sushi. I am chronically addicted to the Green Machine and I will eat at least 2 every time I go. This time I had the vegan experience and got the Green Machine with the Yuzu sauce and the Poke sauce. If you're vegan I'd say go with the Yuzu sauce, it's very good (but the original aioli is still the best, sorry vegans). I also tried the crushed avocado crispy rice. It was good but a bit dry and does well with a bit sauce (maybe your leftovers from the green machine). Another mandatory order is the cauliflower. It tastes like chicken and is sooo good. Sometimes I get 2 orders of it. Overall, Bamboo is one of the best sushi spots in Portland. I'd highly recommend to pull up with your friends or do a date night here.

Anusha G.

Yelp

I didn't expect to love this meal but this was one of the most unique sushi experiences. We got to the restaurant pretty close to closing but were treated wonderfully by everybody. We first got a gin cocktail which was wonderful and creamy. Then we got a few rolls: The unicorn: which was incredible! I'd never tasted anything quite like this role and enjoyed it throughly! You must get this! Fry Tide: this role was also amazing! The sauce that it came with had me going back for more! Full circle: you can skip this one as it was just okay especially when compared to the other two we got. Overall there friendly staff, great food and lively atmosphere at the restaurant made our experience amazing!

Sara G.

Yelp

I visited Portland for a few days and bamboo was recommended to us. We would agree that it was delicious. I got the bamboo dragon roll and the nigeri set - it was the perfect amount of food. Super fresh and flavorful. We sat at the bar which was comfortable and friendly. Would certainly recommend!

Rhianna S.

Yelp

The sushi was great! I did the bamboo roll with eel and spicy sauce on the side and put on top! I can't remember the other rolls name but it was great and had a kick to it. Green beans were unique but good. Our service was awful which is why I'm giving a lower rating... but would go again just for the food or maybe another location. The restaurant was nice.

Sheri D.

Yelp

Usually fans of NW locations, but trying different location. They were out of the wine I wanted and octopus! but shishito peppers were good and nice change from edamame. Had two rolls - garden of Eden and hoki poke. Both awesome. What killed it for us...it was so freezing cold in the restaurant we couldn't take off our coats and we didn't enjoy because of that. Ambiance was good and nice location. Service good and food came out in right order.

Rebecca B.

Yelp

Really wasn't edible via DoorDash; I would have reject it at a restaurant. Tuna was off, rice was meh

ying h.

Yelp

We dropped in for happy hour on week night, the food and drinks were pretty good. Nothing super special but nice atmosphere for afternoon snack a day good hangout after work place.

Alexandria M.

Yelp

BEST VEGETARIAN SUSHI - I highly recommend getting the Green Machine sushi roll. It was hands down the best sushi I have ever had!!

Joanne B.

Yelp

The best sushi and service. Staff very attentive. Noah is amazing !!!! Would highly recommend this location.

Kimmy S.

Yelp

Food was not worth the wait or the price. I decided to give this place a try because it's so highly rated. I ordered online and it said it'd be ready in one hour. Arrived on time and still had to wait 15 more minutes. I don't mind waiting as long as the food is worth it- which in my opinion, it was not. The sushi tasted good and fresh, but the texture wasn't there for me. I've paid less for better sushi. For my personal friends and family, I would not recommend this place for sushi. For anyone else, if you're in the area, it doesn't hurt to try it and see for yourself. Overall, the sushi itself is decent. I tried the Crispy Rice Spicy Salmon, Fry Tide, Garden Of Eden, Nigiri Hamachi, and Salmon Roll. If you do come here, my recommendation would be the Crispy Rice Spicy Salmon, Fry Tide, and Nigiri Hamachi.

Nina N.

Yelp

Made a large party reservation easy in this snowstorm for a business dinner out. We tried so many great rolls like the Friday the 13th Roll, Garden of Eden, Hoki Poke Box, got a few of their assortment of sashimi, the hamachi sizzle (I thought this one was going to be spicier. I'd pass on it next time), king salmon crudo, and various different rolls and nigiri. Everything was really delicious and fresh. My favorite of the night was the salmon crudo, great balance of acid and umami from the salmon. People really enjoyed any of the salmon dishes and the scallops. I got the dew drop cocktail which was sweet and citrusy. Tyler was our server and he did great would highly recommend going off the cuff and ordering new things if you come into the place.

Jason A.

Yelp

After watching numerous TikTok videos about Bamboo, I was eager to experience what others rave about. Unfortunately, that was not the case for me. We ordered a salad for an appetizer which arrived to our table with discolored black and brown leaves, which indicates rotting. Understandable. This is not a big deal, however, when we explained this to our waiter, we didn't receive the best response, which made us feel guilty. From then on, everything felt awkward. Other dishes were great, especially the fresh sashimi. The place is nice, and the hostess was kind. Our experience with our waiter wasn't the greatest, however, we are willing to give the other Bamboo locations a chance with hope that it lives up to the hype. Food, other than the salad, was a 5. Customer experience 2.

Thanh T.

Yelp

Food was delivered but still tasted delicious! Ordered the salmon roll and the Unicorn roll and both were good! The salmon roll was fresh and the unicorn roll had a little spice to it which was perfect. Would definitely order again if I'm in the area!

Ben C.

Yelp

We love Bamboo...the other location that is on 23rd. Downtown BB may be conveniently close by after some Pioneer Square shopping, but this spot has been repeatedly difficult dining. Seating Outdoors ~ after a few visits we find 12th side the buildings channel the wind where street dust flying around the table can be concerning. Around the corner all of Harvey is not windy and blocked off from vehicles for neighboring bar seating. Though it can be uncomfortable on a hot stagnant air day, especially when service is poor and drinks cannot be refreshed. Service ~ not the same sharp quality unalike the locations. Host a bit terse. Drinks, orders, expediting ~ everything is slow here and more of a diner craze than sake bar.

Dylan S.

Yelp

My gf and I randomly stumbled upon this cute sushi restaurant. What an awesome experience it was! FOOD The food was excellent! The uni nigiri was kind of a miss. I typically expect this nigiri to be packed with the flavor of the ocean. Unfortunately it only had a hint of the sea so it was kind of disappointing. On top of that, the uni doesn't look too fresh, so that's one of the reason I made this review a 4 star The green machine roll hands down is the best item on their menu. The sweetness of the cilantro aioli balance perfectly with the provided shoyu. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this dish! You will not regret it! The Chirashi bowl was also a great highlight as well. It had an assortment of seafood and it tasted VERY fresh. It had salmon, albacore, and tuna, to name a few. Its definitely a hit in my opinion. SERVICE The service was really great as well. The host sat us relatively fast even though we walked in without a reservation. The server was also friendly and checked up on us numerous times ALL IN ALL, this restaurant is one of the better ones I've experienced in Portland. I personally think it's worth your time to come at least once during your time here!

Tina C.

Yelp

One of the reasons why I rated them low was the fish quality of the chefs selection nigiri for the happy hour as well as the waitress not notifying us that happy hour was still going on when we were seated. We started off with the edamame, which was pretty standard. My two favorite dishes were things not on the happy hour menu, which were the spicy tuna crispy rice and a signature roll called Friday the 13th. Although those two dishes were good, I would not say they were super special.

Katie T.

Yelp

For starters, the sushi was really good and came out really quickly. We ordered the dragon roll TWICE because it was so good and we especially loved the tempura crunchies on it. The host and server were really nice and attentive and you get your own water jug for the table. The bathrooms were really clean and surprisingly cozy. Make sure to get a window seat if you can especially if you love people watching or just staring at the sky!

Jon L.

Yelp

Delicious! A few people told me bamboo was a little overrated but I had a great meal. Got the tuna flight nigiri, chefs nigiri, spicy edamame and a big wave roll. Everything was so good especially the scallop nigiri which I had 2nds of . Highly recommend

Kyle P.

Yelp

I had a very frustrating experience at this Bamboo location. While dining alone and talking on my phone, a staff member came over and said, "Um, since there are people behind you now, would you quiet it down?" This was completely unnecessary and unprofessional. If I had been talking to someone in person, I'm certain I wouldn't have been asked to lower my voice. It felt like I was unfairly singled out simply because I was alone, which is unacceptable. To make matters worse, when I asked for my check, the same staff member brought it over, ran my card, and just dropped it off without even saying thank you or anything--unlike how he treated other tables. The owner should seriously address this behavior, whether it was from a worker or a manager. Customers deserve to enjoy their meals without being unfairly targeted or harassed. I won't be returning to Bamboo, and I suggest others avoid this place until they learn to treat their patrons with the respect they deserve.

Mars C.

Yelp

This place is super intimate and cute. Very small area but the staff make you feel like you're the only table there. We did wait a bit for our main course to come out but all the sushi came out very fast. Definitely get the miso cod it's worth the $18. Coming from out of town we were recommended this place and it didn't disappoint. We also got the sunset roll which was a bit dry but overall good. On Tuesdays they do $5 hot sake which was enough for two. Overall great food and ambiance and we had enough drinks for 2 people at a decent price!

Jeanette V.

Yelp

As a sushi lover came here on yelp recommendations. Visiting from California, I know good quality tasting sushi. I was excited to see what a high rated downtown Portland sushi restaurant could provide. Dropped by Thursday evening and was able to get bar seating. Upon reviewing the menu I was surprised to see such high pricing, I figured the sushi must be great. Initially ordered the tuna poke and Friday the 13th roll. I did not like the taste of the roll-too fishy and replaced it with a rainbow roll. Better, but not great. Sadly this restaurant did not carry sriracha or any spicy sauce to help with the flavors. Overall I'd rate the sushi "okay", do I think it's worth the pricing? Nope. Sorry no photos, wasn't happy with my meal and didn't think it deserved a memory.

Jeff H.

Yelp

For me, sitting at the sushi bar is all about the relationship with your sushi chef. I would never go back just because of the chef. Not only will he not interact, but he has an attitude. Even asking for some Ponzu sauce, he snarkily said to ask the waitress. He would not make eye contact and just made me feel like I had no right to speak to him. The food is great, so if you don't care about a genuine experience, absolutely go to Bamboo. The waiting staff is great. It also has a very nice ambiance, which makes it a further shame there is no tradition at the bar.

Regina L.

Yelp

Perfect spot to grab sushi near Powell's! The rolls were all amazingly fresh with melt in your mouth fish. Standouts were the scallop roll and a special roll with crab, but you honestly can't go wrong with anything you order here.

Jessica L.

Yelp

Food, service, and ambiance are all A+. Sourced sustainable. Best rolls and sashimi IMO.

Nooraidil J.

Yelp

What a terrible experience at this bamboo sushi location. I came to pick up a Togo order and these staff members are absolutely not helpful. They only prioritize their in house guest and just cause their only hoping for a tip these servers are vultures if it doesn't benefit their own they simply refuse to give a damn. So unfortunate to have such an experience. All pretentious. Also waited over 30 minutes and the restaurant isn't even busy. Whoever is in charge here should be questioned on how this establishment is currently running. Shame to Portland food scene never coming back as a customer.

Juliette L.

Yelp

Wanted to get a sushi craving fix in while I was visiting Portland and ended up at this location. The prices are steep, I will say I was not expecting to leave with a $90 lunch tab. The service was friendly and we ended up getting cauliflower as an appetizer from our severs recommendation and we were not disappointed. We ordered two rolls and a bowl to split and while everything was super fresh, I felt like it was all pretty flavorless. Nothing was a wow factor for me unfortunately. The presentation was beautiful and the food fresh but I do not see myself coming back due to the prices

Alex B.

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The first time I dined here in March I was blown away by the food quality and service. I decided to take my sister here for her birthday on Sunday and unfortunately had the opposite experience. Our waitress was this tall plain looking white girl with a ponytail who was constantly texting and had a scowl on her face the entire time we were there. We've all worked in food or retail. Check your drama at the door and don't be having text arguments between service. You're handling plates of sushi while picking up and touching your phone without washing your hands? Come on. She had the audacity to put the card reader in my face with the tip % options "20%, 22%, and 25%" or something. I wish I had taken the time to enter my own custom tip, because this girl deserved $0 for the way she made us feel throughout the meal. I come from LA where most people are pretty unpleasant. But to be dining in a high end sushi restaurant in Portland and be treated like this girl has a million better things to do at work besides her job just sucks. I'm not one to write lengthy reviews often but her attitude deserves it. Beware if you eat here. The food is great but this server will make you wish you had come on one of her days off. If I go again I'll try a different location or just ask for a different server. How disrespectful to allow customers to waste hard earned money on a meal that's tainted by some brat's attitude. I hope this review gets back to her, and I hope whatever argument she was having on her phone was worth ruining my sister's birthday meal.

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The night started off with a group of 5 of us, extremely hungry after a 12 hour shift! We knew we were coming so we made a reservation and thankfully our table was ready at the exact time reserved which, we all know it doesn't always happen that way. Although our server was busy the manager Teddy was able to take our drink order and was extremely attentive. We had some first timers and he made their first experience one to remember with his great hospitality. The food was excellent, the fish was fresh, the timing the food came out was perfect and the ambiance was just perfect. Once our server Vaughn was caught up he jumped right in and was extremely pleasant. We will definitely return, next time with more friends! Perfect ending to our night. If you're looking for a Good vibe, amazing quality sushi, This is the spot! Look no further you will not regret it!

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The servers were amazing and very kind! The green machine is a classic and favorite, we even asked for extra sauce and they gave it to us always a great place to go. Highly recommend

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Bamboo Sushi was so good! We recommend the unicorn roll, it's the best! Also the black cod with the citrus is very tangy and salty in the best way possible.

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Really wasn't edible via DoorDash; I would have reject it at a restaurant. Tuna was off, rice was meh

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We dropped in for happy hour on week night, the food and drinks were pretty good. Nothing super special but nice atmosphere for afternoon snack a day good hangout after work place.

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BEST VEGETARIAN SUSHI - I highly recommend getting the Green Machine sushi roll. It was hands down the best sushi I have ever had!!

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The best sushi and service. Staff very attentive. Noah is amazing !!!! Would highly recommend this location.

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Food, service, and ambiance are all A+. Sourced sustainable. Best rolls and sashimi IMO.

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