As a city with ample access to high-quality fish and nationally celebrated Japanese food, Portland knows its way around sushi. The scene here runs the gamut from affordable spots like Fish & Rice and Yoshi’s that don’t skimp on quality to nationally recognized
staples like Zilla Sake, Nodoguro, and Nimblefish.
Below, find exceptional spots to devour tuna-draped nigiri, swirls of salmon maki, and ultra-creamy slabs of scallop sashimi, enjoyed while nestled up at intimate sushi counters or in the comfortable chatter or a neighborhood joint. Some are old-school favorites for no-fuss but top-tier rolls; others are new kids on the block incorporating nontraditional ingredients. But all of them have their place in the city’s larger sushi scene.
Joining the map as of August 2026, there’s much-lauded newcomer Sazanami, Hillsboro favorite Syun Izakaya, and long-standing staple Masu. To discover even more Japanese cuisine and hundreds of other Portland restaurants, download the Eater app for iOS.
