50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Clackamas

“One of the best Teriyaki places in the area.

The young gentleman working the front was just amazing. He was managing a VERY fast flow of customers and kept very pleasant and professional demeanor.

Like everyone has said, portions for the price are pre-pandemic quantities and the quality of the chicken was excellent. It was cooked with prefect char.

Salad was fresh and plentiful (iceberg--but at least fresh--unlike my last teriyaki experience.)

I'll definitely be back.“

“I really like this place.

Good food, excellent service and lovely atmosphere with all the plants.

Had the Bulgogi Beef Plate upon suggestion and did not disappoint.

Great job all around!“

“I must say I was pleasantly surprised at how good this place is. Wow! The food is delicious! I travel a lot because I'm a trucker, and I'm always disappointed at how bad the food is at most restaurants I visit, so I was not expecting this place to be good.. but, I was wrong.. excellent food.“

“the cook was absolutely amazing“

“I had a great experience here! As a mom of a toddler they got me a high chair before I even sat down. The portions were great and I’m a vegetarian and they had options ! 10/10 would recommend!“

“Excellent! Fast, friendly service and absolutely delicious food. We had the tempura udon and curry plate. We also enjoyed the sake flight. Cannot wait to go back.“

“I picked a lunch spot on a total whim after flying in from Texas, then discovered the best comfort karē outside of Japan. Absolutely incredible, rich flavors that speak for themselves. Nothing is hidden or muddled; the recipe is full bodied, served insanely quick, and with the hospitality of an old friend you haven't seen in years (big shoutout to one-man army Mr. Makoto Yoshino). If you're a veteran that's ever been stationed in Japan, pair this up with Jinro and a Page 11 and it's like you're back in Oki! Seriously though, food was so good I had a borderline religious experience. 11/10 I'll always come here when I visit Portland.“

“The husband and I were on a ramen rampage, and the weather was our perfect excuse. Then, out of nowhere, we stumbled upon this restaurant. The service was spot-on, the food arrived in record time, and that ramen? Sheer perfection. The broth was a flavor bomb, the chashu was tender and divine, and those noodles? Freshly made and sublime. We left feeling like we just discovered ramen nirvana.“

“Conveyor belt-sushi is the best! I love watching the colorful food wander by at pace, picking and choosing an item or two every now and then. Super mellow and fun. Can be busy at lunch but if you are alone it's usually easy to find a spot at at the 'bar'.“

“Our experience at Kuu was 4.5.

What worked: The alternative veggie miso soup was excellent. We also liked the tuna salad though we were a bit slow to realize that we should have mixed the salad as much of the tasty dressing was at the bottom of the bowl. The green 💚 tea was fun. The service was very friendly and attentive.

What we found challenging: We ordered some fancy salmon cooked jointly with rice dish that came on a special container. The piece of salmon was tiny. The rice had little flavor - maybe our fish piece was small. We were hungry and ate it all, but it was very bland. We also had their fried chicken with tartar sauce. It was okay tasty, but nothing to come back for. The restaurant was a bit louder than I had expected, but maybe that was due to the large, birthday party we sat close to.
Overall. we paid $76 for two people before tips. That seemed too much by $20 or am I still suffering from inflation sticker shock? For example the excellent miso soup was in small cups, but charged $5 in return when I would have expected $3 or $4 for a cup twice the size.
Parking was tricky we circled a block twice when we were lucky and someone pulled out. But I bet you will end up hunting for a spot.“

“Food was yum, friendly environment and great hospitality.“

“Great Sushi and Phenomenal Service❣️“

“Came here with friends for dinner and had a great time. Highly recommend the chicken karaage, super crispy outside, and juicy&tender inside! The omakase sashimi was very fresh, and the texture was amazing. They also have a nice selection of Japanese style beers, I tried matcha IPA which was surprisingly special and really good:::)))))) Loved the vibe and the food, definitely will come back again!“

“Phenomenal food. Great ambience. Incredible team. Inspiring story starting with chef Juan that expands into locally-sourced food, seasonality, and supporting women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ producers. As a solo traveler, the warmth and family-like atmosphere made this experience memorable.

It's also not as common to find a tasting menu inspired by Mexican roots, but this was one of the best meals I've enjoyed on the west coast. If you think lobster and mole won't work, you're missing out. Highly recommend!“

“Kokiyo Teriyaki has quickly become one of my favorite spots for delicious, comforting, and consistently great food. Every time I visit, I’m impressed by the quality, the flavor, and the warm service that make this place truly stand out.

The moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a friendly atmosphere and a team that genuinely cares about their customers. The service is always fast, polite, and attentive, and they make you feel welcome whether you’re dining in or picking up a quick meal to go.

Now, the food — absolutely fantastic. Their teriyaki is some of the best I’ve had anywhere. The chicken is always tender, perfectly cooked, and coated in a rich, flavorful sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. The portions are generous, the rice is always perfectly fluffy, and the vegetables are fresh and cooked just right.

I also love their spicy dishes — they have just the right amount of heat while still keeping all the flavor. The yakisoba, gyoza, and katsu are also excellent choices, each prepared with care and full of satisfying taste.

What really makes Kokiyo Teriyaki special is the consistency. No matter what you order or when you come in, the food is always delicious, the portions are always big, and the experience is always positive. You can tell the owners and staff take pride in what they do, and it shows in every detail.

If you’re looking for amazing teriyaki, friendly service, and a meal that always hits the spot, Kokiyo Teriyaki is the place to go. I highly recommend it and will definitely keep coming back!“

“always a fantastic time; great prices and customer service!! perfect amount of friendly but brief.

highly recommend their butter mochi! still thinking about the s'mores batch I caught.. delicious!! would much rather pay the $4 for musubi than fumble to make it not even a 10th as good at home.“

“Tried this place during an ice storm and they were extremely happy to see us and were open for business. We came back again 4 days later and the food was even better.“

“Everything. This is not just going to dinner. This is a dining experience. It’s a small reserved venue. Yes it’s spendy, but worth every penny. You’ll try food you never thought you try. The mostly seafood menu it so well prepared. Plus you can watch the prepared each course. A fun night.“

“We love this place! We eat here regularly, and truly enjoy the food, cocktails, service, and ambiance. The black cod miso yaki is our favorite dish - it's delicious and I highly recommend it. The veggie and shrimp tempura is the best I've ever had, with an interesting mix of eggplant, mushrooms, squash, lotus root, and onions - all lightly battered and served with a delightful dipping sauce (pour the dipping sauce on the black cod, it's so good). The cocktails, especially the Japanese 75 and the shiso gin drink (I can't think of the name), are well-balanced and mixed properly, and are very yummy. I tell everyone I know to try this place! Some of the food can seem adventurous if you're not familiar with Japanese fare, but it's all delicious and beautifully presented. Finally, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the owner is a very sweet and funny lady. All around, Sushi Kuni is a great dining experience and I highly recommend checking it out.“

“Really delicious, and so happy to have a Japanese sandwich cart in Portland. I loved the Pork katsu!“

“Amazing sushi and good flavor“

“Dinner was amazing. Staff was amazing. just AMAZING. My son took me as a surprise while visiting him from FL. Thank you for making this moment for us. 5 star!“

“A good place to eat and in downtown Portland on me 21“

“My partner and I have been coming to this location for 15 years. It’s consistently been very good. Sushi that shoots above its price, regarding the quality. Last night we came in and got an assortment of nigiri, a couple rolls, and uni. The chef was thoughtful about what order he prepared everything, the meal finishing with the uni. Everything was delicious. For the amount of money spent, it’s difficult for us to think of a place that would be as satisfying.“

“This place is one of the best teriyaki places in the entire area of downtown portland. Generous portions worth every single penny ❤️

The charred chicken pieces are extremely perfect and juicy, dressed in perfect homemade teriyaki sauce.

The pot stickers on the other hand, have the gingery aroma flavor, makes it more palatable and appetizing at the same time.“

“This spot has one of the best chicken teriyaki plates and Thai iced teas I’ve had. The chicken tasted fresh, tender, and flavorful, and the portions were perfect. The service was excellent—warm, friendly, and very kind staff. The atmosphere was inviting, making it a great spot for a date or small to medium-sized groups. I definitely recommend it and look forward to coming back to try the pho next time.“

“best salmon and squid salad ever!“

“First time here ! Sushi was amazing ! Tried sake for the first time and it was yummy !“

“〇 Eggplant roll ($10.40) 〇 Okra roll ($10.40) ✨Review ✨ This sushi food cart had so many vegan options.🍣🌱 They even have vegan spicy mayo and vegan cream cheese, so it’s not just basic veggie rolls, which made me so happy 🤍 The eggplant roll goes perfectly with sweet eel sauce, and the okra roll with cream cheese and wasabi is an amazing combo ✨ It’s not a huge space, but there’s a spot in the food cart area where you can sit and eat right there 😊 Such a great find! 🌿✨ Updated from previous review on 2026-02-28“

“Great food, fast service and great atmosphere. Highly recommend.“

“if you want to eat fish, they have fish and definitely don't skimp on the portions. If all you care about is the food tasting good and its reasonably priced and good portions, this is the sushi spot. If you want your food to look fancy and be expensive then i would recommend eating elsewhere. I'm not saying the sushi looks bad, sometimes the rolls are a little sloppy and fall apart. I love unagi and i love dragon rolls. Do NOT order the dragon roll here it makes me sad. Their salmon is really good though. Would recommend the spider roll.

Side note:
4.7 stars on google with over 900 reviews! that would make this one of the best sushi shops in the Portland area. There are some restaurants that have 4.8-5 stars but significantly less reviews.“

“I had to use the bathroom and they let me without buying anything. I then ordered the Oregon Roll just to try. I normally don't like Sushi, but it was so good I might be into it now. I'll have to go back and try some more or whatever... It's good 👍“

“I love me some teriyaki bowl, and because I am on the road all day with my job, I get the opportunity to try several different restaurants on a monthly basis. This is one of the best, and Jonathan and his team make fantastic food and have created a very friendly environment. I will definitely be returning.“

“This place was such a pleasant surprise during our trip. The food tasted great, the prices were reasonable, and it felt like a very authentic Japanese restaurant. The rice bowl in the photo originally came with tuna, scallops, and salmon. Since I don’t eat tuna, I asked to replace it with salmon, and it worked perfectly. The portion was generous and the price was very fair.

Another must-order item is the small sukiyaki pot, which was just a little over eight dollars. It was surprisingly good, even though I forgot to take a photo. These two dishes were definitely the highlights for me.

From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, the staff greet you in Japanese, which really adds to the atmosphere. Overall, it was a great experience and a place I’d happily visit again.“

“Excelent tapas and coctails.“

“I went here for the first time tonight (Friday, 6/30) at 5:15 PM. It was fabulous! Our server went out of the way with us, including looking into different types of tequila they have so my mom could have the perfect margarita. The food came out very quickly, our water was always full, and the ambiance was great. We had delicious chicken gyoza, shrimp gyoza, ebi tem, and chicken karaage don. It's some of the best Japanese food we've had in the Happy Valley/Clackamas area in a long time. We will definitely be back!“

“I m visited for the first time several months ago and my life has never been the same. My fiancée and I each got 2 rolls not knowing that the portions were huge. It is hands-down the best sushi I’ve had in the US. Their lobster sushi roll calls to me like the Green Goblin mask. UberEats hates to see me open the app because I’m ordering Yami, again. 1000/10.“

“one of the last places in this city where i actually feel like im getting my moneys worth. jumbo teriyaki is $15 and the portions are MASSIVE. gyoza is cheap and delicious. the atmosphere inside is mediocre but if you’re looking for takeout THIS IS THE SPOT.“

“Loved it! Had a really good night out on the town!“

“Really, really good food here. And the portions are generous. I had the spicy pork and it was delicious. Finished the entire thing in one sitting. Simple, no frills Asian food. Definitely stop by if you're in the area. You won't regret it.“

“We went for the first time last week, when our normal teriyaki restaurant was shut for a couple weeks. Their food was excellent. Ordered the chicken and beef teriyaki and pork fried rice. It was all good, but there was a seasoning in the chicken teriyaki that I found odd. Dont know what it was, but it just didnt taste right. The restaurant itself is ok, just a normal strip mall restaurant. Nothing special but nothing bad either. Service was ok, we ordered ours to go so I cant speak to the in restaurant service.“

“Delicious sushi burritos w/lots of options! I’ll be back to try them all.“

“This is one of the absolute best. Portions very much shareable!! Prices are great. It's just funny we always went there to dine in and one time we take out they charged 22 for a seafood tom yum and and substituted some things lol but anywho I paid an extra $6 for some spawns and literally got none lol asked and payed extra for teriyaki chicken got no extra lol just any substitutes or extra u gotta double check.. was not cool lmfaoo“

“I’ll admit that when I walked in I was not exactly encouraged by its style. But what Bentoz may lack it decoration it makes up for in the quality of its food. My 3 other family members had the chicken teriyaki and I had the bibimbap myself and it was really good. So good that on the first bite I literally said “Wow, this is really good” in the middle of the restaurant. Definitely recommend for anyone who happens to be staying/visiting in the area“

“My party of 5 (ages 21 to 57) were blown away by the food and service! This is a very special place - perfect for an impressive date night or a celebration. Our only constructive feedback is that our chef's choice nigiri plate arrived too early (about 5 minutes after we ordered it) and didn't contain the one special request that we requested. The black cod was ethereal, the vegetable dishes were outrageously delicious and the mushroom boa buns shouldn't be missed! Bravo!“

“We were pleasantly surprised after we took a chance with this adorable restaurant. It's tucked away in a small shopping center off of 82nd in Clackamas.
The service was quick and friendly. They have an extensive Sushi menu, as well as other Japanese offerings like Tempura, Teriyaki, and Ramen. The prices are reasonable for the fare. We arrived at 730 on a Sunday night. By 8PM, they had more than half the tables full. This place was exactly what we wanted. We will be back.“

“Oh! Teriyaki is one of our favorite places. They have excellent food at a great price. The staff is always friendly and inviting. We usually call our order in and it is ready in about 10 minutes. I also highly recommend buying a bottle of their famous Teriyaki Sauce!“

“Prepared and delivered quickly. Everything was delicious! Aloha poke, musubi, salmon rolls, tuna rolls and shrimp tempura. Hearty portions were filling. I have an injury and was unable to go in person. So glad we chose this for delivery. Definitely recommend!“

“This hands down is one of my favorite restaurants in Portland OR. It the same quality of other top spots in the US like Nobu , O-Ya , and Morimoto . The location is perfect located in the Pearl district. The chefs are high quality and the fish is extremely fresh. They have a great but simple flavor approach. The service is warm, helpful, and appreciative. I always ask for Joy as she is a true professional and loves providing an exceptional experience on every visit.“

“I've been eating here since 2015 and ABSOLUTELY LOVE this place. Top notch sushi with a wonderful staff. This is my 1st choice place for sushi in Portland Oregon“