Ichidai Restaurant
This bright sushi restaurant in southeast Portland offers good food in an unlikely location.
(503) 771-4648
5714 SE Powell Blvd
Portland,
OR
97206
45.4974
-122.6038
Neighborhoods: Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program, Foster - Powell
Hours:
Tue, Wed, Thu 5pm -9:30 pm
Fri- Sat 5pm-10pm
Sun 5pm-9pm
Price:
$
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Ichidai Restaurant
The Owner
Ichidai Restaurant
Owner
Quality Sushi and authentic Japanese restaurant.
Sushi bar.
Many many sushi items
Full menu; Tempura,Teriyaki,Sukiyaki...
Sake,Beer and wine.
Reservations accepted.
Closed for Lunch
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
Tucked away in an unlikely office complex, this restaurant is a pleasant surprise. The bright dining room and sushi bar seating, coupled with the New-Age music give a squeaky clean and welcoming feel. A regular crowd of sushi fiends come in for lobster and scallop rolls and the catch-of-the-day nigiri menu. Tempura is very crisp and light and there's a dizzying list of teryiakis, sukiyakis and nabes (clear soups with slippery yam noodles).
User Reviews
dolceardor
April 19, 2009
My husband lived in Misawa, Japan for about 8 years, and when we visited Ichidai based on reviews, he almost cried when he tasted the food. I am a Japanese food amateur, but we both loved everything. They have a full sushi menu, but we stuck to the entrees. My husband ordered kara-age ramen (best ramen we've found in the portland metro area!) and I ordered beef sukiyaki. It was to die for!! We also had green tea, and Sapporo beer. Everything was so authentic. You know it's a good sign when the wait staff, decorations, and customers are Japanese. We were the only caucasians in the whole place! =) Fairly inexpensive, we were stuffed, and took home leftovers. We plan to be regulars, and try the mochi and adzuki ice cream next time. It is a little hard to find, because it's located in an office building (my husband informs me that is pretty authentic as well, haha) on SE Powell. It could be tricky finding parking, but we arrived early, and had no problem. A totally worthwhile experience!
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BadHorsie
February 04, 2009
A perfect example of "city" food. You can try Takahashi for the 'country' style of Japanese cuisine. The food is a bit more risque with the different salads they present. I may not eat everything on the plate, in this case. But the main courses that I do order, such as the bread pork 'tonkatsu" is perfect. Crispy, and delicious. Served with raw cabbage and a plum sauce, which compliments it perfectly. I have never tried the sushi, but will next time. I've been here many, many times, and would go more, if they had a more liberal operating schedule.
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Vevodki
November 28, 2008
Our favorite sushi place in Portland. Lately they went through small redecoration and it is very cozy now. Exceptional sushi (fresh!!!) and the best tempura at reasonable prices. When the restaurant is full, the service tends to be on the slower side, but even then everyone is super friendly. For such a small place it is very versatile: we have had there both romantic dinners as well as gets together with friends (and their kids). Highly recommended!
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Restaurant Special Features:
Quiet, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar
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Message from Ichidai Restaurant
- sushi
- Japanese
- Teriyaki, Tempura
Quality Sushi and authentic Japanese restaurant.
Sushi bar.
Many many sushi items
Full menu; Tempura,Teriyaki,Sukiyaki...
Sake,Beer and wine.
Reservations accepted.
Closed for Lunch
