(503) 280-0992
1502 NE Weidler St
Portland,
OR
97232
45.5343
-122.6503
Neighborhoods: Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, Sullivan's Gulch
What People Are Saying About Koji Osakaya Japanese Rstrnt
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – This restaurant is all about getting people in and fed in a hurry. Movie-goers and solo business diners pack into the small, sunken dining room. A dizzying array of Japanese specialties, from udon noodle soup to teriyaki, is available in addition to a standard list of sushi choices. Dinner items include broiled salmon, teriyaki and yakitori skewers. Shashimi is fresh, but rolls and nigiri are less inspiring.
07/28/09
Passable for a Koji
by aleeka
This Koji used to be my favorite... then they changed management and the quality went down-hill.
Tempura? Don't eat it here, their fryer isn't hot enough so it comes out soggy and greasy. Yuck.
The sushi is fine, but this place can get over crowded on weekend evenings... just keep that in mind.
- Pros: it is in NE
- Cons: fryer is gross
09/16/08
Very small chain that keeps a level of consistency, and they know how to cook their Tempura.
by jo_portland
Way better than any Sushi Train type of resteraunt but not your fancy expensive joint. The fish is fresh (at least at the Wiedler location) and service in very genial. If I wanted to spend a third more for atmospere and presentation I would go to Sinju or Masu. If I just want some good Japenese food I will go Koji.
07/09/08
Just like being at home
by knuj123
After growing up in Tokyo all my life I find it refreshing to have a place where I feel at home chatting it up with the Japanese staff and mostly authentic food. Thanks guys for making Portland a little closer to home.
- Pros: oddly authentic for a chain and good prices
- Cons: sushi is avg to good
The Details on Koji Osakaya Japanese Rstrnt
Sake it to Me:
The addition of a small bar has spawned a few specialty cocktails like the Saketini--an icy sake-laced martini--and a tasty sake flavored Cosmopolitan.
Wasabi for One:
The long sushi bar is a favorite haunt of those dining alone; the sushi chefs will point out the best fish of the day.
Smoking Permitted:
No
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