11/30/08

Great for the money

by EloiseCat

The food is very good, though the restaurant gets very busy and sometimes seems a bit understaffed. Try the asparagus rolls-- super good!

• Pros: food
• Cons: understaffed sometimes, parking can be iffy

11/12/08

A great sushi joint!

by reecetaylor

Excellent sushi at a great price. Japanese sushi chefs are friendly and glad to answer questions. They will make anything special for you on-the-spot. The "Sushi-Go-Round" is a fun experience. Beautiful wall murals and comfortable sushi-bar or booth seating. I frequent this business and it is usually busy with loyal customers.

• Pros: Excellent sushi, expert chefs, friendly staff, fun environment, reasonable prices
• Cons: Can be busy during lunch or dinner, but only because of the great food!

07/02/08

Great service, better Sushi

by CodeMasterCode

I've never before written on City Search, but liked Sushiville so much, that I wanted to write a review.

It is the best Sushi I've ever tasted. After we experienced issues at a different Sushi go round, we'd never thought one would just pop-up in the middle of our neighborhood. We've been there so many times, that most of the waiters recognize us when we walk through the door.

I love being able to walk a few blocks to get a healthy bite to eat. That just appeals to me somehow. Walk in, sit down and grab a plate. What could be easier? Sure go ahead and complain about the price, but before you do, think! Where else in Portland can you find a clean, fast and yummy Sushi restaurant?

I think it's a small price to pay for quality food, instead of junk.

Anyhow, great food!

Thanks

-Codemastercode

• Pros: Service, Ideal location, Fast
• Cons: Parking

05/17/08

Good value but perhaps overrated here on citysearch

by xor1

First let me say that I enjoyed my visit here and would go again. The sushi is quite fresh and tasty and definitely reasonably priced. I still think it could and would be more fresh if it was made to order, but if you pick and choose and the place is busy (which it usually is) it's not at all bad and a great way to introduce someone new to sushi.

However, for all that it does not deserve 5 stars. What you get is fairly generic and about the same as you would get anywhere else. The conveyor idea (that moves the sushi around) is interesting but it really had its hour back in the 80's, though it still has a kitchy appeal.

All in all, good value and certainly recommended, but not a 'knock your socks off' 5 stars.

• Pros: Value
• Cons: Pretty average sushi

04/07/08

Oishii desu ne?

by chiisaimanko

Stop #2 on the Udon and Roe show....our 2-man sushi review tour of PDX. This is by far, the #1 kaiten-zushi (sushi-go-round) restaurant I have dined at. Upon arrival, the attentive waiter must have noticed us eyeing the recently emptied booth (as it was very busy). He quickly had it cleared and seated us straight away. Instead of the typical dissappearing act that many servers at kaiten restaurants do, our waiter took our drink orders immediately (two 21oz kirins, foregoing the traditional sake bombs). Roe first grabbed for the salmon. If this did not pass his test the review would end after one plate. The freshness and buttery taste caused him to shriek with excitement like a 12 year old girl w/ front row seats to Hanna Montana. I, as usual, first tried the tamago (egg omelet) which is always a good indication of things to come. It was soft and sweet, not chewy at all, so I knew we'd be in for a decent sushi experience. The maguro was excellent, the rainbow roll was de-lish, and the seared ahi strips are a must have. The only disapointing items on the track were the Philly roll and a very bizzarre shrimp dumpling which required a large chug of Kirin to cleanse the palate. The sweet, steady, soundtrack of 1980's music made the dining experience that much more enjoyable...this would be a great place for Jake Ryan to take Samantha Baker for a date! There are many selections to try and everything we had was quite fresh. Sushiville is also a great value, as we devoured 20 plates and the bill was only $52 plus tip. Our satisfaction was evident (after 20 plates) as we waddled down Quimby street back to the "Udon-Mobile" so full, we weren't even thinking about what would be our next stop.

• Pros: yummy, quick, service, cheap, 80's music YAY!
• Cons: parking, other people's lack of enthusiasm for 80's music

03/14/08

Simple Fresh Immediate Friendly Fun!

by ActionJaxon

Simply the best if you want inexpensive, quick, very fresh, perfect portions (not enormous pieces to make up for lack of quality, not small or skimpy either), and very friendly.

• Pros: simple & quality
• Cons: none

10/05/07

Best sushi, best service!!

by chellbee

When you first walk into Sushiville on NW 23rd, the first thing you notice is the faint FRESH aroma of sushi and seafood. This is a good thing. I have been to other sushi places where the odor of Pine Sol and bleach just about knocked me over. The second thing you will notice at Sushiville is that no matter how busy it is, the staff will look up from what they are doing, smile, give you a warm hello and welcome you as if you were stopping by your Auntie Annamaria's. Sushiville features a conveyor belt of the freshest treats and covers all the taste bud yearns from sashimi to seared to teriyaki to dessert nummies. The tempuras are always warm and crunchy, the sashimis are always fresh and perfect and the wines and sakes are of the finest.

I have gone to this place for about a year now and the staff greet me warmly by name when I enter and moments after I sit, my favorite sides and sauces suddenly appear before I even open my mouth to request them.

You cannot go wrong with this place. Naturally, during peak dinner times it will get quite busy, but the food is worth the 10-20 minute wait for a spot

• Pros: EVERYTHING!!!
• Cons: Tends to get busy during peak dinner times, but isn't this a good sign??

09/05/07

Best sushi in town for your dollar!!

by jovis5

I've been coming to sushiville for a few years now, and I must say it is still my favorite spot. There's always a great selection of sushi going around and the service is impecable. Not to forget the memorable 80's music while you eat, definitely a great place to bring your friends or family.

• Pros: Sushi's always fresh at peak hours.
• Cons: Sometimes a short wait when busy.

07/14/07

Great sushi for the price

by mshenoy1

I usually stay away from the conveyor sushi places - as the sushi is usually no where near as flavorful as what you can get in authentic Japanese restaurants. Sushiville is the exception. I was blown away by the quality of the sushi - a lot better than most other Japanese restaurants in Portland.

I would highly recommend this - and am looking forward to going there again.

• Pros: Quality and Freshness for the value
• Cons: Very crowded; had to wait a long time to get the plate that I wanted

07/07/07

Bland sushi

by scarlatta

I have been there 3 times over the past two years. It has never been better than mediocre. Bland sushi, small pieces. I ate there this afternoon. The maguro was mushy and the salmon was inordinately warm. I only went there because Saburos is closed all week.

• Pros: Nice servers
• Cons: the sushi