Ikenohana

09/10/09

Food is great, service stinks

by AmieC

I have eaten at Ikenohana for the last eight years. I love their sushi, but recently had an experience that has left me sour. We typically order take out and the last several attempts have been less than pleasant. In the last two weeks, when I have called to place an order, I have been asked to call back....yes, call back.... I did the first time because my heart was set on it, but the second time, I refused. I'm not sure what is so hard about taking an order and then letting the customer know it will take awhile since they are so busy, but to make a customer call back? They lost me. Subsequently, we called Mio Sushi (two locations in Beaverton) and they were more than happy to have our business. Sorry Ikenohana, you have lost a long time customer since you don't have time for us anymore.

• Pros: Excellent, fresh sushi
• Cons: They can't handle busy times

04/07/09

A little Japan in the U.S.

by jeffppw

This is absolutely my favorite restaurant in Portland. I would eat there every day if I could afford it. I spent a bit of time in Japan when in college, and this place brings back those memories like no other. It's small, humble, unassuming, but the food is excellent and authentic. The staff is great, and they remind me of Japan as well. Part of me wants Ikenohana to buy new furniture, but another part of me wants them to keep things exactly as they are. I love the salad with the ginger dressing that comes with the meals. The miso soup is also perfect. I often get a Bento box with Sushi/Sashimi, tonkatsu, tempura, and that sweet cucumber salad with shrimp (forget the name)... and a large sake (evenings only, of course.) The chicken katsu is also excellent. Their teriyaki chicken and beef have never disappointed. You can generally roll me out of that place when I'm done... I have no self control there. Also, when you're there you will notice that most of the customers are Asian... which is also a pretty good indicator of authenticity and quality.

• Pros: Authentic food and atmosphere... feels like Japan.
• Cons: Doesn't look impressive. Not open 24/7 :-)

10/16/08

Fantastic Sushi and Wonderful Staff

by pinksushi

If you're looking for a quick and delicious bite, Ikenohana is the place to go. This is a stand-by for my husband and I, and we typically go there once a week. The staff is friendly, the facility is clean and the sushi is absolutely delicious. I whole-heartedly recommend checking this place out!

03/29/08

Great Japanese food

by agood476823

My coworkers and I have been going to Ikenohana once a week for the past 3 years. Their sushi is good, and their udons are also quite nice. I really love their curry beef on rice. Really, you can't go wrong with just about anything here. The wait staff is polite and prompt. I think of the 150-some times we've been there, we've only had slowness getting our orders maybe twice at the most.

• Pros: great food, great service

07/13/07

Best Japanese Food

by lzbrooker

Quiet with Asian music enjoyable atmosphere

Tasty food also. We have been here several times.

Nice Decor.

• Pros: Very good

05/23/07

Good price, Great food, and Good service.

by guyinbusiness

I highly recommend Ikenohana to anyone in the area of Beaverton. I frequent this place now ever since I stopped by few months ago (April 07). This place is reasonably priced and I love the sashimi bento (lunch) and sashimi dinner. I am a Japanese native so trust me when I say the food is pretty good. Servers are friendly too!

07/31/06

Our favorite Japanese food restaurant!

by glamour

Incredible food! Everything I've tried here (sushi, yakisoba, udon, tempura, teriyaki beef, teriyaki chicken, miso soup, to name just a few!) is WONDERFUL! Excellent prices for huge portions.

• Pros: Great prices, huge portions, excellent food.
• Cons: Atmosphere leaves much to be desired - not pretty!

12/08/04

Solid Overall

by spoos2

A good dependable Japanese Restaurant with real Japanese food. Nothing too fancy, just good food. Their Bento dinners are winners you can get Tonkatsu, Teriyaki Chicken, Sashimi & Tempura for about $15, including miso, salad and tsunomono.

• Pros: Good Food, Good Sized Portions

11/04/04

great food, great value, LARGE portions!

by ywaiyy

this japanese restaurant is very authentic. the food is delicious and the service is great. i highly recommend this restaurant if you want good authentic japanese food!! enjoy!!!

08/26/02

authentic japanese!

by befree324

I am one of their regulars since I came here in the US from Japan 3 years ago! I love their Sunomono (sweet vinegar salad) that taste EXACTLY like that my mom makes! I go Ikenohana whenever I miss my mom.... I highly recommend Ikenohana because of their great food, good price, great service and friendly waitresses!