2236 NE Alberta st, Portland, OR 97211. We came here today thanks to a good group coupon deal. We arrive here on a Friday night at 9:30 and the restaurant was about 1/4 full. The restaurant closes at 10.
We selected a seafood ramen, sashimi A combo and J special 1 and 2.
This is a Japanese restaurant opened by Koreans. Located on a street with an assortment of different restaurants, it seemwas not noticeable from the street.
Selection was clean, a large rolls selection and a short selection of sushi, sashimi and other small plates.
The ramen was a failure as it looked, and tasted like instant noodle. The small scallops and the 1 shrimp and mussel makes this an expensive an unappealing dish.
The sashimi set had a good presentation, but we realized the sushi rice was a little undercook and the sashimi was fresh, but lacking in flavor. It seemed the fish flavor was masked by a lemon scent.
The last item we ordered was the J special 1 and 2, which is grilled cod, and salmon with some spicy sauce and topped with a spicy fish paste. This was the most original of all the dishes and the combination of spicy and savory was balanced.
What I liked:
- Large restaurant, short menu.
- Beautiful presentation for the sashimi
- Nice decor, with a bar area and flat screen TV.
What I did not like:
- Instant noodle served as ramen.
- Sushi rice undercooked
- Sashimi was treated so there was no freshness to the fish.
