Bamboo Sushi
Bamboo Sushi is the first certified, sustainable sushi restaurant in the world. Bamboo Sushi only serves items that can be safely harvested from species with healthy populations or farmed in a way that doesn't harm the environment. It doesn't serve unagi, bluefin toro or octopus, but it makes up for them with other dishes such as a mixed seafood and vegetable tempura or a variety of eel options. And the fish is always good, especially the black cod, according the the Willamette Week 2009 Restaurant Guide.
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th Ave.
Portland, OR 97214-1808
(503) 232-5255
www.bamboosushipdx.com
Biwa
Biwa's menu is divided into four sections: izakaya (cold and hot basics), yakimono (small skewers of meat, fish and vegetables), soup and noodles (including miso, udon and ramen), and three set meals. Again, according to the Willamette Week 2009 Restaurant Guide, the food at Biwa extremely tasty, but the servings are relatively small. If you arrive hungry, you might end up with a bigger bill than you'd anticipated. The kimchi (pickled goods) and yakitori (grilled chicken) are popular and tasty options, both according to my experience, the Willamette Week 2009 Restaurant Guide, and the Biwa website.
Biwa
215 SE 9th Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 239-8830
biwarestaurant.com
Mio Sushi
Mio sushi is a Portland favorite. It's so well liked in fact, that it has seven locations throughout the metro area according to the Mio Sushi website. Mio sushi is that special kind of restaurant I go to when I want a predictable meal at a good price. The bento bowls are delicious and reasonably priced, especially the teriyaki salmon, in my experience. The sushi and nigiri options are plentiful and affordable. Don't forget to order an appetizer of edamame.
Mio Sushi
7 Locations in Portland Metro Area
(503) 221-1469
www.miosushi.com
Article Written By Ariel Phillips
Ariel Phillips is an editor and writer living in Portland, Ore. He has written for "n+1 Journal" and "The Rumpus Magazine," among others. He maintains an interest in a variety of subjects, including art, culture, the environment, media, the sciences and sports. He earned bachelor's degrees in art and philosophy from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
