Koji Osakaya Japanese - Portland

The food was good. fish was fresh, the rice was really spiced. the chirashi court had a good amount of a lot of fishing as well as a good proportion of rice. the inari sushi was very good. I was told that this location is operating for over 30 years, which says to stay, so long it must be good and authentic.

I've seen this place, around the corner from my hotel for weeks now, and finally I committed to trying it out. It's a low key place, no flare, minimal service, and a promise for good sushi. And that's exactly why I went. The items I ordered were Hakutsuru Junmai Ginjo sake, the Salmon Platter special which included a total of six sashimi or nigiri style (2 ea) Atlantic Salmon, Alaska Wild Salmon, and New Zealand Wild Salmon and also the Alaska Makic roll. The Sake was mild, a little creamy, served cold. But to my immature pallet it seemed flat like a flat soda. Maybe that's what it's supposed to taste like, I really don't know. It was good but I'd probably not order it again, rather I'd try another sake. The salmon nigiri platter was great. I loved the New Zealand salmon, it was fatty, clean, and very flavorful. Order it. The Atlantic and Alaska salmon were also very great, clean tasting and very satisfying. The one thing to note here is that the sushi chef (at least the one on Monday night) likes to put a little bit of wasabi in everything. I didn't mind it, it still tasted great, but I would've liked a little heads up or the option to opt out of it. I'd probably pass on the Alaskan Maki roll, it was alright. It didn't scream game changer or amazing. I would certainly go back to Koji Osakaya again. It was a relaxing place where the service will be there when you need them and a quite place to chill for an evening.

I really like their kanban boards. They put a a lot of effort and love into those. As one of a few Japanese restaurant that open late in downtown Portland, I can’t help but say the food is quite disappointing. The beer was okay and staff very friendly. The chefs doesn’t wear masks or gloves when handling raw food, which is a concern. The fish was by no means fresh or tasty.

Walked past this small Japanese restaurant, after eating at another earlier on today. Food looked good so I came back here for an evening snack, glad I did Friendly staff and really fresh fish Obviously there are plenty of options for sushi in Portland, I’ll be coming back here again!! Well worth the drop in

Good sushi! I got two of the special rolls Zilpha (salmon, cucumber, jalapeno, topped with avocado) and the scorpion roll (don't remember what's in it but tempura style with spicy mayo) this location is small but we weren't going for the ambiance. I'd recommend eating here! Cost was about 20