Bara Sushi is a brand new Sushi bar located in the newly trendy Clinton neighborhood of SE Portland. My girlfriend and I went to Bara right after it opened and were pleasantly surprised. By being housed in a remodeled Victorian the dining space lends itself to an intimate experience. Small groups or couples would probably work best. They offer a variety of dining options including a private room, booths, and tables. Contributing to the atmosphere was the friendly staff and smart decor, but the real star here is the food. We both agreed that the Sushi was quite possibly the best we've ever had. Being adventurous souls, we opted for the chefs selection and were not disappointed (highly recommended). The Sushi chef was friendly and gave us a wonderful guided tour through his different selections. The best part is that the great food doesn't end with the Sushi and Sashimi, the side dishes seemed to vary between Japanese and Southeast Asian and were outstanding (Try the ""beef salad"" - not what its called but i think they'll know what you mean another favorite was the baked mussels). Definitely going back!
Pros: Food, Ambience, Service
Cons: Might be too small for a large groups over 6
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