I don't claim to be an ""expert"" just because I've lived in Japan, but this is my favorite Japanese restaurant in Portland. The owner/sushi sensei, Terry, is as friendly as others have written about, and the staff is all Japanese (except for Terry's co-sushi chef). That means that the food and flavors are all delicious and authentic.
It's true that the decor is not the best, but are you going to a restaurant just for the decor? Also, people here have complained about the wait times, but I just went there tonight at a busy time with three friends, and we had absolutely no problem with the service at all.
I love this restaurant and have no qualms about recommending this place to friends and family.
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