Bamboo Sushi

Tried this place for the first time off uber eats because my local sushi place was closed. The food looked cery similar to the photos even from delivery, so I'll have to go in person next time to get a better experience. The food tasted amazing and the Wasabi was basically perfect in my opinion, but the only thing holding me back from giving it 5 stars is the portion size to price ratio. One roll to get delivered to me was 16 dollars and it was 8 relatively small pieces of Sushi that tasted great, but weren't the most filling. I will be going back for more.

We came in around 8pm on a Saturday night and were able to grab a table for two shortly, though I recommend reservations for large groups, as the place was fairly packed!

My husband mentioned his celiac disease and the waiter didn't need any more prompting to assist us. He immediately mentioned the three or four things on the menu (which were labeled) that contained gluten, but also mentioned that the deep fryer was gluten-free so tempura and karage were available as safe options.We usually have to ask about deep-fried stuff, so we were impressed the waiter answered our question without us needing to ask. Additionally, all their "soy sauce" is tamari, which is such an inclusive move I love to see restaurants make in order to make most of their dishes gluten-free. The menu is very large and I was able to easily find some vegan options for myself as well.

There was some delay on our waiter's end and he took several minutes to come back to us after jotting our edamame appetizer order and leaving us to look at the menu for our other options. However, the bartender noticed we were ready to order and stopped what he was doing to take our order. After the order was submitted, the food came our very quickly!

As far as the food itself, the marinated shiitake roll was underwhelming for me, but I'm willing to give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt, as everything else we ordered was great.

We spent $41 (minus tip) on two sushi places and two shared appetizers, which was a great value! Bonus- they also source MSC and ASC certified sustainable seafood! We will definitely be back! Note that parking is pretty limited and reservations for weekend nights are great if you can plan ahead.

This Bamboo Sushi was a fantastic buffer as we had to wait 45 minutes for a table literally next door. Similar to another Bamboo S. my daughter took us to back in Sept '23, the modern style continues with a fresh energy.

Our two cocktails looked real nice on paper and also when we got them- but the alcohol situation was nearly nil. Regardless, what took this moment to the next level was the deep fried Cauliflower kissed so gently with like teriyaki and cashews sprinkled on top.

I've had bamboo prior to covid and wasn't a huge fan honestly. Moving on to the present time, I dined with a couple of my girl friends and the sushi was pretty good! I'm not huge on having a lot of sauce on my rolls or sushi in general and prefer nigiri, but the sauces on these rolls weren't too overwhelming. We got the sunset roll, Friday the 13th, crispy rice spicy tuna, salmon nigiri with yuzu, and spicy scallop nigiri. Out of all the sushi, the spicy scallop was the best! It was so well flavored and soft like butter.

Our server was great, but I found it weird that we had to ask for wasabi after receiving 3 rolls and ask for water even though we left it on the side of the table empty. They were super kind but I feel like they could have been more attentive.

Parking is typical in the area the restaurant is in -- street parking. It's also next door to Ken's pizza so expect to spend time finding parking!

Bamboo Sushi is an ideal spot for vegans, offering delicious choices like the green machine with yuzu sauce and the veggie island roll that can't be found anywhere else.

The avocado crispy rice reminds me of Nobu because of its crunchy texture and creaminess flavor with a hint of truffle oil. The Korean cauliflower is my favorite because the sweet thick sauce is addicting but it also differs from the tofu plate. The crispy tofu sauce was more salty, and definitely needs to be eaten with a side of rice, but I do like how it's not crunchy but still soft and not over fried and drenched in oil.

The intimate, dark ambiance is perfect for sharing small plates, and the Ume blossom cocktail is my favorite because it's tequila based and has a refreshing citrus flavor.

The servers are attentive and provide honest recommendations for an enjoyable dining experience.

Make sure to treat your favorite vegan here, but there are also fresh quality seafood for non-vegans and pescatarians.

While I haven't been to all of the Bamboo Sushi locations in Portland, I've been to quite a few and I can easily say that this is the best location (and also the original location!). The inside of the restaurant is a bit smaller in comparison to other locations, but it's cozy and just as beautiful. I sat at the bar when I dined and the bartender was a delight to talk to, was amazing at his craft, and put an immense amount of attention to the details of the drinks.

I only ordered a Friday the 13th roll as I just wanted a quick bite and it was great. The quality was better than some of the other locations I've been to and the flavors of the roll burst in my mouth without overwhelming the salmon. I would love to come back again to try their other rolls (specifically the green machine as it's reportedly their most popular roll "by far").

Another Saturday means another sushi date at Bamboo Sushi, this time at their Kerns location! I feel like each location of Bamboo has a distinct aesthetic and vibe, with this one being slightly more upscale and great for a date! My fiancé and I ordered two different versions of crispy rice - the tuna and the albacore, and a green machine. I got the little ume drink and he got the sucker punch. Our server was Royce and he and all of the other wait staff were excellent and kept on checking in on us! All together our bill was $59 for two drinks, and three different sushi dishes - money well spent in my opinion for quality and delicious food!

Amazing food, atmosphere, and service! We can't wait to go back! SE location. Yum!!!!

Got the setto for 2 people, it came with 3 rolls , crispy tuna, some nigiri , and 3 different kinds of sashimi

Food wise- the salmon nigiri was so good honestly kinda life changing haha . The crispy tuna was definitely life changing , flavors melted in your mouth and I really enjoyed the texture .

Fish tasted fresh as for the rolls I enjoyed the green machine the best. For two people it was very filling . The price is pretty well priced in my opinion since we came out stuffed .

The service was great! Waitress was sweet and attentive! My last meal in Portland and it was a banger! Would come again when I visit again!

Ambiance- it was dark but felt nice and classy . Sat next to the door so I was a little chilly! Made reservations day of!

I took a date to bamboo sushi and we had a fantastic time. We were personally shown to our table by the manager, Thayne, who was friendly, courteous, conversational and very professional. The atmosphere was chill. The food (and drinks) were both excellent. I'm definitely adding this to my list of restaurants to return to.