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1

Ramen Ryoma Beaverton

Authentic

Consistently praised across multiple years for delivering authentic, high-quality ramen comparable to restaurants in Japan, defying expectations for overseas Japanese restaurants.

ramen
86
2

Murata Restaurant

Authentic

This authentic Japanese restaurant has maintained consistently high praise from Japanese diners over many years for its genuine quality.

sushi
86
3

Uwajimaya Beaverton

ProvenAuthentic

This Japanese supermarket has served as an invaluable supply source for Japanese expats for years, offering a reliable selection of authentic Japanese ingredients like mirin and thinly-sliced beef essential for traditional Japanese cooking.

wagashi
83
4

AFURI IZAKAYA SE PORTLAND

This Japanese restaurant maintains high authenticity comparable to its Tokyo flagship, with particularly praised shio ramen and tsukemen that closely match the original.

sushi
80
5

Sushi Ki-ichi

Perfect ScoreJP Rates Higher

An authentic Japanese sushi restaurant run by Japanese owners offering high-quality sashimi and traditional Japanese dishes at reasonable prices compared to other establishments in the area.

donburi
78

Koji Osakaya Japanese Restaurant

Authentic

A genuine Japanese restaurant run by an Osaka-born owner that has maintained consistent, high-quality cuisine over 30 years.

yakitori
77

Portland Japanese Garden

Authentic

This Japanese garden is highly authentic and ranks 1st among 300 public Japanese gardens outside Japan, earning consistent praise from Japanese visitors who experience a sense of being in Japan itself.

other
74

Oyatsupan Bakers

Authentic

This authentic Japanese bakery successfully recreates familiar Japanese pastries like melon pan and curry pan with high quality comparable to Japan.

wagashi
73

Kalé

Authentic

Consistently praised by Japanese-speaking customers for serving authentic Japanese curry that evokes nostalgic memories of Japan.

izakaya
70

Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya (Beaverton)

Authentic

The ramen dishes, particularly yuzu-shio and Hakata varieties, receive strong praise for authentic Japanese flavors that appeal even to Japan-based diners.

ramen
70

Wu-Rons

Perfect ScoreAuthentic

The restaurant serves authentic Hanamgatsu tonkotsu ramen made by a Japanese chef trained in Japan, consistently praised for its genuine Japanese taste and attention to detail such as noodle thickness and broth quality.

ramen
70

FuddoYama Ramen Teriyaki & Izakaya

Authentic

Japanese reviewers consistently praise the taste of ramen and teriyaki dishes as delicious and comforting, with recent evaluations highlighting craftsmanship and quality.

udon
65

Behind The Museum Cafe

Authentic

This cafe has maintained consistent positive reviews over 9 years, successfully delivering an authentic Japanese atmosphere and taste experience.

wagashi
62

TAKUMI SUSHI AND BAR

The restaurant consistently receives praise for attentive staff and high-quality sushi craftsmanship, with a diverse selection of Americanized rolls alongside authentic options.

yakiniku
61

Yuzu

Overall positive feedback with ramen and katsudon praised for authentic Japanese flavors and crispy fried dishes, alongside attentive service and good atmosphere.

yakiniku
59

Ramen Ryoma

Authentic

The restaurant receives consistently positive feedback for its food quality and attentive service, with the owner particularly praised for kindness.

ramen
59

Tokyo Sando

The food truck-style restaurant received positive feedback for its flavorful and easy-to-eat dishes like miso chicken cutlet sandwich, though reviewers noted the bread was standard American white bread rather than authentic Japanese bread.

other
57

Nodoguro

The restaurant delivers remarkably refined Japanese fusion cuisine with quality and sophistication that defies its overseas location, achieving an impressive level of authenticity and Japanese taste.

other
57

TANAKA

Authentic

The Japanese-style cutlet dishes and curries are highly appreciated for their authentic taste and perfect texture, with recent reviews praising fresh-baked bread aroma and generous portions.

yakitori
57

Syun Izakaya

Authentic

This Japanese-owned restaurant consistently delivers authentic, high-quality Japanese cuisine that satisfies diners seeking genuine flavors.

izakaya
57

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