Top Best Sushi Places & Restaurants in Hillsboro

"When New York high-end kitchen vet Gregory Gourdet took over the Nines hotel’s astro-sleek 15th-floor restaurant nearly a decade ago, it was better known for its bridge-and-tunnel singles scene than for its eats. Since then, the gregarious, telegenic chef has turned the dining room into a lively hub for creative, ambitious modern-Asian cuisine, a spot that transmutes Oregon’s produce, meats, and seafood into bold yet comforting dishes that sizzle and pop with chile, lime, and ginger. Visiting the restaurant, with its Vegas-style decks and unparalleled views of the city, is an expensive but giddy-making surprise: it’s as if you went into a dressing room to try on a pair of gaudy Ed Hardy jeans and came out clad in an Armani suit."

"After getting checked in at our hotel (the Portland Downtown Marriott Waterfront), got cleaned up, and headed to Huber’s for dinner (an institution) and Departures for a rooftop bar view. I’d give both a skip—Huber’s food was edible but nothing special, and Departures was crowded, windy, chilly, and full of…not my kind of people."

"DowntownSure its got the best outdoor patio, killer cocktails, some of our favorite wings, AND tasty snacks but did you know it also has sushi!?. Top Chef runner-up Chef Gregory Gourdet does it all!. Check out his new house smoked salmon roll with yuzu kosho, miso-sesame, scallion, and cucumber."

"DowntownOne of the pricier options in town, Masu is an upscale, quiet little spot on the edge of the Pearl and around the corner from American Apparel. The sushi, as well as the cocktails, are top notch. Most of the rolls are eight pieces, so if you want to try a few things, bring a friend."

"Not literally (thank goodness), but they’ve got some super creative rolls. Our personal favorite: Death by sushi. A roll stuffed with salmon, unagi, crab, avocado, and cream cheese, topped with masago, green onion, and eel sauce."

"Masu features fresh varieties of sushi as well as popular Japanese cuisine. Several choices of sake and a full bar are also available. For a great Friday or Saturday night, join Masu for a live DJ and happy hour."

"Chef Cody Auger’s SE Hawthorne sushi counter has become a national destination for Edomae-style sushi: meticulously cured and delicate slivers of fish, potent and pristine in flavor and texture. During the pandemic, Auger transitioned his restaurant into a more accessible format, which means the restaurant’s salt-and-vinegar-cured salmon and wild bluefin tuna arrive alongside maki filled with things like crispy salmon skin, mackerel, and natto. Nimblefish is open for takeout, delivery, and indoor dining."

"Nimblefish does ultra-fresh sushi (most of it flown in from Japan), perfectly seasoned rice, and very little else. Mackerel is wild-caught and then cured and aged in-house; uni, wrapped in nori, is creamy and briny at the same time. Smoked salmon is also cured and smoked (for five minutes at 175 degrees) in-house."

"Check out either Yama Sushi & Izakaya for some Japanese food or Abyssinian Kitchen for some tasty Ethiopian food – both are a few feet away from Fifty Licks should you be craving more ice cream (no judgements – you’re on vacation!) Day 2: Multnomah Falls – Columbia River Gorge – Rowena Crest – Mt. Hood"

"Halfway between Brooklyn and Richmond, Yama has embraced the true ethos of the Izakaya. An Izakaya is a sort of Japanese pub, perfect for after work drinks and bites to eat."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Don't let your taste buds down. Stop by for a tasty meal full of flavor."

"Mio Sushi is a chain of 16 family-owned full-service Japanese restaurants in Oregon and Washington. The cozy ambiance is created by comfortable booths that invite families to come for a traditional fusion Japanese-West Coast meal. They are constantly searching for local suppliers with the freshest seafood for their delicious sushi."

"Located in the heart of Southeast Division Street, Sushi Mazi is a family-owned, contemporary Japanese restaurant serving amazing sushi menus. Being among the best sushi restaurants in Portland, Sushi Mazi has a passionate kitchen staff who try out new techniques, experiment with food and fun ingredients in order to serve the best sushi in the area. The taste and quality of the sushi will surely surprise you."

"Ladd’s AdditionThis is some of the brightest, most flavorful sushi in the city. And yes, those are fried grasshoppers. And don’t think your eyes are deceiving you, those are Pop Rocks perched atop the roll at the next table."

"Likening anything to McDonalds is an insult, but the Little Big Burger chain (now owned by the group that owns more than 400 Hooters) sure did get its fast food and fast service down, thanks to former owners Micah Camden and Katie Poppe. And the burgers, of course, have always been better than McDonalds, because everything’s been locally sourced and the ketchup’s made with Camden’s very own recipe. Superior to: McDonalds."

"Look out for the Benson Bubblers water fountains. Not to be confused with old-school candelabras, there are 52 bronze fountains dotted around the city named after the businessman Simon Benson who donated money to the project."

"Hawthorne Considering the inimitable satisfaction one gets from smashing a plate of fries topped in melted cheese curds and gravy while out on the town, it’s shocking how few places in Portland offer a good plate of poutine. Then again, this legendary cart in Cartopia -- one of Portland's original food pods, at SE Hawthorne and 12th -- is so good at doling out sloppy, salty hits covered in pulled pork, palak paneer, and satay that it may be futile to compete in the first place.Where is it?. On the corner SE Hawthorne and 12th"

"1207 SE Hawthorne What’s better than the Canadian classic of cheese curds, gravy, and fries when you’re stumbling around drunk at 1 am?. Literally nothing: It’s the best drunk food imaginable. And Potato Champion has it DOWN."

"If you’re looking for some high-end fries, Potato Champion is the place to go. It’s a food cart within a pod on Hawthorne and specialises in topped Belgium fries."

"Well-suited for shy, bookish kind, this off-the beaten-path nook is the ideal setting for a low-key date. Situated inside an old pink house tucked away from the commotion of Mississippi Avenue, dates will be charmed by its cozy living room-style digs accented by warm earth tones. Order a Toffee Coffee and get comfy by the front porch fireplace or one of the cushier seats upstairs."