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I recently had the pleasure of dining at Nimblefish, and it
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Nimblefish, and it was an absolute delight from start to finish. The 11-piece omakase experience, priced at $95 per person, was a culinary journey unlike any other. What truly sets Nimblefish apart is their dedication to sourcing the finest ingredients, with exotic fish flown in straight from Japan. From the delicate Shima Aji Ehima to the robust Buri Toyama and the smoky richness of the Smoked Saba from Norway, each bite was a testament to the restaurant's commitment to quality. What I appreciated most about Nimblefish was their approach to presentation. Instead of overwhelming the palate with unnecessary embellishments, they let the freshness of the fish speak for itself. The simple yet elegant presentation allowed each flavor to shine, highlighting the subtle nuances of each ingredient. From the first bite to the last, I was captivated by the purity and depth of flavors. In addition to the exceptional food, the service at Nimblefish was impeccable. The staff was knowledgeable, attentive, and passionate about sharing their love for Japanese cuisine. From guiding us through the menu to explaining the origins of each dish, they enhanced the overall dining experience. Overall, Nimblefish exceeded all expectations, offering a culinary experience that was both memorable and deeply satisfying. If you're looking for a Japanese restaurant that celebrates the essence of seafood with every bite, look no further than Nimblefish. It's a true gem in the culinary landscape.
Be the first to ReplyThis is the third time coming here, first since the
This is the third time coming here, first since the lockdown of 2020. The omakase lived up to the IG clip I watched of this place, food/experience truly delivered. I am not a sushi snob at all, so I cant comment on the different fishes or crustaceans or how they were prepared. You will have to come here yourself to experience it, if you are on the fence, trust me, come. This is a place that you will want to come 2-4 times a year.
Be the first to ReplyNimblefish is an absolutely amazing sushi experience.
Chef Keenan was outstanding. Every selection was an incredible experience. Sit back and allow the chef to bring you delicious bites of the best raw fish on the planet. Thank you Keenan and Nimblefish!!!!
Be the first to ReplyI can't lie, the food and service are top notch, as our
I can't lie, the food and service are top notch, as our chef made sure of. Our real gripe was in the tiny atmosphere that allowed dudebros to dominate the experience we had. If we're trying to hold the same standard as a high end Japanese equivalent, and for the same premium, then there needs to be some additional criteria to ensure a similar result for the majority of people that can't afford to go here like it was a Chili's.
Be the first to ReplyIntimate dining with the sushi chef right infront of us
Intimate dining with the sushi chef right infront of us explaining everything. The food was good but truly not worth price. Everything was heavily over powered by wasabi. It was a good experience but not worth the premium.
Be the first to ReplyEspecially expensive tasting menu $$$$ Especially tasty
Especially expensive tasting menu $$$$ Especially tasty tasting menu ~ generally it is expected that higher priced sushi bars have fresh fish. The fish at Nimble not only are fresh, but unique catches not readily seen anywhere else. Very limited chef's bar top seating ~ watch them prepare each serving and personally share the origin and preparation. Intimate decor & setting, almost too quiet. No lounge or bar area. Strictly for sushi lovers. A special treat for a special occasion.
Be the first to ReplyIntimate dining experience and high quality fish, but I
Intimate dining experience and high quality fish, but I feel like there was not enough food for the price. I was expecting more than just 11 pieces of nigiri for $95 per person. We even paid extra for more nigiri after, so we could try fish not offered in the main tasting. The omakase itself is simple, no-frills, with a great view of the chef(s) as they prep, and good pacing.
Be the first to ReplyMy favorite sushi spot in Portland.
Atmosphere is awesome along with the service and, of course, the food is excellent. I see people complaining about how the fish is cut... come on, get over yourself. Already looking forward to my next reservation
Be the first to ReplyOmakase sounds like oh my gosh, which reflects the reaction
Omakase sounds like oh my gosh, which reflects the reaction you will have at this wonderful establishment. Make sure you reserve a spot here because they only seat 12 people maximum. The ambiance settles you in with some chill hip hop vibes from A Tribe Called Quest to J. Cole to Jay-Z to Lupe Fiasco. It's the right kind of smooth beats to that serves as the train tracks to this ride of a meal. In this way, the omakase began with some appetizers, which were some vegetables of some sort. It was the right kind of flavor to start the journey towards the fish, which is why I came to nimblefish. The selection of fish ranges from Japan to Spain to California. All of them were different whether it was barracuda to tuna to mollusk. The variety and order in which they came was delightful and thoughtful. I also thought each nigiri provided something unique to the table. Furthermore, the chef gave you details about the preparation and origin of the fish. It was masterful. Lastly, you end with soup and dessert, which was a nice Amen to the meal. It was absolutely delightful. The only feedback that I would encourage would be a higher quality cup for both water and whiskey. It felt a little flimsy, so I was careful to not squeeze to hard for fear of breaking the cup. This is very minor and preferential, so it did not impact the grading of this review. If you have some extra cash and availability, this is a place to check out.
Be the first to ReplyAmazing sushi in an omakase bar only setting, after
Amazing sushi in an omakase bar only setting, after finishing you can order more individual pieces
Be the first to ReplyLeft here STARVING after spending $200 lol.
Went down the street to Canard and spent another $100 to get full
Be the first to ReplyFood here is really fresh and delicious, I have no
Food here is really fresh and delicious, I have no complaint there. My main complaint is portion size. The nigiri pieces are half the size of normal restaurants (even expensive ones) with a corresponding rationed piece of fish. We spent close to $300 here for two people+omakase+several extra nigiri and we were both still hungry afterwards.I'd recommend going to other omakase/kaiseki places. I can't say I recommend Nimblefish, unless you have a small appetite.
Be the first to ReplyOthers have left reviews saying the food here wasn't great.
I'd say I've certainly had worse food for twice as much money with worse service. Not everything we had was spectacular, but 80% of it was, and the tamago and salmon were insanely good. One of the two owners was our chef and host, and was super nice and friendly, and answered any questions we had. I wouldn't hesitate to come back again next time I'm in town and and am thankful I got to experience this restaurant and it's staff and food.
Be the first to ReplyWent here for the omakase recently for an anniversary.
While the reviews here are mostly positive, they don't do this place enough justice. Good service is rare in Portland and this was perfect, a friendly and helpful chef who took great care in explaining each item and it's sourced location and preparation, an excellent server and a very intimate setting to have omakase. The food was a vast variety of fresh fish presented with care and with the perfect accompaniments. Not too much or too little wasabi, not too much soy, even the seared pieces were elegantly done. The miso is the best I've had, the rice was perfectly seasoned and the sorbet is among the best I've ever had. Some standouts were the scallop, the seared bonito, and the rainbow trout. Just really quite elegant over all. The price is quite reasonable for what you get, we ordered a few nigiri off the menu after the omekase and came away full and pleasantly surprised. 100% recommended.
Be the first to ReplyFirst time here a few days ago and we left wishing we never
First time here a few days ago and we left wishing we never came. Let's get down to some basics. Service- it was fine. Not the best not the worst. Food- it was fresh, yes. But I would have loved to see more variety as already mentioned in other posts. There was a lot of mackerel.. and then there was more mackerel... and more ..... it was never ending mackerel.. just worded differently. A couple things that bothered us during our visit. We have tried many omakases and this was the first experience we had with only 2 chefs and over 4 different reservations. Meaning? Other groups were in different stages of the omakase, some ordered additional pieces and some were just in other courses compared to us and we felt like the priority was mostly put on the ones that kept wanting to order more rather than people like us who came to experience the omakase but had to wait 15-20 min in between each miniature course because another group wanted to add something. The nigiri was also just so absurdly tiny. The rice was barely there and the fish was cut so thin I could hardly taste it. I'm over $200 out and starving and kind of annoyed to be honest. Lastly, the cuts of fish were also uneven which means the "sushi chefs" do not have the proper training to be serving at an omakase specialty restaurant.
Be the first to ReplyI honestly can't understand how anyone could rate this
I honestly can't understand how anyone could rate this place anything fewer than 5 stars. The best, freshest, most interesting fish I've ever had. You get 11 pieces of nigiri, plus a small appetizer, and then miso soup and a small dessert. That seems worth it for $85, if you ask me. The chef was awesome and explained everything to us. It was a very lovely evening and I have nothing but glowing things to say about it. If you love sushi and live in Portland, you have to come here at least once in your life.
Be the first to ReplyIt makes sense that Nimblefish is rated very high: fresh
It makes sense that Nimblefish is rated very high: fresh fish (from Japan, Spain, Alaska and local), a good progression of Edomae style sushi is presented with the right proportion of fish over rice, with a detailed explanation of where the fish came from. I loved the fresh fish and that is one of the reasons why you want to come here. Two major issues: 1) The rice. It was dry and because it came from the same pot, that aspect permeated the experience. 2) Some fish were sliced at an irregular angle (see photos) ---indicative of an untrained chef, specifically not a Japan trained chef. There were a few plates that were extraordinarily fresh and good, the temperature correct and the knowledge of the chef about the fish first rate. The tamago was good if a bit much sweeter than expected. All in all it was a good omakase experience for very fresh fish. Finally a miso soup was served followed by a ginger and lemon sherbet capped the omakase and of I went into a Portland foggy evening sated and thinking of my next meal here. End of Yelp.
Be the first to ReplyNimblefish is by far the best sushi experience in Portland
Nimblefish is by far the best sushi experience in Portland and should be your goto place for an amazing sushi experience. The sushi is extremely fresh and the selection of fish chosen by the chef is never a disappointment. Always seems to be something new and delicious. Omakase style really makes it simple. Just sit back and enjoy! And the service is top notch! Special shout out to Zack! I needed to make a last minute change to my reservation and he more than exceeded my expectations!
Be the first to ReplySuper affordable omakase in the heart of Portland.
And the fish quality is top notch!!! The interesting thing here is, as others have noted, your omakase starts at the time of your arrival, so it's staggered between parties. There were 2 chefs working when I visited.Out of my omakase menu, my favorites were the shima aji and niji masu. Of course, that otoro was soft and buttery, but it did have a little bit of sinew that gave it some texture.At the end, I ordered meichidai (a white fish from Mie Prefecture) and tamago. I always gotta end an omakase menu with tamago, and here it's no joke! It's a huuuge and I mean huge piece of tamago wrapped with a thin nori piece on top of shari. It's definitely a treat - got that fluffieness and right amount of sweet. The miechidai was super delicious as well! If I had more room in my tummy, I would've also liked to try the tako, or raw octopus. I was super satisfied and happy by the end of my meal. I loved watching our chef prepare the sushi right in front of me! As others have noted, many of the pieces are pre-cut before customers' arrival. However, I arrived a tad early and was able to see the preparation work!
Be the first to ReplyDelicious omakase and an intimate, no-frills place.
It was a super relaxing dinner. Best sushi I have had in a long time.
Be the first to ReplyThis place was pretty good - great quality fish and good
This place was pretty good - great quality fish and good sushi riceStandouts were:Sea eelFatty tunaTamagoScallopThe only reason I'm not giving five stars is they were too heavy handed with the wasabi
Be the first to ReplyIf you are new to Omakase, you will probably like this
If you are new to Omakase, you will probably like this place. Fresh fish from Japan, Spain, and Alaska. For an Omakase enthusiasts who has had Omakase around the world, this place is so overhyped.$85 for 11 nigiri, which were mostly mackerel and Sea Bream and I hate both. Mackerel is salty and fishy. Sea Bream is dry and tough. Usually, Omakase has non sushi dishes. They should have salmon, uni, sweet shrimp, surf clam, trout, eel. There needs to be more variety if you are going to limit at 11 nigiri. At the end, you have a 1/3 bowl of salty/fishy miso, and a sorbet.The one thing I can vouch for is the fish is fresh, but the portions were small and presentation is meh.After 11 nigiri, I was about 60% full. I ordered 3 more nigiri for an additional $32. Without alcohol, we are at $127 and I'm only 80% full. Overall, the tab was $425 for 3 people and none of us were full.Uni, hotate, A5, and Otoro were the best nigiri.The chef wasn't that personable and hard to hear. I still prefer Yama Sushi for Omakase. In Seattle, you can find professionally trained chefs who know how to do Omakase right with more variety, better presentation, and more authentic experience.
Be the first to ReplyThis is a sushi experience everyone should have at least
This is a sushi experience everyone should have at least once (we go every year on my bday). We love that it's an omakase tasting menu that is 15 bites - 11 of those being the most spectacular sushi we've ever had. It's a slow-paced and relaxing experience. Everyone sits at the sushi bar and gets to watch as each bite is crafted by expert sushi chefs. The alcohol list is expansive and curated to go with everything on the menu. There isn't a single bite that wasn't appreciated. We even went back and ordered our faves after we'd completed the menu. A most excellent experience all around.
Be the first to ReplyThis was my first in person omakase experience and our
This was my first in person omakase experience and our sushi chef definitely was the highlight. Yasu was our chef and he delicately prepared each course for us. Just based on the way he preps the fish, I can tell he puts a lot of details and attention to his dishes. Everything was super yummy and we even ordered a few a la carte pieces after the omakase meal so we could have seconds of some of our favorite pieces and try additional fish they had on hand. Definitely plan to be there for awhile, this is not a meal you want to rush.
Be the first to ReplyIn just reviewing the sushi, its a 5 star meal, hands down.
15 courses, including 11 pieces of nigiri that just melt in your mouth, for $85, honestly reasonable for omakase. Presentation, taste, even the order of how it is served are all thoughtfully curated. There is a decent drink selection and the server was helpful in pairing sakes and beers with the meal. The chefs are extremely knowledgeable about the sushi, where it comes from, i's anatomy and how it's sliced and prepared. However I have a few qualms. The reservations were staggered, so unlike in a true omakase experience, people walked in whenever during the meal and it wasn't one experience for all. The sushi chef also pre sliced all the pieces at the same time instead of right in front of us for each course. For the sake of time, I understand that, but given the price, I'd like to know that it is as fresh as I can get and can see it all in action. Overall I would still give it a 4.5 but truly an experience!
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