<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4VzI5d_0wPkE0nR00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4VzI5d_0wPkE0nR00" width="1440" height="959" ><figcaption>Bamboo Sushi Bamboo Sushi took third place in our Readers Choice Awards. The Garden of Eden roll has spicy albacore, cucumber and apple topped with seared tuna, basil and pickled mustard seeds. (Stephanie Yao Long/Stephanie Yao Long | The Oregonian)</figcaption></figure><p>Thanks to everyone who voted for the best sushi restaurant in The Oregonian’s Readers Choice Awards.</p><p>Here are the top five finishers:</p><h2>No. 5: Murata</h2><p>Our dining critic Michael Russell included this spot near Keller Auditorium in his list of downtown’s 20 best restaurants earlier this year and said it’s a great value. One reader noted that it’s been here since 1988 and called it “Portland’s most authentic family-owned Japanese restaurant.” Another cited its “classic service” and “impeccable food.”</p><p><i>200 S.W. Market St., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5-9 p.m. Saturday;</i> <i>www.muratarestaurant.com</i></p><h2>No. 4: Yoko’s</h2><p>When Russell ranked Portland’s top 10 sushi restaurants in 2018, this Japanese woman-owned establishment came in at No. 8. “This Creston-Kenilworth joint has friendly service, beach-shack decor, reggae on the soundtrack and good nigiri, tempura and udon noodles,” he said. One reader said, “Yoko’s has the freshest sushi with a neighborhood feel.” Another said, “Yoko’s has been my favorite for over 24 years!” And multiple readers recommended the Taka’s tuna.</p><p><i>2878 S.E. Gladstone St., 5-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday;</i> <i>yokospdx.com</i></p><h2>No. 3: Bamboo Sushi</h2><p>The world’s first certified sustainable sushi restaurant has six locations in our area, and many readers cited sustainability as a reason why Bamboo is their favorite. One person said they loved it because of the “amazing fresh fish, unique sashimi and gluten-free menu.”</p><p><i>Six locations in the Portland area;</i> <i>bamboosushi.com</i></p><h2>No. 2: Miyamoto</h2><p>This Southeast Portland spot landed on Russell’s list of favorite sushi spots last year as the best party sushi. “Because sometimes you want to pair some shrimp tempura and a California hand roll with a glass of Pliny The Younger, Russian River Brewing’s limited release triple IPA, Miyamoto lets diners order beers from Roscoe’s next door,” he said. One reader said it’s a “cozy neighborhood spot with great rolls and friendly atmosphere,” and several mentioned the beer selection available from Roscoe’s.</p><p><i>422 S.E. 81st Ave., 4-10 p.m. daily;</i> <i>miyamotosushi.com</i></p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2bIVMa_0wPkE0nR00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2bIVMa_0wPkE0nR00" width="1600" height="1100" ><figcaption>Mirakutei Sushi &amp; Ramen A Mirakutei roll at Mirakutei Sushi &amp; Ramen on East Burnside Street in Portland includes salmon, avocado and cucumber topped with seraed ocean trout, shiso, ikura and ponzu. (Mims Copeland | The Oregonian/Mims Copeland | The Oregonian)</figcaption></figure><h2>No. 1: Mirakutei Sushi &amp; Ramen</h2><p>This restaurant that was founded in 2011 has shown up on Russell’s lists of the best ramen, the best dumplings and the best cheap eats over the years. Mirakutei means “a place to eat and enjoy,” according to its website, and our readers certainly think it fits the bill. “Mirakutei is always fresh, I always leave impress by their presentation,” one reader said. Another said, “They have the freshest fish and amazing sushi creations. Also the place is super cute and cozy.”</p><p><i>536 E. Burnside St., 12-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 12-10 p.m. Saturday;</i> <i>mirakutei.com</i></p><p><i>Mims Copeland is a social media producer and covers trending topics for The Oregonian/OregonLive. Reach her at</i> <i>mcopeland@oregonian.com</i></p><h2>Subscribe to The Best Thing I Ate This Week newsletter</h2><p>Each week, restaurant critic Michael Russell takes Oregonian/OregonLive subscribers along on his culinary explorations. Not a subscriber? You can receive a few weeks of The Best Thing I Ate This Week newsletter as a free trial. Sign up here.</p></div></body>

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Here are the 5 best sushi spots in the Portland area: Readers Choice Awards

Thanks to everyone who voted for the best sushi restaurant in The Oregonian’s Readers Choice Awards. Our dining critic Michael Russell included this spot near Keller Auditorium in his list of downtown’s 20 best restaurants earlier this year and said it’s a great value. One reader noted that it’s been here since 1988 and called it “Portland’s most authentic family-owned Japanese restaurant.” Another cited its “classic service” and “impeccable food.”