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Yakuza Lounge
"Yakuza will reliably impress and surprise, producing dishes beyond experience or expectation." David Sarasohn. The Oregonian 9/2/2010
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Inspired by the Japanese Izakaya concept, Yakuza is a true food-lover's bar, offering exceptional drinks and signature dishes best shared with good friends. Beloved for its classic Kobe Tartar (with jalapeno lime oil + crispy poached egg), Sashimi Trio (tuna, yellowtail + salmon with Thai chili + tobiko) and the award-winning Yakuza Burger (with chevre, shoestring potatoes, house catsup + spicy mayo), Yakuza consistently ups the ante with new favorites like Grilled Octopus or Dungeness Crab Rolls with avocado + crème fraiche. Daily food specials are devised around organic, local ingredients and complement the extensive drink menu of house cocktails, a wide selection of sakes, plus beer and wine. Yakuza is tucked in a beautiful space in the Concordia neighborhood and proudly boasts one of the best outdoor patios in town. Dine and drink with us soon!
51 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 51 reviews
5 stars
(25)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(40)
- neighborhood gem(31)
- great for outdoor dining(17)
- good for groups(15)
- special occasion(15)
- hot spot(11)
Yakuza Lounge Reviews List
Review 1 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
we had reservations for 4,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"we had reservations for 4, and were seated quickly. There were plenty of empty tables around us, but the burgers took 40 minutes to arrive after we'd ordered.
We ate quickly and another 30 minute later the server/hostess asked if we could move to the bar to chit chat and stay as long as we'd like but that other people were waiting for a table.
That was completely unacceptable. This was not during happy hour and there were still empty tables around us. We had reservations and were paying customers. We will not be coming back to such as establishment that does not value repeat customers."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 2 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious, quick service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious, quick service. Sushi was fresh and not skimpy! The crab roll and spicy tuna roll were awesome. The scallop plate was out of control delicious! The sun choke purée on the side was superb! Overall, I will be back soon after my baby girl is born so I can enjoy one of their innovative cocktails or some cold sake this summer!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 3 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yakuza Burger
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Yakuza burger is the best I've ever eaten. If you don't like sushi (or even if you do) this is the perfect choice."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not enough food selection
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Not enough food selection for me. I'm not a sushi-eater, but my boyfriend and his friend are. I like the tempuras and other Japanese stuff, which they are lacking. I tried to order Hamachi Kama which is my favorite food to eat at japanese but they didn't have that either. So if your'e not a sushi-eater, not the right place to go. It won't make everybody happy, so it's not the right place for groups either.
So we're not going back there, at least not for awhile."
So we're not going back there, at least not for awhile."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2008
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Review 5 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was great, we were left
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great, we were left for a while with empty glasses (and very few patrons were dining during the time we were there), which is why I gave service a lower rating."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a party of 14 including
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a party of 14 including 4 young children. Excellent food, staff very flexible. Food came in a timely pace and they let us bring in the birthday dessert! Husband loved the excellent Kobi beef burger as he is not a fan of sushi.... ribs were outstanding as was everything else. Will certainly return."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best in P-town
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nothing on that menu short of amazing. Our favorite Portland spot.
Service is always outstanding as well."
Service is always outstanding as well."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 8 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Yakuza Burger (Kobe Beef)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had made reservations for a friend and me and had one thing in mind, a kobe beef burger. The meal was simple. $12 for a single burger, nothing more, nothing less. But it was worth the price for how delicious it was! It has fried onions and a house made spicy mayo that added a good smokey flavor. They offer a good amount of mixed drinks and wines as well as sushi rolls. The place is dimly lit with candles at each table and wood interior that makes for a pleasant atmosphere. Definitely recommend to couples or groups for a nice experience."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Creative delicious Japanese-fusion
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a great time here with our friends for dinner on a visit a Portland. A true neighborhood gem, with really good Japanese-inspired NW food presented very creatively."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best Kobe burger in town.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Best Kobe burger in town. Sushi hand rolls (not on main menu) are also slammin."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and service. Love
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and service. Love my neighborhood! We added two more to our party and we were accommodated well. Got noisy and hard to hear others across from us without using our outside voices."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 12 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great, service was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great, service was a bit slow and the noise was way too loud."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
tasty, but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We came here for dinner based on a menu that a companion saw online. We arrived and were seated promptly on a Saturday night. The menu is small plates for the most part. The food was very tasty. My companion had food allergies and had to ask questions about what she ate. It would be helpful if some of the soy sauce would be gluten-free. Since it's available, it would allow more choices to some diners."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
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Review 14 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The mixed drinks and food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The mixed drinks and food was outstanding."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best burger in Portland, seriously.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As always Yakuza Lounge tantalized our taste buds with a slew of great flavors. The Yakuza burger (Kobe beef medium rare, chevre cheese, shoestring potatoes, some kind of sauce, plus a healthy dash of awesome) was amazing as always. It is one of my top ten restaurants in Portland and the Yakuza burger is hands down the best hamburger I have ever put in my mouth to date. Seating was easy thanks to OpenTable and was a nice bench table. They have great outdoor seating when the weather isn't abysmal. Find some time to go try their great sushi or better yet forget your in a sushi bar and order the burger. You won't regret it."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 16 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yummy Yakuza
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Yakuza Lounge, a converted old garage that is now a swanky hip restaurant. The sushi is excellent and the drink menu quite large. The wait staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to offer alternatives when tweaking for allergies is needed. The Yakuza Burger (at a sushi bar you say? Helz yes I say!) is hands down the best burger in Portland and I quite frankly can't recall where else I might have had a better one. The only shortcoming is the few vegetarian items, surprising in this day and age at least in this town.wall tables. Give it a try, your mouth will thank you."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved the burgers-A MUST have!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved the burgers-A MUST have! Service was excellent."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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Review 18 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yakuza is a favorite go-to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Yakuza is a favorite go-to place for me. I love nearly everything on the menu, and the fact that our waitress always remembers our drink even if we have not been in a month."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 19 for Yakuza Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome as always the staff
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Awesome as always the staff at Yakuza are amazing..we are regulars because of this and delicious food!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Yakuza Lounge
Based on the average of (32) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic