The woman who does my wife's nails told us about this place, where her daughter works so we decided to try it. And we were amazed!! It's pretty hidden away along a busy street but once inside there are several options of places to eat,...including at the counter or way back in a room in the rear. We were seated there and were pleased with the decor and the comfortable feeling. The table was a bit large for the 3 of us to be able to talk across is so we moved my mother-in-law to the side, closer to us. The menu is extensive including sushi, sashimi, tempura, and other traditional Japanese noodle, rice, and vegetable dishes. We ordered way too much food because it all looked good but we had enough left for some dinner for people at home and lunch for both of us the next day. The sushi was excellent -- next time we'll order some different kinds. The selection of tempura was wide and we got a nice variety. It was fresh and crisp, not soggy. We got beef and chicken don entres as well as a yakisoba. All were wonderful! (Much better than Oh! Teriyaki, which is good for what it is, but this is many steps up!) The server was very friendly, helpful, and attentive. We had a wonderful meal and overall experience. Thanks!More

My daughter and I went there both nights we were in Portland recently. The 1st night we met up with an old friend and his other half. We had a variety of dishes all were great and at a great price on Wednesday as they...offer discounted prices. My favorite was the bowl of Unagi and the Sweet Raw Shrimp. Yum!More

Great misso soup, not too salty. Food ordered promptly. Tasted great. Minor problem of temperature of teriyaki steak fixed happily and promptly. Very attentive server doing whatever was needed to make the guest happy.

My wife and I accidentally found this restaurant. We've tried several Japanese restaurant in the Portland/Beaverton area and found most to be so-so to very good. Takahashi has an interesting menu. You can order set dinners or experiment with different dishes (recommended). I had a...variety of sushi plus the hamachi kama (collar). My wife wanted a bowl of sushi rice with just sashimi. The restaurant didn't have this on the menu but accommodated us with a sashimi platter and added the sushi rice (no extra charge). We're returning for the tempura menu. I have not found such a menu anywhere is the US (I did find one in Tokyo). I would have rated Takahashi as excellent but they had only two choices of cold sake; and only an average selection. PS - the staff was friendly and provided outstanding customer service. Takahashi is now my favorite Japanese restaurant in the Portland area.More

We eat here at least twice a year and love it. The food has always been very good until this last visit when I decided to try the sukiyaki. Generous portion of beef but very tough and fatty. Generous portion of bok choy but also...very chewy. Additionally, both were cut into very large pieces. With no knife to make them bite-size, I had to hold in my hand and bite off a portion at a time. I finished the bok choy but quickly gave up on the beef. The broth was very tasty but I would not order the sukiyaki again.More

This restaurant is unassuming and casual. They have a big area in the back which is good for big groups. It can get busy during peak times but the wait is worth it. Eating here has made me never want to eat at the sushi...train places ever again. We love sitting at the sushi bar where we can watch ask the action. I've always gotten sushi in one form or another, but other noodle and rice options are available for the faint of heart who don't eat raw fish. We probably eat here 50% of the time and get it to go the other 50%.More

Takahashi just won People's Choice award for best sushi in town. Fresh, artistic sushi. Friendly staff and fun decor make this a great place for any kind of group. Back room has larger tables for bigger gatherings. Their child's meal was eagerly eaten by our...4 and 6 yr old grandsons.More

Always came by when we are in the area. Sushi has continued to become even bigger in the rice. Fish freshness is only average. Used to be much better 5 years ago. But has become mediocre in recent years. Tempura batter is still soft (fried...oil not hot enough). I would recommend the combination dinner - good value for money with good size and DELICIOUS rib-eye and salmon filets. Better sit closer to the entrance as the back has persistent old dirty carpet smell.More

Had the dinner and always enjoy getting the four or five courses it comes with. I try to sit up front if room, totally different atmosphere than the newer rear section. I've been coming here for 15 years and always a treat.

While living in Portland we went to Takahashi's many times. Like said in a review before me the outside is unattractive but get inside it is so cute and quant. We like to sit in the front and watch the action. On the table is...the sushi list that you can check off what you want, also there is a menu to order other things. I always order the Shrimp and veggie Tempura, you can order the vegetables you want for this meal. Everything tastes just wonderful. some of the best Japanese food I have ever had. we live in Nevada now and will be visiting Portland in a few weeks so will definitely go to Takahashi while there. Love, love, love this place. It gets very crowded so go earlyMore

I used to eat here a couple times a month. Sometime last year, the prices went up as the rolls got smaller and smaller. One family member ate there yesterday--complained that the waitress was smug, the portions small and overpriced. He's not planning to return...because he had the same experience last month. I want this place to succeed. I hope they figure out that regular customers are missing and they need to reverse some bad decisions before it's too late.More

We were looking for a Japanese restaurant between Clackamas and Vancouver. Found this place and decided to try it based on the reviews. Despite the outside appearance, we found the inside to be quaint. My daughters enjoyed the train that travels above the guests. The...food was delicious and plentiful. It was so busy they ran out of chicken. The sushi was worth the wait. Would stop here again.More