TOKYO TO PORTLAND
bringing some of Japan’s best ramen to Portland, Oregon in the form of a modern Izakaya that features elevated traditional and modern Japanese food prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
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A Fine Dining
Experience Infused
With Japanese Flavors
we bring a menu full of classic and innovative Japanese food from sushi and ramen to housemade desserts. Each dish—whether ramen, sushi, or a small plate—is executed with a high standard of quality and finesse. It’s the best of Japanese food and culture brought directly to you in Portland, Oregon in the form of a modern izakaya.
Ramen
light crisp flavors with a balance of depth and richness define the AFURI ramen experience. Our broth is packed with naturally derived umami and layered aromatic flavors from fresh high-quality ingredients. We believe authentic Japanese ramen should be accessible to everyone, because of this, we include accommodations for dietary restrictions with vegan and gluten-free ramen options.
Sushi & Fish
Fresh, high-quality, sustainably sourced fish is featured throughout our menu in sushi, sashimi, small plates, and more. Alongside our core menu, we feature daily specials with items sourced directly from the Toyosu fish market in Tokyo, based on seasonality. Since we strive to be the best Japanese restaurant in Portland, it’s essential we use the best fish for the best sushi.
& More
our menu features a wide range of dishes including hot plates, cold plates, charcoal-grilled dishes, and desserts highlighting elements of traditional and modern Japanese cuisine with fresh high-quality seasonal ingredients, and elevated technique. It’s an izakaya experience right here in Portland, featuring a diverse range of dishes inspired by Japan's izakayas.
VISIT US
We’re serving authentic ramen in SE Portland. Dine in with us to enjoy the best of Japan through an elevated and intentional dining experience.
Fresh, High-Quality,
& Sustainable Sushi in Portland
Just like most of Japanese food culture, the core philosophy behind sushi-making is based upon a respect for the ingredients used, allowing their natural qualities to be highlighted. At AFURI, we ensure that our fish are sourced sustainably, meeting high standards of quality and freshness.
We then handle the fish with care and assemble it into sushi, sashimi, and more to highlight the diverse flavors and textures of fresh fish.
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SASHIMI
thin-sliced raw fish, highlighting the natural qualities of each species
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NIGIRI
raw fish atop an oval-shaped bed of seasoned sushi rice with carefully chosen toppings that complement the fish
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ROLL
sushi rice, raw fish, and other fillings rolled with nori seaweed
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& MORE
you’ll find fresh, high-quality fish in many other dishes across the menu from small plates to rice bowls
From Tokyo to Portland
We are proud to open our first location outside of Japan. Reasons abound for us to introduce our style of ramen to the Rose City, however Portland offered us something no other US city could; soft water from a pure source within close proximity.
Much like Mt. Hood, the Afuri mountain in Japan has long been revered as a sacred place of harvest; the unique geography creates ideal spring water, perfect for ramen making.
Portland’s ecosystem produces nearly identical beautiful water to that of our Japan locations. This water quality combined with the bounty of Pacific Northwest local farms & producers, allows us to create the highest quality ramen and Japanese food available.