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Saburo's Sushi House in Portland is a four star Japanese restaurant. This is a great place. Try this popular spot for cheap eats in the Westmoreland neighborhood. It's known for its sushi.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Crap! One of the highlights of my tour de Portland! The sushi is so freaking cheap here. Eight piece sashimi for like $8. The salmon sashimi was outta this world fresh!! The rolls were huge,...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi. Very small and very popular, so show up early and be prepared to wait (a while). These are the biggest pieces of sushi that I've ever seen! Unless you want leftovers, back off the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite sushi place :)The sushi here are MONSTROUS, fresh, and absolutely delicious! They're only open for several hours during dinner and there's always a line, but it's totally worth the wait....
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for one thing - cheap HUGE rolls the food overall is okay, and the sashimi is not as fresh as i would perfer, but you are definitely getting your money's worth!! i got the edaname and miso...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST SUSHI PLACE EVER!The rolls are big and come in amounts of 4-8 rolls per order. They are not only big but delicious! On top of that, there's a large selection of sushi, and the prices rock! For...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
There must have been a reason why we have avoided going here for three years. I found at least five of them.Why there are hordes of people standing outside of this joint is beside me. Tonight there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
biggest sushi ever?at most places you have to order a lot to get full - not here.. everything is super-sized and cheap. quality is good (based on taste)this place is great.. however, this place has...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My sister raved about this place and she goes there everytime she visits Portland. With me being a sushi lover, it was only natural that I would try this place out. Now if you've never been there,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Waiter: Hi, welcome to Saburo's can I take your order?Us: Can we get 4 orders of unagi, 3 orders of salmon, 2 Spicy Tuna Salads, 2 California rolls, side order of mixed tempura and some gyoza. Waiter:...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They expanded, so more seats. However, the trick still is go early and wait for it to open. Otherwise, don't bother as long long wait!! They open at 5pm on weekday, and 4:30 on weekend. If you are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You have to wait at least two hours before you can go in. If that's not for you then cut down on the number of people in your party.The portions are enormous and the price is so cheap, a definite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
From the nightly lines outside Saburo's, it's clear that the people of Portland have spoken. They love cheap, mammoth portions of sushi and they don't care what it tastes like!Whenever I see that two...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OK, we decided to go to Saburo's because there is always a long line whenever we have passed by and one of my work acquaintances said they always go there for sushi. We put our names on the waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi there is good and they are def. great with portion size...The house rolls are crazy big. My only negative remarks are the lack of space, especially if you were in a group more then 4 and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi here is huge and sloppy. I've had large-sized sushi in Japan that remained enjoyable because the rice/fish ratio was correct, but Saburo's seems to have flouted any rules of sushi-making and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Awesomeness. The legendary Saburo's portion is what keeps me come back for more. In fact, this is my number #1 choice when I want some quality sushi. Speaking of quality, aside from the giant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the craziest sushi EVER. And by crazy, I mean CRAZY BIG. Oh my goodness. I swear the eel was the length of my friend's face. It was ridiculously large but ridiculously scrumptious!!! I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My only complaint here is the wait. Remember that your eyes are bigger than your stomach at this place! Oh, and staring at the next tables food is encouraged here. =)
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just moved back to Portland from Tokyo, and I missed Saburo's while I was there...that is how much I love this restaurant!!! The wait is ridiculously long especially if you go with more than 2...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Now, before I get pelted to death with raw fish, let me say that I WANTED to love this place. I heard so many great things about it from my friends, saw what the Yelpers had to say, and was really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
everything that needs to be said about saburo's has been done so in previous reviews. the less than stellar reviews say that this place's sushi isnt as intricate and delicate as sushi should be and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here quite a few times and I have to say that all of the experiences that I have had (aside from having to wait a long time) have been pretty positive. The service is friendly, kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know, Saburo's reminds of Claim Jumper. Sushi rolls the size of burrito that you eat with both hands (which does look a bit odd). We were surprised and pleased to come here last night and just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason this place always has a line outside every day. It's one of the best places for sushi.Big portions at good prices. Good enough for me. The yakisoba isn't so great though, it tastes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Saburo's didn't get 5 starts for atmosphere... those stars are all for the food! HUGE portions, plan on sharing. Everything was very fresh and best of all you can request not to have any mayonnaise...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best for when you want to gorge on sushi - big rolls little prices. But the line. The godforsaken line. Makes me wonder if I should knock my rating down a star or two. If you are so hot to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not my cup of soy sauce. The wait is super long, portions are strangely HUGE and not that flavorful, and the tables are so close that you feel like you're intruding on the next table's conversation!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
did not live up to the hype...we came expecting to be wowed and wowed we were not. we expected more since we waited 45 minutes to be seated. when you arrive among the throng of people waiting, you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sushis are ok. As other reviews said, they serve really really XXL sushi. Worth to go if never been there. Waiting time is twice as long as the eating time. Mine is 2 hours.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, so GOOD and CHEAP! The holy grail of dining, so definitely 5 stars in my book.Yes, yes, everyone will rant and complain about the wait. It's soooo worth it! Go to Kay's and a grab a pint or stop...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! The photos pretty much tell the whole story. Gargantuan portions at jaw-dropping prices. What you don't see is hit or miss waiter service. Others have said the wait can be long. And I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
*Edited: 3/5 because my last experience there was somewhat gross. Some of the fish didn't seem "sushi fresh" to me. The red tuna & salmons were kinda slimy. Sadness :( I'm giving Saburo's ONE more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first time there yesterday and it was excellent! We got there just before 6pm and we didn't have to wait at all. As we were leaving, the line was out the door! The portion is huge! Their one...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since my last posting,I HAVE been to this excellent sushi joint!! I took some cool photos of the sushi,HUGE,indeed! I ended up taking a lot of it home,so I have sushi for 3 days afterwards,YUM!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Arrived at Saburo's @ 6:00 on a Thursday evening. Place was pretty packed, but we took 2 seats at the bar in front of Honorable Sushi Kitty (you'll know it when you see it). Some larger groups had to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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I love this place. I split 50/50 with my date cause I'm cheap. I never spend over $12 and leave full. The quality is fantastic. The wait is worth it! My only complaint is the Inari is too sweet. There salad is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you like the mcdonalds of sushi then you should eat here. " I'll supersize my california roll"
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK I will jump into this firestorm too. There are much better places to get sushi than Saburo's in Portland. I said it I will not appologize for it. I have eaten here twice once a few years ago and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think there are different levels of sushi restaurants, so before you get on your sushi-connissour-high-horse, take into consideration the cost. If you are going to pay maybe 3 bucks for two pieces...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No Japanese sushi restaurant beats Saburo's. My husband and I waited 2 hours last time in Portland to get a table to fill up on delicious and huge chunks of sushi and sashimi. I also really love...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to go if you love sushi! I have been going here for years, and I would come more often if I didn't live so far away. The bad part about this place is the wait because it is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I know the ratings for Saburo's is all over the place, but I'm giving my ratings with the preface that I'm not a sushi expert (I can't roll it on my own, my sushi palette is quite limited,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe how all over the place ratings are for Saburo's, especially the bad ones considering this is any college student's dream sushi spot . From my history with this place (I've been here...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Wow, tried Saburo for the first time and the sushi was huge! I thought wow, how can this be? Enjoyed the atmosphere and the server's blunt attitude, but remember, you can only order once. The server will get...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saburo's is in the neighborhood where I grew up and I miss it dearly. It's popular for a reason--the portions here are huge and the atmosphere is fun and tends to be busy. It isn't the best sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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This place is super popular but worth the wait. I believe you can have a drink around the corner. The fish is super fresh and the pieces of sushi are enormous. This is a great place to go with a group to share...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
While most think the "Civil War" takes place in Eugene or Corvallis there's another going on right here. Saburo's is a yelp ratings battleground that like most war's has at least two distinctly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We had heard all about this place, and people were raving about it. Supposedly, they had the BEST sushi and because it was SO good, the restaurant was always WAY busy, therefore, you could only order...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saburo's is one of my favorite sushi places of all time. The rolls are almost too large. The quality is better than average and the prices are very low. The first time I ate here, we ordered what...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
my boyfriend loves to make me wait for ever in line to eat at this place. I've decided it's because he's a pig. the rolls ARE big, weirdly big. i just don't understand what all the fuss is about....
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went here, I had just moved to Portland and when I did a search found this to be one of the closer places. I called to order some to-go and the hostess answered. She basically told...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you love fish, come here. If you're a sushi snob, well you love fish and you should still come here. If you're a sushi snob who doesn't really know anything about fish, go spend twice as much for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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portions were huge, needed a fork to eat a sushi roll but i dont think theyre supposed to be quite that large. if you are looking for hometown buffet portions of sushi, go right ahead, you will love it here....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
if huge slabs of mediocre sushi are your thing, then this is the place for you. If you like more traditional, better shushi, then go to Murata -- the best sushi in Portland bar none. And if you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I find it important to respond to people claiming this place is ANYTHING like Todai. NO, it is not. Todai is nasty.Todai does not even come close to tasting as good... nor do they have rolls with such...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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I was born and raised in Orange County, CA -- the US capitol of Sushi restaurants. I've eaten sushi for 24 of my 25 years and I can tell you hands down that the second best Sushi restaurant in the nation is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I consider myself to be a bit of a sushi snob. I suppose working in one of LA's top sushi joints can do that to you. However, I would trade a meal at Nobu for a meal at Saburo's any day. I wont...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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yes there is a huge wait and you have to get there 30 minutes before it opens but the sushi is the best and biggest you will get, its fast and affordable. order once only and have your dinner guest with you I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Saburo's while on vacation back in summer of 2006, and I was blown away. When I moved to Portland in summer of 2008, I started frequenting it on a regular basis. After several visits, I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The King Kong of sushi!"It wouldn't be getting so many reviews if people weren't going.Yes, the waiting line for a table is ridiculous and it's freakin cold (during the winter eves) because it's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the restaurant I have to go every time I visit Portland.Love the "quantity" of the food. The price reflects quality as well. The waiting line is as long as at DMV but they don't give you the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I shall not waste too much breath on Saburo's. Connor.T says it best; large portions, for very average fish, and long lines for no reason. A place for those new to sushi to become impressed very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place has, at best, mundane fish. The upside is that it has a LOT of it, and the serving sizes are relatively huge. There's generally a wait, which for me is bizarre because quantity alone...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
gross. Americanized sushi, i live near by and i can never understand why there is always such a line outside this place. sure i guess it has a novelty appeal but it is seriously lacking in taste, so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not so good, but cheap. So, for the prices, I'll give it three stars. The roll slices are huge, as is the nigiri. But it's all pretty mediocre in quality. So go here if you're hungry and don't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner / SushiOne of my favorite sushi restaurants in Seattle
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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once you finally get IN the place, your food comes quickly, as does the minimally-expensive check. that's because there are always another 2 dozen people waiting to come in. if you're looking to dawdle and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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yes are you kiddin me...I got to wait for over large stale sushi at one of the trashy bars near by...oh wait there might be something in common...rudeness(am I'm being curt) ...cheap sushi for ignorant people...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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This is a great time and a great place to get sushi... I read all the reviews and I don't understand what the complaints are for, I feel I have to defend my favorite sushi place. When you go to Saburos, there...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Size DOES matter! When it comes to sushi, I feel that a roll, or nigiri alike should be like having a "little" party in your mouth. What fun is the party when half of the guests have to wait outside...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is totally worth the 45-60 min wait. The sushi pieces are absolutely huge and and unagi pieces are as big as your hands. My absolute favorite is the tuna. It just literally melted in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Saburo's can be intimidating when you see the line outside but trust me, it is WELL worth even an hour wait. Good selection, absolutely mind blowing low prices, and great sushi! Everything was fresh, very...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A truly disgusting experiece.Japanese cuisine is far more about presentation, quality, and atmosphere than it is about shoveling hunks of fish into one's mouth.This restaurant is designed to appeal to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I feel the need to artificially give them a one star rating to compensate for those who choose to give them 5 stars. The sushi is fresh which is very good. But there is no art in the way it is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I could barely lift the sushis with my chopsticks. They're huge and incredibly heavy!! Totally worth the 45 min wait
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Since I'm in the minority in thinking this place blows I'll give you the good first.1. It's cheap.2. The Eel is very good.THAT SAID . . .I can't begin to understand why this place is so overrated....
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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best sushi in portland. it's a long wait on the weekends, but it's worth it! It's best to go early and mid week. the lines can be long, but it's amazing sushi served in huge portions.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine that movie "Supersize Me", except with sushi instead of big macs.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a five-star restaurant, no doubt. No fancy interior, no friendly service, no short wait for a table, but their sushi is incredible in size, price, variety, quantity and taste. See! 5 stars for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LUV SABURO's... I think it is one of the best sushi restaurant I've ever been to. I luv the size of the rolls..Yes its big, but its well worth it and I don't think they stuff it all with rice. I luv...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ben recommended that we go here for sushi. So like the mindless sheep we are, Marianne and I drove here hoping for some fantastic sushi. I also read the yelp reviews and expected a lot. The wait...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fav sushi restaurant in Portland!It's not unusual to see the line wrap around outside. Come on a weeknight and the wait is reasonable. If you're buddies with the guy who calls you in then he'll...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yeah, yeah, so they have Large cuts of fish. It's like the supersize american style sushi bar. Sushi is a delicate meal that should be bite sized and appetizing to look at. I would rather save up and spend a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
not the best sushi i've ever had, but really far from the worst. aside from queasiness-inducing buffets (don't eat old fish, folks), i have never emerged fuller from a sushi meal.i am a big eater and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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I love this place so awesome fresh food real crab highly recommended
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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I used to go to Saburo 2-3 times a month, but since their head chef left to open his own restaurant. Everything has changed. What used to be huge sashimi on the sushi is now much smaller. The sushi rice loss...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason I kept saying Subaru's in my head. I think I'll be sticking with that.4 **** seems fair. From all the hype I had been hearing, I was expecting to explode after eating here....
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far my favorite sushi restaurant in Portland! The rolls are HUGE and the fish is super fresh and tastes incredible. My favorites are the Hawaiian Roll and the Salmon Belly Nigiri... yum!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this place since 1993 and it hasn't changed much. Huge portions, overloaded patrons with to-go boxes filled with all the food they couldn't finish because, seriously, how could...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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The wait was very long. I think we (me plus 4 others) waited for about 1.5 hours to get in. But this was at around 7. If you're in a big group, it will take you longer to get seated because smaller groups are...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best Sushi Restaurants I've found in terms of quality, quantity and value for the money! Get there early and get your name on the list hanging just outside the front door! If you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live in Seattle, WA and drive at least once a month to Portland just to grab some sushi from Saburo. Best way is to come on the weekdays, because it's almost impossible to get a table on the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Long wait. Cool neighborhood. Close bars to kill time. Put your phone number on the list, they'll call you (sometimes).The sushi here isn't the greatest quality. It's huge. The awe factor will keep...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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I was in a line for about 1 hr but it worth! Great sushi=) They also have very good salad, spicy tuna salad with too die for dressing. If you go early, you should try toro.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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I'm not sure the long wait outside would be worth it if the sushi was good. There are no reservations and yet throngs of people who want to eat large pieces of sushi. I just ate at a great sushi bar in NYC...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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I HAVE MANY GOOD THINGS ABOUT SABUROS, I'M A REGULAR CUSTOMER I LOVE ALL THEIR FOOD, GREAT SERVICE, AWSOME SETTING ONLY THE BEST EVERY TIME I GO NO COMPLAINTS AT ALL. WELL MAYBE BECAUSE MY HUSBAND WORKED...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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The decor and lack of seating isn't ideal, however the sushi is the freshest in the city. Succulent crab is stuffed in the California rolls and the squid is divine. The Big O Roll, is seriously the biggest...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've read all the reviews and everyone mentions the huge rolls. Yes, they are huge, and they are quite good, but they are not what I come to Saburos for. I come there for, well, the SUSHI.The *unagi...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SUSHI!Giant SUSHI!Saburo's sushi is good and affordable, but be prepare to wait for at least one hour if you came after they are open. To avoid the wait, you can wait before they are open at 5 pm. If...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The size of their sushi often impress people... It is always crowed with people waiting outside. It is worth it if you're very hungry that night craving for sushi. This is the spot for cheap sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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For anyone who loves Sushi this is the place. The portions are magnificent and the fish is very fresh but still is very well priced for sushi. Be careful to order less than you would at a normal sushi...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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I had heard great things about Saburo's, seen amazing reviews online and was excited to try this hole in the wall Sushi House. My friend and I were well taken care of by our server who helped us choose some of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is reviewed plenty, but I went again recently so here goes:The sushi is just too big, and I can't handle that much bad sushi. I shouldn't have to eat a roll piece in three bites, not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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It was my first time there. At first, i did not think that it was a good place, since i was always up for Sushiland. But when i ate at Saburo, I am never going to go anywhere else, for Saburo is the best place...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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I got there at 4:00 p.m. (they open at 4:30). There were only a few people in line so I came back at 4:10. There were now about 10 people in line. Between 4:10 and 4:30 about 60 people showed up. About 20...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow you REALLY get your money's worth here, the portions are huge! So why only three stars you ask? Perhaps bigger is not better when you pick up a piece of sushi (you do know that is the 'right' way...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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After years of hearing about Saburo's, a few friends and I stopped by earlier today. We arrived at 5:30 (on a Sunday night), and waited for about an hour outside. We refused our first table, as it was located...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
"Best sushi in Portland"... ?????Oh dear, here we go again. Few places in town polarize sushi diners more than Saburo. For years, this dirt cheap sushi parlor has been wowing (and attracting) the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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I am willing to wait two hours for a 45 minute dining experience at this hole in the wall restaurant. The lovely waitrons, of which most will speak to you in Spanish if you are in the mood, are continually...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
King Kong Sushi....This place is great....when you can get in
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Saburos is odd - most people love it when they first try it, and as they go back more and more, it gets less and less appealing.That said, Saburos has gone way downhill from what it once was.In...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I first reflect upon some eerily foreshadowing lyrics:Down here all the fish is happyAs off through the waves they rollThe fish on the land ain't happyThey sad 'cause they in the bowlAnd in the case...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SUPERSIZE ME SUSHI. If you want sushi maki rolls as big as your head, this is your place. For me, I pass. I'd rather opt for the sublime. I'd rather have a sliver of toro if the cut is perfection....
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were recommended to this SE Portland sushi establishment by a clothing shop owner in NE Portland, which is a good way of pointing out the widespread reputation of this joint.Most of what we...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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You need to get there at least 15 minutes before opening on usual days, or you'll be waiting out for a long time in the cold northwest weather. I've been there several times and it usuall takes awhile to get...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is sushi and then there is raw fish the size of Moby Dick on your plate. I generally prefer the first one, but if you are hungry and like your portions large and in charge, then i think you will...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason I would come here, is if you want the most sushi for your money, because the portions are gigantic. The quality is pretty decent.However, the service is ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. Because...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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My husband and I lived in Japan for 4 years and the one thing that you need to understand is that most sushi resurants like Saburo are not athentic japanese food. In fact, Sushi rolls and nigiri are considered...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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I am the quintessential sushi conniseur. From NY to LA to SF. From Nobu to the neighbor sushi joint run by a Japanese man who can hardly speak a lick of English. I'm a purist at heart but flexible enough to go...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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I was quite skeptical about this place because it always has this insane line outside and I am not one to wait in lines. Our friend took my husband and I, however, and it was completely worth the 1.5 hour...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sooo I have honestly only had sushi at two places since I moved here in August. This is the second one, based on glowing recommendations by a few people. The result? My belly was stuffed with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you are in the mod for giant rolls or giant pieces then this is your place. It is affordable so it fills a need. The lines are too much. However I always leave full. At least for a little while...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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This is the BEST SUSHI I have ever had. I crave this place! The Owners should seriously consider a second location. You will wait at least an hour for a table, but worth it!! Huge rolls and cuts of fish. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Any sushi is good if you drink enough sake while waiting
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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As a Japanese American, I learned about the art of sushi from my stepmother, who grew up in Tokyo. What she taught me is that it is all about the freshness of the fish and the way the fish is cut and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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Saburo's Sushi House has to rank up there as one of the worst experiences with sushi I have ever had. I've eaten sushi for the last 27 years, since I was 6, and know a thing or two about sushi. Here's some...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a favorite haunt for my friends and I. They still draw a crowd. Yes the wait is obscene...over an hour easily. Yes, they continue to serve steak size pieces of raw fish. You will get your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place if not the best place to get sushi in Portland, OR. Everytime I was here, my friends and I eat like kings. The sushi are fresh and rolls are good size! It's a family business...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi here is awesome. The cuts are huge and the prices are so reasonable.This is an authentic japanese-run sushi bar that provides great cuts of high quality fish for great prices.You must get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at many Sushi places. Saburos still remains at the top of the list of best ever. The fish isn't always the best. But who cares? It is huge portions for very cheap. The yellow tail is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Saburo's is my favorite sushi in town.Avocado maki is my favorite, and their enormous rolls are overflowing with avocado! For a couple bucks you can get twice as much sushi as at other places because...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Saburo's is good... just not great. Everybody talks about how much they love this place because the rolls are huge. Indeed, the portions are quite large, but more rice does not mean more taste. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's true: the pieces and rolls are huge. The quality, however, leaves much to be desired. The fish just doesn't taste fresh. Somehow, when I lived in Sellwood and ate hear every Thursday night,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A few years ago, my parents and brother sadly moved to Oregon to escape California job shortage, ridiculous real estate, and smog/smug. It depressed me for a few months but thanks to Saburo, their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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People complain the the portions are too large. When is that such a bad thing??? The reality is that the sushi on a scale of 1 to 10, the quality is about 7.5. Which while not great, is not bad considering the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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I haven't been to Portland for 10 years. I still crave Saburo. I have been all over both coasts and anyone that denies the quality of the fish at that restaurant, is a liar or a fool. The way the 3rd son...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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I love Sushi. I crave Sushi. Saburo's Sushi was disgusting. When our platter came out I literally gasped, gulped, and actually had a visceral reaction while muttering "I don't think I can eat this". I think...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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BEST sushi I have ever has since New York - If you complain about the wait you are clueless! I will say it again Porlanders are spoiled you have so much good food for such great prices and all you do is...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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Hands down best sushi in town... but you will have to make sacrifices for it. I typically wait 20-60 min to be seated, and the restaurant is constantly a flurry of activity, so dont expect a quiet, relaxed...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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The waiter who assigned seat was very rude to customers in words. There's no repect to customers at all. She squeezed a party of 6 into a table of 4 disregarding our 2 kids. However, when counting number of...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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Will NOT recommend it! I've been to this restaurant twice, first time I was simply amused by the size of the sushi's & rolls but not so much by the taste.... I don't know if a roll is still a roll when it...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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Before you go, you need to plan ahead. Your wait will undoubtedly be around an hour. The building is tiny and your table is right next to your neighbor's. Even with all that taken into consideration, Saburo's...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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Just a couple of things to be prepared for before you go: long wait, large portions, all-business waitstaff. As long as you know, you can plan for some of the best sushi around! If you are not used to large...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Run for your lives! It's the attack of the humongous sushi! Generous portions here, the sushi chefs don't hold anything back. Above average sushi but not the greatest. It's a great place to get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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If you're a fan of tasteless sushi with poor texture, then this is the place for you. If you're also a fan of long waits, poor service and sushi where each piece is the size of your fist and not your mouth,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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In response to Wanderlust101 who stated that the sushi was better at Yuki's, I have tried both and have to say that Saburo takes my vote hands down. Ever since my friend introduced me to Saburo's, I have not...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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Not the place to impress your date ... unless your date is impressed by the BEST of sushi. Try the uni. It is sooooooo rare to get uni this fresh. But order only 50% of what you are accustomed to ordering at...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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Waiting is too long, about 45min-1 hour at the very least. Seating was uncomfortable and tables were TOO close to each other. Food was horrible. Sushi were too big, you couldn't fit them in your mouth and in...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While the service has taken a turn for the worst, the ever-crowded, line waiting, enormous sized sushi is worth it ... only if you're in the mood for it. Saburo's happens to be one of those places in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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My last visited was terrible. I was waiting for almost a hour. Seating were not comforable. food was ok but service was bad. I would not go there again!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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My first experience at Saburo's was disappointing. Our friend's have been raving about this place for months and we finally went there for dinner the other night. Our friends warned us about the wait which...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm a vegetarian. But that doesn't mean that I don't LOVE sushi. I always hear a lot of hype about this place. My boyfriend and I went on Saturday ready to brave the long waits and be rewarded...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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I don't understand the fascination with this place. It is all myth. Some of you talk about charm and real sushi. First, this is just another American Sushi place, better than some worse than others. The part...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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I used to live in Portland and fell in love with Saburo's. It has completely spoiled me for any other sushi place (I have tried a lot in different cities). I make a point to go there when I am in town because...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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I have traveled the world. I have had some great sushi. Saburo's is the only reason I travel to Portland from Bend. So the atmosphere is not so great? Good! Keeps the Lake Oswego crowd away. Be sure to try the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing... I'd come here every day if I lived closer [I'm only a state away, that's not so bad, right?]. The wait is ridiculous and the restaurant is tiny, but the portions are HUGE and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Pros cheap fresh and tasty good selection huge portions friendly staff cons smells a bit like a fish market, but hey, it's sushi!!!! could be a long wait Went late at night with some buddies and didn't have to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I am in Portland, this is the one place that I absolutely must go pay my respects. The sushi here is so tasty and each piece twice the size of what other places serve. The price is definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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The fish is fresh, but the portions are ridiculous and the wait is far too long. You literally cannot pick up the sushi with your chopsticks, it's that big! If you're stuck in Sellwood and craving sushi, it's...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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After years of hearing raves about this place, I was highly disappointed. Granted, I'm from Hawaii and have high expectations/standards when it comes to sushi. The portions were huge and the prices were cheap,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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People from all over the region go to Saburo's for the sushi. That is the only problem that I have with the place, it's not big enough and there is always a line to get in. It IS worth the wait, however. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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Yes you get gigantic cuts of fish on your sushi but thats where the flavor and fanfare should end. First of all fresh fish is what you get at most sushi places (they use the same suppliers) so that shouldn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So ... we when we moved here we KNEW that it wasn't going to be easy to find good sushi. We accepted it ... sadly. So when we found out that THE BEST SUSHI in Portland was right down the street from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There was a huge hype on this restaurant when I first moved into Portland so I finally decided to check it out. Here's why I thought it's only worthy of 3 stars.1. wait was 1hr 45 min (yes, expect...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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Saburo does not have the best sushi in Portland. It does have the largest portions and cheapest sushi prices in Portland, which explains the lines. Except for the unagi, I do not recommend any of the nigiri...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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Don't get me wrong, a lot of my friends love Soburo's and think it's the best sushi in town. However, I have given this place two regrettable chances and I don't understand why people like it so much. First...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad sushi for this price. The quality = the price that you paid for. No surprise..if you are a real sushi lover, you might be a little disappointed. I wouldn't go there again as the wait time is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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Whoever says this sushi is not fresh or is not good does not have a clue about what they are talking about! There is a line out the door everyday for a reason. PERIOD!!!! The value is unparalled and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Long waits, cheap sushi, and enormous portions. Not exactly what I'm looking for when I want a sushi dinner. If you're not there at 4:30, expect to wait a LONG time for a table, especially on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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I was originally drawn to Saburo's by tales of their huge proportions-and yes, it is true. The Unagi was bigger than my cell phone, each piece was about 2-3 times the size of your normal sushi! I tried about 8...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For my first sushi experience in this town I was very impressed with the size of the portions at Saburo's. But that was about all I was impressed by. It is, however, enough to sustain a three star...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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Saburo is simply the best sushi in town. Extra large cuts of fresh fish and rice (sumeshi) that is almost always just right. Sure tha wait is long, but it's always well worth it. If you know your sushi, this...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2006
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This "used" to be a good spot for sushi.... BUT it's not worth waiting in line for an hour, walking passed the smelly kitchen to be squished in the noisy back room. Good value is only good if the product is...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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This is my favorite sushi bar in Portland (Shiro's in belltown Seattle and Fujiya's in Tacoma being the other top three in the Pacific NW, IMHO). I've eaten sushi in probably 100 different restaurants in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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Not impressed! The sushi was huge, and not in a good way. Sushi, if anything is something i strive for quality not quantity. To me, just another cheap sushi joint. Fish is poor quality, not tasty. I'd rather...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me gusta sushi grande. Sushi grande esta aqui en Saburo's. Donde estan Ana Alicia y Esteban? Oh crap, I need to stop.Before coming to Saburo's, I thought the pieces of fish on nigiri should be about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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I always go to Saburo when I am really craving for some real sushi. The portions are huge as mentioned in a lot of the reviews. The Unagi ( eel ) is to die for. Most of the time the fish is fresh, I only have...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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Excellent food, long wait time (but well worth it!), and huge portions of food. The waiters/waitresses are courteous and are pretty accurate with their estimates on how long things will take (i.e. wait times...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2006
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If you like sushi this place is a must. The pieces of sushi are about 3 times the size of any other. The prices are the same also. If you are a sushi lover there really is no other place for a great meal. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2006
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The sushi is some of the best we've had. The sushi rice is great , the fish incredibly fresh, portions monsterous, space cramped, service funky but prompt. I've come here for over 15 years and Saburos has...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best Sushi this side of Japan. It is more than worth the wait, especially if you hit one of the great local bars after putting your name on the list. The portions are huge, the fish is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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This restaurant is very small. You will need to be waited outside some sometime because of everyday a lot of people will come to eat. But it's worthy. The food is so fresh and the taste very good like...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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If you have patience, and are a kind person, you will definitely have a benefiting experience. The wait is long and the service is... not the best. But KILL THEM WITH KINDNESS and you'll be treated with...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap, fresh, and big. Everything I want in a sushi joint. And in some strange, masochistic way, the long wait enhances the allure of the experience. Try Tuesdays for shorter lines.
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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This is the place to fill yourself up on cheap sushi. But only if you don't have an aversion to chlorine--the entire restaurant smells like it was hosed down in bleach. Even the tea cups smelled like bleach:...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2005
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The sushi is not 'wonderful' as some people are stating. It is average and sometimes disappointingly below average, and my average is based on having sampled sushi at other restaurants in Portland (not some...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2005
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You can take my word for this based on my own experience, or you can critically read the other reviews on here and take them together as a lump. Will you like Saburo's? Ask yourself which is more important to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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Someone asked, "since when is bigger not better?" That is like saying, "PBR is better, because you get more beer for your dollar than a local microbrew." The inexplicable high ratings for Saburo's wouldn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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By the attitude these people display, you'd think they were dispensing cancer cures as opposed to the meidocre sushi they sling. Have been there twice and have found the service beyond abrupt to the point of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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I had the most intensely ecstaticly blissful sushi orgasms of my life from eating here. Seriously, no other sushi restaurant has provoked such intense heavenly bliss in my life than the sushi here... FRESH...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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Sushi the size of presto logs after waiting 45 minutes to an hour... Worth it, definitely! Huge amounts of very fresh sushi for the same price that you receive 50� piece diameter rolls elsewhere. Best strategy...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2005
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Get on the list and stay out of the way of the endless stream of traffic in these close quarters. Don't venture too far though, because the irate hostess (I think there is only one and she is always i...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/01/2005
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This is hands down the best sushi in Portland, and I can guarantee that anyone who disagrees hasn't eaten here. It's not super cheap, but more than reasonably priced, considering that each roll is la...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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This place is a great value in terms of quantity. As they say you pay for what you get, so you'd give up a little in the service portion of your experience. The quality of the fish is average. I grew up going...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2005
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On the contrary to some of the highly confused people claiming to be sushi "experts", yes this place is not your traditional sushi resturaunt but when did large portions and fresh fish become a negative thing?...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2005
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Some of the complaints listed here are ridiculous! Deep red tuna doesn't indicate freshness nor does pink looking tuna denote the opposite. Pink tuna has more FAT, and the fattier the better, fatty tuna (TORO)...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2005
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Who cares that you'll wait at least 25 minutes outside, the staff are just there to get you the food not chitchat, and the seatings tight? Damn good sushi awaits you. Try the nebeyaki udon soup (a deiclous...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2005
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Not the place to go if you want authentic Sushi. Rolls the size of a hero sandwich and nigiri the size of 4 c cell batteries layed side by side is way over the top. Sitting at the Sushi Bar here is not the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2005
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Me and my family used to be regular customers of Saburo's but not anymore! Recently our whole family went there and from the time we sat down the young waitress was very rude and condescending. She didn't seem...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2004
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The servings are big, but they are huge servings of horrible quality fish. I've been several times and each time i was unable to find anything that I tasted like it hadn't been sitting in the ice box for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2004
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I don't know what the big deal about Saburo's sushi house. The wait is too long, the sushi pieces are too big, and the service is waay below average. I went to Saburo's twice. The first time, I ordered some...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2004
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Saburo's is not for the serious sushi connoisseur, as the cuts of fish are sometimes, umm, containing connective tissues and that greasy grey salmon fat, which should not arrive on your sushi platter, ever....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2004
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Hands down for the price no one can match the size and quality of Saburo's While I do prefer Sinju in the Pearl for quality more, Saburo is tried and true for a fun, stuffing sushi experience. Always fresh,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2004
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Although Saburo's can be inconsistent with quality and taste, it's an overall safe bet. You definitely won't go hungry for the amount you spend, especially since proportions are huge. I've had better service...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2004
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This place is to sushi what Jerry Seinfeld's Soup Nazi is to soup. It is so good it's worth the wait and hassle. That's why it's always packed! Five nummies from me... nummy nummy nummy nummy nummy
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2004
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Really terrific sushi, and an excellent value - not to mention, located in an awesome neighborhood.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2004
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The biggest Sushi in Oregon, price is not bad for the portion you are getting. Everything is serve fresh and tasty. The service isn't the best, but you go there for the food anyway. It gets really crowded all...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2004
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Food comes in large portions but not so very tasty. Prices are ok but I'll give a little more for better quality. The place is crowded and you have to wait at least one hour to get seats. The service wasn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2004
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Listen, if you have any respect for the art of sushi making you CANNOT say the sushi they serve at Saburo's is acceptable, let alone good. Look, the single best test of freshness at any sushi restaurant is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2003
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Saburo has the best sushi for the money. The atmosphere is not the best for a first date, and waiting outside in the rain leaves a little to be desired, but if you are in the mood for incredibly fresh, large...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2003
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Rude and out of hand! The other day, my mother and I went there to eat and I left a LARGE tip for what I ate there. I had ordered a togo becuase I had people to feed at home. I left a HUGE tip for what we ate...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2003
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The quality of each type of fish can definitely vary, but in the end I always end up being full, happy and satisfied. The service is so-so at best, but the food overall is good, not the best, but definitely a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2003
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The quality of the food has been going downhill, especially the salmon tastes like smoked salmon since they store it together, and the eel used to be really good but was at best mediocre last time. If you are...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2003
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Big ass-sized sushi does not a great sushi make. Yes, it's tasty and a good value, but Restaurant Murata dominates on taste. The soft shell crab appetizer was not appetizing. The signature roll with tempura...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2003
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I have to admit that I was pleased to see the panned reviews because Saburo is already too crowded. I think the negative reviews are from those who expect the dainty little kimono-clad woman with broken...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2003
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This place is not worth waiting for over 30 minutes outside for less than decent sushi and bad service. I would recommend Mio sushi on 23rd. We were treated so bad during our dinner that we left no tip but got...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2003
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The sushi was way too big and did not taste good. For true sushi connaisseurs, this is NOT the place to go. There was no true sushi bar since everything had to be ordered at once without the possibility of...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2003
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This place is for the non-discriminating sushi eater that wants their sushi super-sized for a reasonable price. However, those who appreciate the delicate art of sushi will be horrified by the oversized nigiri...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2003
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The food here is wonderful and the portions are on the larger side. There is, however, sometimes quite a wait to get seated. And then after you place your order it's sometimes difficult to get the attention of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2003
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Okay Not really a sushi burger. But the portions are large enough to make one definitely. First off: Saburo has darn good sushi. I have been coming here for the last couple years and still believe it is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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"Unagi the size of your HEAD" exclaims a customer Cedric. And he's right. The portions at this tiny resturant are huge. The spicy tuna roll is as large as most joint's fotomaki! Be warned though, this is not a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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fine, saburo's isn't for sushi snobs who have been to japan and now are self proclaimed experts. but for an amature like myself, saburo is the tastiest sushi in portland. i like the super-sized portions. i...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2003
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Saburo's sushi is so good I drive 25 minutes out of my way to get to it. With HUGE pieces of fresh fish, incredible seared ahi and unbeatable prices, you can't help but love Saburo's!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2003
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Great sushi, big portions, cheaper then your average sushi place! Wish wait time was less but once you sit down, you get your sushi pretty quickly! I LOVE this place!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2003
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Best sushi in Portland, nearly the worst service. More space lets folks get seated, but tonight I was there at opening and after a wait of an hour (I'd been told 15 minutes) my TO GO order still hadn't shown...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2003
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Having lived in Japan for 11 years, I tend to judge Sushi joints from a less impressionable corner. Saburo's has a kind of cult status mainly because of it's location in the trendy Sellwood arena and because...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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This was my first introduction to a sushi restaurant. Though I had no other sushi establishments to compare with it, I thought the place was a gem. We were a party of six, and all newcomers. We had a blast! I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2002
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I love saburo's! Just make sure to get there as soon as they are opening - otherwise you will not sit for a while.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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The weird thing about Saburo's is, I've noticed everytime I've been there (about 4-5 times now) the yellow tail is too mushy and not very flavorful. Has anyone else noticed this? However, the albacore is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2002
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Come on people, there's a reason there is ALWAYS a line in front of this place. I was very disappointed by the two user ratings. I do not want two people that obviously don't get out much to sway you away from...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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I went here with my wife and her mother. We arrived first in line and waited for about 30 minutes for the doors to open. As the door starts to open, it bumps me a little in the back. I turn around to pull it...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2002
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I have travelled extensively. Eaten Sushi in San Fran, Boston, NY, Aspen, and elsewhere. Saburos is one of the best. Although I've never been to Japan. For those worried about the restaurants size. They have...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2002
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Yes, Saburo's has the BIGGEST sushi in town-- great if you're from Texas! But for the rest of us? Bigger as Saburo's means LOTS of rice in each piece of sushi and in the rolls. The sushi is fresh, but you're...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2002
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Saburo's sushi is excellent, plentiful, and priced for the budget-concious. The surly, slow, and downright hostile service has convinced me to never again darken the doors of this establishment. Life hands out...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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Saburo has great sushi, but it's definitely not worth the super-wait you have to go through to sit in a claustrophobic dining area. You feel like little sardines packed in this place. There are so many more...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2002
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We love this place! Just be aware of the often LONG wait to get in (no reservations), as well as the one-order limit (make sure you order plenty of food when waited on because you aren't permitted to order...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2002
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I for one enjoy eating at a popular original restaurant which serves large portions of great sushi at very reasonable prices. Unpretentious well describes this restaurant. If you can't tolerate crowds and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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There are a handful of other sushi houses that have much better quality sushi. This place has average sushi at best. If you're into large size sushi that can not fit into your mouth in one bite, then this is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2002
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This place has the best sushi in the portland area bar-none. Portions are huge, quality is top notch, and you order is prepared quickly.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2002
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Seriously. Big chunks of fish for the price. And the freshness is not bad at all. Compared with other sushi places, they generally have similar prices (around 2.50 to 3.25 per order of nigiri on average,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2002
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As a sushi chef, I cannot recommend saburo's. For Americans who think that taco bell is mexican food, here is a sushi bar for you. Imagine sushi, the size of your forearm, thrown onto a plate hapahazzardly...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2002
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Saburo's is always on my list of places to visit when I am in Portland. It has become a tradition with my friend and I to go there when I am in town since our first visit (11-3-01 see: "Well worth the long...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2002
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Excellent Sushi..Fresh,Large portions all at bargin prices! Yes it's worth the wait. Sit at the sushi bar and enjoy the very attentive chefs! ENJOY.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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Saburo's offers a rare treat-quantity and quality. Their sushi is so fresh I swear it still wiggles a little.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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This place offers great sushi at great prices. The portions are quite large and the fish is fresh. For all of the sushi "experts" that like presentation (i.e. small, manageable portions, you may not enjoy this...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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Stop complaining. Saburo's offers quantity and quality, not "traditional" Japanese dining. Give the staff credit: if you weren't in line first, don't expect to be served first. Good food is worth waiting for....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2002
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The sushi is excellent, fresh and the portions are large. The chef's are fast and attentive. I recommend sitting at the Sushi bar for the best experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2002
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Usually find a line outside, a long one! try to get there 15 minutes before they open--and don't go if it is raining, you may wait outside. The ambience is minimal and somehat diner-like, but the food is very...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2002
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A huge crowd is gathered outside the entrance, so this restaurant must be fantastic, right? Well, I must disagree. While many may claim to be enamored with Saburo's, I believe they are simply overwhelmed by...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2002
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YUM YUM YUM YUM YUM nearly always a line, but always worth the wait. if you're in a hurry, i suggest popping in and filling out a menu to go... they usually have your order ready in about 20 minutes and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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This place ROCKS. You will need someone to take you there if you have never been. No sign and no outward appearance that this is even a restaurant make it a difficult place to find. The reason.....folks line...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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One time order! That's right, you had better order all the sushi you want the first time or else you won't get it. Expect to wait at least 30 minutes for a table. And make sure to get your name on the waiting...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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I didnt think any japanese restaurant in portlan, OR could match up to cali's japanese restaruants. I was wrong.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2002
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I have dinned at Suburo's on several occasions and havenever been pleased with the service or the food. Yes they have large portions, but large portions of very bad fish. It is not fresh nor as creative as you...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2002
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As far as sushi places go this one is the worst of the lot for the supposed "hip" spots. It is over crowded, the staff are rude, the sushi is far from fresh and it is served in a manner that takes away form...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2002
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Go early...Really early.. Youll still have over an hour wait. Go to starbuck have a coffee. I definitely would not go if its raining. The sushi is very sizeable, but i'd recommend a donburi or udon if it would...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2002
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This place is worth the visit (and very long wait) just to see how gigantic the sushi is. It's definitely something. But the food itself is just okay, and the miso soup isn't that good, so it's not worth the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2002
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I am not fond of the sushi here because the pieces are just too big to eat in one bite. Some people like that, but when it comes to sushi, delicate is better, in my opinion. I also don't like that you have to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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you will have to wait your turn to sample the sushi in this packed little joint. the long line of customersduring all business hourscan only mean one thing: this is sushi worth waiting for. three experienced...
wguides.com - user review
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you will have to wait your turn to sample the sushi in this packed little joint. the long line of customers-during all business hours-can only mean one thing: this is sushi worth waiting for. three experienced...
wcities.com - user review
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no reservations. no carry out orders. period...
igougo.com - user review
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great affordable sushi without the fuss...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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