Candi's Corner: Wanderlust and Passions

The beautiful city of Portland,Oregon has many great things to offer;great food definitely tops the list. During the five days we stayed there, we've had amazing meals, all fresh, all affordable, and all delicious! The one food experience I'd like to highlight here is my favorite of all:sushi!

Saburo's Sushi House Restaurant doesn't just serve any sushi, but I would say the best sushi I've had. Sure, there are many restaurants all over the country(and the world) that offer great sushi, but I've never seen a place that offers as big of pieces(referred to as Texas-size sushi),at such low prices, all with keeping the high quality and absolute freshness. If you are a sushi person,even an occasional sampler, you would love Saburo's sushi.

The restaurant itself,located in the Sellwood district, is so small, more like a hole in the wall type of restaurant. It is identified by the name on the window(no other signs) and the long line of people waiting to get in. Unfortunately, Saburo does not take reservations, and seats people based on first come first serve basis. You get there, sign the sheet on the door, and wait for your name to be called. Trust me,the food is well worth the wait, the service is excellent, and it is hard to beat the prices. The restaurant is open for dinner only, at five I believe, and the last seating is at nine pm.

We went there with our friend S, who lives in Portland and dines at Saburo's every chance he gets, and ordered a lot of sushi with beer, and the whole bill was less than sixty dollars! I knew S said it is very affordable, but still couldn't believer it. We've never walked out of a sushi restaurant(as full as we were) with that small of a tally,and it is normally just the two of us not three. It is truly a great sushi experience that is very hard to beat. I highly recommend it. For more information and directions to the restaurant, you can visit its website.