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We are excited to announce that our restaurant has officially reopened under new ownership, Taichi, the son of the previous owner, has taken over operations and is committed to carrying on the Sambi tradition while introducing fresh updates! Thank you for your patience during our closure. We look forward to welcoming you back and sharing this new chapter with you. Follow us here and on Instagram for the latest updates and announcements.
Japanese joint featuring a wide array of sushi & noodle dishes amid traditional decor.
Hours
| Sunday | 12–2:30 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–2:30 PM, 4–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 9230 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR 97005
Phone: (503) 207-6759
Website: http://sushisambi.com/
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Reviews
Jun
Overall: 5.0/5.0
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*Food:
1. Karaage Omu-Curry
– Karaage was crispy, juicy, and seasoned very well. Pretty much what Karaage would taste like in Japan. Curry was very traditional, yet modern. Most vegetables that are incorporated into the curry are blended, this giving a smooth consistency. Japanese omelette has a silky and smooth texture, which makes the dish balanced.
– 10/10
2. Katsu Don & Tonjiru
– No explanation necessary. Most identical to Japan. If criticism is needed, dish is a little too sweet.
– Tonjiru reminded me of my elementary school days in Japan. Good flavor, good amount of toppings.
– 10/10
3. Tempura & Udon
– By far the best tempura in Portland. When fried to perfection, the tempura “blossoms” and this restaurant did this to perfection.
– Udon was simple, but broth was deep and flavorful.
– 10/10
4.Salmon Hamachi Sushi Rice Bowl
– 5-6 pieces of Salmon and Hamachi each. Fish is fresh and has an extraordinary texture. No fishy aftertaste. The rice was seasoned to perfection, presented with the right amount of vinegar for al dente textured rice.
– 10/10
5.Aburi Saba (Seared Mackerel)
– Searing on the mackerel was spot on, fishy aftertaste is nowhere to be found, shari was very well balanced. Probably the best Saba in Portland.
– 10/10
6.Aburi Sake (Seared Salmon)
– Seared to perfection. Balanced shari. Has a smoky flavor after torching the fish. Texture is also amazing since it just melts in your mouth.
– 10/10
7.Hamachi (Amberjack/Yellowtail)
– Alike tuna, hamchi could be very fishy. However, blood was completely drained. Color of the fish displays the freshness.
– 10/10
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*Service:
– No reservation necessary, ordering was simple and organized. When seated at table, there are 3 buttons: Order, call, pay. Food is brought to table in less than 15 minutes of ordering.
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* Atmosphere:
– Overall highly satisfied. For the price of the items, quality and quantity was assured and tasted great. Restaurant was clean and quiet despite the full seating. Again, friendly servers and excellent food quality as well as fast serving time. Portland does not have a proper Japanese restaurant. This changes with Sambi as they serve Tonjiru instead of the simple Miso soup, and their quality Japanese dishes. The restaurant, again reminded me of Japan. I will be recommending this place to anyone who is looking for actual Japanese food, not the usual Korean owned “Japanese” teriyaki chicken restaurants. No explanation further necessary. Best quality sushi and Japanese dishes.
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*Food:
1. Karaage Omu-Curry
– Karaage was crispy, juicy, and seasoned very well. Pretty much what Karaage would taste like in Japan. Curry was very traditional, yet modern. Most vegetables that are incorporated into the curry are blended, this giving a smooth consistency. Japanese omelette has a silky and smooth texture, which makes the dish balanced.
– 10/10
2. Katsu Don & Tonjiru
– No explanation necessary. Most identical to Japan. If criticism is needed, dish is a little too sweet.
– Tonjiru reminded me of my elementary school days in Japan. Good flavor, good amount of toppings.
– 10/10
3. Tempura & Udon
– By far the best tempura in Portland. When fried to perfection, the tempura “blossoms” and this restaurant did this to perfection.
– Udon was simple, but broth was deep and flavorful.
– 10/10
4.Salmon Hamachi Sushi Rice Bowl
– 5-6 pieces of Salmon and Hamachi each. Fish is fresh and has an extraordinary texture. No fishy aftertaste. The rice was seasoned to perfection, presented with the right amount of vinegar for al dente textured rice.
– 10/10
5.Aburi Saba (Seared Mackerel)
– Searing on the mackerel was spot on, fishy aftertaste is nowhere to be found, shari was very well balanced. Probably the best Saba in Portland.
– 10/10
6.Aburi Sake (Seared Salmon)
– Seared to perfection. Balanced shari. Has a smoky flavor after torching the fish. Texture is also amazing since it just melts in your mouth.
– 10/10
7.Hamachi (Amberjack/Yellowtail)
– Alike tuna, hamchi could be very fishy. However, blood was completely drained. Color of the fish displays the freshness.
– 10/10
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*Service:
– No reservation necessary, ordering was simple and organized. When seated at table, there are 3 buttons: Order, call, pay. Food is brought to table in less than 15 minutes of ordering.
________________________________________
* Atmosphere:
– Overall highly satisfied. For the price of the items, quality and quantity was assured and tasted great. Restaurant was clean and quiet despite the full seating. Again, friendly servers and excellent food quality as well as fast serving time. Portland does not have a proper Japanese restaurant. This changes with Sambi as they serve Tonjiru instead of the simple Miso soup, and their quality Japanese dishes. The restaurant, again reminded me of Japan. I will be recommending this place to anyone who is looking for actual Japanese food, not the usual Korean owned “Japanese” teriyaki chicken restaurants. No explanation further necessary. Best quality sushi and Japanese dishes.
Gianna
I love this restaurant. The ambiance of this place is wonderful, very nicely and appropriately decorated and the music is relaxing and not too disturbing. The servers are very patient, friendly, and accommodating, as well as the sushi chef (who I’m assuming is the owner). The food is absolutely delicious and for the prices, the portion sizes are perfect. The fish is all so fresh and really gives the feeling of melting in your mouth, especially the salmon. Although if you are afraid of fish, the omu curries are also delicious and perfectly balanced for anyone to try. I hope this business continues to thrive and despite how far it is from my house, I will be coming back often. 🙂
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You can feel they put a lot of time and effort into the food. Homey meal and every dish had a great flavors. Everything is phenomenal and especially sushi, I felt that they take care of the ingredients so much.
Fish cut was thick enough to feel the texture. Salmon, Tuna, Scallops and others were all super great but Saba and Tamago stood out. Those gave me the strong impression
Omurice curry was great and you can taste caramelized onions in the curry! Katsu was top notch. The portion was big but I finished everything because it was so good!
For dessert, they had homemade Miso Ice cream . If it is available, please try them! Miso flavor is well balanced.
Inside, the interoir is modern and everything was clean and neat. They finished the renovation and opened up again and they started to serve the alcohol! All the food price is reasonable especially thinking about what you get.
I didn’t have drink because it was the daytime but it would be perfect for the date night spot! Highly recommened for everyone. I wish I live close by!
… moreFish cut was thick enough to feel the texture. Salmon, Tuna, Scallops and others were all super great but Saba and Tamago stood out. Those gave me the strong impression
Omurice curry was great and you can taste caramelized onions in the curry! Katsu was top notch. The portion was big but I finished everything because it was so good!
For dessert, they had homemade Miso Ice cream . If it is available, please try them! Miso flavor is well balanced.
Inside, the interoir is modern and everything was clean and neat. They finished the renovation and opened up again and they started to serve the alcohol! All the food price is reasonable especially thinking about what you get.
I didn’t have drink because it was the daytime but it would be perfect for the date night spot! Highly recommened for everyone. I wish I live close by!
Ai M-S
My family has been coming to Sambi restaurants since their inception, and we were very sad when it closed.
We heard the renovation was complete, so made the trip down, and we were so happy to see everyone and taste the new menu.
I went for Omu Curry with Karaage which was scrumptious, it came with side of Japanese potato salad and shredded cabbage. Karaage was the BEST I’ve ever tasted – so soft and tender with crispy exterior.
Volume was quite generous and I had to get to go box.
My mother had the seafood mix don, which she started eating before I could even take the picture, and she finished her plate with the biggest smile 🙂
My toddler was being rambunctious, running around all over the place, which is why we came in early not to disturb the other guests. Waitress was very patient and kind with her and I appreciate their patience.
This is our favorite place for authentic Japanese cuisine, and we are very eager to return with friends and family.
… moreWe heard the renovation was complete, so made the trip down, and we were so happy to see everyone and taste the new menu.
I went for Omu Curry with Karaage which was scrumptious, it came with side of Japanese potato salad and shredded cabbage. Karaage was the BEST I’ve ever tasted – so soft and tender with crispy exterior.
Volume was quite generous and I had to get to go box.
My mother had the seafood mix don, which she started eating before I could even take the picture, and she finished her plate with the biggest smile 🙂
My toddler was being rambunctious, running around all over the place, which is why we came in early not to disturb the other guests. Waitress was very patient and kind with her and I appreciate their patience.
This is our favorite place for authentic Japanese cuisine, and we are very eager to return with friends and family.
Jungeun
The tempura was very, very excellent. The coasting was crispy and not heavy at all, and the ingredients themselves were still visible through the outer layer. Everything was cooked to perfection—not too mushy nor crunchy—and the flavors of the ingredients themselves could still be tasted without being overpowered by the tempura coating. The housemade dipping sauce was excellent as well, providing a rich, umami depth to the tempura pieces while cutting the greasiness expertly.
Each piece of fish/egg was ridiculously PLUMP. The scallop was nice and buttery, albeit not as sweet as the scallop I had at ISHI & Kaori’s. The salmon was smooth and buttery as well, and the egg was succulent and sweet while still tasting like good quality egg. My favorite piece, however, was the squid. It was incredibly thick and chewy while still being buttery and almost melt-in-your-mouth. I have no idea how they did that, but that’s what it was like. The squid flavor absolutely filled my mouth, and there was a certain bite to the slice of squid that made for a textural joyride, but at the same time, I didn’t have to exert too much effort to chew it at all. The flavor almost reminded me of king crab innards, which is one of the most nutty, savory, and umami foods that I have ever tasted. It was wonderful.
One interesting thing about this place is that the don’t have any miso soup, just tonjiru. While I understand that the tonjiru is a heartier, more complete option with more ingredients, I didn’t think it worked very well with the nigiri set. You see, the nigiri set is something that should be enjoyed as it is—no external flavor influences allowed except for wasabi and soy sauce. But unlike miso soup, which has a pretty straightforward flavor profile and has a certain saltiness that helps to boost our appetite without encroaching on the nigiri, the tonjiru was extremely rich, fatty, and greasy. While comforting, it didn’t pair well with the nigiri.
… moreEach piece of fish/egg was ridiculously PLUMP. The scallop was nice and buttery, albeit not as sweet as the scallop I had at ISHI & Kaori’s. The salmon was smooth and buttery as well, and the egg was succulent and sweet while still tasting like good quality egg. My favorite piece, however, was the squid. It was incredibly thick and chewy while still being buttery and almost melt-in-your-mouth. I have no idea how they did that, but that’s what it was like. The squid flavor absolutely filled my mouth, and there was a certain bite to the slice of squid that made for a textural joyride, but at the same time, I didn’t have to exert too much effort to chew it at all. The flavor almost reminded me of king crab innards, which is one of the most nutty, savory, and umami foods that I have ever tasted. It was wonderful.
One interesting thing about this place is that the don’t have any miso soup, just tonjiru. While I understand that the tonjiru is a heartier, more complete option with more ingredients, I didn’t think it worked very well with the nigiri set. You see, the nigiri set is something that should be enjoyed as it is—no external flavor influences allowed except for wasabi and soy sauce. But unlike miso soup, which has a pretty straightforward flavor profile and has a certain saltiness that helps to boost our appetite without encroaching on the nigiri, the tonjiru was extremely rich, fatty, and greasy. While comforting, it didn’t pair well with the nigiri.
Azusa
I ordered katsudon, tonjiru, and torotaku rolls on Uber Eats. As a Japanese person, I can confidently say this place is legit haha.
The katsu was thick and properly done, not those super thin, westernized versions lol. Everything tasted really good overall.
If I had one small note, I wish the tonjiru had pork belly and that the ingredients kept a bit more texture. They were a little overcooked and kind of melted away. But still, really good and satisfying!
… moreThe katsu was thick and properly done, not those super thin, westernized versions lol. Everything tasted really good overall.
If I had one small note, I wish the tonjiru had pork belly and that the ingredients kept a bit more texture. They were a little overcooked and kind of melted away. But still, really good and satisfying!
Jill Tetsuka
We were huge fans of the old Sambi restaurant and are so excited about Sambi’s new re-opening! The decor is beautiful and the food continues to be outstanding. It combines the best of Machiko-san’s cooking and Taichi’s sushi skills. It is comfort food with a modern touch. We are third-generation Japanese-Americans from LA and ties to Hawaii, and we think Sambi is one of the best!
… moreYusuke Sato
I stopped by on the very day they reopened after the renovation, and it was absolutely worth it. We ordered the tonkatsu set and the ginger pork set, and both were outstanding.
This place is nothing like the “Japanese-style” restaurants you often find in the U.S.—the flavors, presentation, and attention to detail all reflect genuine Japanese cooking.
Honestly, it’s surprising to find this level of authenticity at around $20. A truly great value and a spot I’m excited to come back to.
… moreThis place is nothing like the “Japanese-style” restaurants you often find in the U.S.—the flavors, presentation, and attention to detail all reflect genuine Japanese cooking.
Honestly, it’s surprising to find this level of authenticity at around $20. A truly great value and a spot I’m excited to come back to.
Eric Stenehjem
The omu (egg) curry rice was phenomenal – Best Japanese curry I’ve had around Portland
Karaage chicken in the bento was super moist with a light fluffy crispy shell
… moreKaraage chicken in the bento was super moist with a light fluffy crispy shell
Allen H
Sambi is finally reopened:). The menu is different. But I enjoyed the new hot food menu and sushi is even better than before. I do miss their grilled fish. This has been our go to place over 10 years and I am glad they are back and renewed.
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