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Laid-back venue serving sushi & Japanese dishes, plus Pan-Pacific plates & diverse sakes.
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Address: 109 1st St, Hood River, OR 97031
Phone: (541) 386-7423
Website: http://www.sushiokalani.com/
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Okalani, serving family-style Japanese and Pan-Pacific inspired food and fun to Hood River Oregon and the surrounding Columbia River Gorge.
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D S
We live in the area and have been coming here for years choosing Okalani over the newer sushi restaurant near the event site. The luster has worn off, we used to come for the quality and customer service but it is lacking.
I ordered 2 rainbow rolls over the phone, when we got home I discovered the person who took the order placed the wrong roll ( wango maki roll). This in itself is fine as we all make mistakes, however In addition to the order being wrong the chef decided to use black rotten avocado. I don’t understand how that happened.
I felt the restaurant should know this so they could prevent it from happening again. I called and let the girl know about the wrong order and the bad avocado and she said she would relay this to the manager.
No call as of yet so- sorry I am posting this review.
… moreI ordered 2 rainbow rolls over the phone, when we got home I discovered the person who took the order placed the wrong roll ( wango maki roll). This in itself is fine as we all make mistakes, however In addition to the order being wrong the chef decided to use black rotten avocado. I don’t understand how that happened.
I felt the restaurant should know this so they could prevent it from happening again. I called and let the girl know about the wrong order and the bad avocado and she said she would relay this to the manager.
No call as of yet so- sorry I am posting this review.
D G
Great sushi. Rice is perfect. Fish is fresh. Eel sauce made in house. They don’t cut corners on anything. Creative menu and specials. This is a serious restaurant run by talented and dedicated chefs who clearly care about putting together quality food. This is the only sushi restaurant in the Gorge worth eating at.
… moreQ John
We decided to stop in after getting a recommendation from the bartender at another bar nearby. The food turned out to be really good; we ordered a few appetizers and they ended up being surprisingly filling, which worked out perfectly for us. I’d definitely go back for another visit. My only complaint is that it felt a bit muggy inside, which made the atmosphere a little less comfortable than it could have been.
… moreMelanie G
Overall – Fabulous! Fresh fish that melts in mouth, flavorful rolls, great service and atmosphere. I wish this restaurant was in my town. More reason to come back to Hood River more often!
… moreMaui World Travelers
Our last supper in Hood River was here which was right across the street from our hotel (Hood River Hotel). What an odd name. Kalani in Hawaii can be a surname or first name. Not sure what “Okalani” means. But, if you’re in the mood for some Japanese food, this is one of two spots I’ve tried in the area.
ATMOSPHERE:
The restaurant is underground so don’t expect any views, LOL. Décor was clean and simple. Because of our large party, we got seated in their “tatami room” which has a cutout in the floor for your legs to hang like a traditional sitting even though you’re really sitting on the floor.
MENU:
Fusion of Japanese/Mexican/American apps, sashimi, “Hawaiian” pokē, sushi, noodles (no ramen), desserts.
BEVERAGE:
Momokawa Pearl Sake – $22.00 large
This was a cold sake, cloudy in color, and sweet. Being a white wine drinker, I liked it but had to take it slow due to its potency.
FOOD:
Miso Soup – $2.50
I had a sip from my spouse’s bowl which was extremely drab. Miso soup should be salty and bold with bits of tofu and seaweed. Nada.
Tempura Shriimp – $9.50, 3 pcs.
Definitely not frozen, they were fairly crispy, but the tempura sauce was weak in flavor from being too diluted with water.
Yakisoba with Chicken – $11.50
My choice but because we were eating family-style, I didn’t get enough of it (the main reason why I loathe family style). I always choose a good dish and everyone else whacks it up. Anyway, the sauce was a bit tart and tasted like it came out of a jar. That said, being a noodle fanatic, I still liked it even if it wasn’t the best I’ve had.
Dragon Maki Sushi – $8.50
The last time I had eel I didn’t care for it, but someone at our table convinced me to try it again. Second time is a charm! There were no bones in it like my last experience and it was savory and sweet with a texture similar to butterfish.
Sushi Platter
Someone ordered a huge platter of 16 nigiri and 24 maki. I’m not a huge sushi fan so I had just a piece of California roll which was good. The fish looked very fresh, just like back home.
Udon
Avoid this as the broth was extremely uninteresting and bland. The al dente udon noodles were good but you need a good broth for the perfect marriage.
SERVICE:
The male server that assisted our side of the room was friendly and professional.
OVERALL:
I wasn’t expecting exquisite Japanese cuisine in Hood River and neither should you.
… moreATMOSPHERE:
The restaurant is underground so don’t expect any views, LOL. Décor was clean and simple. Because of our large party, we got seated in their “tatami room” which has a cutout in the floor for your legs to hang like a traditional sitting even though you’re really sitting on the floor.
MENU:
Fusion of Japanese/Mexican/American apps, sashimi, “Hawaiian” pokē, sushi, noodles (no ramen), desserts.
BEVERAGE:
Momokawa Pearl Sake – $22.00 large
This was a cold sake, cloudy in color, and sweet. Being a white wine drinker, I liked it but had to take it slow due to its potency.
FOOD:
Miso Soup – $2.50
I had a sip from my spouse’s bowl which was extremely drab. Miso soup should be salty and bold with bits of tofu and seaweed. Nada.
Tempura Shriimp – $9.50, 3 pcs.
Definitely not frozen, they were fairly crispy, but the tempura sauce was weak in flavor from being too diluted with water.
Yakisoba with Chicken – $11.50
My choice but because we were eating family-style, I didn’t get enough of it (the main reason why I loathe family style). I always choose a good dish and everyone else whacks it up. Anyway, the sauce was a bit tart and tasted like it came out of a jar. That said, being a noodle fanatic, I still liked it even if it wasn’t the best I’ve had.
Dragon Maki Sushi – $8.50
The last time I had eel I didn’t care for it, but someone at our table convinced me to try it again. Second time is a charm! There were no bones in it like my last experience and it was savory and sweet with a texture similar to butterfish.
Sushi Platter
Someone ordered a huge platter of 16 nigiri and 24 maki. I’m not a huge sushi fan so I had just a piece of California roll which was good. The fish looked very fresh, just like back home.
Udon
Avoid this as the broth was extremely uninteresting and bland. The al dente udon noodles were good but you need a good broth for the perfect marriage.
SERVICE:
The male server that assisted our side of the room was friendly and professional.
OVERALL:
I wasn’t expecting exquisite Japanese cuisine in Hood River and neither should you.
Rick Briggs
Great little Sushi resteraunt in Hood River proper. The menu has many great items, the portions are good size and the fish tasted fresh. They lost a star due to the very long wait for our order, much longer than a typical sushi wait. The place is fairly small, with very limited seating. If you don’t want to wait a long time for a seat, you really need to avoid peak hours. Place is a little dark because it is pretty much located underground. Pretty young crowd in attendance.
… moreJames Schick
Absolutely my go-to spot for sushi in the gorge. I stumbled across this gem, hidden under Celilo in Hood River, in 2020. The first time I tried it, they hooked me as a permanent return customer. At this point, I have lost track of the amount of times I have brought friends and family on surprise excursions that either begin or end at Okalani, and many of them have continued that tradition. They have a curated selection of sake, cider, and beer (but no liquor) that is always a pleasure to drink your way through a small portion. Their sushiyas are passionate and well-trained, and always a pleasure to chat with (if they’re slow enough that it’s not a distraction) from the bar. At least two private rooms hidden by shoji screens lurk at the back of the restaurant, perfect for private and group celebrations. The server staff has seemed to change consistently over the years I have been going, but the level of service provided has always been top notch. There is a small waiting area in case the restaurant is all full when you arrive, but they offer several amenities while you wait – Beverage service, edamame, AND the option to simply leave your name and number (as well as preferred seating and party size) so that you can walk around historic Hood River while waiting for their delicious food.
… moreMISTY GAGE
Best nigiri I’ve had in my life hands down. The salmon and tuna were perfectly buttery and melt in your mouth delicious. Highly recommend and we certainly be back on our next trip.
… moreJen B.
1st, the sushi quality is excellent but the pieces are tiny so order 2 entrees, and the price is good. On with the experience:
My husband and I were driving through from Portland. This sushi restaurant was the only one on 84 before our destination. I called 3 times asking to place an order, the first time a woman said to call when we were closer, the second time the same woman said that ordering 2 dinners was too big because they were too busy to fulfill it, we got to Hood River around 7:30 and pulled off and gave them 1 more try and a different woman was happy to take my order … We waited, watching people high on drugs meander around the street, and we finally got our order and left. When we arrived at our destination, about an hour later, and finally opened the bag we were missing an entire entre … Such a bummer! So we shared what we had, 3 rolls and the Chef’s Love Assortment. The sushi is really good, very high quality but teeny pieces, surprisingly, even the rolls are small … But the prices are good so order 2 entrees and you’ll have a meal … They did reimburse me the price of the second dinner, a 12-piece sashimi order.
… moreMy husband and I were driving through from Portland. This sushi restaurant was the only one on 84 before our destination. I called 3 times asking to place an order, the first time a woman said to call when we were closer, the second time the same woman said that ordering 2 dinners was too big because they were too busy to fulfill it, we got to Hood River around 7:30 and pulled off and gave them 1 more try and a different woman was happy to take my order … We waited, watching people high on drugs meander around the street, and we finally got our order and left. When we arrived at our destination, about an hour later, and finally opened the bag we were missing an entire entre … Such a bummer! So we shared what we had, 3 rolls and the Chef’s Love Assortment. The sushi is really good, very high quality but teeny pieces, surprisingly, even the rolls are small … But the prices are good so order 2 entrees and you’ll have a meal … They did reimburse me the price of the second dinner, a 12-piece sashimi order.
ecodynamix
Excellent spot offering a multitude of vegan options. Staff is great. Awesome sake selections. It’s in the sub-level just below the mountain town’s sloping sidewalk; giving it a vintage urban themed appeal. Gotta try the edamame with their signature flavor and crunchy salt crystals!
… more