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Casual venue for sushi & creative maki rolls served à la carte or in tasting menus paired with sake.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 990 NW Newport Ave, Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 388-4636
Website: http://kanpaibend.com/
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Kanpai Sushi Bar in beautiful Bend Oregon. Located at 990 NW Newport Ave, Bend, OR 97701.
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I like Kanpai. The last few times we’ve been there we’ve left happy with how the food was. I do think some of their items are very overpriced.
Reviews
Hami Chan
Extremely disappointed with this place. The prices are way overrated $35 for a small bowl of salmon poke with just a couple of deep-fried chips on the side. The poke itself was missing any real flavor or seasoning, just plain fish tossed together with no balance or freshness to the taste. And to make it worse, there was no rice which makes no sense, since poke traditionally comes served over rice, especially at that price point.
The sushi rice we did try in the rolls was honestly the worst I’ve ever had. Completely dry, undercooked, and flavorless. Sushi rice is the foundation of good sushi it should be soft, slightly sticky, and melt in your mouth with that perfect hint of vinegar. This had none of that.
My partner ordered a ramen bowl, and that wasn’t any better. The broth was undersalted and flat, lacking depth or umami. The only thing we could taste was the aftertaste of fatty, slow-cooked pork and not in a pleasant way.
For the prices they’re charging, the quality and flavors are nowhere near worth it. There are plenty of other sushi spots that actually care about balance, flavor, and proper preparation this place, sadly, isn’t one of them.
… moreThe sushi rice we did try in the rolls was honestly the worst I’ve ever had. Completely dry, undercooked, and flavorless. Sushi rice is the foundation of good sushi it should be soft, slightly sticky, and melt in your mouth with that perfect hint of vinegar. This had none of that.
My partner ordered a ramen bowl, and that wasn’t any better. The broth was undersalted and flat, lacking depth or umami. The only thing we could taste was the aftertaste of fatty, slow-cooked pork and not in a pleasant way.
For the prices they’re charging, the quality and flavors are nowhere near worth it. There are plenty of other sushi spots that actually care about balance, flavor, and proper preparation this place, sadly, isn’t one of them.
Mike Butler
Had a great time sitting at the bar with a party of 4. Our server Nick was very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious – fresh fish and creative flavors. Nice ambiance in an intimate restaurant.
… moreNick Apa
Great edamame, but thats about it. Some unique rolls that help but Way overpriced for what you get. Small quantities and rolls and the fish is just alright at best. Would have been more satisfied with conveyor belt….
… moreKristen Chou
An unfortunate experience. This restaurant is probably just fortunate that people don’t know the food could be better.
We really looked forward to enjoying many of the items on the menu but the restaurant was so busy we ordered Takeout; Agedashi Tofu, Hamachi Kama, salmon nigiri, tempura etc.
What was served as the Agedashi Tofu was absolutely not how this dish is typically prepared. Fried, thin slices of firm tofu? The batter was hard and chewy. The soup base for the tofu and the dipping sauce for the Tempura were in confusing containers for the portion sizes needed.
We ordered two servings of rice; what we received was a portion enough for one bowl and it had soy sauce on parts of the rice, like it was leftover rice or had been used for something else.
The order of Rainbow Roll had been packaged to-go, but someone drizzled Soy Sauce on top so when we got home (5 minutes away) the rice was all soggy, and the rolls fell apart.
The Hamachi Kama was decent – I’d say a little dry but it had good flavor.
The most disappointing was the Nigiri which had most likely been prepared hours in advance but left out without being covered, so the fish was dried out and had no rich umami flavor.
Overall, incredibly disappointing especially for the $200 price point our order totaled.
I’d strongly recommend taking better care of your ingredients, packing orders to go properly so they arrive fresh and not soggy. I’d rethink the Agedashi tofu dish and please use medium-firm tofu…
If someone orders rice please don’t pour soy sauce on top.
… moreWe really looked forward to enjoying many of the items on the menu but the restaurant was so busy we ordered Takeout; Agedashi Tofu, Hamachi Kama, salmon nigiri, tempura etc.
What was served as the Agedashi Tofu was absolutely not how this dish is typically prepared. Fried, thin slices of firm tofu? The batter was hard and chewy. The soup base for the tofu and the dipping sauce for the Tempura were in confusing containers for the portion sizes needed.
We ordered two servings of rice; what we received was a portion enough for one bowl and it had soy sauce on parts of the rice, like it was leftover rice or had been used for something else.
The order of Rainbow Roll had been packaged to-go, but someone drizzled Soy Sauce on top so when we got home (5 minutes away) the rice was all soggy, and the rolls fell apart.
The Hamachi Kama was decent – I’d say a little dry but it had good flavor.
The most disappointing was the Nigiri which had most likely been prepared hours in advance but left out without being covered, so the fish was dried out and had no rich umami flavor.
Overall, incredibly disappointing especially for the $200 price point our order totaled.
I’d strongly recommend taking better care of your ingredients, packing orders to go properly so they arrive fresh and not soggy. I’d rethink the Agedashi tofu dish and please use medium-firm tofu…
If someone orders rice please don’t pour soy sauce on top.
Matthew Krunglevich
A great spot for sushi nestled on Bends Westside. Fresh fish and great tastes that have a local flair. Three food was great with above average service. Pricing was as expected for quality of ingredients. Cocktails were prepared with fresh ingredients. Atmosphere is mildly upscale and well behaved family friendly. Parking is kinda challenging at times. Reservations recommended.
… moreTyler Gremban
This place is incredible! Chef Luke puts out some of the freshest and most unique sushi flavors I’ve had. This is the sushi I’ve been looking for in Bend. Definitely found our new go-to!
… moreShannon M
It’s been several years since I’ve been here. Had a guest from out of town due to a family emergency and wanted to make a bad day better.
It was later in the evening and we were finally relaxed after a massage.
Called to be courteous and ask if 8:30 was too late as they were closing at 9. The manager went into detail about how they were short staffed and really wanted to close early. We asked if take out would be okay and he reluctantly said yes.
Both settled on a $35 poke bowl each. Paid the $70 and gave them a tip as he reminded us what an inconvenience this was. I asked if his name was on the receipt so we could thank him in a review, he gave an awkward look in the bag and said yes.
Once home, we opened the containers to find about 1/3c of poke mix, 1/3c seaweed, and a handful of stale chips.
I understand prices have increased, but not to this level.
When I called to say we were not okay with the order and I would like to come to an agreement, he said they have an old POS system and he was only able to refund the entire amount. I said I did not want that and also wanted to leave the tip for the staff. He said again that could not be done.
He literally told me that he would have to refund the entire amount and not to worry – he would “deal with the repercussions” and reminded me that they went out of their way to make sure we got food at all, even though they didn’t have a dishwasher.
I wish he had said no to us getting an order at all and we had not had this bad experience to cap off a sad day.
Too bad the reviews on Bend Foodies Facebook group and other sites are true – I didn’t want to believe my once fav is now a permanent memory, but I refuse to be treated this way.
Still don’t know Dude’s name because we never got that receipt he pretended to glance at in the bag…
… moreIt was later in the evening and we were finally relaxed after a massage.
Called to be courteous and ask if 8:30 was too late as they were closing at 9. The manager went into detail about how they were short staffed and really wanted to close early. We asked if take out would be okay and he reluctantly said yes.
Both settled on a $35 poke bowl each. Paid the $70 and gave them a tip as he reminded us what an inconvenience this was. I asked if his name was on the receipt so we could thank him in a review, he gave an awkward look in the bag and said yes.
Once home, we opened the containers to find about 1/3c of poke mix, 1/3c seaweed, and a handful of stale chips.
I understand prices have increased, but not to this level.
When I called to say we were not okay with the order and I would like to come to an agreement, he said they have an old POS system and he was only able to refund the entire amount. I said I did not want that and also wanted to leave the tip for the staff. He said again that could not be done.
He literally told me that he would have to refund the entire amount and not to worry – he would “deal with the repercussions” and reminded me that they went out of their way to make sure we got food at all, even though they didn’t have a dishwasher.
I wish he had said no to us getting an order at all and we had not had this bad experience to cap off a sad day.
Too bad the reviews on Bend Foodies Facebook group and other sites are true – I didn’t want to believe my once fav is now a permanent memory, but I refuse to be treated this way.
Still don’t know Dude’s name because we never got that receipt he pretended to glance at in the bag…
Bri R
Cannot say enough good things about Kanpai. Specifically the omakase, absolutely worth it to let the chef take you in his arms and deliver you the best sushi in Bend. The flavor concoctions that they curate for the omakase are always unimaginably delicious. Drooling sitting here writing this review. Besides the overwhelmingly delicious food, the staff and ambience is just as good. Kanpai is a quaint neighborhood sushi joint, which I would highly recommend reservations for, especially for omakase. Staff is always so kind, fun, and attentive. Highly recommend.
… moreAdam Ansari
The sushi is good. The ramen is just okay. The whiskey is overpriced. First time going to a sushi restaurant in Bend and I will say I had an enjoyable experience. The service is great and I really enjoyed the overall experience but I would recommend sticking to the sake and the beer and the sushi. I really enjoyed the vegetarian options on the sushi menu. The Godzilla roll especially was popular with the vegetarians at the table. I was also impressed by the Harley David-san (great name ) roll. I really wasn’t sure about the nuts in the roll but I actually really liked it. There are really some interesting rolls on the menu. The presentation on the Caterpillar though! Top notch! Overall I had a great time here and I would come back.
… moreJodi (Foodieinflipflops)
I rarely eat sushi bc of the poor quality and respect of fish, so extremely grateful to have a Japanese restaurant serving sustainable high quality sushi/sashimi. Large creative selection of items to please everyone. The specials are always worth trying too. Servers are alway attentive, pleasant and helpful.
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