Janken

Name: Janken
Address: 250 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR, United States, 97209-2953
Telephone: (503) 841-6406
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

997 Reviews

$50 and over

Creative Japanese

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Fancy

Experience a culinary journey through Japanese-Korean Fusion cuisine. Our mission is to spark joy and imagination with every dining experience through fusion cuisine demonstrating that everything is better together. Focused on small plates, hand-crafted cocktails and sharing, Janken provides a nod to the variety of experiences you can have when you dine with us. We embrace a traditional-contemporary blend to create a comfortable upscale dining experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Creative Japanese, Korean, Asian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 841-6406
Website
http://www.jankenrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
250 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209-2953
Neighbourhood
Pearl District
Cross Street
NW 13th Ave & Everett in the Pearl District
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

Thanksgiving To-Go Meals
US$99.00 - US$149.00 per person
Prepaid
Nov 28, 2024 only
Multiple times
Pick-up at 250 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
*Select 1 person in experience to order 1 meal, 2 people in experience to order 2 meals, etc.* *TIMES INDICATE ORDER PICK UP TIME SLOT AVAILABILITIES* This Thanksgiving, we’re bringing the flavors of Janken to your home with our to-go meals. Perfectly designed for intimate gatherings, our menu options for two or four guests feature everything you need for a memorable, hassle-free holiday feast. Whether you're celebrating with a small group or planning a cozy night in, our meal kits offer a stress-free, gourmet experience that’s ready to heat and enjoy. You can also customize your meal with add-ons of your favorite sides to make your feast just right.
Holiday Brunch
US$49.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 22, 2024 only
Celebrate the season with a special holiday brunch designed to bring warmth and cheer to your table! Our social occasion brunch combines classic brunch favorites with unique, Japanese-Korean flavors to create an unforgettable meal for friends and family. From sweet indulgences to savory delights, every dish is crafted to make your holiday morning feel extra special. Gather around, savor the moment, and let us make your brunch a truly joyous occasion.

What 997 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Portland / Oregon
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Portland
Hot spot
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Janken offers an incredible dining experience with "food, impeccable service, and an amazing atmosphere." Guests rave about the unique and beautifully presented dishes, particularly the "hamachi crispy rice" and "salmon tacos." While the ambiance is stylish and vibrant, it can be a bit noisy. Perfect for special occasions, but be aware of higher prices.

997 Reviews

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randy
Portland
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Probably the best food and cocktails in Portland. That is saying a lot. Gorgeous ambiance and very good service. Highly recommend the lychee martini and scallops. Creative, high level flavors and presentations. Only dings are the menu on QR codes or flimsy unreadable paper. So, phone lights going on all over the tables. Also, the corkage fees exceed NYC, ($120 for 2 bottles) so we passed on our favorite bottles saved for birthday celebration from home cellar.
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RichardA
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful decoration & delicious food. We enjoyed it
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Skye
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a great experience with great food! I love how attentive the staff was and everything that we had was presented so beautifully.
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Robert
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, knowledgeable staff! We had the oysters, green beans, sprouts, ribs, chicken, tempura maki…all were superb. The matcha tiramisu and desert spring rolls were a perfect cap (along with cappuccino)! Can’t wait to go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Janken for my 28th birthday and it was amazing! We had delicious cocktails, a mix of sushi and hot items, and a very special birthday dessert. I must say that we ordered way too much, but it was nice to try a little bit of everything. The ambience and service was great and I will 100% recommend Janken to my friends and family for special occasions!
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Chelsea
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been to Janken countless times and this was by far the best experience. Sofia was the best server. We ordered way too much food and she gave is enough time with each dish. We didn’t feel rushed or overwhelmed with the amount of food like previous visits. She was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed.
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Loralyn
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our evening at Janken was an amazing experience! The atmosphere was beautiful and I can’t say enough good things about the food. As a party of three we had about 9 small plates. The foie gras sushi, wagyu fried rice, seared scallops, and Peking duck were the ones I remember and they were all delicious. We also had the Korean snow dessert, and enjoyed it so much. Totally recommend this place
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Howard
Tallahassee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience, from food to drinks to even allowing our kiddo to build his Legos. Our waitress Aliyah was amazing too and she truly made it a 10/10 experience!
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Glenn
Hawaii
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! The menu is extensive but both times I have gone the wait staff was extremely versed in guiding me to good selections. I highly recommend the experience as the quality and uniqueness of the cuisine is fantastic. I wish there were more gluten free sushi options is my only complaint. They changed the menu between my visits and took away an excellent gluten free roll. I wish the sushi chefs had more freedom in creating gluten-free alternatives.
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Barb
Portland
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was great, staff had great attitudes, although service and bar was pretty slow and they forgot drinks ordered a few times. Also adding %20 gratuities automatically was surprising considering the pressure to order 2-3 dishes per person already made the bill over $150pp
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FAQs

Janken is rated 4.8 stars by 997 OpenTable diners.

Janken does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.