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BEST SUSHI IN THE PACIFIC NORTH WEST
Those are the best sushi I have eaten in the Pacific Northwest Area. I don't know why some people really hate the restaurant that much. ALL of the Jap...
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11/22/2007
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Go for the SUSHI. Best in Town!
Not cheap or romantic... just great sushi. Possibly the best sushi in Portland. Fresh and very tasty....
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6/21/2007
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Really horrible- about all I have to say- really!
I have traveled all over the world and had some of the best sushi. I also owned my own restaurant so I know what goes into quality sushi and poor sush...
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5/21/2007
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The worse sushi ever!!!!
I don't understand what people are saying with the good reviews!!! I read.... I went.... I ate.... it was horrible!!! I truly believe that they are no...
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citysearch.com on
4/4/2007
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Fresh fish, but mushy rice. Moderately priced sushi, expensive entrees
I tried 3 different and two entrees on a recent visit to Murata. I had the california, spicy tuna, and river eel rolls. While the fish was extremely f...
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citysearch.com on
3/9/2007
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most authentic japanese cuisine on west coast
Murata tastes just like eating in Japan! All the flavors and little dishes, like the chawanmushi taste just like it came from Kyoto. You can order a s...
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1/14/2007
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Best Sushi in Portland
Murata is the finest sushi chef in Portland. Not only is the fish incredibly fresh and the service amazing, but the ambiance is the closest to a tradi...
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10/24/2006
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Best Spicy Tuna rolls in town...and perhaps the whole state of Oregon.
I just went to Murata for the second time and this time I order take out. I drove a ways away ( I am from Washington state) just to get their Spicy Tu...
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citysearch.com on
8/26/2006
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great customer service
Fresh and tasty sushi but be careful cause its easy to hike up the bill! I spent 53.00 just on avocado rolls and california rolls. By the way ixnay on...
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citysearch.com on
7/8/2006
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Quality matters more than anything.
They have a quality fresh food. If you just need to have a quick Japanese food, there is a new convert belt SUSHI restaurant in town. We usually make ...
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5/16/2006
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Refused service
I have dined at Murata on several occasions, and agree they have excellent sushi. However, this week I attempted to stop for dinner before attending t...
From
citysearch.com on
4/29/2006
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Great sushi, horrifying service
My guest & I spent $145 on sushi and sashimi. The fish was superb and better than most places in Portland. The service is horrifyingly bad. They ignor...
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12/31/2005
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Finest Nigiri Sushi in Portland
Murata clearly stands out at the finest Japanese restaurant in Portland. The service can be slow at times and the restaurant gets crowded during the l...
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citysearch.com on
12/8/2005
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True sushi lovers beware!
I dined in November, 2005. The rainbow roll was made with SMOKED salmon instead of the fresh salmon that every other quality sushi restaurant uses. I ...
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11/17/2005
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THE best sushi in town
There is nothing fancy or gimmicky about this place. If you like real japanese cuisine, with the freshest and best sushi in Portland, then this is the...
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4/23/2005
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Nigirizushi ok, Rolls so-so
I ordered my sushi/sashimi to go because this is a tiny restaurant and better suited to adults (I have a 5 y.o. with a lot of energy). The nigirizushi...
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6/16/2004
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One of the best
It's often difficult to differentiate a great Japanese restaurant from a bad, but this one seems to be a cut above the others I've tried: Mio Sushi, S...
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6/13/2003
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fresh
This place has some of the freshest sashimi in Portland. I've been here at least 5 or so times, and not once has any of the nigiri been less that spar...
From
citysearch.com on
6/2/2003
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Watch Out
Multiple Bad experiances have soured me on this resaurant. Food can be good but restaurant is too small and kids seem to run wild. DO NOT TAKE A DATE ...
From
citysearch.com on
4/8/2003
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good stuff
the food here is great but i'm kind of a budget shopper...not a great place for cheap eats......
From
citysearch.com on
3/9/2003
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Amazing fish!
Truly the best fish in Portland, fresh and large portions, prepared beautifully. We've had the opportunity to have both grades of toro as well as abal...
From
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11/16/2002
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Quality and Authentic
From all the Japanese retaurants that I have been to in Portland, Murata rates as one of the highest. All sushi bars order their fish from the same co...
From
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8/6/2002
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Best fish in town
The highest quality fish I have had in Portland, in a traditional Japanese setting (mat rooms and all!). There are many fantastic dishes at Murata, es...
From
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8/5/2002
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Murata used to be the best place to eat sushi in town. But since Terry-san left there is no fun to chat with chef about the specials of the day. Servi...
From
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6/5/2002
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