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Janken, Portland, OR

Janken

4.7
4.7
1069 Reviews
$50 and over
Creative Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    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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What 1,069 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Janken offers an exquisite dining experience with "phenomenal" food, "impeccable" service, and a "beautiful" atmosphere, making it ideal for special occasions. While the menu is lauded for its creativity and quality, it can be pricey, with portions sometimes described as small. The restaurant's ambiance and decor are "amazing," with standout dishes including sushi and innovative cocktails.

1,069 Reviews
  1. Tissany

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great and we really liked the ambience. Food was good for some and less than what we would expect for some…

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  2. Rodrigo

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall it was a good experience. The food was delightful and the service was spectacular. The drinks were subpar compared to restaurants in a similar price range but that was the only area I believe could use improvement.

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  3. Marchel

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience with delicious food and specials to choose from. Things that could make it a better is to find a better option rather than keeping the doors open when the hot stone is being in use. It made it terribly cold and uncomfortable

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  4. Nicole

    Denver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, and the food more than met expecations. The flavor /spice / and freshness of the vegatables are not to be missed! The waitress and team were also able to make changes to the bao bun dish so we could try a vegan version. Would love if there were more veggie/vegan options as the veggie roll was so delicious, so were all the vegatables we ordered. Would definitly dine here again.

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  5. Arunima

    VIP

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food good ambience perfect for a dinner date!

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  6. Nora

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from the food to the service was such a fun experience. Great for a date night

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  7. Roslynn

    Sacramento

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came to Oregon on a business trip and this place was recommended to have dinner at. I’m so thrilled we did, everything was exceptional! We were running late and gave them a call to give them a heads up, they were happy to accommodate us as well as appreciated us calling ahead to make them aware. You’re than greater by a host who takes you to your table and welcomed by someone who checks your coat in. This restaurant works as a team, someone who takes your order, another who removes empty plates, and someone who fills your drinks as well as serves your food. Our server was very detailed and explained everything so well! We had a hard time deciding since we wanted to try everything lol. She broke it down for us, gave us time to decide came over and took our order. She then has a well orchestrated way of when items will come to the table. This was genius so you don’t get anything so heavy that it prevents you from trying the other items you wanted to try. This is a share group dining experience. How I rate the dishes we enjoyed Spicy wok Edamame 4/5- not spicy but very flavorful just a lot of liquid in the bowl. Edamame 5/5-cooked perfectly Mushroom Bao Buns 5+/5 OMG this was definitely a favorite I could just eat those for the entire meal. Just a delightful pocket of awesome to enjoy. Pork belly Bao Buns-5/5 I didn’t get a chance to try this one but the other two people really raved about it Bone Marrow 3/5 I feel like it was just missing something and I’m not sure what that was which is why I rated it like so. Toro Nigiri 5+/5 so buttery and delicious! Who would’ve thought something so small could be soooo delicious! Wagyu Fried Rice 4/5 good but trying it once would be enough for me to where I wouldn’t order it again after had trying it. Bulgogi Sujebi 3/5 way too sweet! Dubai to Janken 5/5 don’t think about this one, have to get it! Bingsu-5/5 great for sharing, was worried it would be super sweet but was PERFECT! Sushi Ice cream2/5 underwhelming

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  8. Steven

    VIP

    San Francisco

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good was excellent. Service was terrific. Some of the cocktails seemed overpriced, but they were good. We loved the two types of steak tartare.

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  9. Inha

    Portland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time at Janken was amazing. I requested a quiet spot and they happily gave me few options to choose from. The service was great, our server James explained everything and was very professional as well as the rest of the staff members. Food was delicious and quiet atmosphere with a dimmed light makes Janken a perfect place for a romantic dates. Definitely recommend that place.

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  10. Jenny

    Portland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went for my a few of my favorite dishes, the Caviar platter, Steak Tartare & Crispy Rice Hamachi.

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Janken is rated 4.7 stars by 1069 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Google Map for Janken

250 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209-2953

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    NW 13th Ave & Everett in the Pearl District
  • Neighborhood
    Pearl District
  • 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
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creative Japanese, Korean, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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