"Kaede, opened by married couple Shinji and Izumi Uehara in the quiet Sellwood neighborhood in 2023, is a sushi kappo restaurant, serving a mix of sushi and cooked dishes - a little buttoned-up, but less formal than a kaiseki restaurant. Shinji stands behind the sushi counter, while Izumi is the server and the head of the kitchen."
"Nigiri comes out five pieces at a time, starring fish from Tokyo's markets with varieties not often seen in town, like wavy back skipjack or threeline grunt. Each piece of nigiri comes alive with garnish - a dab of yuzu jam, a sliver of shiso leaf."
"If you can snag a slightly more expensive (and hard to get - check when reservations open 14 days in advance) counter reservation ($97), it's well worth it to watch Shinji work, plus diners receive exclusive sushi counter dishes like hand rolls."
Kaede, opened by Shinji and Izumi Uehara in 2023, provides affordable omakase experiences starting at $85 per person in Portland's Sellwood neighborhood. The sushi kappo restaurant combines nigiri and cooked dishes with less formality than kaiseki. Shinji prepares sushi while Izumi manages service and kitchen operations. Dinners feature chilled appetizers, five-piece nigiri servings with Tokyo market fish varieties, and garnishes like yuzu jam and shiso. Izumi curates a rotating sake list with diverse flavor profiles. Supplemental dishes and upgrades enhance the experience. Counter reservations at $97 offer exclusive hand rolls and views of Shinji's technique. The restaurant maintains strict policies: tasting menu only, two-person party limit, and advance reservations required.
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