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Janken, Portland, OR

Janken

4.7
4.7
1063 Reviews
$50 and over
Creative Japanese

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Booked 41 times today
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Experiences are available.
  • 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
  • Area
    Pearl District
  • Cross Street
    NW 13th Ave & Everett in the Pearl District
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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Experiences

  • Valentine's Day 2025

    USD 119.00 per person

    Prepaid

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine’s Day in unforgettable style with a unique Japanese-Korean Fusion dinner experience at Janken. Indulge in an exclusive, a la carte menu featuring one-night-only specials, thoughtfully crafted for sharing and designed to elevate your evening. To secure your place for this exceptional dining experience, a pre-payment of $119 per guest is required, which will be fully credited to your final bill. Please note, all reservations are for a two-hour period to ensure a relaxed and intimate experience. Reservations are fully refundable up to 72 hours before your scheduled time. A 20% service charge will be added to all parties. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind celebration of love and flavor—reserve your seat today!
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What 1,063 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.
1,063 Reviews
  1. Nora

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Roslynn

    VIP

    Sacramento

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  3. Steven

    VIP

    San Francisco

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  4. Inha

    Portland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  5. Jenny

    Portland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  6. Wendy

    Portland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Sophia was excellent. The food was really delicious. The Bingsu dessert is the best.

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  7. Brooke

    VIP

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and delicious food! One of the best meals we have had in a long time.

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  8. Mary

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Janken is gorgeous!! I’d say the perfect place for a special occasion. I celebrated my birthday there and the food was phenomenal.

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  9. Freddy

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, it’s a great place! I love the decor and the vibe. The service is excellent, and the food quality is good. The only downside is that, as someone who follows a plant-based diet, the options are very limited—there are no more than three vegan dishes available.

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  10. Danielle

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service at this restaurant was excellent! However, I do think all the plates are far overpriced. For just a few drinks, an appetizer, a few sushi rolls & such for four people is going to run you over $500 with tip. We were going out for a birthday, so it was a really nice ambience and we were willing to pay the cost, but I’m not sure that we would go back.

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FAQs

Janken is rated 4.7 stars by 1063 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 41 times today
You're in luck! We still have 2 timeslots left
Experiences are available.
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
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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