Shizuku By Chef Naoko

The reviews led us to this lovely Japanese restaurant for lunch (as their dinner reservations were booked thru the month of February); but also seeing they served organic options! The meals (teriyaki chicken & miso tonkatsu) were beautifully presented, along with the ambiance, music & restaurant design. However if you're in a rush or only have 1 hr; definitely try for dinner instead. The servers were sweet & attentive, but very slow. The 18% gratuity was a surprise considering the slowness in delivery however we will try dinner to compare soon.

My son had been wanting to take me here, and tonight he did. It was as wonderful as he said it would be! Everything was beautifully plated, and tasted as good as it looked. The combinations of flavors all worked well together, and I enjoyed every bite! We had the style of dinner where they bring out the specialties that they are serving that day, or as my son said, "feed me for a while" (he actually knows the Japanese word, that was his translation for me benefit!). I will definitely come back!

Had lunch at Shizuku, EXCELLENT! Had chicken bowl and for the high quality was very reasonable price. Also wonderful design of the interiors is very relaxing. I walked 10 blocks to get here at friends recommendation and I will be back with friends. Thank you Chef Naoko for such a delightful place!

I cannot begin to express how delicious our meal was. Everything was made with finesse and we left the restaurant full and extremely satisfied. The physical restaurant itself is well designed and clean. Price will be high of course, but it was well worth the expensive bill. Highly recommend! (Didn't end up taking photos of all the courses because I got too excited and started eating)

Excellent space design & classical menu selection with strong accent on local fare, seafood & meats represented equally well - as it should be in Japanese epicurean practice. Remarkable sake selection, with origin indicated - Hyogo & Akita, my personal favorites, excellent opposites for various courses.

My wife and I just finished dinner at Shizuku. What an experience! It was very Japanese, and very Oregon. We loved the uniquely oat-crusted shumai. The fantastic house-made tofu had sesame sauce and chopped Oregon hazelnuts. The umami-rich beef was served with kale. The crab cakes are local Dungeness. All of the dishes were excellent, and we're looking forward to going again to try more of the menu.

They have just opened a new space next to the previous location. It is amazing place to eat. Not only the food quality is really the best Japanese food in town but also the interior and atmosphere are so nice and peaceful. She did so nice creation there. Their service will be a key to be successful as one of kind Japanese cuisine in Portland. And I am sure she will. :)