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I like to think that I'm a good judge of food. I grew up eating all kinds of cuisines in new york, sushi being one of them. moving to Portland, it was easy to find OK Japanese cuisine, mio is just fine for a quick bite, Masu has good fish and kind of overambitious food if you wanna dress up, But Yoko's to me is the best of the best. \r
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The food is exceptional. as for the fish, i NEVER get that 'not so fresh"" feeling. the creativity of the menu transcends all other sushi restaurants Ive been to in portland, from the perfectly broiled hamachi collar, to the taka's tuna, your looking at some amazing plays on Japanese cuisine. fun and pretty to look at, the portions are also huge, more like a good burger at a bar than a tapas. \r
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Look, the staff is not going to kiss you a**, they are busy and they get their job done. unless you get to this place at 5 your probably gonna have to wait anywhere up to an hour to eat. there is a nice bar next door that you can have yoko's call you at when your table is ready. \r
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if your starving, go elsewhere. going out to eat is an occasion, and this is in no way fast food. neither is Les Halles, or Babbo. you go for the experience of the food, its very good, the chefs are personable when you sit at the bar, the atmosphere allows for jeans and a tee shirt, but never feels cheap. its the perfect mix of calm and quality. \r
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if you think resturants like Koji and Todi and Fuji are OK, then stick to these. they will serve you questionable fish on the cheap and super fast. the staff will be super bubbly! you can savor this instead of the food. I prefer to preserve the integrity of my palate and my lower intestine, so i will be sticking to Yoko's!
Pros: Upscale qality at avrage prices, low key.
Cons: the wait, expect it, and you will be fine!
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