Portland’s New Sensation 🍣Ginza: Thai-Japanese-Chinese Fusion Explosi

Stumbled upon Ginza’s soft opening yesterday, and the sight of them breaking down a whole tuna on site blew my mind—chef “cracked” the fish open with a knife, pink flesh glistening, and passed around fresh tuna sashimi right off the blade. The second it melted in my mouth, I knew: “This is a winner!” Even though it’s two weeks from official opening, this preview already catapulted it to the top of my “Portland Must-Eat” list🥳 🌍 Location: Shop & Eat Seamlessly, Hotel Guests Just Walk Downstairs A 5-minute walk from Pioneer Square—perfect for post-meal shopping. Next door to the previously popular Thai spot Farmhouse Kitchen, it’s fun watching the two “Thai flavors” battle it out from afar～ Best part? It connects straight to the hotel behind! If you’re staying there, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night drinks at the bar are all covered—downstairs becomes your “private canteen.” Total (lazy person) dream! 🍢 Lunch Preview: Thai-Japanese-Chinese Mashup, Zero Flops! Worried “trying to do everything means doing nothing well”? Wrong. So wrong. Dumplings are a revelation! They jiggle on the plate like little fatties, skins thin enough to see through. Bite in, and it’s shrimp filling with a pop of fish roe—fresher than your average Cantonese dumpling, with a hint of Thai fish sauce (sweet finish). Obsessed! Miso black cod got cleaned off the plate: fish so tender it falls apart with a spoon, like “sea pudding.” The miso glaze is sweet but not cloying, coating each bite. Chef said “it’s Hokkaido miso, fermented 6 months”—no wonder it’s this good～ Thai dishes shine too: Tom yum soup hits the perfect spicy-sour (you can taste lemongrass freshness), not overly salty like others. Thai fried rice has separate grains, with shrimp bigger than your thumbnail; the chef-recommended shrimp appetizer is a dark horse—crispy shell, bouncy meat, paired with coconut-spiked spicy sauce. Addictive. 🍣 Evening Omakase: Vegas + NYC Chefs, Uni & Sweet Shrimp to Die For The pre-booked omakase was 2 hours of joy, each bite a surprise—chefs from Vegas and NYC work like it’s a performance: Tuna belly from that morning’s whole fish! Fat marbling like snowflakes, served almost warm. It melts, first rich then sweet—no soy needed. Pure ocean deliciousness. Uni + sweet shrimp stole the show: uni piled high, golden and creamy, spooned over rice like butter. Sweet shrimp longer than my phone, still twitching when peeled—meat as sweet as “sea candy.” Chef grinned: “Maine Bay catch, landed this morning.” Truffle sushi smells like heaven: fresh-shaved black truffle sprinkles over crab and rice. One bite, and milk, truffle, seafood aromas explode. Even truffle-haters fought over it. Chefs are adorable: I said “no wasabi,” and they’d double-check each piece. One slip-up, and they apologized holding the sushi: “So sorry!” Instant tip boost. ✨ Why It’s a Must: Eat All Day, Date or Late-Night Cravings Service speed: 15-30 mins for all dishes—no starving waits. Vibe & plating: Warm lights + wooden bar, sushi plates with small (hydrangeas)—perfect for dates/holidays. Insta-worthy. Hours: Open till midnight on weekends! Finally, late-night fresh food in Portland. Parking & safety: Street parking, and it’s a quieter DT area—safe for groups. Leaving at 10 PM, people were still eating dumplings at the bar. Ginza’s magic? It works for brunch, date night, or midnight munchies—Thai spice, Japanese freshness, Chinese comfort, all harmonizing. Counting down to official opening. Who’s joining me for round two? 📍 Ginza - Dim sum . Sushi（875 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209） $30-100 per person, omakase needs booking—spots fill fast! #portland # #fusionfood #PortlandEats #LateNightBites #SushiLovers #NewRestaurantAlert