Janken

Name: Janken
Address: 250 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR, United States, 97209-2953
Telephone: (503) 841-6406
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1132 Reviews

$50 and over

Creative Japanese

250 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209-2953

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2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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
Website
http://www.jankenrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
250 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209-2953
Neighborhood
Pearl District
Cross street
NW 13th Ave & Everett in the Pearl District
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

Mother's Day Brunch
$49.00 per person
Prepaid
May 11, 2025 only
This Mother's Day, treat your mom to brunch. Join us for a unique Japanese-Korean fusion sharing-style meal. This brunch menu is sure to leave your taste buds dancing with delight. To secure your seating time, a pre-payment of $49 per guest is required, which will be credited to your final bill due at Janken. Please keep in mind that all reservations are refundable up to 72 hours before your reservation day and time, and a 20% service charge will be added to all parties. This Mother's Day, show your mom how much you appreciate her with a special brunch experience she won't forget.

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What 1,132 people are saying

Janken reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Janken offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food", "impeccable service", and a "beautiful ambiance". The menu features creative Japanese-Korean fusion dishes, perfect for special occasions. While some find it pricey, the standout flavors and attentive staff make it a must-visit in Portland. Highly recommended for its "romantic ambiance" and "unique flavors".

1,132 Reviews

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Vladimir VIP
Hawaii12 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately, our first visit to Janken was underwhelming. I had a business dinner with a client, and while we expected a high-end experience, the noise level in the restaurant was quite high—something to note, even if it’s not easily changeable. However, it was the food that fell short. We went with the recommended steak tartare, which I personally didn’t enjoy. The protein lacked flavor, and the toast was overly soaked in butter, making for a disappointing combination. For the main course, I ordered the halibut dish, which came with fried leeks. Shockingly, I almost swallowed two large fish bones that were hidden in the leeks. This was clearly an oversight in the kitchen and could have ended badly. The scallop dish, on the other hand, was well-prepared, but the halibut incident overshadowed the few positives from our meal. We finished with the Dubai chocolate dessert, which was sweet but lacked the refined presentation we expected. On the upside, we weren’t charged for the halibut and were offered a complimentary dessert as an apology. Overall, Janken did not deliver on its promise. With such great potential, we hope to see improvements in both accuracy and execution in the future
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GIANG
Orange County19 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
From the hostess, to our server Sofia we're friendly, courteous and engaging. The food were delicious and very appealing; however, took a long time to arrive.
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maja
Portland2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible new menu. Great to be back thank you so much for having us.
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Jenna
Portland4 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious although a bit overpriced IMO. Ambience was cool but fairly loud and we were sat right next to a full table when there were more tables available throughout the restaurant. We were celebrating and anniversary and looking for something a bit more romantic - would be better for a birthday or social gathering. Service was excellent. Also, for such a nice restaurant it was weird they had their menus on plain printed paper folded in half.. just added to the feeling that the food was overpriced.
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Sheryl
Portland4 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, excellent service. The music was so loud that we could not enjoy a conversation easily.
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Jean-Baptiste VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. Creative and fresh. Great service. Solid wine list. Greatest atmosphere in Portland
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Daniel VIP
Portland8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place to eat and feel great overall. Amazing service. Delicious food and tasty drinks.
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Ian
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Remarkable flavors I’ve never experienced. Delicious through and through.
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Sandie
Portland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my birthday. Everything was delicious, the waitstaff was all attentive, the price point was spot on. I have texted photos and recommendations to all my favorite people. Can’t wait to go back.
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Joy
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time and delicious food. Service was impeccable!
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FAQs

Janken is rated 4.6 stars by 1132 OpenTable diners.

Janken does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.