Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Janken, Portland, OR

Janken

4.7 (1179)
$50 and over
Creative Japanese
250 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209-2953

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

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.

Dining areas

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
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,179 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Janken offers an "amazing culinary experience" with "incredible food" and "impeccable service." Highlights include the "Peking Duck," "Wagyu Gyoza," and "Crab Crispy Fried Rice." The "beautiful ambiance" and "thoughtful staff" create a memorable dining experience. While some found it pricey, many agree it's "worth it" for special occasions.
1,179 Reviews

  1. Blaire

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great dining experience! I will definitely return.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Wendy

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our second time dining at Janken, and this time we brought some of our good friends to enjoy a restaurant we’ve been raving about for months. The food was delicious and outside of the Wagyu steak, which was the most expensive item but also quite fatty, everything was outstanding! However, our service was very disappointing. Compared to our first dining experience, it was almost like a different restaurant. We had to ask for our waters to be refilled multiple times, our second round of drink orders took so long we almost cancelled it, and our waitress (though she started out good) somewhat disappeared until the end of the service. As I said, the food was outstanding and the ambience is dreamy, but when you pay that much for a meal, I expect the service to be excellent, especially because the tip is included in the price. We assured our friends, who’s first experience with Jankens, was not as positive as ours, that hopefully this was an anomaly and our first dining experience was more commensurate with the way Janken actually is. We will certainly be back, but my hope in writing this review is that those reading it will see this as a learning experience and improve the quality of the service to match of the quality of the food.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Martin VIP

    Portland / Oregon30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Do not miss the Hamachi Crispy Rice, the Peking Duck and the Wagyu Gyoza. this may be the best restaurant in Portland

    Is this helpful?

  4. mehrdad VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in town. Everything was excellent.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Uzoma

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    An amazing restaurant where strive hard to provide an amazing culinary experience. I really appreciated the waiter helping to make a birthday dinner an interesting adventure of the palette.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Lisa

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience with this place was great. The atmosphere is wonderful. Food is amazing. I like the decor

    Is this helpful?

  7. Thomas

    Atlanta1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great, but the latke took the cake. It’s reminiscent of a Jewish childhood. The Asian pear chutney combined with the creaminess of the crème fraîche was amazing. Other standouts were the wagyu gyoza, and the ube crème brûlée. James and the hosts were professional and personable, and we loved the service.

    Is this helpful?

  8. sara

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Though a pricey restaurant, totally worth it. The food is spectacular, the service is fantastic, and the vibe is perfect. Recommend the crispy rice, the crudo (not the uni one), and the bone marrow. So good. And don't forget a perfectly created cocktail by the guys at the bar.

    Is this helpful?

  9. steven

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great food and experience! 10/10 would recommend for any event

    Is this helpful?

  10. Meghann

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for my birthday and had a wonderful very flavorful meal with all my good friends! All the staff was very attentive and friendly, and the food and ambience was perfect.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Janken is rated 4.7 stars by 1179 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.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Portland / Oregon
  4. Portland
  5. Pearl District

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Restaurant Management Solutions
  • Restaurant Reservation Software
  • Restaurant Marketing Software
  • Restaurant Event Software
  • OpenTable For Restaurants
  • OpenTable For Restaurant Groups
  • Restaurant Resources
  • OpenTable Pricing & Plans
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo