Freshly prepared sushi rolls, nigiri, and hand rolls with premium fish and creative combinations.
Grilled specialties including katsu curry, spicy beef noodle, and other hot entrees with rich flavors.
Starters like pork gyoza, tuna salad, seaweed salad, and daily specials to kick off your meal.
Signature rice bowls served with options like chicken, featuring traditional Japanese preparation.
Curated drinks including Japanese beers and other beverages to complement your dining experience.
Not enough good things to say!! Food, service, and vibe are all perfect! I wish I could’ve tried their whole menu in one sitting. Deep flavors and you can tell she cares when she makes your food :) Got to try Sushi (rolls +nigiri), Katsu Curry, appetizers, and their Kama-Meshi specialty rice w/ chicken!! (pictured) Would 200% come back again! Truly outstanding!!
Went during a busy weekend with some friends and despite the short wait the staff were always very professional and friendly. Once we were seated our server brought us water immediately and the food came out really fast! Everything tasted so fresh and delicious! Thank you to the staff working on Sunday night of Kumoricon 2025!
Awesome place to go. Chill vibe and amazing food!!! Portions are small but the taste makes up for it. You HAVE to get the pork gyoza and their spicy tuna hand roll, best I’ve ever had hands down.
Great Japanese grill and sushi, friendly staff, nice decor. This was our first time here and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. We had their tuna salad, special, seaweed salad, mackerel, and salmon colors, and a salmon avo hand roll. This is the best Japanese food we’ve found in Portland so far. We’re coming back!
Absolutely delicious. Everything we had was so good, from the Salmon Zukushi, to the Spicy Beef Noodle, to the salad which was a Tuna special that day. Tried the Lucky Cat beer, which was interesting... I'm a big fan of Helles Lagers, and this was a white ale. 6/10 for the beer, 10/10 for the food.

Authentic Japanese flavors with a modern twist in the heart of Portland.
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Wa Kitchen Kuu is a beloved Japanese restaurant in Portland, OR, offering an exceptional dining experience with a focus on sushi, grilled dishes, and specialty rice bowls. Known for its fresh ingredients, deep flavors, and welcoming vibe, we serve everything from katsu curry and spicy tuna hand rolls to unique appetizers like pork gyoza. Our friendly staff and cozy decor make it perfect for casual meals or special occasions, earning rave reviews for quality and service.
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