Jen L.
10/22/2025
I've wanted to try a Japanese sando for a while now and a hike around the beautiful Hoyt Arboretum presented a great opportunity to try one. I got the tofu katsu sando. I loved the crunchy panko...
Tanaka
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678 SW 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
Tanaka is a Portland-based eatery that specializes in Japanese comfort food, drawing inspiration from Osaka and crafted with care in Tokyo. Their all-day breakfast and lunch menu features katsu sandwiches, baked goods, and other delightful offerings made from locally sourced ingredients.
At the heart of Tanaka's menu is their signature shokupan bread, known for its light and fluffy texture, baked fresh daily with locally sourced flour. The restaurant also boasts a 70-year-old katsu sauce, made from a tomato base with subtle notes of apple, pear, and dates, alongside pastries infused with traditional Japanese flavors.
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Geoff Y.
9/21/2025
Ordered 3 sandwiches and a Caesar salad. The sandwiches were pretty good! my chicken katsu sandwich came with slaw and it really tied the sandwich together. The chicken/egg and pork katsu we...
Kate T.
9/10/2025
From the reviews, I was worried that I'd get a dry sandwich, or that the spicy katsu sauce wouldn't be that spicy. Happily, neither of those were true. I wouldn't say no to a little more sauce, it...
Joseph H.
9/3/2025
Walking around downtown Portland, we were hungry and wanted something affordable yet tasty. We came across Tanaka Katsu and decided to give them a try. Walking in, it didn't seem too busy, though...
Quentin T.
8/28/2025
Absolute banger of a casual eatery located on a super convenient streetside corner with a great view of half the block. Plenty of seating options. Good spot for a casual lunch or grab & go for...
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